Warning: If you never want to write and market an award-winning song, do not read this book. For everyone else out there with even the slightest bit of musical talent and knowledge, who dreams of being a hit songwriter or who just wants to compose original songs to jam out to with their friends, Jason Blume’s 6 Steps to Songwriting Success should be your new handbook.

In 6 Steps, Blume effortlessly guides the reader through writing a complete, radio-ready song in a direct, easy-to-follow manner and then instructs a how-to for marketing your songs in the tough, competitive music-business world. With chapters laid out like school lessons including lectures, real world examples, and plenty of hands on experience through detailed exercises, this book will help you understand why you should write lyrics and melodies the way Blume recommends – he leaves nothing unexplained. After reading the six steps laid out in the 16 chapters, you will have a clear comprehension of the ins and outs of song structures, lyrics, melodies, demos and the entire music business including why you shouldn’t get discouraged.

Intrigued, but know you won’t be writing a Grammy nominee anytime soon? Blume’s book is still a fascinating read if the realm of musical composition interests you. Read up on structure and learn to analyze your favorite songs to a further degree; bring a new level of musical discussion to the table. 6 Steps will overall broaden your knowledge and appreciation for songwriters.

Whether searching for a personal read or a text book to supplement a class you are teaching or taking, Jason Blume’s 6 Steps to Songwriting Success is full of helpful hints, fun and productive exercises, and an overall wealth of good musical knowledge.

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