Mastering Melody Writing

Name: Mastering Melody Writing
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781098364335
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A Songwriter's Guide to Hookier Songs With Pattern, Repetition, and Arc

By Clay Mills and Bill O'Hanlon

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Summary

Mastering Melody Writing by Clay Mills and Bill O'Hanlon unveils the PRA method—pattern, repetition, and arc—to help songwriters craft captivating melodies. Combining personal insights, clear explanations, and examples across genres, this guide empowers readers to create memorable tunes and musical lyrics, overcome writer's block, and complete songs with confidence. Featuring "Put It into Practice" exercises and a free companion website, this handbook suits both beginners and experienced writers seeking to enhance their melody writing skills.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for aspiring songwriters, musicians, and anyone interested in composing music, especially those eager to improve their melody-crafting techniques and songwriting confidence.

Description

Multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills breaks down the mystery of melody writing to give your songs an edge with the PRA method. Learn how to write inspiring songs without waiting for inspiration.

Highlighting personal stories, easy-to-understand method explanations, classic and modern song examples, "Put It into Practice" exercises, and a free companion website, Mills and O'Hanlon's Mastering Melody Writing is the perfect songwriting handbook, whether you are just getting started on your journey or looking to sharpen your skills.

Mastering Melody Writing will help you:

Write memorable melodies in any genre using pattern, repetition, and arc.
Write songs that artists want to sing and audiences will remember.
Write lyrics that are more musical.
Eliminate getting stuck and complete songs faster.
Feel confident in any writing or co-writing situation.
Turn good melodies into great melodies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781098364335

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Bill O'Hanlon Clay Mills Non-Fiction

About the Author

Clay Millshas penned six #1 songs and been nominated for multiple Grammys over his 25 year career. Artists in pop, country, Christian, rock, and bluegrass have recorded his songs, including: Darius Rucker, Diamond Rio, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Babyface, Reba McEntire, and Trisha Yearwood. His music also has been featured in national ads, TV shows, and major motion pictures. Clay co-founded the online songwriting community,SongTown.com, home to thousands of songwriters worldwide. When he is not songwriting or mentoring, Clay enjoys adventures in Wyoming with his wife Karen and down-time with his family.Bill O'Hanlon is the author of over thirty books, including Do One Thing Different, which was featured on Oprah. He lives part-time in Nashville as a musician and songwriter. Bill is the co-author of both The Songwriter's Guide To Mastering Co-Writing and Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing.