Table of Contents

01. The basics - 02. Your favourite songs - 03. The songs on the CD - 04. Getting going - 05. Writing your ideas down - 06. Getting started - 07. Words - 08. Tunes - 09. Chords - 10. Rhythm - 11. Arranging your song - 12. Songwriting in practice - 13. The Songs - 14. Starting with rhythm: Boyfriend - 15. Starting with a melody: I can't live without you - 16. Starting with a lyric: Something to believe in - 17. Starting with a texture: You take me away - 18. Starting with a chord progression: Baby my heart - 19. Starting with a melody: You tore out my heart - 20. Starting with a lyric: Too much fun - 21. Starting with a rhythm: Get your groove on - 22. What next? - 23. Performing and publishing - 24. Protecting yourself - and others - 25. Index