Songwriting for dummies
Book - 2010
Provides proven techniques for songwriting success, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music. You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing-- and selling-- meaningful, timeless songs.
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Indianapolis, IN :
Wiley Pub
2010.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
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- Edition
- 2nd ed
- Item Description
- Previous ed. by Jim Peterik, Dave Austin, and Mary Ellen Bickford. 2002.
- Physical Description
- xviii, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes index.
- ISBN
- 9780470615140
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Part I. So You Want to Be a Songwriter
- Chapter 1. Capturing That Solid-Gold Nugget
- Chapter 2. Looking at the Genres
- Chapter 3. Working It Out: Getting Your Song into Shape
- Part II. Unleashing the Lyricist in You
- Chapter 4. Snagging Your Listeners with a Hook
- Chapter 5. Making an Impact with Lyrics
- Chapter 6. Finding Your Voice in the Lyrics
- Chapter 7. Using Rhymes in Your Songs
- Part III. Creating Memorable Music
- Chapter 8. Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Ride
- Chapter 9. Making Melody Magic
- Chapter 10. Using Chords in Songwriting
- Chapter 11. The Cheating Side of Town: Shortcuts and Cool Technologies
- Part IV. Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community
- Chapter 12. Bringing Talent Together: Collaboration and Networking
- Chapter 13. Online Marketing and Social Networking for Songwriters
- Chapter 14. Writing for the Stage, Screen, Television, and More
- Chapter 15. Getting Your Songs Heard: Making the Demo
- Part V. Getting Down to Business
- Chapter 16. Creating Goals and Meeting Deadlines
- Chapter 17. Ka-Ching: How Your Song Makes Money
- Chapter 18. Introducing the Business Players
- Chapter 19. Looking at the Legal End: Dealing with Paperwork
- Part VI. The Part of Tens
- Chapter 20. Ten Songs You Should Know
- Chapter 21. Ten Common Song-Related Contracts You Should Know
- Index