Paperback. In what has been described as perhaps the finest book about songwriting of our time, legendary songwriter Jimmy Webb brings his insider's knowledge and experience to this ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters. Webb, the composer of such legendary hits as By the Time I Get to Phoenix,' 'Wichita Lineman,' and 'MacArthur Park,' to name a few, breaks down the creative process from coping with writer's block, to song construction, chords and even self-promotion to provide the new bible of songwriting.' Webb brings his insider's knowledge, experience, and star power to this guide for aspiring songwriters. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Tunesmith (Paperback)
Publisher: Hyperion, New York
Publication Date: 1999
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0786884886
ISBN 13: 9780786884889
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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Webb brings his insider's knowledge, experience, and star power to the ultimate guide for aspiring songwriters. With a combination of anecdotes, meditation, and advice, he breaks down the creative process from beginning to end--from coping with writer's block, to song construction, chords, and even self-promotion. Webb also gives readers a glimpse into the professional music world.

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A minister's son from Eld City, Oklahoma, Jimmy Webb has been writing songs for over twenty-five years. The only artist to receive Grammy Awards for music, lyrics, and orchestration, he is a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters' Hall of Fame and the Nashville Songwriters' Hall of Fame. According to BMI, his song "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" is the third most-performed song in the last fifty years, with "Up, Up and Away" on the same list in the Top Thirty. Jimmy Webb lives in New York State. For more information, visit Jimmy Webb's official website: www.jimmywebb.com.

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