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The Art of Writing Love Songs
by Pamela Phillips Oland
At last, here is the first songwriting guide to the most popular genre in history. Written by the author of the widely praised The Art of Writing Great Lyrics, this unique 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 favorite hit songs, this must-have guide enables songwriters and musicians from the pop, country, rock, R & B, rap, and religious genres to understand and express love in a whole new way.
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Reviews
"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. Iíve 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 Oland's 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
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