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Mastering Melody Writing: A Songwriter’s Guide to Hookier Songs With Pattern, Repetition, and Arc
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
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.
Mastering Melody Writing will help
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.
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127 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2021
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February 25, 2022
Astonishingly actionable advice for writing catchier melodies.
February 19, 2022
Cover to Cover… full of great tips and thorough advice!
Mastering Melody Writing by Clay Mills and Bill O’Hanlon is a must read for any songwriter aspiring to wrap their mind around the seemingly illusive task of mastering melody writing. This book will help you understand both the BIG picture and tiny details of crafting better songs with impacting melodies!
Mastering Melody Writing by Clay Mills and Bill O’Hanlon is a must read for any songwriter aspiring to wrap their mind around the seemingly illusive task of mastering melody writing. This book will help you understand both the BIG picture and tiny details of crafting better songs with impacting melodies!
February 28, 2022
The best songwriting book I've ever read!
The Line + technique described in this book was enough for it to warrant five stars. It changed the way I listen to songs and changed the way I write my own. All of the tips in this book are actionable, and they can get you itching to use them right away in your songs. I highly recommend this to songwriters who are struggling to create memorable melodies.
The Line + technique described in this book was enough for it to warrant five stars. It changed the way I listen to songs and changed the way I write my own. All of the tips in this book are actionable, and they can get you itching to use them right away in your songs. I highly recommend this to songwriters who are struggling to create memorable melodies.
April 2, 2023
Hands down the best book I’ve read on songwriting.
November 14, 2023
I really like the fact that the author made "follow along" webpage where you can directly hear what he is talking about. This book also taught a lot of groundbreaking new stuff for me. Must read!
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