Proven techniques for songwriting success
This friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the
recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional
sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness
social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic
songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for
writing ? and selling ? meaningful, timeless songs.






Songwriting 101 ? get a grip on everything you need to
know to write a song, from learning to listen to your "inner voice"
to creating a "mood" and everything in between





Jaunt around the genres ? discover the variety of musical
genres and find your fit, whether it's rock, pop, R&B, gospel,
country, or more





Let the lyrics out ? master the art of writing lyrics,
from finding your own voice to penning the actual words to using
hooks, verses, choruses, and bridges





Make beautiful music ? find your rhythm, make melodies,
and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song





Work the Web ? harness online marketing and social
networks like Facebook, Twitter, and others to get your music heard
by a whole new audience






Open the book and find:






What you need to know before you write a single note





Tips on finding inspiration





Ways to use poetic devices in lyrics





Computer and Web-based shortcuts and technologies to streamline
songwriting





A look at famous songwriting collaborators





Writing for stage, screen, and television





How to make a demo to get your song heard





Advice on how to make money from your music






Learn to:






Develop your songwriting skills with tips and techniques from
the pros





Use social networking sites to get your music out to the
public





Break into the industry with helpful, how-to instructions