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 mdash; and selling mdash; meaningful; timeless songs. Songwriting 101 mdash; 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 mdash; discover the variety of musical genres and find your fit; whether its rock; pop; RB; gospel; country; or more Let the lyrics out mdash; 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 mdash; find your rhythm; make melodies; and use chords to put the finishing touches on your song Work the Web mdash; 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
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