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

John Braheny (Author)

Book Description

Series: Craft & Business of Songwriting | Publication Date: February 1, 2007

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: 11.2 x 8.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #50,288 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book Of Choice, July 26, 2007

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R. Skiles - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Craft and Business of Songwriting 3rd Edition (Craft & Business of Songwriting) (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.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE TOOLS YOU NEED TO GET YOUR SONGS RIGHT!, August 6, 2007

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Robert Borg (Beverly Hills, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Craft and Business of Songwriting 3rd Edition (Craft & Business of Songwriting) (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!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for songwriters!, May 17, 2007

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Tony Kay (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Craft and Business of Songwriting 3rd Edition (Craft & Business of Songwriting) (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.