The Organized Songwriter
Be a more productive songwriter. The Organized Songwriter.
"A fantastic read that cuts to the heart of what it feels like to struggle and triumph as a creative. This book is a wealth of action steps to push through the invisible barrier that keeps many of us stuck. A fresh perspective that blends the mystery of creativity and the tangibility of results-driven music-making"
— ANDREA STOLPE
Instructor at Berklee Music School, multi-platinum recorded songwriter, artist and author
Does this sound familiar?
You try to write a cool song, but a million things stop you from writing your best work.
You need your best song ideas to introduce to your co-writer, but they're nowhere to be found.
You’ve spent a fortune on software and hardware but still not sure you’ve got the right tools you need for your songwriting.
You want to be a prolific songwriter but, just when you’re inspired, there’s not enough time to finish it.
Ultimately, do you worry that life is moving way too fast for you to make the impact as the songwriter you are called to be?
In The Organized Songwriter, award-winning songwriter Simon Hawkins gives you solutions to these issues and more, including:
Well-developed professional ways to organize your precious ideas and songs.
The tools of the trade for pro songwriters.
Tips for making the most of your co-writing sessions.
This book also builds on the foundation of Song Maps — A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics with a second Songwriter’s Secret Weapon, and another FREE Workbook.
And now, just for those who prefer paper for building their own Idea Bank, there’s a new book - The Organized Songwriter Journal!
Whether you’re an experienced songwriter or you’ve only just discovered the beautiful craft of songwriting, this book is packed full of insights into how you can become a more prolific and successful songwriter. The Organized Songwriter.
Song Maps
Song Maps
Whether you're just starting out as a songwriter, you're an experienced songwriter or just looking for a new perspective on the beautiful craft of songwriting, Song Maps – A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics offers fresh insights to help you write your very best lyrics.
In Song Maps – A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics, I deliver simple, logical, well-defined solutions to these issues and more: I give you seven well-developed professional templates for you to bring your lyrics to life. I also provide you with a tried and tested process for writing lyrics using Song Maps. And I'll reveal the songwriter’s secret weapon.
Much of this book contains new material. This is because, while I enjoyed building a firm foundation of knowledge about the craft from the songwriting programs at Berklee Music School and other sources, I discovered Song Maps afterwards, from my experience as a professional songwriter, writing either on my own or in the writing rooms of Nashville.
Let this book help you transform your lyric writing by using Song Maps in your songwriting workflow and take your song ideas to their ultimate potential by writing your best, truly golden, spectacular songs.
Workbook
This Workbook is an accompaniment to my book Song Maps – A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics.
By the end of this Workbook you will have:
- Understood and practiced how Song Maps can help you write seven titles in seven different ways.
- Made a start on building your ‘Idea Catalogue’ having prepared eight writable ideas (i.e. Title plus Song Map) and built a bank of 12 Song Maps for you to take into your next writing session or co-write.
Given that this guide has been designed as a companion to Song Maps – A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics I would suggest you read the book to get a full explanation of the principles and processes required before attempting the exercises in this Workbook.
The Song Maps in this Workbook start simple and become more challenging as it progresses. If you find yourself lost at any point, I strongly suggest you go back to the book and familiarize yourself with the relevant section of the text.
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