Jason Blume has written songs for a diverse range of artists, including Britney Spears and both the Backstreet Boys and the Oak Ridge Boys. This volume presents inspirational stories of Blume's long, and sometimes difficult, climb to the top, as well as practical advice, tools and instructive activities that accomplished or aspiring songwriters, singers and musicians should not be without. It provides a detailed, no-holds-barred account of the author's personal experiences (trying to make a go of it in the topsy-turvy music world), and offers inspiration and practical instructions on the techniques and raw artistry required to put a song together. Each of the 60 short chapters in this work uses attention-grabbing anecdotes to relay insights and important lessons.