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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | What’s the secret to writing a hit song? It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Innovative, practical, and inspiring, Six Steps to Songwriting Success presents a surefire step-by-step approach to mastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. Author Jason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having had songs on the Country, Pop, and R&B charts simultaneously, has packed this book with such key aids as the three-step lyric writing technique used by the pros; lyric, melody, and demo checklists; and tools for self-evaluation–plus many other exercises that work. Blume’s warm, humorous style features motivational anecdotes and entertaining stories of how hit songs came to be written and recorded. Get Six Steps to Songwriting Success, and get on the charts! | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Jason Blume | | Paperback: | 304 pages | | Publisher: | Billboard Books | | Publication Date: | September 02, 2008 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0823084779 | | Product Length: | 6.98 inches | | Product Width: | 0.73 inches | | Product Height: | 9.1 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.19 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.98 inches | | Package Width: | 6.93 inches | | Package Height: | 0.87 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 9 reviews |
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 A good comprehensive book to read if interested in songwriting Apr 15, 2010
By B-RockSolid
If you're keen to get into the game of songwriting, it's a good book to read. It tries to provide details about the entire process involved in songwriting - from idea generation to marketing your songs. However, like any one book that tries to cover all bases in a very large and complex undertaking like the songwriting business it ends up lacking in detail in every area. Lots of topics are summarily treated, especially areas on writing lyrics and composing melodies.
The plus to the book are that it's got lots of great insights into the music business and is very matter of fact and brutally honest about the music industry and how it works and that helps in dispelling any rosy myths one might have when thinking of getting into it. That pushes you to realistically assess your talents and work harder to step up your game or decide if this career is one you really want to get into.
My advice though is that this one book will not be enough if you really want to learn everything you need to know about songwriting, especially the musical aspects of composing and writing great lyrics.
Some other books I found very very helpful as a companion to this were:
Shortcuts to Hit songwriting - Robin Frederick
The Craft and Business of Songwriting - John Braheny
5 of 6 found the following review helpful:
 It's a book for the lyricist Apr 18, 2010
By K. Skaarberg
Jason Blume has written a book for the lyrics-oriented songwriter, but it is disguised as a complete songwriter book. I think his approach is suitable for country and maybe ballads. But he disregards music theory and the importance of rhythm arrangement, harmonization and production. In fact, he makes a big point that you don't have to know how to play an instrument. That's like saying that your toolbox should contain a hammer, but not a saw.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Quite Helpful Jan 21, 2009
By Jennifer Walters
"Jenny"
This book was recommended to me by a well known songwriter in Nashville. I was skeptical at first, but I found the book very enlightening. It helps beginning songwriters who aren't sure just what publishers are looking for find a way to make their own music, and make it work. I would recommend this book, as well, to already established songwriters who just want to brush up or get a few more tips on what the 'big' people in the industry are looking for. It covers everything from lyrics, to music, to recording demos to pushing your own music. Its definitely a must read for anyone who seriously wants to pursue songwriting. The best part is, no musical instruments required!
Great Insight Jan 31, 2012
By Karen Shikler
Truly an insightful book into the craft of songwriting and also into the business of getting oen's songs published! Thank You Mr. Blume.
2 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Key to any songwriter's library Dec 09, 2008
By Midwest Book Review
Anyone with ears can tell the difference between a top forty hit, and the screaming guttural music that comes from small clubs and never emerges from there. "6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs" is a complete and comprehensive study and guide to the hit songs of today and how songwriters produced these record-breaking records, and more. "6 Steps to Songwriting Success" is a must for any aspiring musician who wants advice on making their own breakout hit.
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