Music-Instruction & Study-Songwriting

The modern lyric is an afterthought, cruelly cool and loftily subliminal. But the progressive lines of style are highly defined, and for J. Trafford, antagonism (perceived or otherwise) is the mother of innovation. J. Trafford's advance on rock/pop music and writing started in 2002....

We hope you'll enjoy our Song Writing Journal - My Songbook in the letter size 8.5 x 11inch; 21.59 x 27.94cm as much as we did creating for you. Here is a beautiful portable journal suitable for all musicians who wants to write notes...

The greatest songwriters of the rock era tell how they created their biggest hits.They're Playing My Song collects for the first time over fifty in-depth, personal interviews with the greatest songwriters of the rock era. Author Bruce Pollock has been writing about rock and...

Throw away the thinking that says you're not a good enough songwriter.Any person called by God to write songs can fulfill their dreams. Young or old. Experienced writer or not. Let me show you how to get your songs heard by learning the ways...

8.5 x 11 portrait Black/White Print softbackMusic theory won't be a secret for you anymore!Strings & Ivory: Chords & Inversions is a college level music reference book you can grow with. As you progress in your understanding of music with new techniques, concepts and...

Church leadership: Did you know that only 42.4% of churches in North America are paying song copyright holders for their work? Do you know why church music licenses exist, who collects these fees and distributes the money?Did you know that there's a clause in...

For aspiring and seasoned music producers alike, the lack of transparency in the industry can lead to confusion, costly mistakes, and missed opportunities. Without a clear set of guidelines, many talented producers stumble not because of a lack of ability but because they simply...

In this highly anticipated sequel to A Cappella Arranging, Deke Sharon and Dylan Bell provide even more tools and insights to help musicians master the craft of a cappella arranging--including new creative principles and theoretical techniques to expand the palate, as well as arranging...

This groundbreaking book sets out to explore The Beatles' songwriting techniques in a clear and readable style. It is aimed not only at musicians but anyone who has ever enjoyed the work of one of the most productive and successful songwriting partnerships of the...

This book is for people who've never written a song, as well as songwriters looking for new inspiration. In "7 Easy Steps to Writing Your Song", you'll have a step by step guide to write your first song or write a song in a...

(Berklee Guide). Turbo-charge your songwriting process! These exercises and explorations will help you develop compelling ideas for song construction, and then manipulate and shape these ideas into emotionally captivating songs. You will find ways to troubleshoot your song's problem spots and learn to make...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

What if the struggles of your life weren't just random moments of chaos, but instead, part of a greater song being written? In No Way Out But Through, award-winning Nashville songwriter Kent Maxson shares his raw and honest journey of faith, weaving together personal...

Soul of the Song features nearly ninety original song lyrics written by Edmond A. Bruneau for a variety of musical genres. His inherent ability to write the right words in the right tone in the right place is a tribute to his songwriting craftsmanship....

Unlock the Secrets of Acoustic Rock's Greatest Guitarists Want to master the feel and authenticity of the acoustic guitar legends who shaped rock history?Ready to learn the driving rhythms, intricate picking, and expressive chord work that defined generations? The Acoustic Rock Guitar Book is...

Songs For A Little House is a collection of poems by Christopher Morley that are perfect for children. The poems are simple and easy to understand, making them ideal for young readers. They cover a variety of topics, such as nature, animals, and everyday...

Legends and Lyrics of Hawaii is a book written by Margaret Kirby Morgan in 1922. The book is a collection of traditional Hawaiian legends and songs that were passed down orally through generations of Hawaiians. The author has collected these stories and songs and...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Music is considered one of the most useful therapies known to man. It is used in many cultures across the world and the effect is almost always as powerful. A music journal helps you document and share your personal musical experience. You don't have...

"Jolene" is one of Dolly Parton's most well-known and beloved songs. Released in 1974 as the title song of Dolly's thirteenth studio album, it has become a cultural phenomenon. Often seen as a cheating song, "Jolene" is compelling because of its ambiguity: Who is...

About the Band-in-a-Box step-by-step book Band-in-a-Box is a music program that automatically creates a musical accompaniment or arrangement, using almost any instrument that belongs to various musical styles. Many musical styles! Such as jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, disco, pop, and the like. With...

"Jake Brown puts the songwriter in the spotlight." --Billboard Country Here are the untold stories behind country's most influential songs from the tunesmiths themselves--featuring interviews with Jelly Roll, Taylor Swift cowriters Liz Rose and Lori McKenna, Luke Combs cowriter Drew Parker, Morgan Wallen hit...

Revolution is a detailed exploration into the era of Prince's most prolific and groundbreaking music made with considerable inspiration and performed by a unique cadre of musicians he gathered and relentlessly drove to be the sonic, visual, and ideological reflection of his evolving vision....

Queen Liliuokalani left two major legacies. The first, her lands, have benefited the Hawaiian people through the Liliuokalani Trust and Queen Liliuokalani Children's Center. The second, her music, has brought pleasure to many people of many cultures, and Hui Hanai hopes the publication of...

Originally published in 2003, and now revised and updated, The Songwriting Sourcebook is the third entry in Rikky Rooksby's bestselling How to Write Songs series. This easy-to-use book will help you write better songs by explaining the art of writing effective chord sequences. It...

The White Doe of Rylstone is a narrative poem written by the famous English poet William Wordsworth. The poem tells the story of the Battle of Marston Moor, which took place during the English Civil War in the 17th century. The central character of...

For Swifties everywhere, this guided journal with interactive prompts and questions, complete with stunning illustrations and a silky ribbon, explores all the literary easter eggs in Taylor's lyrics, revealing the best of her personal library - from The Bell Jar to The Great Gatsby....

Songwriter Keith Sykes goes all out to tell his story. It's as if you're right there at his concert, listening to his take on how he came to New York City in 1968, then you travel with him through his past all the way...

In A GUITARIST'S GRIMOIRE: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF CREATING A MUSICAL DIARY TO MASTER GUITAR COMPOSITION, the renowned publisher University Scholastic Press delves into the profound art of musical diary-keeping, transforming it into a powerful tool for guitarists. This comprehensive 333-page book, structured across...

Ten Telecaster Tales remakes the idea of the "concept album." It is music that arrives inside a book. It's also, arguably, the most comprehensive attempt at liner notes in the history of electric instrumental fingerstyle guitar albums. In his latest offering, Rik Emmett delves...

Get ready to rock out with "Guns N' Roses The Spaghetti Incident?: Guitar Tabs And Chords," the ultimate guide to one of the most unique albums in the band's catalog. This comprehensive tabs and chords book is the perfect resource for guitarists who want...

Chappell Roan: Finding Strength in Song - How Music Became Her Voice for Self-Expression and Empowerment takes readers on an inspiring journey through the life and career of a rising music sensation. From her humble beginnings in Willard, Missouri, to becoming a trailblazer in...

"Dive into the captivating world of the 'Sweat' tour with our immersive book experience, enhanced by an exclusive curated playlist that brings the electrifying performances to life. In this book, readers uncover the behind-the-scenes magic of the tour through intimate photographs, exclusive interviews, and...

(Boosey & Hawkes Scores/Books). Ever wanted to write your own song? Ever wondered what it is you love about some songs, but hate about others? This book will show you. Written by an expert songwriter and recorded by top artists, Write Songs from Scratch...

An open concept journal for songwriters to write, create, manifest goals, and take note of songwriting information and studio sessions. Created by Platinum Record Songwriter Amy Kirkpatrick.Author: Amy KirkpatrickISBN-10: 171698954XISBN-13: 9781716989544Publisher: Lulu.comLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/28/2020Pages: 102Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.24d

As part of Motown's legendary songwriting and production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland, Lamont Dozier is responsible for such classics as "Baby I Need Your Loving," "You Can't Hurry Love," "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)," "Stop! In the Name of Love," "Heat Wave,"...

(Guitar Recorded Versions). Note-for-note transcriptions of all 12 tracks from LP's 2007 chart-topping release. Includes: Bleed It Out * Given Up * Hands Held High * In Between * In Pieces * Leave Out All the Rest * The Little Things Give You Away...

MARCUS A. RAGSDALE AUTHOR/ARTIST Hi, thank you for buying this book. 16Bars was created from the heart, I hope it catches people's attention and will gain appreciation for my angle of Hip Hop Poetry. My idea behind putting a book out before an album...

Lyrics For Leisure Hours is a collection of poems written by Florence Wilson and published in 1842. The book contains a variety of lyrical pieces that are intended to be read and enjoyed during moments of relaxation and leisure. The poems cover a range...

Designing and Implementing a Successful Undergraduate Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity Program is designed as a resource for faculty, administrators, and university leaders interested in developing new, or expanding existing, undergraduate research programs. The book provides a practical handbook addressing the many "how to"...

Bruce Springsteen's career has been covered many times over, yet many of the complexities and apparent contradictions of his music remain unresolved. Rob Kirkpatrick provides a comprehensive and coherent look at the work of this thoroughly complex and persistently captivating artist. After a brief...

'Heroic and absurd, scurrilous and profound, Who Killed Mister Moonlight? charts the descent of four intelligent young men with faces like ruby-eyed dime-store skull rings into a glittering and very modern maelstrom. Fast, compelling, and disarmingly honest, this is an invaluable account of a...

You are going to love giving this as a gift for your husband, boyfriend, brother or really anybody that is obsessed with collecting guitars and is not planning to stop anything soon.Make a joke out of this and give it as a gift idea...

Did you ever wish you had the skills to write beautiful worship songs? Our Lord is gathering a holy priesthood of worshipers and intercessors from the ends of the earth. We are called to be a royal priesthood before the God of Heaven, and...

In "A Songwriter's Grimoire: prac4cal notes for a mys4cal prac4ce", art philosopher and professional songwriter Andy Eppler employs his signature comedic style to dispel magical thinking around the crea;ve process without sacrificing any of the power or meaning that fuels great art. Eppler uses...

Music Publishing covers the basics of how a composition is copyrighted, published, and promoted. Publishing in the music business goes far beyond the physical sheet--it includes live performance and mechanical (recording) rights, and income streams from licensing deals of various kinds. A single song...

Presenting a remarkable selection of songs ranging from vintage rock 'n' roll to today's electronic dance music, this book analyzes in fine detail the writing and recording techniques behind 100 selected singles and album cuts to see exactly what makes a great track great....

(Berklee Guide). Learn the business, process, and procedures of writing music for film, television, and other forms of media. This book goes step-by-step through the Berklee approach to the art of film scoring. In tracing the evolution of film music from its early silent...

This book makes the case for a new theorisation of Song as a multimodal storytelling sonic act, one that has implications for songwriters, scholars, and the way in which we think about music and song.Author: Andy Ward, Briony LuttrellISBN-10: 1666931675ISBN-13: 9781666931679Publisher: Lexington BooksLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Platinum award-winning singer, songwriter, and lyricist Mark Winkler provides a handbook on writing great lyrics, chock full of songwriting exercises and engaging personal vignettes. This book crosses a variety of genres andteaches the craft of modern commercial songwriting as practiced by the likes of...