Songwriting For Dummies

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Dave Austin is a National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences "Presidential Award" recipient.Cathy Lynn is a screenwriter and nonfiction writer.. Jim Peterik, a Grammy-winning songwriter, has written 18 Billboard Top 10 hits, including the perennial favorite "Eye of the Tiger" featured in Rocky III

Proven techniques for songwriting successThis friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs.Songwriting 101 — get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice" to creating a "mood" and everything in betweenJaunt around the genres — discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or moreLet the lyrics out — master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridgesMake beautiful music — find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your songWork the Web — harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audienceOpen the book and find:What you need to know before you write a single noteTips on finding inspirationWays to use poetic devices in lyricsComputer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwritingA look at famous songwriting collaboratorsWriting for stage, screen, and televisionHow to make a demo to get your song heardAdvice on how to make money from your musicLearn to:Develop your songwriting skills with tips and techniques from the prosUse social networking sites to get your music out to the publicBreak into the industry with helpful, how-to instructions

Step by step! Author Fonda J Kerr My sister got me this book for my birthday and I love it!. Five Stars geoffrey m. coats Gives me great word flow on my paper and guitar!. Makes Sense Easy to read, well organized, down to earth, based on experience of successful musician, song writer and entertainer Jim Peterik