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Craft and Business of Songwriting 3rd Edition (Craft & Business of Songwriting) [Paperback]

John Braheny (Author)
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Publication Date: February 1, 2007 | Series: Craft & Business of Songwriting
Combines inspirational craft tips with practical business lessons
Features examples and career advice drawn from successful artists in a variety of genres, from country to hip-hop
Perfect for beginners who want an overview of the business

Writing great songs is only half the work of becoming a successful songwriter - you also have to manage your business. Perfect for beginners and working songwriters alike, The Craft & Business of Songwriting features dozens of exercises, examples, and anecdotes from successful songwriters including Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, and Paul McCartney. With all this and more, readers will find the insider secrets they need to make them more competitive in a crowded marketplace."

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About the Author

John Braheny co-founded and directed the Los Angeles Screenwriters Showcase, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to creating opportunities for songwriters to be discovered. Braheny is also a journalist, talk show host, teacher, and consultant.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 400 pages
  • Publisher: F & W Publications; 3 edition (February 1, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1582974667
  • ISBN-13: 978-1582974668
  • Product Dimensions: 1.1 x 8.4 x 10.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,402 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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“ Thank you, Mr. Braheny, for writing it and helping me. ” Sam Spade  |  5 reviewers made a similar statement
“ It's about writing songs that will get played on the radio. ” Doug DePew  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Book Of Choice July 26, 2007
By R. Skiles
Format:Paperback
As a teacher of songwriting for over 15 years at Austin Community college,I have found John Braheny's book, "The Craft& Business of Song Writing",to be the best work of it's kind on the market today.
Students of songwriting in or out of school can find in this text invaluable information on every level of song production both subjective and objective. This book is a gem, both beautiful and practical!
Bravo John Braheny!

Robert Skiles B.A., M.A.
Prof. of Music
Austin Community College
Austin, Tx.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO GET YOUR SONGS RIGHT! August 6, 2007
By Robert Borg
Format:Paperback
As a Billboard author of "The Musicians's Handbook: A Practical Giude to Understanding the Music Industry," an instructor at UCLA Music Business Extension and Musician's Institute, and a major label/indie recording artist, I highly recommend "The Craft and Business of Songwriting" to anyone that is serious about succeeding in the music industry. Remember: THE SONG COMES FIRST and this author wonderfully lays out the tools you need to get your songs right. Buy this book now!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewing The Craft and Business July 28, 2007
By Ren Ten Music
Format:Paperback
"The Craft and Business of Songwriting" has been instrumental in boosting my songwriting career by leaps and bounds. Even though I consider myself an "experienced" songwriter, there are so many things that "The Craft and Business of Songwriting" keeps me reminded and aware of. This book does that and more! It also helps me look at songwriting from a different and somewhat fresh perspective. I truly appreciate the insight on usage of the internet's many resources for marketing and promoting songwriting, which gives songwriters a perspective of the internet and web-based options to explore in helping to grow the songwriter's opportunities in cyberspace.

When it comes to songwriting, The Craft and Business of Songwriting is my bible.

Ren Ten Music, LLC
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars John Braheny is an icon in the industry April 5, 2008
By Kay Gotz
Format:Paperback
If you are looking to write and market commercially viable songs, this book tells all, including new information on internet marketing. Braheny used to host songwriter showcases in the Capitol Records studios back in the '70's and is still passionate about helping songwriters hone their craft.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for songwriters! May 17, 2007
By Tony Kay
Format:Paperback
An excellent, comprehensive work, which far exceeds all the other songwriting books I have purchased in both content and relevance. Newly updated to accommodate today's evolving market. An essential reference for all songwriters.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Now I only write hit songs July 31, 2007
By Randall A. Morter
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, at least in my opinion.

I just received the book last night and have read about 1/4 of it. It's great so far, lot's of insight and information. After reading some of Mr. Braheny's info on his web site [...] I couldn't wait to get his book. It's more than I expected, including actual music theory but as it relates to hit songs, not just raw theory. Cool!

I'll write more after reading the entire book, but this is the best thing I've done for myself regarding song writing.

BTW, I also got Pat Pattison's book on lyric writing and barely looked at it - I don't think I'll care for it if I ever get around to reading it. I used to read Pattison's column in Home & Studio Recording mag, although I didn't recall it at the time I purchased his book, and I never cared for his column back then (in the '80s and '90s) either. Braheny's book is MUCH better - no comparison really.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars More Business than Craft November 13, 2007
By Mr. Robert L. King
Format:Paperback
This is a well written book but, for those looking for more substantial insights into songwriting specifics, this isn't the one to read. While the author does touch on style and substance issues, his focus is far too broad to be of use to songwriters hoping for the magic bullet. If you're looking for insights into marketing, this book has plenty of ideas but little substance.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Number One with a Bullet August 17, 2008
By Bob Wirth
Format:Paperback
This is a very well written, comprehensive and extremely informative review of the most important things a new and even experienced songwriter needs to know. If you're serious about getting your songs into the marketplace and functioning as a professional, this book covers all the basic essentials to greatly increase your chances for success. Of the numerous resources in print, this particular one would be THE must read of them all for it's broad scope, honest portrayal, and realistic presentation of all the nuts and bolts of the craft and how the business works from a very well informed instructor in a respectful but no punches pulled writing style.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars Well done but overwhelming
The book is well-written but not as encouraging as the TAXI book. Perhaps it is more realistic. It is a long journey to writing a hit song....
Published 5 days ago by Always Shopping
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
I had the good fortune to attend a seminar by John Braheny and was impressed. The book is even more impressive, combining the art and business of creating songs.
Published 11 days ago by design guy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Songwriting Basics
This book really covers it all Tons and tons of tips for how to create and give solid structure to both lyrics and melody for great songs. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. T. Ireland
4.0 out of 5 stars This book is what you need.
Just got the book today, and I haven't finished reading the 1st chapter and I've learned so much!
If you're an aspiring songwriter then this book is what you need.
Published 9 months ago by Roc City
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice Book
The biggest problem with this book in my opinion is that when the author writes about negative things, he uses hip hop music as an example and there are a few negative sentences... Read more
Published 15 months ago by MsRealMuzik
5.0 out of 5 stars Craft and Business of Songwriting
I've been writing songs for many years without much commercial success. This book explained to me exaclty what I've been doing wrong. Read more
Published on April 2, 2011 by Gary The Guitarist
5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed
Im a student who is majoring in music. This book was assigned by my one of my instructors. I knew I had more text books to purchase and was concerned about stretching my money as... Read more
Published on March 19, 2011 by Beverly
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!
I was looking for a book for a family member who is an aspiring singer/songwriter and I checked about 15 books out of the library on songwriting and or the music business. Read more
Published on February 25, 2011 by M. Scott
5.0 out of 5 stars Aspiring songwriters must own this book...
"The Craft and Business of Songwriting" should be at the top of the wish list for any aspiring songwriter. It's also a valuable book for an accomplished songwriter. Read more
Published on February 11, 2011 by Doug DePew
4.0 out of 5 stars Good comprehensive guide for songwriting and the industry
If you're keen to get into the game of songwriting, it's a good book to read. It tries to provide details about the entire process involved in songwriting - from idea generation to... Read more
Published on April 14, 2010 by B-RockSolid
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