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  • masgnus
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Easy to understand

I really like how practical and motivating this book is. It really simplify the process, and give me confidence that I can write like a pro. Also very pleased to have a find a book with many Christian genre examples

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  • Jonathan N. Reid
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overly Christian

Mind maps are templates for lyric-driven songs. Unfortunately, most of the songs that are used as examples for each of the templates are not rock, pop or blues songs as might be expected but are in fact worship, gospel or contemporary Christian music.