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Dark mirror
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Donald Brackett |
"Lyrical reflections have a magical way of expressing our own sentiments and feelings. Almost all of the singer-songwriters discussed in this volume - including Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Tom Waits, Amy… |
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A fine romance
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David Lehman |
In A Fine Romance, David Lehman looks at the formation of the American songbook--the timeless numbers that became jazz standards, iconic love songs, and sound tracks to famous movies--and explores th… |
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Sing For Your Supper
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David Rovics |
Succinct and to the point, David Rovics demystifies the very different skills necessary to cultivate the arts of songwriting, guitar-playing and tour booking. In an era when the truly independent rec… |
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Songwriting success
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Michael Lydon |
What makes a lyric memorable or a melody catchy?Should I start with the music first or the lyrics?Does the chorus come before the verse?Writing songs requires so many music and language skills that t… |
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The art of noise
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Daniel Rachel |
"Conversations with twenty-seven of the great songwriters. They discuss everything from their individual approaches to writing, to the inspiration behind their most successful songs, to the technique… |
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The singer-songwriter handbook
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Katherine Williams,Justin A. Williams |
"The singer-songwriter, someone who writes and performs their own music, is an ever-present and increasingly complex figure in popular music worlds. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook provides a useful r… |
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business
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Donald S. Passman |
Everyone in the business has had to adapt to the new filesharing technology, whether they're a record-company executive or a creative artist. No one understands the industry and the changes it's unde… |
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Crash course songwriting
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Chris Bradford |
"A practical and interactive 8 week course, suitable for beginner and experienced songwriter alike ... learn how to write better lyrics, compose melodies or break creative blocks ..."--Back cover |
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