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Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell |  | Author: Robin Frederick
Publisher: Taxi Music Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  43 reviews
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1ST
Pages: 290
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Dimensions (in): 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.7
ISBN: 0982004001
EAN: 9780982004005
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Product Description
Here are 126 Shortcuts that will take your songs from good to great! Discover the melody and lyric writing techniques of today’s top songwriters and learn how you can use the very same secrets to give your songs the power and edge that will make listeners want to hear them over and over again. You’ll learn...
38 proven strategies for creating powerful, unforgettable lyrics
30 simple ways to make your melody fresh, exciting, and memorable
How to use hit songs as "ghost songs" to get quick results
Plus, you get 58 more Shortcuts to help you lay the groundwork, choose the perfect structure, and pick the chords to give your songs even more hit potential. And there are more than 100 "Do It Now" exercises to get you started right away!
Reviews
"For people serious about writing great songs, it’s got it all!" -- Kara DioGuardi, BMI "Songwriter of the Year," American Idol judge
"Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting should be in every songwriter’s arsenal." -- Jason Blume, hit songwriter and author
"An excellent road map for writers at all levels. This is the songwriter’s GPS!" -- Ralph Murphy, Vice President, ASCAP Nashville
"A Swiss Army knife of a songwriting manual." -- John Braheny, author
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The BEST book on songwriting! December 17, 2008
Brad Stewart (Los Angeles, CA)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I've read a lot of songwriting books and I learned more in this one than all the other ones combined. The author has a knack for explaining things really clearly, and she breaks down the craft of songwriting into digestible "shortcuts." What really sets this songwriting book apart are the "Do it Now" exercises at the end of each section, where you get to try a real hands-on application of what you just read. It's a fun read too...the author manages to be entertaining and funny while teaching you everything you need to know to write a hit song. If you're a songwriter or want to be one, this is a must-read!
Take your songs to the next level! January 4, 2009
Allen De Somer (South Bend, IN USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Here's a good question: why buy a book on songwriting? I'm willing to bet that most of your answers will fall into one of two categories: 1) you're a beginner who wants to learn where to start, or 2) you are a songwriter who strives to improve their craft. Regardless of your answer, this book is for you! With 126 practical songwriting tips and loads of valuable exercises, Robin Frederick has succeeded in creating a powerful book designed to help you achieve your songwriting goals.
This inspiring and informative book is not meant to stay on the bookshelf. It is an efficient, fun to use tool that is meant to be used-used-used! You'll learn techniques used by successful songwriters, and Robin's writing style is so enthusiastic you'll believe you can do it too. What's more, throughout the book you'll be encouraged to "Do It Now"!
A unique feature of the book is that it can be read in any order. Reading forward, backward, or inside out, you can quickly find something to improve and energize your songwriting skills. This book was truly written and organized with the creative mind in mind.
Because the information is so on-the-mark, it is easy to feel confident that Robin Frederick knows what she's talking about, and this trust factor really helps the learning process. And speaking of easy: I tell my friends this book is so user-friendly you can feel the life jumping off the page! I predict that it'll be hard to resist the urge to write a song after holding this book in your hands for only a few minutes.
I can't speak more highly of this honest, straight-shooting book. If you dive in with real determination, you'll come out soaked with all the ideas, skills, and energy you need to take your songs to the next level.
A new classic and must read for songwriters of all levels December 26, 2008
D. Alfaro (Santa Clarita, CA)
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
Robin's approach to hit songwriting is a must read and a new classic for your toolkit as a songwriter! Thought provoking and concise, the examples are up-to-date and not from 20 years ago! If you have ever taken a class from Robin or attended one of her workshops, all you learned and more is packed into this book. What I love is that the focus is on helping you become the songwriter YOU are, not that she wants you to be and not a copy of what you imagine a hit songwriter is. Robin's vast experience and tools are original and will help you find the next step on YOUR road to becoming a successful songwriter. It is the FIRST pick in my toolkit every time.
The Best Songwriting Book I've Read January 3, 2009
Craig Rogers (Hermosa Beach, CA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is by far the most useful book on songwriting I've ever read. (And, I've read many!) I haven't read the entire book yet, because each time I pick it up, I get inspired to apply a new idea to a couple of my (many) unfinished songs. Each of the 126 chapters is easy to understand, and tells you how to apply the lesson immediately.
In my opinion, this is not the kind of book that you should read through just to try to find a few new songwriting tips. This book is more like having access to a highly successful songwriter to collaborate with and to teach you. The practical examples and exercises I've applied so far have given me new ideas and insights on how hit songs are constructed. More importantly, I'm actually USING them to improve and finish my songs!
Although this book is designed to help you write HIT songs, I believe it can apply to anyone who just wants to write better songs, no matter what your current skill level is, or what your goals as a songwriter are.
I love this book!!!
Invigorating and Motivating Knowledge for All Songwriters December 17, 2008
E. F. Hillhouse (Los Angeles, CA USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As an engineer by trade, trusted mentors have taught me to design for the novice without punishing the expert. Robin Frederick accomplishes this feat remarkably well in "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting". Budding and accomplished songwriters alike will fully benefit from her skillful and delightful presentation of 126 proven songwriting techniques. Many thanks to Robin for sharing her joy, passion, and knowledge with all of us. This is an out of the ordinary book that will become dog-eared and coffee stained from repeated use at that sanctuary each of us goes to write, compose, create, and dream.
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