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The Craft of Christian Songwriting

Author : Robert Sterling

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 198 pages

File Size : 33,60 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Music

ISBN : 9781423463399

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(Reference). Born from eight years of teaching songwriting for the Academy of Gospel Music Arts, Robert Sterling's The Craft of Christian Songwriting deftly tackles the much-overlooked subject of craft in the Christian songwriter's creative process. The book challenges its readers to aspire to the highest level of excellence, providing chapter after chapter of practical insights into the Christian songwriting experience. All the way from "Getting Started" to "Building a Demo," The Craft of Christian Songwriting shows beginning writers how to make their next song their "best song ever," all from the unique perspective of the Christian songwriter. Practical and realistic, The Craft of Christian Songwriting is a smart read for anyone with aspirations of becoming a Christian songwriter. Highlights: * Hundreds of examples from hit songs * Concise and practical instruction on all the essential elements of the songwriting process * Writing exercises to help you improve your craft * Learn the ins and outs of collaboration * Examine 10 full lyric reprints, complete with the author's analysis * Discover how to produce a proper demo recording



Writing Worship

Author : Krissy Nordhoff

Publisher : David C Cook

Page : 154 pages

File Size : 21,15 MB

Release : 2020-03-01

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0830780807

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In Writing Worship: How to Craft Heartfelt Songs for the Church, the Christian songwriter will explore the depths of the heart, immersing in relationship with God before learning practical worship songwriting skills. Award-winning songwriter Krissy Nordhoff helps lyricists and musicians sharpen their skills in starting songs, adding dimension, removing distractions, maintaining momentum, and co-writing. Songwriters and worship leaders are challenged to trust the Lord with their gifts as they put their new skills into practice. They also have access to: Links to video with examples A songwriter personality assessment Podcast episodes for every songwriter personality Access to special downloads, including a leader’s guide for group learning and an audiobook with extra content from Krissy



God Songs

Author : Paul Baloche

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 43,6 MB

Release : 2008-08

Category : Church music

ISBN : 9781933150031

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(Integrity). This instructional book by songwriters Paul Baloche and Jimmy & Carol Owens covers basic songwriting principles like how to develop a song after inspiration comes, 30 characteristics that make a song memorable, 16 shared qualities of great worship songs and 12 keys to unlock writer's block. You will also learn how to gain the listener's attention quickly, find fresh ways of expressing worship and choose just the right words. God Songs also contains advice on how to make your song its best before releasing it, how to get your songs heard and used by others, and ways to minister most effectively with your music. Song stories and advice from writers and publishers such as Darlene Zschech, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Bart Millard, Craig Dunnagan and Rita Baloche are also included. Softcover, 304 pages.



Selecting Worship Songs

Author : Constance M. Cherry

Publisher :

Page : 64 pages

File Size : 38,48 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Church music

ISBN : 9781931283427

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Songwriting Strategies

Author : Mark Simos

Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation

Page : 401 pages

File Size : 22,78 MB

Release : 2014-05-01

Category : Music

ISBN : 1480395765

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(Berklee Guide). Write songs starting from any direction: melody, lyric, harmony, rhythm, or idea. This book will help you expand your range and flexibility as a songwriter. Discussions, hands-on exercises, and notated examples will help you hone your craft. This creatively liberating approach supports the overall integrity of emotion and meaning in your songs. It will help you become more productive, versatile, and innovative in your songwriting. You will learn to: * Discover more ideas for songs song seeds and capture them in their most powerful and usable form * Overcome writer's block by having many more pathways through the writing process * Develop strong song structures by working independently with melody, lyrics, harmony, and rhythm * Write songs more easily, guided by your well-tuned "songwriter's compass"



The Art of Songwriting

Author : Ed Bell

Publisher :

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 34,45 MB

Release : 2017-07-28

Category : Popular music

ISBN : 9780998130200

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'The Art of Songwriting' is a comprehensive guide to life, art and making great songs.It's not about chasing a hit song. It's not about theories that are interesting but no use filling the blank page. And most of all -- it's not just about the craft of songwriting.It's about how to create, think and live like a songwriter. It's about being resilient, innovative and passionate about what you make. It's about how artists can change the world -- and why they should.



Songwriting

Author : Christian V. Hauser

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 201 pages

File Size : 42,5 MB

Release : 2017-09-14

Category : Music

ISBN : 1475829426

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Book Description

A musical composer, guitar rocker, and lyric opera singer team up to write this sensational book on songwriting. This book includes everything you want to know about the core competencies of songwriting, elements of music, and lyrics. Features include writing song lyrics, crafting musical compositions, musical styles, getting a contract, sustaining a career, publishers and agents, recording, and even how to survive in the music industry. No matter what music genre you desire---blues, country, hip hop, gospel, punk, classical, alternative, jingles, or rock---this is the book for you. You will find this fascinating book filled with tips, quotes from famous songwriters and musicians, and numerous stories on songwriting that will keep you fully engaged.



The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Art of Songwriting

Author : Casey Kelly

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 347 pages

File Size : 17,84 MB

Release : 2011-08-02

Category : Music

ISBN : 110154337X

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Now newbie songwriters can learn the craft—and sing their own praises online Beginning songwriters can hit the right note by starting out with the basics in this guide, including: • How to create melodies • How to create many different harmonies • Techniques using deliberate rhythm and stylistic changes • How to enable one's songwriting to grow and evolve • How to deal with songwriter's block • The best places to upload one's work for maximum exposure and opportunities



Beating Songwriter's Block

Author : Gary Ewer

Publisher : Backbeat Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,65 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Music

ISBN : 9781617131028

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BEATING SONGWRITER'S BLOCK: JUMP START YOUR WORDS AND MUSIC



The Craft of Lyric Writing

Author : Sheila Davis

Publisher : Writers Digest Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 29,64 MB

Release : 1984-10-15

Category : Music

ISBN : 9780898791495

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Based on the author's highly successful songwriting workshops and seminars.