How do you develop a small idea into a great song? With inspiration from your heart? How do you get around that inner voice that's holding things up? How do you get ahead with your ideas? On the road from inspiration to song, the barriers are overwhelming. There is an easier route, one that pushes your creative inner self forward instead of backward.
In Fire Up Your Songwriting you can read which building blocks are needed to write a strong song. But the bigger question is: how do you create them? How do you conjure them out of your creative inner self?
It is the 21 creation tools that make this book unique.
They come from the daily practice of the concept developer. With this book you put his toolbox on your own workbench.
With the 21 creation tools:
You get a better grip on inspiration You let a small idea grow into a strong and authentic song with ease You always know what your next creation step will be until your song is ready to take over the world You discover creation techniques that do justice to the unique talent that resides within youWho is this book for?
The book is written for songwriters of all ages and stages, from novice to pro. Other creative minds such as writers, film makers, designers and advertisers will also find inspiration in this book to get the most out of their talent.
What readers say
“It is a joy to read it. It is full of quick, actionable advice. Bravo!” Aimee Felise – professional songwriter “What a beautifully written book. I like the clear style, the gift of developing a song easily.” – Erik Schrooten, concept developer for various Flemish art academies “You will approach your own songs in a different way. Music becomes even more interesting and fun.” – Chris, bassist “I expanded my toolbox with creation techniques.” – Cecile, owner of a communication agencyAuthor Jenne Snijders (1978) is a creative entrepreneur (Tinksel), songwriter, concept developer, arranger and project conductor. She makes the connection between two professions: music and concept development. Jenne was educated at the Dutch Academy of Music, and also received training as a concept developer in Communication.