Nashville Songwriting

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Summary: Easy Read, Good Info
Review: This book cuts to the chase and gives practical information with simple delivery. It is a good book to help songwriters clarify the ideas in a song, check structure and format, as well as offering some inside tips on the business. I personally found it very helpful and didn't have to make a huge effort to study a dry text style book. I Immediately could see ways to improve and check my songs for common pitfalls. I highly reccommend this book.

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Summary: Not enough detail about songwriting
Review: This paperback book with large print could be reduced to a "pamphlet" after removing definiations and a directory.

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Summary: The book is clear and fast. Written like a hit song.
Review: With so many other books weighing the pros and cons of this way and that way and the maybe way, Jerry does not leave you with a maybe feeling. What he knows for sure is said as clearly and simply as possible. This in itself is an example of good writing. This book is written like songs striving to be hits should be written. Get to your hook fast, Yea! If you are into finding reasons for procrastinating instead of just doing it, this book is not for you. For me the compactness of the book is a plus. Real truths are often simple and short.

Rating:
Summary: The book is clear and fast. Written like a hit song.
Review: With so many other books weighing the pros and cons of this way and that way and the maybe way, Jerry does not leave you with a maybe feeling. What he knows for sure is said as clearly and simply as possible. This in itself is an example of good writing. This book is written like songs striving to be hits should be written. Get to your hook fast, Yea! If you are into finding reasons for procrastinating instead of just doing it, this book is not for you. For me the compactness of the book is a plus. Real truths are often simple and short.