Songwriting For Dummies? - Softcover

Peterik, Jim; Austin, Dave; Bickford, Mary Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764554042 ISBN 13: 9780764554049

Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2002

Synopsis

Learn to write songs like a pro

Want to know how to make it as a songwriter? Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition gives you a chance to learn from the best. Written by a group of music industry pros, this practical guide shows you how to develop your songwriting skills and successfully utilize the Internet to promote and market your work!

Whether you?re a first-time songwriter or songwriting vet looking for a fast-track into the recording industry, this friendly, easy-to-follow guide is the source for you. Using well-known tunes as examples, the authors walk you through everything you need to know to write hit singles, catchy jingles, and everything in between.

• 25% new and updated content, including information on social media networks YouTube, Twitter, Viddler, and Digg
• Coverage of the latest music industry trends and techniques
• Tips and tricks to combat songwriter?s block

Whether you want to know how to compose a love song for that special someone or you?re looking break into the industry Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition is a gold mine of inspiration and how-to information.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

"Songwriting is a way of expressing what's in the heart, mind, and soul!"
-Kenny Loggins

Get the inside scoop on finding agents, publishers, and collaborators

Create a demo and break into the music industry!

Now you can write the songs! Using well-known tunes as examples, this easy-to-follow guide walks you through every aspect of writing lyrics and publishing a song, from choosing a musical style and recording to hiring business players. You'll see how to use rhyme and rhythm in all kinds of music, from blues to rock to commercial jingles.

"Well thought out, well written, well presented, well done!"
- Ralph Murphy, V.P. International and Domestic Membership Group, ASCAP.

"In the future, when I'm struggling with an idea for a popular song, Songwriting For Dummies will be at arms reach."
- Bruce Swedien, Engineer, Producer, Composer for Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, and Michael Jackson

About the Author:

Jim Peterik has written and co-written a wide array of top-ten songs, including the Grammy-winning "Eye of the Tiger" and more.

Dave Austin has produced and promoted numerous all-star concerts.

Mary Ellen Bickford has worked in writing and film production for over 20 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley Publishing, Inc.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0764554042
• ISBN 13: 9780764554049
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 384