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Author: Justin Williams Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1628920319 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 296
Book Description
The singer-songwriter, someone who writes and performs their own music, is an ever-present and increasingly complex figure in popular music worlds. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook provides a useful resource for student songwriters, active musicians, fans and scholars alike. This handbook is divided into four main sections: Songwriting (acoustic and digital), Performance, Music Industry and Case Studies. Section I focuses on the 'how to' elements of popular song composition, embracing a range of perspectives and methods, in addition to chapters on the teaching of songwriting to students. Section II deals with the nature of performance: stagecraft, open mic nights, and a number of case studies that engage with performing in a range of contexts. Section III is devoted to aspects of the music industry and the business of music including sales, contract negotiations, copyright, social media and marketing. Section IV provides specific examples of singer-songwriter personae and global open mic scenes. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook is a much-needed single resource for budding singer-songwriters as well as songwriting pedagogues.
Author: Justin Williams Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 1628920319 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 296
Book Description
The singer-songwriter, someone who writes and performs their own music, is an ever-present and increasingly complex figure in popular music worlds. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook provides a useful resource for student songwriters, active musicians, fans and scholars alike. This handbook is divided into four main sections: Songwriting (acoustic and digital), Performance, Music Industry and Case Studies. Section I focuses on the 'how to' elements of popular song composition, embracing a range of perspectives and methods, in addition to chapters on the teaching of songwriting to students. Section II deals with the nature of performance: stagecraft, open mic nights, and a number of case studies that engage with performing in a range of contexts. Section III is devoted to aspects of the music industry and the business of music including sales, contract negotiations, copyright, social media and marketing. Section IV provides specific examples of singer-songwriter personae and global open mic scenes. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook is a much-needed single resource for budding singer-songwriters as well as songwriting pedagogues.
Author: Christine Dente Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN: 9781540606174 Category : Languages : en Pages : 102
Book Description
Singer & Songwriter Handbook - DIY Lessons for the beginner and intermediate musician. SALE! This idea book is divided into 2 sections, the first half takes you step-by-step through simple yet imaginative exercises to inspire and improve your songwriting skills. The second half offers easy-to-follow steps through exercises and workouts designed to enhance your vocal skills. Both sections include tips and technical knowledge to help you become a well-rounded artist. It's a unique tool that takes you from writing a song to performing it! Christine Dente's "Out of the Grey" Handbook and Workbook. - Guitar Cover (We also offer the same book with a piano cover option). SALE! Normal price $27.50! A Step by Step Guide to Help You to Become a Better Songwriter and Singer, Enhance Your Creativity, and Add Color to Your Artistic Journey. Christine Dente from Out of the Grey brings you this practical and attractive workbook for the singer-songwriter. Do you long for effortless singing? Do you need just the right inspiration for writing that song? This is the book you've been looking for! Designed with the beginner and intermediate musician in mind, it's a handbook that shares Christine's 25 years of experience as a singer, songwriter and recording artist. In this approachable format for young and old and everyone in between, she helps you cultivate your creativity AND improve your musical abilities! Topics Covered: ~tapping into your creativity ~simple steps for starting a song ~making a good melody ~writing great lyrics ~finding the right chords for your song ~using figurative & descriptive language ~creating titles and hooks ~easy harmonic theory ~top 10 co-writing tips ~finding freedom for your voice ~best posture and breath for singing ~basic vocal technique ~easy warm-ups and exercises ~sample workouts for your voice ~practical applications for singing your songs For more from Christine Dente and Out of the Grey visit the website: www.outofthegreymusic.com For more from Sarah Janisse Brown and the Thinking Tree Publishing Company visit the website: www.FunSchoolingBooks.com (Guitar Cover - This book is also offered with a Piano cover)
Author: Karl Coryat Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing ISBN: 9780879308797 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 150
Book Description
This book teaches an innovative method called Immersion Composition that drives musicians to engage their creativity by writing as much music as possible in a set time period. After learning to apply the method, elusive moments of inspiration can be summoned on command. The book also explains how to form a group of like-minded songwriters (a " lodge" ), presents dozens of tips and games for making the most out of an Immersion Composition session, and shows how to turn brainstormed raw materials into polished songs.
Author: Dean Friedman Publisher: ISBN: 9780988674639 Category : Languages : en Pages : 130
Book Description
Critically acclaimed, Top-40 chart-topping, recording artist and singer-songwriter, Dean Friedman, presents a funny, informative, thoroughly practical and easy to follow course on how to write your own songs. Using examples from well-known songs by top songwriters, as well as his own catalog of international chart-topping hits, Friedman explains the basic structure of songs and explores the art and practical craft of songwriting in clear, easy to understand language. The Songwriters Handbook offers rare insight into the minute-to-minute songwriting process from the perspective of a chart-topping songwriter who has been hailed by critics, and fans alike, as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation. "Songsmith Extraordinaire " - MusicWeek "Dean Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant" - ThreeWeeks. "Dean Friedman's songs are the soundtrack of our lives" - The New York Times ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dean Friedman is a New York based singer/songwriter/recording artist with a string of international chart-topping hits, TV/Film soundtracks and commercials to his credit. Classic hits like Ariel, Lydia, Lucky Stars, Rocking Chair, McDonald's Girl and Woman of Mine have established him as a master songsmith. He enjoys a loyal international following, tours regularly and conducts Songwriting Masterclasses at universities and music conservatories around the world.
Author: Preshias Harris Publisher: ISBN: 9781370062379 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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The College of Songology 101:The Singer/Songwriter's 'Need To Know' Reference Handbook should be in the backpack or guitar case of every singer or songwriter, if they're just starting out or already on the way to a career in music.Unlike some books that claim to tell you 'everything you need to know,' Songology 101 focuses on the basic elements that are essential to take your music from a hobby to a career. The workings of the music industry can seem like a tangled mystery, but this book avoids the 'insider' jargon. It uses 'everyday' language to show you how to use these basic elements to protect the songs you create, make money from your music and move confidently through the music industry.Author Preshias Harris is a music career development consultant and a music journalist with more than 25 years experience in Nashville. From her many years mentoring new and emerging singers and songwriters, she is able to communicate the 'need to know' information in a way that is easy to understand and put to use as your music career develops.Among the topic covered and explained: Why Copyright is the essential tool to protect your creations; how to do it simply and cheaply; when to do it and when NOT to do it; how to use the different Copyright applications and where to find tutorials...How to turn your 'rights' into income by Licensing; maximizing the different streams of income from Royalties; the difference between a 'First Use' mechanical license and a 'Compulsory' mechanical license; the increasing importance of digital royalties and 'sync' fees...There's a section on Performing Rights Organizations (P.R.O.s); what they do for you; how a P.R.O. collects royalty money that is due to you when your songs are played in public; how a P.R.O. tracks radio airplay; how royalties are 'split' between songwriters; comparisons to help you decide which P.R.O. is right for you...The curtain is pulled back on the world of song publishing; What a song publisher does for a songwriter; the benefits and drawbacks of self-publishing your songs or signing with a song publisher; using the services of a music publishing administrator; how to name and register your publishing company...In the section on Demos, you'll explore the different types of song demos, acoustic demos and 'full band' demos; what you must do before you record a demo; why you might not be the best person to sing the demo; how to find a demo recording studio and what to ask before you cut the demo...Because every creative person is unique, there are sections at the end of every chapter allowing the reader to personalize the information for his or her particular needs and level of experience. Each chapter includes clickable links to scores of helpful websites and essential information. There is also an entire section titled 'Music Industry Definitions from A to Z' that explains and clarifies literally hundreds of words and phrases that you need to understand as your musical journey progresses. (This section alone could be worth the purchase price because not knowing - or misunderstanding - certain music business terms and phrases could be disastrous to your career.)The College of Songology 101:The Singer/Songwriter's 'Need To Know' Reference Handbook will demystify the most important aspects of the music business as they apply to you, the aspiring singer or songwriter, and to explain, in a way that is fairly easy to understand, the 'need to know' basics of how you make money from your music while protecting your interests.Welcome to the crazy, exciting world of creating music!"I wish I had this book when I started writing songs and making trips to Nashville! It would have taken a couple years off the learning curve."-- Doak Turner,...
Author: Tom T. Hall Publisher: ISBN: Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 168
Book Description
The Songwriter's Handbook by Tom T. Hall teaches the secrets of becoming a successful songwriter. "How can I find ideas for songs?" "What are the best ways to deal with a publisher?" "When I sell my song, how will I get paid?" A glossary of definitions and terms and more. Illustrated and indexed.
Author: Katherine Williams Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 1316495345 Category : Music Languages : en Pages :
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Most often associated with modern artists such as Bob Dylan, Elton John, Don McLean, Neil Diamond, and Carole King, the singer-songwriter tradition in fact has a long and complex history dating back to the medieval troubadour and earlier. This Companion explains the historical contexts, musical analyses, and theoretical frameworks of the singer-songwriter tradition. Divided into five parts, the book explores the tradition in the context of issues including authenticity, gender, queer studies, musical analysis, and performance. The contributors reveal how the tradition has been expressed around the world and throughout its history to the present day. Essential reading for enthusiasts, practitioners, students, and scholars, this book features case studies of a wide range of both well and lesser-known singer-songwriters, from Thomas d'Urfey through to Carole King and Kanye West.
Author: Jena Douglas Publisher: iUniverse ISBN: 146203814X Category : Self-Help Languages : en Pages : 108
Book Description
It’s a book packed with more than 25 years of songwriting knowledge. You will learn the fundamentals of writing a song and how to be a singer/songwriter in the truest sense. If you want to change the world, you'll have to change yourself first! Share yourself with great candor without being afraid! Your well-being will spread to someone else, like a pebble in a pond. Music has been therapy for thousands of years! You'll be your own private therapist, entrepreneur and creator all in one! Songwriting is the fastest way to resolve conflicts in your life! What you feel comes out when you write a song. And most of the time, writing resolves it. If you want to be a hit songwriter this book has the tools for you to learn, but it also has the tools to learn how to be a better story teller! Power yourself through song and then pass it on!
Author: Katherine Ann Williams Publisher: Equinox Publishing (UK) ISBN: 9781845532932 Category : Composers Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In this book, Katherine Williams combines aspects of his life story with scholarly readings drawn from several methodologies. Popular music studies, opera, queer studies, music and geography, the sound-box: all combine to give a rich biographical and interpretative overview of Wainwright's life and music.
Author: Justin Williams
Author: Justin Williams
Author: Christine Dente
Author: Karl Coryat
Author: Dean Friedman
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Author: Tom T. Hall
Author: Katherine Williams
Author: Harvey Rachlin
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Author: Katherine Ann Williams