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Songwriting eBooks

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  • Who Killed Mister Moonlight?

    Bauhaus, Black Magick and Benediction

    ‘Heroic and absurd, scurrilous and profound, Who Killed Mister Moonlight? charts the descent of four intelligent young men with faces like rubyeyed dimestore skull rings into a glittering and very modern maelstrom. Fast, compelling, and disarmingly honest, this is an invaluable account of a strange and spectral cultural twilight era that we shall almost certainly never see again. Highly ... Read more

    $8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Music Production

    A Manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students

    In an age when the recording industry is undergoing its most radical change in over half a century, the guidance of a skilled music producer is quickly becoming indispensable for producing a great recording.Music Production: A Manual for Producers, Composers, Arrangers, and Students, Third Edition serves as a comprehensive road map for navigating the continuous transformations in the music ... Read more

    $58.99 USD

  • Ableton Live 101

    An Introduction to Ableton Live 10

    Series series 101 Series
    Learn the basics of producing music with Ableton Live software. Ableton Live has become one of the most popular platforms for music production since its introduction in 2001. Its intuitive interface allows beginners to make music right away, while offering deep functionality to satisfy even the most advanced user.Ableton Live 101 and the included online media files will guide you through the ... Read more

    $40.99 USD

  • Writing Better Lyrics

    by Pat Pattison ...
    The Must-Have Guide for Songwriters Writing Better Lyrics has been a staple for songwriters for nearly two decades. Now this revised and updated 2nd Edition provides effective tools for everything from generating ideas, to understanding the form and function of a song, to fine-tuning lyrics. Perfect for new and experienced songwriters alike, this time-tested classic covers the basics in addition ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Murphy's Laws of Songwriting (Revised 2013)

    by Ralph Murphy ...
    About the BookAchieving "hit writer" status has always been a formidable goal for any songwriter. Never more so however than in the 21st century. Catching the ear of the monumentally distracted, fragmented listener has never been more difficult. Getting their attention, inviting them in to your song and keeping them there for long enough for your song to become "their song” requires more than ... Read more

    $15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • How to Be a Great Songwriter -Songwriting Tips for You to Write a Professional Song

    by Angie T. Lee ...
    Every songwriter has the potential to improve his or her skills in songwriting and marketing strategy. This e-book is specifically written for beginning songwriter and songwriters who are in the first stages of their career.The first few sections discuss ideas for gathering inspiration for songs, tips for writing great lyrics, and information on structuring a song.The e-book continues to offer ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure

    Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics

    by Pat Pattison ...
    (Berklee Guide). Veteran songwriter Pat Pattison has taught many of Berklee College of Music's best and brightest students how to write truly great lyrics. His helpful guide contains essential information on lyric structures, timing and placement, and exercises to help everyone from beginners to seasoned songwriters say things more effectively and gain a better understanding of their craft. ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • Beginning Songwriting

    Writing Your Own Lyrics, Melodies, and Chords

    (Berklee Guide). Learn to write songs! This book presents the basic concepts of popular songwriting, such as song construction, creativity techniques, melodic and harmonic development, how to write memorable lyrics, and other core topics. Hands-on exercises make it practical, and the accompanying recording illustrates the concepts for those who don't yet read music. ... Read more

    $16.99 USD

  • The Songwriter's Workshop: Melody

    (Berklee Press). Spark your imagination with hundreds of creative songwriting techniques! This hands-on guide provides lessons on how to write innovative songs, based on popular songwriting courses at Berklee College of Music. Whether you're a beginning songwriter who can't read a note of music, or an experienced professional looking for new ideas, this book will provide new insight into your ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Rhyming and Lyrics

    by Pat Pattison ...
    (Berklee Press). This book has a very specific purpose: to help songwriters find better rhymes and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyrics writing, and this guide will provide all of the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. The exercises and worksheets help experienced writers take a fresh look at their techniques, and prevent ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • 12 Music Theory Hacks to Learn Scales & Chords

    by Ray Harmony ...
    This is a hacks-only version of Part 1 in the series: Hack Music Theory. Each hack delivers all the vital info you need to know about each topic. Read through all these hacks in a half hour, and you'll be making good music in less than an hour from now. However, you'll miss out on a bunch of bad jokes and deep insights that are only revealed in its companion, so go grab a copy at HackMusicTheory ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Death by 1000 Cuts

    Poetic Lyrics, #4

    by Dexter Lives ...
    Series Book 4 - Poetic Lyrics
    Poetic lyricsThis is a book of poetic lyrics. These poems have been taken from song lyrics, and turned into poetry. ... Read more

    Free

  • Pat Pattison's Songwriting: Essential Guide to Rhyming

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Better Rhyming for Poets and Lyricists

    by Pat Pattison ...
    (Berklee Press). Find better rhymes, and use them more effectively. Rhyme is one of the most crucial areas of lyric writing, and this guide will provide you with all the technical information necessary to develop your skills completely. Make rhyme work for you, and your lyric writing will greatly improve. If you have written lyrics before, even at a professional level, you can still gain greater ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Music Production For Beginners 2020 Edition: How to Produce Music, The Easy to Read Guide for Music Producers

    Everything You Need To Know About Making Music In One Place!Not so long ago, studio quality recording, mixing and music production was only available to the rich and famous artists.However these days it's now possible to produce professional sounding music from your own home.In fact, you don't even need to know how to play an instrument or know anything about the technology or need expensive ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • A Musical Guide To Magical Songwriting

    by Theo Vigo ...
    Inside "A Musical Guide To Magical Songwriting", we will explore:-Playing By Ear VS Musical Theory-Analyzing The (Pop)ular Song-Creating Your Own Magical Landscape-Using Your Strengths And Finding Your Inspiration-Broken Down Analysis Of Each Part Of A Song (ie. Intro/Verse/Chorus etc...)-I write three songs with specific themes (happy, sad, and scary) right along side you so you can get a better ... Read more

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  • Surviving The Game: How To Succeed In The Music Business

    Multi-platinum music producer and author of Gotta Get Signed How To Become A Hip Hop Producer, Sahpreem A. King is back with his long awaited follow up, Surviving The Game How To Succeed In The Music Business. In this book, Sahpreem takes music business newcomers by the hand and teaches them how to succeed in the music business the do-it-yourself way. In addition, Sahpreem talks about music ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Mastering Melody Writing

    A Songwriter’s Guide to Hookier Songs With Pattern, Repetition, and Arc

    Multi-hit songwriter Clay Mills breaks down the mystery of melody writing to give your songs an edge with the PRA method. Learn how to write inspiring songs without waiting for inspiration. Highlighting personal stories, easy-to-understand method explanations, classic and modern song examples, "Put It into Practice" exercises, and a free companion website, Mills and O'Hanlon's Mastering Melody ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Melody in Songwriting

    Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs

    (Berklee Guide). Melody is a subject too often neglected in the teaching of music. This unique resource gives melody that attention it deserves, and proves that melody writing is a skill that can be learned. Through proven tool and techniques, you will learn to write interesting melodies, how melodic rhythm influences rhyme, what makes harmony progress, and the many dynamic relationships between ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • U2’s The Joshua Tree

    Planting Roots in Mythic America

    U2 planted the seeds for The Joshua Tree during an existential journey through America. As Irishmen in the 1970s, the band grew up with the belief that America was a place of freedom and prosperity, a symbol of hope and a refuge for all people. However, global politics of the 1980s undermined that impression and fostered hypocritical policies that manipulated Americans and devastated people around ... Read more

    $20.99 USD

  • 36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio

    For the Small Recording Studio Series, #4

    by Amos Clarke ...
    Series Book 4 - For the Small Recording Studio Series
    ABOUT THIS BOOK36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio is a straight-to-the-point compilation of song arrangement techniques that will help you create great song productions. This book has similar content to the author's other book, Song Arrangement for the Small Recording Studio. However, 36 Song Arrangement Tips for the Small Recording Studio is formatted into an easy-to-read, ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Art Song

    Linking Poetry and Music

    by Carol Kimball ...
    Art Song: Linking Poetry and Music is a follow-up to author Carol Kimball's bestselling Song: A Guide to Art Song Style and Literature. Rather than a general survey of art song literature, the new book clearly and insightfully defines the fundamental characteristics of art song, and the integral relationship between lyric poetry and its musical settings. Topics covered include poetry basics for ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • “How [Not] To Write A Hit Song! - 101 Common Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Songwriting Success”

    by Brian Oliver ...
    This book takes a close look at the essential elements consistently found in the structure, melodies and lyrics of all hit songs. The book highlights and analyzes the most common errors that are made when these key components are built into a song, so that new writers can try to avoid such mistakes in their own songs.Most writers have, at some stage, had to endure the hurt and disappointment of ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music

    by John Collins ...
    Counterpoint is an approach to musical composition based on the union of independent and interdependent melodies. Counterpoint and How to Use It in Your Music is a step-by-step course in counterpoint, and shows you how to apply it in your own music, whether you write contemporary pop songs or pieces for orchestral or traditional instruments."I love to learn from it. A mavelous master piece. I ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Secret Strategies for Composing and Improvising

    Write Music and Improvise Today! No BS

    by Todd Rice ...
    This is a music textbook of strategies for improvising and composing; a simple guide to creating music today. This book contains a variety of methods for creating chords to put with melodies, a necessary skill in songwriting. You, the reader, will also discover many strategies for improvisation and for composing music, like generating new chords and arrangements, how to start, and how to get ... Read more

    $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus