Batiste, Larry D. - The Art and Business of Songwriting

    Catalogue No: 9780199893102
    Product FormatBook
    AuthorBatiste, Larry D.
    £59.00
    Printed on demand, typically dispatched in 3-4 weeks
    Pages248
    Publication Date19 May 2024
    ISBN9780199893102 (0199893101)
    EAN9780199893102

      Written by a veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, and vocalist with over 40 years of experience
    • Offers step-by-step methods, tips, and practical exercises for melody and lyric writing, building a fanbase, marketing and monetizing one's work, and networking
    • Helps readers tap into their own skillsets, motivations, and creativity through self-assessments and prompts
    • Includes information applicable to every genre of popular music

    In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his many years of experience in ways that are bound to help all readers improve their songwriting skills. Through this book, readers will learn the craft of professional songwriting--song structure, lyrics, and melody--as well as its critical business aspects, such as copyrighting, publishing, royalties, networking, and digital media.

    Contents

    1. A Note from the Author
    2. Acknowledgements
    3. Introduction
    4. PART ONE: THE ART
    5. CHAPTER 1: Ready, Start, Go!
    6. Songwriter Spotlight: Salaam Remi
    7. CHAPTER 2: Writing Songs That Connect
    8. Songwriter Spotlight: Ivan Barias
    9. CHAPTER 3: Building a Song
    10. Songwriter Spotlight: Lamont Dozier
    11. CHAPTER 4: Let the Music Play
    12. Songwriter Spotlight: Donald Lawrence
    13. CHAPTER 5: Writing Unique and Memorable Melodies
    14. Songwriter Spotlight: Narada Michael Walden
    15. CHAPTER 6: Finding the Right Words to Say
    16. Songwriter Spotlight: DJ Toomp
    17. CHAPTER 7: Rewriting
    18. Songwriter Spotlight: Bonnie Hayes
    19. PART TWO: THE BUSINESS
    20. CHAPTER 8: Building a Songwriting Career
    21. Songwriter Spotlight: Andre Pessis
    22. CHAPTER 9: The Business of Digital Music
    23. Songwriter Spotlight: Peter Asher
    24. CHAPTER 10: Building a Fanbase
    25. Songwriter Spotlight: James McKinney
    26. CHAPTER 11: Internet Radio
    27. Songwriter Spotlight: Preston Glass
    28. CHAPTER 12: D.I.Y. Masters-Finding Success Without a Major Label
    29. Index
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