Detail 01
Teach Yourself format
Paced for solo study with exercises, so progress depends on you doing the work rather than a schedule.
Product detailSKU #1273887984610
AlfredTeach Yourself Songwriting Book
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A $19.95 self-study songwriting book from Alfred, for people who already play a bit and want a process for finishing songs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players with riffs and half-verses who never finish anything
- Learning song structure without signing up for a class
- Working through writing exercises at your own pace
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Someone looking for playing technique on a specific instrument
- Producers wanting recording, mixing, or DAW instruction
- Writers who want feedback — a book cannot critique your work
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Songwriting subject, not instrument
Covers writing rather than playing, so it applies whatever instrument you already use.
Detail 03
Print book, no disc
Reference you can leave open on a desk while you write; nothing to load or stream.
Detail 04
Entry-level scope
Starts at fundamentals, so an experienced writer may find early sections review.
Detail 05
$19.95
Roughly the cost of a set of strings, and it does not expire or require a subscription.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio disc, software, or recording tools included
- 02You need basic instrument or notation ability to apply the exercises
- 03Keep a notebook or voice recorder handy — the book does not supply one
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need to play an instrument?
It helps a lot. The material is about writing rather than playing, so you need some way to work out melodies and chords yourself.
02Does it cover recording or production?
It is a songwriting book. Expect writing craft, not studio, mixing, or software instruction.
03Is this a course or a reference?
A self-study course you work through, with exercises. You set the pace, so it also functions as a reference you revisit later.
04Is it genre-specific?
It is written as general songwriting instruction rather than for one style, and the fundamentals carry across whatever you write.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
