Music is the universal language, and John Braheny speaks it eloquently in this book as he helps you prepare for your big musical break by teaching you the craft of songwriting and revealing secrets of the music business. Everything you need to know about successful songwriting is right here: answers to your questions and problems, hope to fuel your dreams-along with anecdotes, exercises, and examples from dozens of songwriters, including Harry Chapin, Paul McCartney, and George Michael.