11 Best Songwriting Books
Goal: Find the best Songwriting books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).
Method:
- Search for "best songwriting books" and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly here.
11 Best Songwriting Books
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Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison
Songwriters On Songwriting
by Paul Zollo
Tunesmith
Inside the Art of Songwriting
by Jimmy Webb
The War of Art
Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles
by Steven Pressfield
Also recommended by:
Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Aubrey Marcus, Ryan Holiday, Seth Godin, Brian Koppelman, Marie Forleo, Daniel Pink, Derek Sivers, Soman Chainani, Russell Moore, Jen Sincero, Jodie Cook, Danny Miranda, Michael Hyatt, James Clear
Gypsy Dreamers in the Alley
by Chris Gantry
How Music Really Works
The Essential Handbook for Songwriters, Performers, and Music Students
by Wayne Chase
How to Be a Hit Songwriter
Polishing and Marketing Your Lyrics and Music
by Molly-Ann Leikin
Melody in Songwriting
Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs
by Jack Perricone
The Craft of Lyric Writing
by Sheila Davis
The Songwriter's Workshop
Melody
by Jimmy Kachulis
The Songwriter's Workshop
Harmony
by Jimmy Kachulis
Sources
- 1
5 Songwriting Books You Must Read
careersinmusic.com
- 2
13 Best Songwriting Books 2022 That’ll Improve Your Lyricism - Music Industry How To
musicindustryhowto.com
- 3
The 9 Best Songwriting Books to Read in 2021 | Two Story Melody
twostorymelody.com
- 4
Shelf help: 20 of the best books for songwriters – Songwriting Magazine
songwritingmagazine.co.uk
- 5
The Best Songwriting Books To Read In 2021
themusicessentials.com
Edited by
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