The Singer and The Songwriter - Handbook and Workbook: An Idea Book for Songwriters who Like to Sing and for Singers who Like to Write Songs
C1 & C2, ideal for ages 12-18+, (6th-12th grade), even adults!
This idea book is divided into 2 sections, the first half takes you step-by-step through simple yet imaginative exercises to inspire and improve your songwriting skills.The second half offers easy-to-follow steps through exercises and workouts designed to enhance your vocal skills. Both sections include tips and technical knowledge to help you become a well-rounded artist. It’s a unique tool that takes you from writing a song to performing it! Christine Dente from Out of the Grey brings you this practical and attractive workbook for the singer-songwriter.In this approachable format for young and old and everyone in between, she helps you cultivate your creativity AND improve your musical abilities! We also offer this book with a guitar cover.
“This is a wonderful handbook for singer/songwriters. With chapter headings such as, "Tools of the Trade," "A Place Apart," "Song Starting Tips," "Figurative Language and Rhyming," "Co-Writing," "Titles and Hooks," "Anatomy of the Voice," "Posture and Breath," and "Sample Vocal Workouts," just to name a few, you know it is going to cover all sides of singing and songwriting. There are several places for brainstorming lyrics and taking notes, vocal exercises for singers, and much more. Recording artist Christine Dente from, "Out of the Grey," shares her depth of knowledge from years of experience both singing and songwriting. Christine has penned some of the best songs in Christian music and has one of the most distinctive voices in Christian music today. Makes a great gift for the singer/songwriter in your life, there is really nothing else like this.” Anglophoile Girl
“I absolutely love this book. If you have have kids that are learning to play an instrument etc, you should think about picking up this book.There are several nuggets of wisdom in this book that could potentially help any music student to gain the understanding needed to achieve more and go further with their musical talent.” (November 25, 2016)ISBN-10: 1540703207ISBN-13: 978-1540703200 Topics Covered:
~tapping into your creativity
~simple steps for starting a song
~making a good melody
~writing great lyrics
~finding the right chords for your song
~using figurative & descriptive language
~creating titles and hooks
~easy harmonic theory
~top 10 co-writing tips
~finding freedom for your voice
~best posture and breath for singing
~basic vocal technique
~easy warm-ups and exercises
~sample workouts for your voice
~practical applications for singing your songs
For more from Christine Dente and Out of the Grey visit the website:
www.outofthegreymusic.com
For more from Sarah Janisse Brown and the Thinking Tree Publishing Company visit the website:
www.FunSchoolingBooks.com
(Piano Cover - This book is also offered with a Guitar cover)
