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Incorporating inspiring anecdotes, effective exercises, and common-sense checklists for self-evaluation, the book provides a concise analysis of the six steps essential to songwriting success-developing successful song structures, writing effective lyrics, composing memorable melodies, producing successful demos, taking care of business, and developing persistence.

Exercises for practicing and honing these skills, advice from more than 50 industry professionals, and checklists to objectively assess one's strengths and weaknesses are included. This updated edition reflects industry changes such as the advent of MP3s, the increase in music sampling, and the fact that CDs have replaced cassettes as the industry standard for presenting material.

6 Steps to Songwriting Success contains everything songwriters need to know about the creative and business aspects of writing successful songs.

* Includes new information on MP3s. demo CDs, and music sampling

* The first edition sold more than 25,000 copies

* From one of those rare songwriters to ever have singles on the Country, Pop, and R&B charts simultaneously

* Blume's songs are on albums that have sold more than 45 million copies

Jason Blume is the author of Inside Songwriting (WG122). He has written songs recorded by such artists as Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Collin Raye, John Berry, Steve Azar, and the Oak Ridge Boys. One of the nation's most respected songwriting teachers, Blume presents seminars internationally, and developed and teaches BMI's Nashville Songwriters Workshops. He lives in Nashville. ©2004, 304 pages.