Practice of Songwriting

Inspiration, Lyricism, and Musicality

AvMichael Flannery

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Foster a lifelong, creative practice through lessons and exercises that integrate 3 main pillars of songwriting: inspiration, lyricism, and musicality.The Practice of Songwriting guides people of all levels toward a rewarding craft of popular songwriting, progressively developing a range of skills. Each concept is clearly explained and then reinforced through exercises and analyses of examples from popular songs that demonstrate the same techniques. Learn about an array of topics, including:- Music theory 101 for songwriters- Melody writing- Song structure- Literary devices, character, and meaning in context for lyrics- Creative inspirations and fears- Storytelling- Combining lyrical meaning with music compositionWith its focus on incremental growth and thoughtful revisions of songs, this holistic approach helps songwriters build confidence. It not only teaches the foundations but also shows how to continue exploring and refining your authentic voice as a lifelong pursuit.

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Utgivningsdatum:2026-12-10
Mått:178 x 254 x 28 mm
Vikt:503 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Music Pro Guides
Antal sidor:224
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781538186657

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Michael Flannery is a Lecturer and the Technical Director for the Music & Technology Program at Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, where he teaches songwriting, creative collaboration, sound recording, sound design, and audio post-production. Across his decades-long career in the music industry, he has been a signed artist, produced albums and singles for a range of acts, created award-winning children’s music, composed for film and commercials, and worked on sound teams for film and television.

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The Practice of Songwriting is a meaningful, approachable resource for students and more seasoned songwriters alike. Flannery helps readers develop their musical ears and pens with numerous listening examples and practical creative exercises that make songwriting attainable and accessible for aspiring musical creatives of all kinds.

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IntroductionHow to Use this BookAcknowledgements1. Cultivating an Inspired Mind2. Setting Ourselves Up for Success3. A Time-Based Form of Expression4. Originality and Rulesets5. Combining Lyrical Meaning with Musical Composition6. Finding Meaning in Context7. Codified Elements of Songwriting8. A Closer Look at Lyrics9. Melodic and Lyrical Tension and Release10. Storytelling11. Lyrical and Musical Perspective12. Crowd Participation13. Making It All UpConclusionAppendixGlossaryDiscographyNotesReferencesIndex