An excellent and essential primer for the aspiring tunesmith, Songwriting: The Words, the Music & Money offers authoritative tips on everything from basic song forms to the hard facts of succeeding in the music business. In between, veteran songwriter Dick Weissman shares his insights into composing effective lyrics, melodies and hooks, as well as detailed breakdowns of every musical style from folk to cabaret to hip hop. The first book on the topic to be accompanied by a CD covering all the musical concepts explored within, this is an invaluable resource for anyone engaged in the serious study of songwriting. No knowledge of musical notation is required. Dick Weissman is an Associate Professor of Music Business Management at the University of Colorado, and the former National Education Coordinator for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
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Dick Weissman is an Associate Professor of Music Business Management at the University of Colorado, and the former National Education Coordinator for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
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song critiques, performing rights organizations, melody writing, many songwriters, writing melodies, fake books, piano figure, guitar tablature, sound modules, sixth string Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
New York, Bob Dylan, Hal Leonard Corporation, Writer's Digest, Aunt Rhody, Los Angeles, United States, Blind Gary, Joni Mitchell, Celine Dion, Curtis Mayfield, Songwriter's Market, Tin Pan Alley, Cole Porter, Neil Young, Amy Grant, Hollow Ground, John Denver, John Phillips, Mix Books, New Orleans, Schirmer Books, The Songwriter's Idea Book, Warner Chappell, Complete Guide New!
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- Music Publishing (Mix Pro Audio Series) by Tim Whitsett on page 75, page 85, and page 116
- Songwriting: A Complete Guide to the Craft by Stephen Citron on page 17, page 32, and page 116
- Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting by Jimmy Webb on page 33, and page 116
- The Craft and Business of Songwriting (2nd Edition) by John Braheny on page 17, and page 116
- Becoming Remarkable: For Songwriters and Those Who Love Song [With *] by Harriet Schock on page 67, and page 116
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