Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Songwriting but Didn't Know Who to Ask

Provides advice on finding the "hook," cutting a demo, and getting publishers interested in the song, and includes anecdotes from the author

This wonderfully informative and entertaining book is exploding with tips for beginning and aspiring songwriters, music students, those wanting to put their poetry to music, and inquisitive music fans. Cliffie Stone has been involved in nearly every aspect of the entertainment industry for more than 50 years, and he and his coauthor provide a warm, positive, "one-on-one" feeling to this how-to book. They talk about the importance of song titles, how to choose buzzwords, writing lyrics and melodies, and how to assemble the finished product. They discuss copyrights, showcasing one's songs, getting songs published, and more. This masterpiece is destined to be a basic tool for musicians.
- LaDonne Roberts, Mississippi State Univ. Lib., Mississippi State
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