6 Steps to Songwriting Success - Hardcover

Blume, Jason

 
9780823084128: 6 Steps to Songwriting Success
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0823084124 ISBN 13: 9780823084128
Publisher: Billboard Books,U.S., 2004

Synopsis

Drawing on his experience as a hit-making songwriter and song writing instructor, Jason Blume presents an easy to understand, step-by-step approach to mastering those key elements consistently found in hit songs. Incorporating inspiring anecdotes, effective exercises, and common sense checklists for self-evaluation, 6 Steps to Songwriting Success provides a concise analysis of the six steps essential to song writing success - developing successful song structures, writing effective lyrics, composing memorable melodies, producing successful demos, taking care of business, and developing persistence. Exercises for practicing and honing these skills, advice from more than 50 industry professionals, and checklists to objectively assess one's strengths and weaknesses are included. This updated edition reflects industry changes such as the advent of MP3s, the increase in music sampling, and the fact that CDs have replaced cassettes as the industry standard for presenting material. 6 Steps to Songwriting Success contains everything songwriters need to know about the creative and business aspects of writing successful songs

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About the Author

Jason Blume is a staff writer for Zomba Music and the author of Inside Songwriting. He has written songs recorded by such artists as Backstreet Boys, Britney Spears, Collin Raye, John Berry, Steve Azar, and the Oak Ridge Boys

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Publisher
Billboard Books,U.S.
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0823084124
ISBN 13 
9780823084128
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
282