The Art of Writing Love Songs

By Pamela Oland

Finally--the first songwriting guide to the most popular music genre in history Written by a professional songwriter, The Art of Writing Love Songs provides inspiration to anyone seeking to write captivating songs about the most enduring musical subject of all. Readers will discover how to express their feelings in lyrics, master a wide scope of emotions and moods, choose an appropriate musical style, and craft beautiful songs that will woo any audience. This user-friendly guide presents technical information with precision, yet wrapped in a conversational, personal tone that's entertaining and easy to read. Packed with references to favorite hit songs, this must-have guide enables songwriters and musicians to understand and express love in a whole new way.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 158115271X
• ISBN13: 9781581152715
• Release Date: May 2003
• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Length: 229 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Brilliantly Inspiring and Instructive

I am a singer/ songwriter and am reading and doing all the exercises in this phenomenal book for the second time and am getting so much out of it, yet again! This book is the perfect combination of inspiration, passion, enthusiasm, guidance and practical proven instruction. I can not recommend it highly enough! Minna, Pixie Revolution

Highly Valuable

Since Pamela Oland's suggestions come from a tremendous track record of lyric successes, I'm finding her book THE ART OF WRITING LOVE SONGS highly valuable.I'm certain that her advice will help anyone wiggle free "Houdini style" from their self-imposed songwriting straitjacket.R.B. San Diego, CA

Highly Valuable

Since Pamela Oland's suggestions come from a tremendous track record of lyric successes, I,m finding her book THE ART OF WRITING LOVE SONGS highly valuable.I'm certain that her advice will help anyone wiggle free "Houdini style" from their self-imposed songwriting straitjacket.R.B. San Diego, CA

Insights into what makes a love song a success

This is the first book to probe the secrets behind successful love songs, offering writers and would-be songwriters insights into what makes a love song a success. This is more than just another poetry workshop: it provides insights into plot, characterization, genre, rhythm, and blending words to music which will appeal to a wide audience, from musicians to writers. An excellent guide which analyzes proven successes.