{"product_id":"how-to-write-a-song-that-matters-paperback","title":"How to Write a Song That Matters - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDar Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn effective and inspiring guide to songwriting by prolific, iconic singer-songwriter Dar Williams.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHow to Write a Song That Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide to writing music by a woman who knows how to do it and do it \u003ci\u003ewell\u003c\/i\u003e: iconic singer-songwriter, Dar Williams. For years now, Williams has led songwriting retreats for musicians, from beginners to professionals, in which she elevates the process of songwriting over the assessment of the product. This book makes those intimate experiences accessible for songwriters across the globe, gifting them with the insight Williams has gleaned from her decades of experience. First, it encourages songwriters to find something that inspires them and then to follow that inspiration, letting the clues of those first few notes or lines lead their narrative. Soon, the initial rhythms, the unique sounds of the melody, and\/or specific vocabulary emerge, giving birth to a \"voice\" or a \"world\" that the song can exist in. As the writer proceeds, Williams encourages them to ask themselves: \"Where did I go? Where did I REALLY go? What happened? What REALLY happened? What am I bringing back?\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e There are many other songwriting guides that hint to the reader that writing a \"hit song\" may be on the horizon if only the reader correctly follows the guide or program. In this book, however, Williams shows readers how to tap into their OWN creative process, using their psyches, their unique life experiences, and their muses to write the songs that they are meant to write. By focusing on the process of creating a song that matters, as opposed to producing a well-constructed \"widget from a song factory,\" songwriters will be able to establish their own voice and use it to make meaningful music. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Perfect for music lovers of all sorts who want to write songs, \u003ci\u003eHow to Write a Song That Matters \u003c\/i\u003eis a one-of-a-kind-book that readers will turn to for guidance time and time again.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDar Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter and musician. She is also the author of \u003ci\u003eWhat I Found in a Thousand Towns.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 06, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766312501536,"sku":"9780306923296","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/01b969a5a39230e90b194ec4d1e5b580.webp?v=1780290032","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/how-to-write-a-song-that-matters-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}