The Addiction Formula: A Holistic Approach to Writing Captivating, Memorable Hit Songs. With 317 Proven Commercial Techniques & 331 Examples
Written by Friedemann Findeisen
Narrated by Friedemann Findeisen
4.5/5
()
About this audiobook
Discover the songwriting technique used in 97% of all hit songs.
How to use subtle psychological triggers to captivate any audience.
Writing pop, rock, R&B, or hip-hop has never been easier or more fun.
Master the art of writing addicting songs.
Music is a tough industry to break into. With production gear being affordable for the first time in history, it seems like everyone is making music these days. Getting noticed in the continuous stream of information that is the Internet seems almost impossible.
But: There is a technique designed specifically to captivate and hook an audience and with The Addiction Formula, you can learn it in a couple of hours. You will learn all about lyric-less storytelling, a technique used by the most successful songwriters of our time. If you've always wanted to know how to write songs that stick out and speak to a large audience, this is the book for you.
The songwriting book for a new generation of songwriters.
The 60s are over! Songwriting today is a very different experience than it was when the Beatles were on the air. By combining arrangement, harmony, melody, rhythm, lyrics and production in one deviously simple technique it is the first songwriting book that speaks to an all-writing, all-producing DIY generation.
Includes over 317 techniques you will be able to use instantly.
Part two of The Addiction Formula is almost like a dictionary of hit songwriting techniques. All the tools are hand-picked from hit songs of the past 30 years. But this book is far more than just a list of tips and tricks: The Addiction Formula also shows you how the techniques can be applied to your songs. It puts all of what you learn into perspective and shows you how they all fit together.
With 331 examples including songs by Rihanna, Katy Perry, Drake and Maroon 5.
Are you sick and tired of being taught techniques based on some old country song you've never heard of? One of my guidelines for writing this book was to only include hit songs from the past 30 years.
Every single technique in The Addiction Formula is proven with one or more examples to show it in action and to help you learn it quickly and easy. I mean, hey, you get to learn by listening to the songs you listen to anyways! It's fun, quick, and practical.
An Author's Republic audio production.
Related to The Addiction Formula
Related audiobooks
Musician's Map: The Complete Guide to Building Success in Music Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Crazybrave Songwriter: A Spiritual Guide to Creative Songwriting Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, from Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5All You Need to Know About the Music Business: 11th Edition Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsTwo Types Of Fans: Secret Social Media Playbook For Musicians Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Spotify Profits 2.0: Music Marketing and Business Strategies For The New Singles Economy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsCreative Quest Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The 5 Keys to a Clear Mix: Create YOUR Mix Philosophy for Christian Artists, Songwriters, and Church Sound Mixers Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Songwriting Guitarist Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThis Book Shreds: Learn How Music Can Help You Live With Purpose, Make Friends, and Create Magical Moments Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSongwriting: Easy Approach to Write Excellent Lyrics and Melody from Beginner to Expert Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Song Maps: A New System to Write Your Best Lyrics Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Music: Essential Tools to Boost your Music Business - Music Production, Music Theory and Songwriting Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Songwriting for Wellness: Using Music to Heal the Mind Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Write & Release Your First Song: Songwriting Secrets from an Award-Winning Artist Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Habit of Noticing: Using Creativity to Make a Life (And A Living) Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How Audio Works Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sing Better Now!: Five Simple Ways to Improve Your Voice Almost Immediately Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5HowExpert Guide to Becoming a Country Singer-Songwriter: 101 Lessons to Become a Country Singer-Songwriter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSpotify Profits: How I Got 100,000 Followers and 12 Million Streams Marketing My Music On Spotify Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sing From Within: A guide to developing a dynamic singing voice using techniques used by the professionals Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Sing Better: Your Step By Step Guide To Singing Better Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Eight Traits of the Greats: How the Best Musicians Get That Way Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Children's Music & Performing Arts For You
Songwriting: Easy Approach to Write Excellent Lyrics and Melody from Beginner to Expert Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Music Theory Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Music Theory: A Complete Guide to Understand the Fundamental of Music for Beginners Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5Giraffes Can't Dance Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Sing Better: Your Step By Step Guide To Singing Better Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Over In the Meadow Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Incredible Talking Machine Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Music: Essential Tools to Boost your Music Business - Music Production, Music Theory and Songwriting Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Guitar: Learn To Play Guitar for Beginners Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Better Nate Than Ever Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sister Switch Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/513 Words Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Mary Can! Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Story of the Saxophone Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The First Rule of Punk Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Tune It Out Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Toddler Sing & Learn 1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Vivaldi's Ring Of Mystery: A Tale of Musical Intrigue Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Song of the Unicorn: A Merlin Tale Narrated by Jeremy Irons Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Lentil Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Rhythm & Muse Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5The Audition Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Dazzlin' Dolly: The Songwriting, Hit-Singing, Guitar-Picking Dolly Parton Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Duke Ellington Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Stories from Shakespeare Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beethoven Lives Upstairs: A Tale of Genius & Childhood Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Pete the Cat: The Petes Go Marching Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Related categories
Reviews for The Addiction Formula
60 ratings5 reviews
- Rating: 1 out of 5 stars1/5As a profession songwriter, I was extremely disappointed with this book, it's just a load of talk about energy and manipulating emotion, there is no basis in music theory or any theory. If you know how to play, then perhaps you can use this advice to create soulless manufactured songs.
2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5awesome as a singer songwriter looking to devlop a wider fanbase i loved this book
1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Valuable!!! The quality of my songs increased immediately. Good one
1 person found this helpful
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Great book to start getting your head around the basics of song writing. Or even pick up a few new ones.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hooooooooly cow. I’ve wanted to write songs for years now, but lacked any education on where to start or how to do any part of it. I needed this book so badly! And not only does he give the tools for composers of any skill level, he provides encouragement and psychological help to get me over the things that have kept me from getting off the starting line!! Thank you so much for this book!!!