Teach Yourself Songwriting

This book is packed with useful tips on how to harness creativity in both lyric writing and music composition and is sure to inspire any aspiring songwriter! Topics include the basic elements of a song; how to "punch up" your lyrics; easy-to-understand lessons on composition, harmony, and melody; writing assignments to guide your learning; explanations on meter and rhyme; a CD with lots of examples that will instruct and inspire; and much more!