Contemporary Songwriting with Ableton Live and GarageBand covers the core elements of the tunesmith's craft in a way that greatly benefits songwriters at every skill level. Koenigsberg's approach of combining songwriting with music technology is a brilliant strategy for meeting the needs of the modern practitioner. Songwriters of every stripe are sure to find success by interacting with the masterful design of this insightfully engaging book.

Kevin D. Kelleher, Assistant Professor of Music Industry Studies, Athens State University, USA

Toby Koenigsberg has crafted an excellent resource that is extremely clear, informative, and yet very musical. This book allows students of all experience levels the opportunity to tap into their creative processes.

Matt Pivec, Professor of Music/Director of Jazz Studies, Butler University, USA

Koenigsberg's book effectively lays out the specifics of songwriting with current sequencing software and in an easily digestible format and pace in which students can be successful. This book provides them with multiple opportunities to realize their original ideas while also improving their songwriting skills with each new session.

Bill Withem, Assistant Professor of Music, Commercial Music Program, Nova Southeastern University, USA