Music and Songwriting for Teens: A Step-by-Step System: From Blank Page to First Song, Write Lyrics, Chords, and Hooks Like Your Favorite Artists (No Experience Needed!)

Callaghan, William J

ISBN 10: 1968396071 / ISBN 13: 9781968396077

Published by Wjcallaghan, LLC, 2025

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Music and Songwriting for Teens: A Step-by-Step System: From Blank Page to First Song, Write Lyrics, Chords, and Hooks Like Your Favorite Artists (No Experience Needed!)
• Publisher: Wjcallaghan, LLC
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1968396071
• ISBN 13: 9781968396077
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Let's face it-we've all heard some pretty terrible songs. Don't let your songs join the cringefest. You have what it takes to become a master songwriter...you need a little guidance.

This is the perfect time to dream big, and your big dream is to have your songs heard by the crowds, played on repeat, and sung along to. Some people might look at you like you're crazy or that this isn't possible-but that won't stop you. The haters are gonna hate. You're here to create.

But passion alone isn't enough.

Do your chords sometimes sound a little off? Are your lyrics missing that hook that sticks in people's minds? Or worse, are you just staring at that blank page and waiting for inspiration?

Right now, your mind might be bursting with ideas-characters, emotions, beats, melodies-all swirling around with nowhere to land. You don't need to wait for them to fall into place magically. You need a guide that shows you how to shape those wild ideas into unforgettable songs.

This is that guide.

Packed with everything from improving your emotional intelligence and breaking down song structure to exploring cultural diversity and learning from music legends, you'll have the tools and confidence you need to level up as a songwriter!

In this ultimate songwriting guide for teens, you will discover:

• How to channel your strongest emotions into powerful songs-especially the tough ones
• A complete setup guide to create your perfect songwriting sanctuary
• The secret to writing relatable characters that make your songs hit home
• Practical exercises to experiment with rhyme schemes so you can see the impact of each
• What Kylie Minogue and Harry Styles have in common, and how you can craft songs that are just as unforgettable as theirs
• The lowdown on chords, progressions, scales, and melodies, plus how to blend them into flawless harmony
• How to go beyond the verse-chorus dynamics and spice up your song structure
• What to do when creativity dries up, with practical steps to break through the frustrating writer's block
• Why imperfection is your secret weapon-and how embracing it makes your songs authentically you

You already have enough textbooks to study, and that's boring. This isn't one of them.

This book has been created specifically for you. It's filled with interactive activities, real-world examples, and fun challenges, designed to get you writing, experimenting, and growing as an artist.