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

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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.

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.

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.

This well written and wonderfully narrated audio book- is the perfect beginner's guide to understanding the business of songwriting ,copyrighting ,and grasping the most basic information of music administration terminology. It is written in a relaxed style that gently informs you of what you need to know (with super easy language to understand so as not to confuse a new songwriter),( which many books on the subject fail to achieve).. I highly recommend this audio book to any beginner to the Songwriting Business ,I know that it will help them to learn the basics they need , in a fast and painless way.. Finally A book on the subject, that YOU can play and learn with!

Music Publisher / Publishing Administrator / Royalty Recovery Consultant

This well written and wonderfully narrated audio book- is the perfect beginner's guide to understanding the business of songwriting ,copyrighting ,and grasping the most basic information of music administration terminology. It is written in a relaxed style that gently informs you of what you need to know (with super easy language to understand so as not to confuse a new songwriter),( which many books on the subject fail to achieve).. I highly recommend this audio book to any beginner to the Songwriting Business ,I know that it will help them to learn the basics they need , in a fast and painless way.. Finally A book on the subject, that YOU can play and learn with!

Music Publisher / Publishing Administrator / Royalty Recovery Consultant

I am a songwriter and have long looked for a concise, practical guide and overview of the songwriting business. THIS IS IT!!!!! I would recommend this audio cassette to anyone and everyone interested in this business of songwriting. It replaces confusion, mystery and 'overwhelm' with a really tangible, step by step understanding of what needs to happen, and how to do it.

This well written and wonderfully narrated audio book- is the perfect beginner's guide to understanding the business of songwriting ,copyrighting ,and grasping the most basic information of music administration terminology. It is written in a relaxed style that gently informs you of what you need to know (with super easy language to understand so as not to confuse a new songwriter),( which many books on the subject fail to achieve).. I highly recommend this audio book to any beginner to the Songwriting Business ,I know that it will help them to learn the basics they need , in a fast and painless way.. Finally A book on the subject, that YOU can play and learn with!

Music Publisher / Publishing Administrator / Royalty Recovery Consultant

This book clearly presents the information needed for an unsigned songwriter to take steps to becoming a published (signed) songwriter. The chapters are well organized and the reader's voice is easy to understand. I have been a music publishing professional for 20 years, and this book answers all of the questions most frequently asked by novice songwriters. Highly recommended!