The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry, Second Edition (Plume) [Paperback]

Mark Liggett (Author), Cathy Liggett (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1993 | Series: Plume

Written by authorities who know all the ins and outs of the music business, this complete guide covers everything about getting a song written, published, and produced. Glossary of industry terms. Appendices of company contacts and music publishers.

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This volume contains sound advice from a savvy professional as well as current information of value for the aspiring novice about common procedures and practices, prices, rates and percentages, personal networking, negotiating, and, ultimately, selling in the field. While more detailed coverage of many of these topics is found in Sidney Shemel and M. William Krasilovsky's standard This Business of Music and More About This Business of Music , David Baskerville's Music Business Handbook and Career Guide (Sherwood Co., 1982. 3d ed.), and The Song Writer's Market , the Handbook 's contribution is its glimpse into important interpersonal aspects of commercial music. It is unfortunate that the text is marred by a rambling, jargon-laden, style and dubious organization. For music libraries and large general collections. Ralph Holibaugh, Rice Univ. Lib., Houston
Copyright 1985 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Plume; Revised edition (August 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0452270111
• ISBN-13: 978-0452270114
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.8 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,151,417 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but not perfect, May 20, 2006

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This review is from: The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry, Second Edition (Plume) (Paperback)

This little handbook comes filled with almost all the information that someone needs to start writing hit songs in no time written by an actual hit record producer this book contains real advice and true experiences presented in an understandable way. This might be the book you've been waiting for a long time, with a light structure and easy step by step explanations this book is golden for songwriters. This is the second edition continuing in the tradition of the first, so if you want the complete picture consider searching the first title.

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated But Detailed, February 19, 2007

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This review is from: The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry (Plume) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is a bit dated (©1985), but the info inside is still applicable for today's songwriters. It's in large print and has a lot of great advice on how to shop and submit your songs. It's a great book to have in your songwriting arsenal. Not to mention, Mark Liggett, 1 of the authors, is a successful songwriter/producer. Well worth the price!

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for serious songwriters, September 4, 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry, Second Edition (Plume) (Paperback)

This is a very good book for serious songwriters. It covers the business aspects of the music business very well too and it is written by an actual hit record producer.