Becoming Remarkable [Paperback]

Harriet Schock (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 15, 1998 | ISBN-10: 1577330501 | ISBN-13: 978-1577330509

Drawing on years of experience as a successful songwriter and an inspirational teacher, Schock covers every aspect involved in making your talents shine. From finding the time to write, to sources of inspiration and how to evaluate criticism, she knows the joys and frustrations of becoming remarkable.

Editorial Reviews

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"Harriet Schock performs the amazing feat of being a precise, meticulous song craftswoman without sacrificing even an iota of the rich emotionalism that makes love songs worth listening to." -- Steve Schalchlin, National Academy of Songwriters.

"Harriet Shock is a rare talent. In today's music industry, Schock stands out because she gets back to the basics." -- Harriet Kaplan, Music Connection

About the Author

Harriet Schock was born in Dallas, Texas, where her father taught her to play the piano by ear at the age of four. She wrote her first song in the seventh grade. In 1973, she recorded her first album for 20th Century Records.

Harriet currently is a gold and platinum songwriter and a recording artist with five solo albums. She was voted best new female artist by Cashbox magazine, received a Dramalog Award for her live show, and has garnered extremely favorable press for each album she has released. Smokey Robinson, Roberta Flack, Helen Reddy, Lee Greenwood, Johnny Mathis, Syreeta, Carl Anderson, Gloria Loring, Vikki Carr, Manfred Mann, Mireilla Mathieu, Letta Mbulu, Nancy Wilson, and many others have recorded her songs.

Harriet taught songwriting for two years at USC and has lectured, taught, and been published in songwriting magazines nationwide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Blue Dolphin Publishing (November 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1577330501
• ISBN-13: 978-1577330509
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,132,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Write better. Feel better. Feel better about writing., December 7, 1998

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[e-mail](performing songwriter) (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Remarkable: For Songwriters and Those Who Love Song [With *] (Paperback)

It is a rare and pleasant surprise to read a book that not only compels you to write better but also makes you feel like a better person. This book is written in a conversational style that lets you know and appreciate the author and come to know yourself better as well. Harriet Schock knows the craft of songwriting and shares her insights with passion and conviction. I recommend this book for anyone who aspires to write from the truth within.

This book is a find for anyone who ever wondered about the song writers journey or the evolution of a song. Harriet Schock is a skilled songwriter who graciously shares her experience and teaches the reader to look within, think, feel, and express with clarity so that the world knows what you have to say. Becoming Remarkable is filled with personal anecdotes and songwriting samples to highlight each lesson / chapter. Written in a true 'tell us what we need to know - tell us why we need to know it - and tell us how to apply what we know' style that makes the learning a pleasant process. This book is an essential tool for songwriters. This book is an inspirational tool for all.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My new mentor, Harriet Schock, December 13, 1998

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This review is from: Becoming Remarkable: For Songwriters and Those Who Love Song [With *] (Paperback)

I am a slow reader, so this book keeps me up at night. In the morning I'm fatigued. It's just so difficult to close "The Book." Such incredible writing, Harriet touches your deepest feelings and recalls all those thoughts every songwriter has known since they knew that they just had to write.

Recently, I was in the recording studio producing tracks for a 14 year songwriter. Believe it or not, "The Book" was with me both physically and mentally. It was Harriet's words, thoughts and spirit that conducted that session. And it was one of the most pleasure filled evenings in the studio for me with my new mentor. In this session I was not alone, I had "The Book."

I got home late and retired with "The Book." Great session I thought. Especially now that I had a way of thinking about those difficult decisions affecting my inner sense of artistic integrity and communicating that to the musicians. Finally, my eyes closed as the lights went out in heaven. Then suddenly, I opened my eyes to check once more. Got "The Book?"

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Remarkable Book!, December 30, 2000

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Frank Gorgo (Newfield, NJ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Becoming Remarkable: For Songwriters and Those Who Love Song [With *] (Paperback)

I have read this book and keep it by my side as I compose new tunes. It is like a songwriters bible. Harriet Schock's insight to songwriting is incredible. She helps you get perspective on what you already know and much you didn't know or think of. And unlike many "how-to" books which are written by people with no track record, Ms. Schock is an accomplished songwriter and a hit songwriter. I also have her CD's which are filled with wonderful songs. I recommend this book to new and veteran songwriters.