Songwriting For Dummies ® 2nd Edition

Songwriting For Dummies ® 2nd Edition

Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, helps readers develop their songwriting skills and take them to the next level. This latest hands-on edition addresses the new face of the recording industry and its shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as the area of all-in-one social media network sites such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and MySpace, as well as Bebo (SN connector), Xanga (blogging), and others. Songwriting For Dummies, 2nd Edition, provides:

- Updated information on other specialty social media networks such as YouTube, Twitter, Viddler (video), and Digg (content sharing), plus stand alone blogs like WordPress and Blogger

- Resources that directly relate to musicians such as Ourstage, GarageBand, iSound, and Reverbnation

- The latest trends and techniques to create music as well as tips and tricks to combat songwriter's block

- Updated details on software, websites, and new technologies to assist songwriters

- New and updated music examples, since it's vital to stay current and relevant as there are so many new, fresh, and dynamic songs that have been written since the first edition was released



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Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: So You Want to Be a Songwriter.
Chapter 1: Capturing That Solid-Gold Nugget.
Chapter 2: Looking at the Genres.
Chapter 3: Working It Out: Getting Your Song into Shape.
Part II: Unleashing the Lyricist in You.
Chapter 4: Snagging Your Listeners with a Hook.
Chapter 5: Making an Impact with Lyrics.
Chapter 6: Finding Your Voice in the Lyrics.
Chapter 7: Using Rhymes in Your Songs.
Part III: Creating Memorable Music.
Chapter 8: Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Ride.
Chapter 9: Making Melody Magic.
Chapter 10: Using Chords in Songwriting.
Chapter 11: The Cheating Side of Town: Shortcuts and Cool Technologies.
Part IV: Cooperation, Collaboration, and Community.
Chapter 12: Bringing Talent Together: Collaboration and Networking.
Chapter 13: Online Marketing and Social Networking for Songwriters.
Chapter 14: Writing for the Stage, Screen, Television, and More.
Chapter 15: Getting Your Songs Heard: Making the Demo.
Part V: Getting Down to Business.
Chapter 16: Creating Goals and Meeting Deadlines.
Chapter 17: Ka-Ching: How Your Song Makes Money.
Chapter 18: Introducing the Business Players.
Chapter 19: Looking at the Legal End: Dealing with Paperwork.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Songs You Should Know.
Chapter 21: Ten Common Song-Related Contracts You Should Know.
Index.

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Publish Date: July 19, 2010
Author: Dave Austin; Jim Peterik and Cathy Lynn
Media Type: Paperback Book
Pages: 384
ISBN-10: 0-470-61514-1
ISBN-13: 9780470615140
Edition: 2nd
Language: English

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