The Art of Writing Love Songs (Paperback)

~ Pamela Oland (Author) "Every single day of our lives, we experience hundreds of fleeting emotions that run through our minds, invade our hearts, and create in us sensations..." (more)
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At last, here is the first songwriting guide to the most popular genre in history. This companion provides instruction and inspiration to anyone seeking to write authentic and captivating love songs. Readers will learn to reflect creatively upon love, express their feelings in lyrics, develop an exciting story idea, choose an appropriate music style, and craft songs that will woo any audience. Technical information is presented with precision yet wrapped in a conversational, personal tone appropriate for the topic. Exploring the love theme from an inspired range of angles, including love in the 21st century, love lyrics as therapy, and love’s role in the history of pop music, makes for great entertainment value. Packed with references to hit songs, this must-have guide enables songwriters and musicians from the pop, country, rock, R & B, rap and religious genres to uderstand and express love in a whole new way.

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"Pamela’s book has the potential to expand our options, going far beyond, or deep within our own life experiences to make songs that express what love, within life, might mean to a whole world of listeners looking to songwriters to help them make it all make sense."--James Linderman, The Muse's News "WOW! What a rush! Now, I know, writing "love" songs may not be your specialty, but admit it, don’t you sometimes feel that powerful desire to write what you feel in your heart. OK, we’re all supposed to write "from" the heart, but I’m talking about real matters of the heart. Love … that real, incredible, seemingly indescribable emotion that hits you, grabs you, knocks you silly, makes you say and do some pretty crazy things to win the heart of someone else, and then, if it doesn’t work out, it can also knock you flat on your face, making you wish you could just die. What a roller coaster! What an emotion! AND … what a book!"--Jay Carlton, The Songwriter's Connection "Pamela's book is an emotional walk through the wonders of language." —Mary Jo Mennella, Senior Vice President/General Manager, Fox Music Publishing "Every recording artist should read this book. I've worked with Pamela Oland on many love songs, and she really knows how to write a good one! She takes my thoughts and turns them into amazing love songs." —Ryan Starr, Recording Artist, American Idol Finalist "Never preachy, always inspirational and enlightening, this book is guaranteed to free up dormant creativity in many a reader. What a gift!" —Lorenz Rychner, Editor, RECORDING - The Magazine For The Recording Musician "Pamela Olandís new book truly teaches you the key to finding that special voice inside your heart." —Lynne Robin Green, President, Lansdowne/Winston/Bloor/Hoffman House Music Publishing Companies "Since hearing about Pamela Phillips Olandís new book The Art of Writing Love Songs, I knew she'd take me on a wonderful journey, all the while growing my songwriting skills, my creativity, and my self-knowledge. With the very first pages--anticipation fulfilled!" —Anne M. Freeman, Assistant Editor, MusicDish.com "Los Angeles-based songwriter and author, Pamela Phillips-Oland, has penned a book that will appeal to anyone hoping to tap into the psyches of listeners. The Art of Writing Love Songs is an endearing and inspiring guidebook to writing songs that delve into the most elemental of human emotions.

"Songs represent emotions," informs the author, and, as Oland takes the reader through the steps of writing about romance she reveals the magical connection of heart and song..."

—Dan Kimpel, Music Connection Magazine #12, June 9, 2003

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press (May 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158115271X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581152715
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #945,539 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliantly Inspiring and Instructive, July 13, 2009

By	Minna Walker "www.pixierevolution.com" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Art of Writing Love Songs

I am a singer/ songwriter and am reading and doing all the exercises in this phenomenal book for the second time and am getting so much out of it, yet again! This book is the perfect combination of inspiration, passion, enthusiasm, guidance and practical proven instruction. I can not recommend it highly enough!

Minna, Pixie Revolution

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Valuable, August 7, 2003

By A Customer

Since Pamela Oland's suggestions come from a tremendous track record of lyric successes, I,m finding her book THE ART OF WRITING LOVE SONGS highly valuable.

I'm certain that her advice will help anyone wiggle free "Houdini style" from their self-imposed songwriting straitjacket.

R.B. San Diego, CA

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insights into what makes a love song a success, July 16, 2003

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This is the first book to probe the secrets behind successful love songs, offering writers and would-be songwriters insights into what makes a love song a success. This is more than just another poetry workshop: it provides insights into plot, characterization, genre, rhythm, and blending words to music which will appeal to a wide audience, from musicians to writers. An excellent guide which analyzes proven successes.