Weissman, Dick: Songwriting the Words The Music & The Money (Book & CD)  

An excellent & essential primer for the aspiring tunesmith, Songwriting: The Words, The Music & The Money, offers authoritative tips on everything from basic song forms to the hard facts of succeeding in the music business. Ib between, veteran songwriter Dick Weissman shares his insights into composing effective lyrics, melodies, & hooks, as well as detailed breakdowns of every musical style from folk to cabaret to hip-hop. The first book on songwritng to be accompanied by a CD.