Songwriting For Dummies

Explore songwriting genres to find your fit Try your hand at writing lyrics and discover your own voice Create demo recordings of your latest songs Proven techniques for songwriting success This friendly, hands-on guide shares insight from songwriters who've written legendary songs that have gotten airplay for five decades. Discover tips on identifying the music genre that best fits your talents, building your own lyric-writing voice, and creating music and melodies. This book also guides you through collaborating with other writers, creating demo recordings, and navigating the business of professional songwriting. Inside... Finding songwriting inspiration Using poetic devices in lyrics Adding in rhythm and melody Writing for stage, screen, and television Collaborating with other songwriters Making money from your music