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A comprehensive course for beginning and experienced songwriters includes cogent advice on how to write the always-popular genres--from the country song to ska--as well as how to find a song concept, distill the hook, choose a form, add harmony, and select rhythm. An appendix features tips on how to copyright, computerize, notate, record, and sell your song.
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"Unlock your songwriting potential with "Melodic Fragments"! This ebook is packed with 500 unique and inspiring 4-bar musical phrases, spanning genres from pop and rock to jazz and blues. These phrases are designed to spark creativity and provide a foundation for musicians of all levels to build upon. Whether you're a seasoned songwriter or just starting out, "Melodic Fragments" is a must-have resource for any musician looking to add fresh ideas to...
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Covering all the essentials of craft and marketing for launching and sustaining a long, successful writing career, this cutting-edge revision contains an exclusive interview with Oscar-winning songwriter Melissa Etheridge - "I Need to Wake Up" - and shows you, step by step, how to write a hit song.
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Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs-an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those lyrics to music. Whether you've written one song or...
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Packed with literally hundreds of hints, tips, and inside information only a working writer would know, The Art of Writing Great Lyrics demonstrates proven, no-fail methods for everything from communicating through song, defining styles, and collaborating with a partner to studying the market, making a great demo, and getting started on a career. Full of creative exercises, writing do's and don'ts, and a handy A to Z checklist for reviewing new songs,...
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Created exclusively with and for teen musicians, this hands-on, step-by-step program uses insight, enthusiasm, and humor to teach teens how to brainstorm ideas, craft effective lyrics, and put those lyrics to music.
An award-winning and Billboard-charting songwriter and teacher, Alex Forbes has taught dozens of teens via her Manhattan workshops and coaching sessions how to turn their thoughts and feelings into incisive, evocative songs. Her music...
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Theory is a six-letter dirty word to most musicians, but hey, musicians love dirty words, right? And just like all the other dirty words, theory is easy to learn and fun to use! After studying 'popular' and 'classical' music theory, Ray Harmony created a unique approach that he uses to compose his songs, which feature multi-platinum Grammy winners Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), and many more. Ray Harmony is...
8) Mastering Melody Writing: A Songwriter's Guide to Hookier Songs With Pattern, Repetition, and Arc
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Multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills breaks down the mystery of melody writing to give your songs an edge with the PRA method. Learn how to write inspiring songs without waiting for inspiration. Highlighting personal stories, easy-to-understand method explanations, classic and modern song examples, "Put It into Practice" exercises, and a free companion website, Mills and O'Hanlon's Mastering Melody Writing is the perfect songwriting handbook, whether you...
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I was born in January the year of 1934 to Dave, Ethel Ashby Estep. The first of their children of four. My father was a coal miner and was killed in a roof rock fall in 1942. My mother remarried a few years later and had a total of nine children. My mother was a God loving woman and had a lot to do with the way I have lived my life and the man I am today. I have spent most of my working life as an Industrial Electrician but have done about every kind...
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How'd you like to spend a little time with "one of the best singer-songwriters in bluegrass," hearing the stories behind the songs and learning how to turn inspiration into an inspiring work of art? Simply immerse yourself in Donna Ulisse's new book, The Songwriter in Me: Snapshots of My Creative Process (Hadley Music Group). Bluegrass music is all about the story, and Ulisse is a masterful storyteller. "Donna's songs are in a league all their own;...
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In Beginnings Vol 2 we look at two of the most significant American popular songwriters of the modern era, both who rose to prominence during the tumultuous 1960's and whose work and influence will live on for many years yet. In some ways it's a tale of two coasts, as Paul Simon emerged from the pseudo-intellectual folk scene in New York, while Brian Wilson and his group, The Beach Boys, emerged from the nascent surf scene in Los Angeles, but both...
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How To Write Christian Songs In 1 Hour Without Forcing Inspiration!
This book is for anyone looking for a NEW way to write Christian songs that God has put on their heart.
Is that you?
It's a conversational book that goes over a process of Christian songwriting developed over 20 years. This process has helped thousands of people around the world.
X You don't have to be afraid of people rejecting your songs
X No more running out of inspiration
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What if knowing why you want to write songs is just as important as how? "Embrace Your Authentic Songwriter: How & Why to Play Your Own Tune" is designed to help you at any point in your songwriting journey. Whether you're a novice or have been writing for years, this book is for you. You'll gain an understanding of the "big picture" purpose of music for humanity, learn how to cultivate fertile soil for your muse, and dive deep into your personal...
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WriteCliq is a collective of award winning musicians. We have worked with artists such as Usher, Beyonce, Janet Jackson, Selena Gomez, Celine Dion, Teyana Taylor, Keyshia Cole, Ellie Goulding, Carly Rae Jepsen + more We've put together 12 of the best tricks, secrets and techniques about how to beat the blank page for good, in the "No Such Thing As Writer's Block" eBook. In this ebook you will: Get unstuck from your "writer's block" and move forward...
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In the second decade of the new millennium it's apparent that the song writing benchmarks established by these three men at virtually (and remarkably) the same time in history, are still the gold standard by which all that followed is judged. Almost every aspect of the modern songwriter's art is defined and encapsulated in their body of work, and from these giants others have taken the torch and carried on their traditions. The trio rose to prominence...
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Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of lyric writing for music and will make songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don't like their own lyrics and find them difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership. Topics include channeling personal experiences into lyrics, overcoming writer's block, the...
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The Free-Thinking Songwriter should be considered a companion for all levels of songwriters, from beginners to hit-makers as well as soulful, organic songwriters alike. This book is brimming with insightful words of wisdom relating to the "craft" but more importantly, Karl shares thoughts that we can adopt as daily mindsets on our path. What path? The path of The Free-Thinking Songwriter. Karl Broadie is a natural writer in the best sense of the word,...
18) The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording & Business
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The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to take their craft and career to the next level. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own experiences as a performing songwriter. He offers this...
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In this insightful and detailed guide to the craft of songwriting, Dove Award-winning producer and career songwriter John G. Elliott digs to the core of Christian songwriting, demystifying the writing process. From getting started all the way to when and how to make a demo, this book covers the practical steps, potential pitfalls, and big-picture perspective that every songwriter needs-not only to create a great song but also to sustain a successful...
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"Have you ever been frustrated when people don't get what you're trying to say in your song? Are you tired of waiting on inspiration to complete your songs? Are you not getting the response you hoped for from your songs? Is the songwriting process painful at times? Song Building will help you: • Write songs faster • Avoid getting stuck on second verses • Generate song ideas and lyrics without waiting for inspiration to strike • Make your co-writing...
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