Write and Produce Your Own Songs: Teach Yourself

Is this the right book for me?This book is an essential companion for any aspiring songwriter, and is ideal for those with no formal musical education. Covering every genre of popular contemporary music, from rock and pop to musical theatre and country/western, it tracks everything from what harnessing your creative potential to finding a hook and selling, performing and promoting your songs. It also offers some material for those at a slightly more advanced level who'd like to understand things such as chords and sequencing. With straightforward notation and embedded audio which showcases the process at work, this accessible guide from a professional songwriter will prove indispensable for creating and peforming your own songs.Write and Produce Your Own Songs includes:Chapter 1: Tools of the tradeChapter 2: HooksChapter 3: Basic theoryChapter 4: Developing a hookChapter 5: Developing lyricsChapter 6: Song structureChapter 7: Arranging and recording your songsChapter 8: Playing live and forming a bandChapter 9: Promoting your music on the InternetChapter 10: The professional songwriteLearn effortlessly with a new easy-to-read page design and added features: Not got much time?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.Author insightsLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.Test yourselfTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.Extend your knowledgeExtra online articles to give you a richer understanding of the subject.Five things to rememberQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.Try thisInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.