The Evolution of a Most Peculiar Songwriter: A Guide to Songwriting and a Memoir

This is the story of a man who never thought of himself as a musician or a creative person until the age of 35, when he wrote his father’s eulogy and was inspired to write a song. Since then, he has written more than 45 songs in several genres and on topics ranging from romantic love to model railroading.

Interwoven with this account of his songwriting journey is a wealth of guidance on songwriting. Some of the advice is gleaned from books about and by professional songwriters, much of it is rooted in the author’s own experience. The book contains QR codes which can be scanned for easy access to recordings of many of the author’s songs.