“A Monkey Manual For Songwriters is the most intelligent yet simple and straight forward book I've ever read on the art of songwriting. It's very descriptive, colorful, thought provoking, funny and informative. This is a must for all songwriters, beginners and pros. One that should be read more than once.”

Frank Myers
Grammy Award Winning Songwriter
Nashville, TN

“This book, although it will help the writer who wishes to write for him or herself, as a method of personal expression, was also written to introduce you to the concepts, we professional writers consider every time we sit down to create. Bill and Karin have done it in an easy to read, understandable, and whimsical sort of way, through their “Monkey In A Round” setting. You’ll find it enjoyable. So without further ado, I say to you my, fellow songwriters – 'READ ON AND WRITE A HIT!'”

Excerpt from Forward written by
Jim Femino

Hit songwriter
(#1 James Otto “Just Got Started Loving You”)

“My antennae is constantly tuned in for great songwriting tips that I can use in my song coaching practice here in Australia. A Monkey Manual For Songwriters is the perfect little songwriting primer with songwriting gems scattered on every page and exercises to help you think and write like a pro.”

Zelda Sheldon
Songwriter, Songwriting Coach
NSAI Coordinator
Sydney, Australia

“The information and exercises contained in these pages are invaluable for any aspiring songwriter. As a writer who learned a lot of lessons the hard way, I only wish I would have had these resources when I was starting out. You will do yourself well to practice what you learn here. Bill and Karin have put together some wonderful shortcuts–use them. You'll be glad you did.”

Belinda Smith
Dove Award Winning Songwriter
Nashville, TN

“I recommend the book to anyone looking to improve their songwriting knowledge and skills, and particular to get an insider's look at the process of writing and pitching songs in the commercial/Nashville markets. This book has it all covered, from inception to success in a fun, easy to read layout!”

Lee Johnson
NSAI Coordinator
Boulder, Colorado

“Smart. Succinct - and jam packed with great information,  A Monkey's Manual for Songwriters is one of the newest, most engaging knowledge resources for aspiring songwriters looking to write songs for the competitive country marketplace. Written by two seasoned Nashville pro writers who have also toured and taught around the world, it is current, conversational and on the money... just like any good commercial song! Many songwriters in our Canadian NSAI workshop have embraced it as a great tool to improve their songwriting.”

Laura Ranieri
Singer/Songwriter
NSAI Coordinator
Toronto, Canada

“This is no ordinary book, and how could you expect it to be with a title like A Monkey Manual For Songwriters. It is more like a recipe book for anyone who writes, and not only music, as I gained some extremely useful and thoughtful insight on my own presentations...it is an easy read, take it with you over your lunch hour and it makes for an enjoyable companion making everyone around you wonder what is so funny. The entire book is filled with fun references to the title, but don’t think the book is a joke, as it is a serious guide to anyone who wants to write songs. Every page of the book is filled with exercises to get the reader and songwriter in a creative mode, and search not only within themselves but in the every day surroundings for material for their songs and tools for utilizing the ideas to make music.”

Bev Moser
Photojournalist & Artist Promotion
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“Karin and Bill have done a truly amazing job here in presenting a book that is so readable, so concise and entertaining, it’s hard to conceive of it containing as much genuinely helpful information as it most definitely does. To me, one of the things that sets a great songwriter apart from a good one is the ability to tell what needs to be told (and no more) within a very precious limited space and structure it in a way that the listener is left neither needing more information (or, heaven forbid, wanting LESS...). This book does that and more. Besides this, I found myself picking up some pointers, exercises and ideas to spur my own creativity. These monkeys may have accidentally taught an old dog some new tricks!”

Pam Belford
Hit Songwriter
(# 1 George Strait “If I Know Me”)