Practice and Songwriting Books

Journals and guides for the habit side of music: tracking practice, catching songs, and sticking with it.

Practice and songwriting books that build a habit

Progress in music comes from small steps you repeat. These three books help you learn in a way that fits you, practice with a purpose, and keep every song idea in one place, so more of your music gets finished.

Which one fits you

Not sure how to learn? The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music shows you how to find the instrument and path that fit you, why age and background do not decide your future in music, and how to practice so your time and energy count. It works for every instrument and for singing, in 5 minutes a day.

Practicing without a plan? The Best Music Practice Journal for Beginners gives you 100 days of practice pages. Pick one or two things to work on, keep your sessions short, and look back to see real proof of progress.

Losing lyrics in phone notes and loose paper? Songwriting Journal: Make Your Songs Real has lined pages for lyrics, staff pages for melodies and fret diagrams for guitar chords, plus tips and prompts to spark new ideas.

What you get out of it

  • A clear way to choose what to learn and practice next.
  • A short daily practice habit you can keep.
  • Proof of your progress, written down in one place.
  • Lyrics, melodies and chords kept together, so songs get finished.

Who they are for

Beginners, returners and self-taught musicians at any level. Singers and instrumentalists. Songwriters and guitar players who want words, chords and melodies in one place. If you have 5 minutes a day, you can start.

How shipping works

Every book is a paperback, printed on demand and shipped to your door. Books ship to the US, UK and Canada: free shipping on orders $50 and up, $5.99 flat under that. Right now, books ship only to these three countries. You see the exact shipping price at checkout before you pay.

About the author

Dan Spencer is a composer, author and coach. His music books have sold 20,000+ copies and helped 5,000+ readers, and he has 26 million+ views on Music Theory for Gamers, his YouTube channel.

Questions about a book? Email support@bestmusiccoach.com.