2008 Songwriter's Market

2008 Songwriter's Market
Author: Ian Bessler
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2007-10-30
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781582975023

THE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO SONGWRITING SUCCESS For 34 years, "Songwriter's Market" has provided the most complete and up-to-date information songwriters need to place their songs with music publishers, record companies, record producers, managers & booking agents, music firms, and more.In the "2011 Songwriter's Market," you'll find: Hundreds of songwriting placement opportunities, including how each market is different from the next and how to find success.Interviews with songwriting legends, such as Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) and Even Stevens, who's written for everyone from Kenny Rogers to Martina McBride.Power-packed articles on taking charge of your career, including how to navigate social media sites and find alternative routes to songwriting success.Plus, the basic nuts and bolts of the songwriting business are explained, including how to submit songs, the proper way to handle Copyright, how to identify scams, negotiating contracts, what royalties are (and how to get them), and more.Listings for songwriting organizations, conferences, workshops, retreats, colonies, and contests. Take charge of your songwriting career today with the "2011 Songwriter's Market."

The Craft and Business of Songwriting

The Craft and Business of Songwriting
Author: John Braheny
Publisher: Writers Digest Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995-04-15
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780898796537

Music is a universal language, and John Braheny speaks it eloquently as he helps prepare us for our big musical break--by teaching us the craft of songwriting and revealing secrets of the music business. Includes anecdotes, exercises, and examples from dozens of songwriters, such as Harry Chapin, Paul McCartney, and many others.

Succeeding in Music

Succeeding in Music
Author: John Stiernberg
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2002-03-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781617801693

(Book). Written for both musicians and musical entrepreneurs, this user-friendly guide spells out the fundamentals of business, finance and marketing for the music world. You'll learn how to take a strategic approach to all aspects of doing business in music, from product development and pricing to surviving the industry's renowned competitive environment. Whether you're starting or strengthening your music career, you'll see why you need a business plan and how to put yours into action. Features a foreword by John McEuen, founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and also includes a CD-ROM with checklists, resources and templates for planning and managing your career.

Six Steps to Songwriting Success, Revised Edition

Six Steps to Songwriting Success, Revised Edition
Author: Jason Blume
Publisher: Billboard Books
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2008-09-02
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0823084779

What’s the secret to writing a hit song? It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4-5-6! Innovative, practical, and inspiring, Six Steps to Songwriting Success presents a surefire step-by-step approach to mastering the elements consistently found in hit songs. Author Jason Blume, a songwriter with the rare distinction of having had songs on the Country, Pop, and R&B charts simultaneously, has packed this book with such key aids as the three-step lyric writing technique used by the pros; lyric, melody, and demo checklists; and tools for self-evaluation–plus many other exercises that work. Blume’s warm, humorous style features motivational anecdotes and entertaining stories of how hit songs came to be written and recorded. Get Six Steps to Songwriting Success, and get on the charts!

2011 Songwriter's Market

2011 Songwriter's Market
Author: Editors Of Writers Digest Books
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 441
Release: 2010-10-11
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1599632578

THE MOST TRUSTED GUIDE TO SONGWRITING SUCCESS For 34 years, Songwriter's Market has provided the most complete and up-to-date information songwriters need to place their songs with music publishers, record companies, record producers, managers & booking agents, music firms, and more.In the 2011 Songwriter's Market, you'll find: • Hundreds of songwriting placement opportunities, including how each market is different from the next and how to find success. • Interviews with songwriting legends, such as Mark Mothersbaugh (Devo) and Even Stevens, who's written for everyone from Kenny Rogers to Martina McBride. • Power-packed articles on taking charge of your career, including how to navigate social media sites and find alternative routes to songwriting success. • Plus, the basic nuts and bolts of the songwriting business are explained, including how to submit songs, the proper way to handle Copyright, how to identify scams, negotiating contracts, what royalties are (and how to get them), and more. • Listings for songwriting organizations, conferences, workshops, retreats, colonies, and contests. Take charge of your songwriting career today with the 2011 Songwriter's Market.

Career Opportunities in the Music Industry

Career Opportunities in the Music Industry
Author: Shelly Field
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2010
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0816078017

Praise for the previous edition: ..".a practical and concise guide...a valuable resource...recommended."--American Reference Books Annual

Songwriting and the Creative Process

Songwriting and the Creative Process
Author: Steve Gillette
Publisher: Sing Out Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1995
Genre: Popular music
ISBN: 9781881322030

Solid information and supplemental ideas useful to beginners and established writers alike, this book is a complete guide to developing songwriting skills from inception of the idea to completing the song.

2009 Songwriter's Market

2009 Songwriter's Market
Author: Greg Hatfield
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 373
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1582976740

Songwriter's Market is packed with insider information about the music industry that can spell the difference between success and failure. You'll find support and encouragement through listings for support organizations, online resources, as well as articles and interviews with industry insiders. With completely updated listings for music publishers, record companies, managers, booking agents, and record producers, as well as information about how the music industry works and how to protect yourself from the scam artists of the industry, this helpful guide is every musician's best friend.

2009 Songwriter's Market - Listings

2009 Songwriter's Market - Listings
Author: Greg Hatfield
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1582976759

Songwriter's Market is packed with insider information about the music industry that can spell the difference between success and failure. You'll find support and encouragement through listings for support organizations, online resources, as well as articles and interviews with industry insiders. With completely updated listings for music publishers, record companies, managers, booking agents, and record producers, as well as information about how the music industry works and how to protect yourself from the scam artists of the industry, this helpful guide is every musician's best friend.