5 of the country's top professional songwriters share the secrets of their success, providing invaluable insights into their craft for all aspiring writer. Tape 1, Pat Alger: Using the Guitar as a Writing Tool; Tape 2, Fred Koller: Developing Your Lyrics; Tape 3, Steve Gillette: The Drum Machine as a Writing Tool; Tape 4, Eric Kaz: Using the Piano for Melodic Inspiration; Tape 5, Eric Kaz: Developing Ideas on Electronic Keyboards; Tape 6, John D. Loudermilk: The Business of Songwriting.