Author : Matt McChlery
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 26,67 MB
Release : 2008-12-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 140925089X
Are you passionate about worship? Do you long to write songs that touch God's heart and bless His people? Based on his years of experience, Matt McChlery explores the elusive art of song writing in a practical and inspirational way. 'Songcraft' is packed full of tips and techniques for the Christian songwriter. It will put valuable tools into your hands, and will ignite and inspire the creativity within you.
Author : Matt McChlery
Publisher : Faithseed Books
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 23,13 MB
Release : 2021-10-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781739802400
Are you passionate about worship? Do you long to write songs that tough God's heart and bless His people? Based on his years of experience, Matt McChlery explores the elusive art of songwriting within a Christian context in a practical and inspirational way. 'Songcraft' is packed full of tips and techniques for the Christian songwriter. It will put valuable tools into your hands and will ignite and inspire the creativity within you.
Author : Matt McChlery
Publisher :
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 39,93 MB
Release : 2020-04-13
Category :
ISBN : 9780244280666
Are you passionate about worship? Do you long to write songs that touch God's heart and bless His people? Based on his years of experience, Matt McChlery explores the elusive art of songwriting within a Christian context in a practical and inspirational way. 'Songcraft' is packed full of tips and techniques for the Christian songwriter. It will put valuable tools into your hands and will ignite and inspire the creativity within you.
Author : Billy Seidman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 40,71 MB
Release : 2020-08-15
Category : Music
ISBN : 1493050788
An effective new songwriting vocabulary supported by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC. The Elements Of Song Craft does for songwriters what William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White’s The Elements Of Style did for English language students and writers alike; gives an all-in-one definitive manifesto for contemporary songwriters in every genre to organize, understand, and practice the rules, principles, definitions, forms, and song craft needed to create good songs, songs of undeniable creative power and beauty, songs that last. The Elements of Song Craft beelines directly to the most important aspect of writing good songs—identifying the key emotion living at the heart of the song—then offers a step-by-step process to harnessing that singular emotional power. Additionally, a dozen other strategies, formulas, perspectives, and exercises are offered in the book. The Elements of Song Craft introduces, for the first time to a general songwriting audience, an effective new songwriting vocabulary utilized by songwriters taught in the SONG ARTS ACADEMY method and supported by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, the world’s leading Performance Rights Organizations at the heart of the songwriting business, as well as at NYU Steinhardt’s and The New School’s songwriting programs, for over sixteen years. Thousands of song arts participants, including hit songwriters and The Voice and American Idol contestants, have been trained in this method.
Author : Billy Seidman
Publisher :
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 12,33 MB
Release : 2019-06-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781540033338
(Music Pro Guides). The Elements Of Song Craft does for songwriters what William Strunk Jr. and E.B. White's The Elements of Style did for English language students and writers alike; gives an all-in-one definitive manifesto for contemporary songwriters in every genre to organize, understand, and practice the rules, principles, definitions, forms, and song craft needed to create good songs, songs of undeniable creative power and beauty, songs that last. The Elements of Song Craft beelines directly to the most important aspect of writing good songs identifying the key emotion living at the heart of the song then offers a step-by-step process to harnessing that singular emotional power. Additionally, a dozen other strategies, formulas, perspectives, and exercises are offered in the book. The Elements of Song Craft introduces, for the first time to a general songwriting audience, an effective new songwriting vocabulary utilized by songwriters taught in the SONG ARTS ACADEMY method and supported by ASCAP, BMI, and SESAC, the world's leading Performance Rights Organizations at the heart of the songwriting business, as well as at NYU Steinhardt's and The New School's songwriting programs, for over sixteen years. Thousands of song arts participants, including hit songwriters and The Voice and American Idol contestants, have been trained in this method.
Author : Harry Tekell
Publisher : Richards Education
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,55 MB
Release :
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
The Power of Lyrics: Exploring the Art of Songwriting is a comprehensive guide for aspiring songwriters and seasoned musicians alike. This book delves deep into the craft of songwriting, exploring the intricate relationship between words and music. From the foundational elements of creating compelling lyrics to the nuanced techniques of crafting melodies that enhance emotional impact, each chapter provides practical insights and detailed strategies. Readers will learn to develop their unique voice, understand different song structures, and tap into personal experiences to write with authenticity and emotion. The book also covers the collaborative process, the influence of poetry and literature, and the business aspects of songwriting, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the entire songwriting journey. Whether you're writing for pop, rock, folk, hip-hop, or any other genre, The Power of Lyrics equips you with the tools and knowledge to create songs that resonate and leave a lasting impact.
Author : Rand Bishop
Publisher : Alfred Music
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 39,44 MB
Release : 2010-06-28
Category : Music
ISBN : 145743735X
Your greatest desire is for your original songs to be recorded, released, and broadcast. But do you have a realistic plan to make this dream your reality? Author and hit tunesmith Rand Bishop draws from 40 years of on-the-job experience while visiting with some of the most-honored song crafters of the last five decades, unveiling a long-term strategy for building a career composing hit songs. The lessons, essays, quotations, and profiles in this book reveal how a Song Dog becomes Top Dog.
Author : Jimmy Webb
Publisher : Hyperion Books
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 50,38 MB
Release : 1998-09-16
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
From the legendary pop artist who has given the American songbook an unparalleled number of unforgettable hits comes the definitive guide for aspiring songwriters.
Author : Andrew West (Songwriter)
Publisher :
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 33,80 MB
Release :
Category : Popular music
ISBN : 9781472530271
How do you turn songwriting talent into a professional career? This essential guide tackles that question, alongside many others, taking songwriters through all the developmental phases and commercial experiences along the way in order to inspire and encourage the reader to find their own voice and write successfully within their chosen genre.
Author : Jim Peterik
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 50,10 MB
Release : 2020-02-05
Category : Music
ISBN : 1119675650
Proven techniques for songwriting success This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs. Songwriting 101 — get a grip on everything you need to know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice" to creating a "mood" and everything in between Jaunt around the genres — discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel, country, or more Let the lyrics out — master the art of writing lyrics, from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges Make beautiful music — find your rhythm, make melodies, and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song Work the Web — harness online marketing and social networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard by a whole new audience Open the book and find: What you need to know before you write a single note Tips on finding inspiration Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline songwriting A look at famous songwriting collaborators Writing for stage, screen, and television How to make a demo to get your song heard Advice on how to make money from your music P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Songwriting For Dummies (9780470615140). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics!
