Songwriters on Songwriting

As one of the most popular options on our list of the best books about songwriting to read, Songwriters on Songwriting is considered a bible for songwriters all over the world. It has been around for almost two decades already, and yet, its relevance is indisputable! Skipping it on this list would be a huge crime.

The book is penned by Paul Zollo, an established writer that has published many articles about songwriting in major publications such as American Songwriter, Rolling Stone, and Oxford Press. It shares many success tips from famous celebs like Wilson Brian (Hello Beach Boys!), Lenny Kravitz, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Tom Petty, and practically anyone that you think is extremely great at songwriting.

In Songwriters on Songwriting, 62 best songwriters of all time discuss directly the magic behind their songwriting, accompanied by their feelings, thoughts, and opinions about their own works. These figures represent literally all genres of pop music, from rock to blues to pop, shaping the global music industry as we always know today.

Of course, being the successful artists they are, these songwriters definitely have a lot of great stuff to share. Hence, reading this book is totally worth your precious time!

Author: Paul Zollo

Year of Release: 2003

Ratings: 4.7 stars (from 261 reviews)