{"product_id":"9781538186657","title":"Practice of Songwriting Inspiration, Lyricism, and Musicality","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMusic Pro Guides\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003ePractice of Songwriting\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInspiration, Lyricism, and Musicality\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMichael Flannery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eMusic \/ Instruction \u0026amp; Study \/ Songwriting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoster a lifelong, creative practice through lessons and exercises that integrate 3 main pillars of songwriting: inspiration, lyricism, and musicality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Practice of Songwriting\u003c\/i\u003e guides people of all levels toward a rewarding craft of popular songwriting, progressively developing a range of skills. Each concept is clearly explained and then reinforced through exercises and analyses of examples from popular songs that demonstrate the same techniques. Learn about an array of topics, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Music theory 101 for songwriters\u003cbr\u003e- Melody writing\u003cbr\u003e- Song structure\u003cbr\u003e- Literary devices, character, and meaning in context for lyrics\u003cbr\u003e- Creative inspirations and fears\u003cbr\u003e- Storytelling\u003cbr\u003e- Combining lyrical meaning with music composition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith its focus on incremental growth and thoughtful revisions of songs, this holistic approach helps songwriters build confidence. It not only teaches the foundations but also shows how to continue exploring and refining your authentic voice as a lifelong pursuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMichael Flannery \u003c\/b\u003eis a Lecturer and the Technical Director for the Music \u0026amp; Technology Program at Stevens Institute of Technology, USA, where he teaches songwriting, creative collaboration, sound recording, sound design, and audio post-production. Across his decades-long career in the music industry, he has been a signed artist, produced albums and singles for a range of acts, created award-winning children's music, composed for film and commercials, and worked on sound teams for film and television.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 December 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBloomsbury Academic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781538186657\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e288\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.76\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333855314060,"sku":"9781538186657","price":117.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/getimage_38747443-7f26-4260-8b66-d6212be5261f.jpg?v=1783617041","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781538186657","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}