Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting

Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting

by JoelHirschhorn (Author)

Synopsis

Written by an Oscar-winning and Grammy-nominated songwriter, this is an invaluable, comprehensive reference for anyone who wants to write their own songs. Whether you want to compose love ballads or commercial jingles, rock anthems or film themes, you'll find all the information you need. The author gives advice on everything from coming up with ideas and titles to production, working with agents and selling songs to artists. Chapters work through every element of the song writing process to help you give your budding hooks and melodies, rhythms and riffs their best chance of blooming into chart-topping, award-winning hits.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Edition: 2nd Revised edition
Publisher: Alpha Books
Published: 02 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 1592572111
ISBN 13: 9781592572113

Author Bio
Joel Hirschhorn is the winner of two Academy Awards for Best Song. His songs have sold more than 93 million records and have been recorded by such artists as Elvis Presley, Aretha Franklin, Roy Orbison, Frank Sinatra, and Julian Lennon. He has scored numerous movies, has garnered several additional Oscar nominations for Best Song, and has been nominated for two Tony Awards for his musical scores. He does regular scores for the television shows JAG, South Park, and The Simpsons.