Six Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs

6 Steps to Songwriting Success is the only book to break down the writing and marketing of hit songs into six manageable steps: developing successful song structures, writing effective lyrics, composing memorable melodies, producing successful demos, taking care of business, and developing persistence.

Produced in an easy-to-understand and lively format, the book includes 30 exercises for songwriters to practice and hone their skills, as well as checklists to objectively assess strengths and weaknesses. The book is filled with quotes, anecdotes, and inspiring stores from songwriting professionals.

Also included is an appendix with a list of hundreds of resources for songwriters.

Jason Blume is a staff writer for Zomba Music. He has written songs for the Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, as well as John Berry’s Top 5 country single, “Change my Mind” and Steve Azar’s country hit “I Never Stopped Lovin’ You.” He also developed and teaches the BMI Nashville Songwriters Workshop. He lives in Nashville, TN.