2008 Songwriter's Market [Paperback]

Ian Bessler (Author)

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Product Description

Features hundreds of listings for music publishers, record companies, managers & booking Agents, and record producers, as well as songwriter support organizations, contests, and online resources.

Includes interviews with successful pro songwriters, including Paul Simon and Kara DioGuardi (Christina Aguilera, Santana, Celine Dion, Kelly Clarkson, plus two BMI Pop Awards in 2006).

Crucial articles inform readers about how money is made in music and how to protect themselves from the scam artists of the industry.

The 2008 Songwriter's Market is packed with information about the inner workings of the music industry that can mean the difference between success and failure. Readers will find support and encouragement through support organizations, online resources, and songwriting-related books and magazines, as well as articles and interviews with industry insiders. The reader will also find numerous listings for music industry companies and executives including their contact information, the type of music they are looking for, and how much they pay.

About the Author

Ian Bessler has been editor of Songwriter's Market since the 2001 edition. Ian writes songs, plays several instruments, and is a long-term student/enthusiast of record production and the craft of songwriting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; 31st edition (October 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582975027
• ISBN-13: 978-1582975023
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #759,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable book, April 5, 2008

By	Timothy Ault (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: 2008 Songwriter's Market (Paperback)

Excellent resource for any songwriter, performing or not. Contains useful advice on how to prepare demos, copyright, etc, plus a comprehensive list of agents, music publishers, record companies and other useful contacts.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Beginner Songwriters; A Reference for veteran, January 19, 2008

By	Moonlight Blue "zblue" (Apopka, FL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 2008 Songwriter's Market (Paperback)

I finally discovered my talent (we all have at least one buried inside): writer. Yeah, right! Me too at first I thought the same. Where do I start, what do I write? Well, just write and let it come to you. That's how it worked for me. I came up with a music concept album years ago (I was not even trying, it just came to me in front of a Starbucks), and for the past months my inspiration has exploded. Suddenly I felt that I could actually do something about my writing. But I did not know what I could do with the songs. A friend of mine pointed me in the direction of Writer's Digest Writers Market series. He was well inspired. Soon I discovered that every writing form and creative field has its own "market" reference book. I found this Songwriter's Market online and did not hesitate. I am glad I bought it. It is the best way to quickly enter the world of music business and songwriting. The book has many excellent articles, reference materials, and lists of publishers, producers, agents, and music labels, arranged by genre, geographic area and style of music. It's going to be a long journey, but an exciting one. It has transformed my life. I treasure this book as a source of possibilities. That's the word. Wherever you are in life, look for possibilities, not just opportunities. It will take you farther. Rock on!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2008 Songwriter's market, March 29, 2008

By	Festus K Mbuimwe (nairobi, kenya) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 2008 Songwriter's Market (Paperback)

Two virtues make me go 'gaga' over that book:
-The tons of useful information that one needs in the music industry, especially for aspiring lyricists like me
- That it's published annually.
I rest my case.