Solomon Igboayaka - Easy Songwriting For the Beginner

EASY SONGWRITING FOR THE BEGINNER

4 Steps to Your First Song

Copyright @ Solomon Igboayaka 2020

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DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to all my children Ian, Patricia, Rebecca and Samson. I am also dedicating it to all the budding songwriters whose songwriting journey will commence after reading this.

REVIEWS

This is a simple, well written book that has done what it says on the cover. Easy Song Writing is a resource that is most needed in times like this when most people need to connect with their innermost self. I believe that as the reader uses the easy to follow steps in the book, a deep sense of satisfaction and pride will be experienced. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience in full the ingrained nature that God has given everyone.

Dr. Chris Gbenle

Senior Pastor, Fountain of Love RCCG Scotland

"This book acutely unpacks a very interesting topic in an engaging, concise and practical manner, which is a rare combination these days. I particularly enjoyed the presentation and could clearly identify with the passion of the writer as it filtered through gently but convincingly. The writer addressed some age-long myths about song writing and carefully demystifies some of these concepts with an aim to put them in their right perspectives.

With every word in this book, I could see a true worshipper's heart for something new, fresh and personal in the desire to prepare a delicacy for the King of kings through songs. This is a great read and would recommend for everyone, especially those who would want to express their love to God (or even their loved ones) through songs".

Dr. David Emele

Singer, song writer, worship leader and Director of Music,

RCCG Scotland

"This book brought back memories of when I started writing songs as an 8 year old. Its simple exposition gently guides you through easy steps to song writing. You may find yourself itching to write a song from Chapter 1".

David D'Amadeus Ayeni

"Thank you for debunking the myth that you need a special talent to be a songwriter in your book. Anybody can write a song, you just need to believe in yourself. I believe this book will break some preconceived notions and set people free to write their songs and if for nothing just to leave a legacy and bless someone".

"And Oh yea Grammy here we come".

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

T he principles and process of songwriting are universal in the world of music. The same ingredients are required to put a song together and it doesn't matter whether it's a secular song or a gospel song. What does matter, is that the end product of a finished song is achieved. This book however addresses songwriting from the perspective of a Christian.

Whenever the topic of Song-writing comes up, a lot of people think it is or try to make it out to be something very complex. I am here to break it down and make it an easy and fun activity that every Christian can engage in, to whatever degree he or she wants.

So many Christians love the idea of worshipping God with a song. Some would like to write and sing the songs being birthed in their hearts to the Lord. However, a large proportion lack the confidence to do so, some lack a supportive environment that encourages their creativity, some believe it is too difficult etc. After 26 years of writing all kinds of gospel-centric songs, I believe this is one area that I can help others in developing their innate skill.

Before we go any further, I would like to clarify the objective of this book so that we do not have unrealistic expectations. This book is meant to help you START writing your own songs. It is NOT designed or intended to turn you into a Grammy or Dove award winning songwriter. If that happens, well and good. However the primary aim is to move you from the position of just wishing to write, or thinking it is impossible, to writing your first song. If at the end of reading this book you write your first song, then I have accomplished my objective of helping you birth the songs that have been lying fallow within you. Once the first song is done, it becomes easier to write the next and the next and like any skill in life, you will become better and better in your compositions as you keep on writing.

1.1 BREAKING MINDSET BLOCKS OR PARADIGMS

T he first thing I'm going to say here is that ANYBODY can write a song. That's right you heard me correctly. ANYBODY can write a song. You don't have to be a musician. You don't have to be able to read staff/stave music or understand tonic solfa notations. As long as you can hum a melody, you can write a song.