Righting Wrongs in Writing Songs teaches both aspiring and practicing songwriters key approaches to writing songs, draws attention to areas that have proven to be common obstacles and hurdles in the songwriting process, and proposes techniques to help songwriters overcome these problems. Concepts are taught through songwriting lessons and exercises in the key areas of chord structures, melody, rhythm, and lyrics. The book also includes general approaches and evaluative techniques applicable to the craft of songwriting. Lessons are presented in an informal tone, using fresh suggestions and exercises born out of the author's experience in teaching songwriting at college level. Paper, 340 p.