You've Written A Song, So Now What? A Guide to the Business of Songwriting for Songwriters, Musicians and Recording Artists [Audio Cassette]

Aaron Meza (Author), Aaron Meza (reader) (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

You've Written A Song, So Now What? is a guide to the business of Songwriting. Have you written a potential hit song, but don't know what to do next? Wouldn't it be great to hear your song on the radio? Take the mystery out of the Songwriting business. If you're a songwriter, musician or recording artist looking to make money from your songs then this Earbook is designed for you!

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Review

"Very informative, a must for every songwriter starting out in the music business." - Greg Knowles, Ph.D.,The Juilliard School. -- letter from Dr. Knowles of The Juilliard School

About the Author

Aaron Meza is the western regional director for The Songwriters Guild of America in Hollywood, CA. He is a member of ASCAP, AFTRA and SAG, and serves on the Board of Governors for the Recording Academy. Aaron is a UCLA music graduate and is a program coordinator for UCLA Extension's curriculum in music history, performance and songwriting. He teaches the business of songwriting at several community education programs and is a volunteer voice recorder for the Braille Institute.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Amazon.com; Audio Cassette edition (May 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0970332203
• ISBN-13: 978-0970332202
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,476,180 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the busy aspiring songwriter, January 28, 2002

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Eric Moromisato (Glendale, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You've Written A Song, So Now What? A Guide to the Business of Songwriting for Songwriters, Musicians and Recording Artists (Audio Cassette)

Being in the music industry for the past several years working with an indie record label, Lansdowne, Winston, Bloor, Hoffman House Music Publishers, SGA and writing for Music Connection Magazine and SunsetStripRadio.Com, I've met a lot of eager songwriters/artists trying to break into the industry and this book would be absolutely perfect them. Like most struggling artists, it's hard to find time to sit down and read, let alone work all those odd jobs (or that one job that's less than ideal), write songs, rehearse, do the club networking-thing, and live a life worth living. You can listen to this book and let it sink in slowly, passively, painlessly, etc. NO READING REQUIRED..haha...Aaron talks about various resources to help you get started on your pitching spree, specifics about copyright, collaboration, etc...Do your songwriting dreams a favor and get this book/tape.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wish I had had this 20 years ago...or 20 days ago., July 25, 2001

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Phillip D. Swann (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: You've Written A Song, So Now What? A Guide to the Business of Songwriting for Songwriters, Musicians and Recording Artists (Audio Cassette)

I've been a songwriter for 20 years - the last 9 of which professionally, meaning I've been lucky enough to have gotten paid for it. I also teach songwriting for UCLA Extention, The Songwriters Guild of America and many other songwriting organizations throughout the US and Canada. I will be recomending Mr. Mezza's "You've Written a Song..." to all my students as well as my professional colleagues. This information is vital to the beginning songwriter and timeless to the veteren. If you put words and music together...GET THIS TAPE. Phil Swann, staff songwriter for Dreamworks SKG.

5.0 out of 5 stars Important News!, October 25, 2001

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Steve Hobson (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You've Written A Song, So Now What? A Guide to the Business of Songwriting for Songwriters, Musicians and Recording Artists (Audio Cassette)

Excellent resource for learning about the ins and outs of getting your songs copyrighted and published. Simple, well-thought-out and professionally done. A must-have cassette for your car.