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International Songwriter Mickey Wynne Releases New Book The 14-Day Songwriter on May 30, 2025
A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing, Recording, and Marketing Your Own Song in Just Two Weeks
Acclaimed international songwriter Mickey Wynne announces the release of his new book, The 14-Day Songwriter, a practical and inspiring guide designed to help aspiring and experienced musicians craft a complete song—from concept to recording and marketing—in as little as 14 days.
Based on Wynne’s extensive global career as a performer, composer, and producer, The 14-Day Songwriter breaks down the creative process into 14 clear and manageable steps, walking readers through every phase of songwriting—from choosing a theme, to writing lyrics and melody, to demo production, and final recording.
While structured over a 14-day period, Wynne emphasizes the method is flexible, adaptable to any schedule or working style. “Some readers may work through it in two weeks, others in a month, or even a weekend if they’re booking a studio session,” says Wynne. “It’s not about speed—it’s about clarity and creative momentum.”
This book is for:
Beginners who have never written a song but have always dreamed of doing so
Experienced songwriters seeking a fresh approach to jumpstart creativity
Music industry professionals—from managers to record executives—interested in better understanding the songwriter’s process
Mickey Wynne’s musical roots run deep. Taught guitar by his father at age six, he began writing music by nine and formed his first band while still at school—famously teaching Julian Lennon to play guitar. Since then, his career has taken him around the world, working in:
London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios with the Wiseguys
Karachi, Pakistan, where he co-created the televised play Ad Man’s Dream
New York City, serving as house writer for MCA/Uni Records
Nashville, collaborating with The Pioneers, a project with The Who’s John Entwistle
And creative hubs across Mexico, Hamburg, Sydney, and Singapore
With decades of firsthand experience and a rare international perspective, Wynne has distilled the essential tools and techniques of songwriting into a method that is engaging, insightful, and empowering.
The 14-Day Songwriter will be available starting May 30, 2025 online via Amazon
A Song for Family, Love, and Life’s Beautiful Complexity
Acclaimed cellist, vocalist, and composer Hope Easton announces the release of her latest single, “3D Life,” a vibrant, funny, and deeply personal song written for her niece and goddaughter, Leylan, on the occasion of her wedding to David. The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Blending humor, sentimentality, and a rich musical palette, “3D Life” captures the spirit of a modern wedding anthem—with a wink. Easton draws from inside family jokes, generational wisdom, and musical traditions to craft a piece that feels as timeless as it is tailor-made.
“It’s her wedding song—with a little humor, it could easily be in Wedding Crashers,” says Easton with a smile. “It’s really about life, and how we go through everything together.”
The track reflects on family legacy—quoting the bride’s grandfather’s dry wit (“You can’t always be happy” after watching someone get married) and celebrating the bride’s connection to her talented maternal grandmother, Easton’s own mother. With loving candor, Hope jokes that Leylan is the only one of six nieces who can’t sing—but inherited all the other gifts. “In the end,” Easton says, “it’s about love. We’re all here to love one another, or we wouldn’t be here.”
“3D Life” concludes with a nod to the couple’s new shared last name, now known affectionately as “The Swifts.”
About Hope Easton
Hope Easton is a genre-defying musical force. Classically trained at Cleveland Institute of Music, New England Conservatory, and as a Fulbright Scholar under Ralph Kirshbaum in the UK, she has performed as a soloist since her teenage years—including appearances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center at age 15. She has performed in renowned festivals such as Aspen, Banff, Meadowmount, and Yellow Barn.
Now based in Los Angeles, Easton fuses her classical foundation with pop, jazz, and original songwriting. She’s toured with Sheila Nicholls, formed her own band Hope & The Russians, and frequently performs solo using electric and acoustic cello. Her ensemble, Sonos Chamber Players, provides high-end music for private events, corporate gigs, and public venues, including TV appearances on The Bold and the Beautiful and more.
Hope has collaborated with artists such as Adele, Sheryl Crow, OneRepublic, Garth Brooks, Don Henley, Frank Ocean, and many others. Her studio credits span top networks and commercials, including The Voice, American Idol, The Tonight Show, and multiple national ad campaigns.
She continues to perform with orchestras across Southern California, record for film/TV scores, and share moments of her eclectic musical journey via social media.
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