The secrets of songwriting : leading songwriters reveal how to find inspiration and success

I own a couple dozen books on songwriting and this is the best inside look on how successful songwriters are inspired, how they work, and what it takes to keep going toward success in the ultra-competitive world of crafting songs. The different writers interviewed each have their own way of working, and that is what makes this book so great. Most aspiring writers can see that they can work in a way that is supportive of their own style. I found it affirming and encouraging - plus there are all the inside tips. A great book!

this Exciting Book Goes One-on-one With Some Of The Nation's Hottest Songwriters To Reveal What It Takes To Build A Career In The Music Industry. Learn How Jason Blume, Who Has Written Songs For The Backstreet Boys And Collin Raye, Supported Himself As A Strolling Mandolinist In An Italian Restaurant, And How All The Words To Allen Shamblin's Hit He Walked On Water Came To Him In A Single Moment Of Inspiration. Through A Series Of In-depth Interviews, Find Out What It's Like To Write The Songs That Are Performed By Some Of The Biggest Names In Music -- Including Tim Mcgraw, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, And Faith Hill. For Songwriters Of All Levels, Musicians, And Music Aficionados, This Is A Unique Chance To Eavesdrop On Some Of The Most Creative People In The Business. Includes Interviews With: Brett Beavers, Jason Blume, Chuck Cannon, Bob Dipiero, Stewart Harris, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Gretchen Peters, Hugh Prestwood, Mike Reid, Steve Seskin, Allen Shamblin, Tia Sillers, And Craig Wiseman.

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tucker (the Soul Of A Writer) Here Interviews 13 Songwriters, All Of Whom Have Had At Least One Hit Song. She Talks With The Likes Of Tia Sillers (who Wrote Lee Ann Womack's Hit I Hope You Dance), Allen Shamblin (writer Of He Walked On Water For Randy Travis), And Others About Where They Find Their Inspiration, How They Got Started In The Music Industry, What Advice They Have For Budding Songwriters, And Secrets For Writing Artistically And Commercially Successful Pop Songs. Although All Of The Writers Are Usually Most Associated With Country Music, Some Have Penned Pop Hits, Rhythm-and-blues Hits, And Even An Operetta. Although Tucker Uncovers Much Diversity Among This Baker's Dozen, One Is Struck By The Similar Themes They Touch Upon, Including A Need To Silence The Inner Critic, The Genuine Drive To Write, And An Emphasis On Making Song Lyrics True To Life Yet Filled With Imagery. Tucker Asks All The Right Questions, And Her Subjects Provide Insightful, Well-considered Answers. This Book Should Be Essential For All Aspiring Songwriters And For Musicians In General; Highly Recommended For All Public Libraries And Recommended For Academic Libraries With Significant Music Collections.-james E. Perone, Mount Union Coll., Alliance, Oh Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Hit songwriters share their secrets on inspiration, creative techniques, career moves and the music business in this collection of interviews. Fifteen of the nation's most talented tune-smiths give personal accounts of how they create their works, what their songs mean to them, and how they keep their creativity flowing. Topics covered during the 54-question interviews range from personal sources of inspiration, notions of creativity, and the various stages of the writing process to the pros and cons of co-writing, the taming of the inner critic, and the challenges of a song writing career. Readers will find advice on how to nurture their creative thinking, develop a healthy balance between creative work and personal life, and find their unique voice in the songwriting world. Hit songwriters share their secrets on inspiration, creative techniques, career moves and the music business in this collection of interviews. 15 of the nation's most talented tunesmiths give personal accounts of how they create their works and what their songs mean to them Fifteen of the nation��s most accomplished songwriters reveal how they write, what inspires them, and how they are able to produce regularly, blending personal stories with serious discussion of the creative process. Original. Brett moved from Texas to Nashville in 1991 to play in a trio at the Opryland Hotel with long time friend Deryl Dodd.