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Interesting and well executed :)
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Who needs a print edition when King reads King?
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"'Boy, do I have a lot to learn!'" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind - from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop - has thought that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong. Then the teacher showed up...."
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Surprise like no other!
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- kaththecoug
- Brentwood, TN
- 04-08-18
Great Songwriter Stories!
These interviews were very enjoyable listening! I always love hearing the story behind the song, and the struggles songwriters are willing to go through for the love of their craft!
My only criticism is that there was only one female interview.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-25-18
Very Insightful!
This book covers many of the questions every serious musician longs to ask. Absolute besutigul design. Happy with my purchase.
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- Terry Victor
- 09-27-16
Loved loved loved listening to this book!
What a joy and informative experience this book was. I hated to see it end. I would love if Ty would continue these kind of interviews with some of the even older song writers and performers. I don't think I can get enough. Thanks Ty!
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- joshua
- 01-14-16
A MUST READ for Pro Songwriters!!
AMAZING BOOK FULL OF TERRIFIC INTERVIEWS! FOR ANYONE SEEKING TO BE A PROFESSIONAL SONGWRITER OR JUST A MUSIC LOVER WANTING TO HEAR THE STORIES BEHIND THE MUSIC. INCREDIBLE!!!
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- Robert E.
- 10-13-15
Entertaining and insightful!
Great interviews with top songwriters and a funny, yet tuned in interviewer. Hated that it ended so soon.