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  • The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell

    How to Create Hits in Today's Music Industry

    by Eric Beall ...
    The Billboard Guide to Writing and Producing Songs that Sell unveils the secrets to climbing the charts and reaching success in today’s ultracompetitive music industry. Eric Beall supplies his firsthand knowledge of today’s record business, as well as interviews with successful writers, producers, and executives from the worlds of pop, hip-hop, country, adult contemporary, and R&B. The result: a ... Read more

    $13.99 USD $11.99 USD

  • 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

  • Songbook

    by Nick Hornby ...
    “All I have to say about these songs is that I love them, and want to sing along to them, and force other people to listen to them, and get cross when these other people don’t like them as much as I do.” —Nick Hornby, from SongbookA wise and hilarious collection from the bestselling author of Dickens and Prince, Just Like You, Funny Girl and About a Boy.Songs, songwriters, and why and how they get ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • How to Write One Song

    by Jeff Tweedy ...
    There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after reading Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song.Why one song? Because the difference between one song and many songs isn't ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • The Facts of Life

    and Other Dirty Jokes

    by Willie Nelson ...
    If you had to give America a voice, it’s been said more than once, that voice would be Willie Nelson’s. For more than fifty years, he’s taken the stuff of his life-the good and the bad-and made from it a body of work that has become a permanent part of our musical heritage and kept us company through the good and the bad of our own lives. Long before he became famous as a performer, Willie Nelson ... Read more

    $11.99 USD $9.99 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

  • Six Steps to Songwriting Success, Revised Edition

    The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs

    by Jason Blume ...
    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 ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $11.99 USD

  • Tunesmith

    Inside the Art of Songwriting

    by Jimmy Webb ...
    Webb brings his insider's knowledge, experience, and star power to the ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters. With a combination of anecdotes, meditation, and advice, he breaks down the creative process from beginning to end--from coping with writer's block, to song construction, chords, and even self-promotion. Webb also gives readers a glimpse into the professional music world. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • Tori Amos: Piece by Piece

    A Memoir

    An intimate, eye-opening look inside the life of one of the most unique and adored performers of contemporary rock musicFrom her critically acclaimed 1992 debut, Little Earthquakes, to the recent hit, Scarlet’s Walk, Tori Amos has been a formidable force in contemporary music, with one of the most dedicated fan bases in the industry. In Tori Amos: Piece by Piece, the singer herself takes readers ... Read more

    $14.99 USD $12.99 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

  • Writing Better Lyrics

    by Pat Pattison ...
    The Must-Have Guide for SongwritersWriting 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 to ... Read more

    $14.99 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

  • Songwriting Without Boundaries

    Lyric Writing Exercises for Finding Your Voice

    by Pat Pattison ...
    Infuse your lyrics with sensory detail!Writing great song lyrics requires practice and discipline. Songwriting Without Boundaries will help you commit to routine practice through fun writing exercises. This unique collection of more than150 sense-bound prompts helps you develop the skills you need to:• tap into your senses and inject your writing with vivid details• effectively use metaphor and ... Read more

    $14.99 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

  • More Songwriters on Songwriting

    by Paul Zollo ...
    The long-awaited sequel to Songwriters on Songwriting, often called "the songwriter's bible," More Songwriters on Songwriting goes to the heart of the creative process with in-depth interviews with many of the world's greatest songwriters. Covering every genre of popular music from folk, rock 'n' roll, Broadway, jazz, pop, and modern rock, this is a remarkable journey through some sixty years of ... Read more

    $12.99 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

  • Wayward

    Just Another Life to Live

    by Vashti Bunyan ...
    'Magical and transporting . . . Wayward proves that Bunyan has lived the best possible life, on her own idiosyncratic terms'Maggie O'Farrell'A gorgeous account of outsiderness and survival: a map of how to live outside the boundaries and of striving for an authentic artistic life. A quietly defiant and moving work'Sinéad Gleeson'An epic in miniature . . . I loved - and lived - every sentence**'* ... Read more

    $4.99 USD $3.99 USD

  • 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

  • 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