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 Behind The Muse: Pop and Rock's Greatest Songwriters Talk About Their Work and Inspiration
by Bill Demain
Features revealing interviews with over 40 successful and respected songwriters, and spans 70 years of popular music from a wide variety of genres.
2008 Songwriter's Market: 1,200 Places to Market Your Songs
by Ian Bessler (Editor)
The indispensable resource for making your mark--and making money--in the music industry. Whether your songwriting focuses on country, gospel, rock 'n' roll or classical, all the leads you need are here, including listings for record companies, music publishers, managers, booking agents, record producers and more. Using the book's easy-to-reference symbols and indexes, you'll quickly partner your song stylings with the industry insiders that matter.
6 Steps to Songwriting Success: Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs
by Jason Blume
Step-by-step approach to mastering key elements consistently found in hit songs. Incorporating inspiring anecdotes, effective exercises and common sense checklists for self-evaulation, this guide provides a concise analysis of the six steps essential to songwriting success.
88 Songwriting Wrongs & How to Right Them
by Pat Luboff, Pete Luboff
Concrete Ways to Improve Your Songwriting and Make Your Songs More Marketable
American Troubadours: Groundbreaking Singer-Songwriters of the 60s
by Mark Brend
Explores the musical and cultural phenomena that shaped the singer-songwriter movement of the 1960s, including Dylan’s reinvention of folk, the rock and roll revolution, and Beat writers like Jack Kerouac. It traces the genre from its formative and peak years in New York’s Greenwich Village coffeehouses, through today’s CD reissues, new recordings...
American Women Songwriters
by Virginia L. Grattan
Profiles 181 lyricists and composers with coverage arranged by genre--from pop rock, blues and musicals to gospel, country and jazz. Reaches from songwriters of the Civil War era to those of the present day. Entries include career highlights, and titles of the author's most famous songs.
And Then I Wrote: The Songwriter Speaks
by Tom Russell (Editor), Sylvia Tyson (Editor)
The chapters, each prefaced by one of the editor's own tales, are divided up by subject, but within each chapter the reader is treated to a wide variety of tales about the birth of songs, the struggles of writing, and the thrill having a song "make it." The mix of writers, from rock to folk to classical, means that there is something for everyone.
The Art of Writing Great Lyrics
by Pamela Phillips Oland
A prolific songwriter whose lyrics have been recorded by such notables as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Frank Sinatra, Oland speaks from 20 years of experience when she stresses the importance of song titles, dissects catchy lyrics, and warns of rejection by publishers. Her latest guide for emerging songwriters examines the profession from all angles, focusing in-depth on the craft of song.
Breakin' into Nashville: How to Write and Sell Country Music
by Jennifer Ember Pierce
Pierce not only offers suggestions on music and lyrics but more importantly guides readers through the business side of the industry.
The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry
by Mark Liggett, Cathy Liggett
Written by authorities who know the ins and outs of the music business, this complete guide covers everything about getting a song written, published, and produced. Glossary of industry terms. Appendices of company contacts and music publishers.
Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting
by Joel Hirschhorn, Maureen McGovern
From classical and rock and roll to country and jazz-- there are hundreds of thousands of budding and established songwriters burning to write the next great hit. This is the one-stop resource for all inspiring songwriters to learn how much musical training is needed, how to put together the basics of a song for various popular genres, how to tailor songs to different industries (TV and film)...
Contracts for Songwriters
by Vito Fera
A simple-to-use collection of music contracts that will save you time and hundreds of dollars in legal fees. From developing the correct jargon to designing legal drafts for contracts, forms and agreements, this professional package will prove to be an invaluable tool in helping you attain goals as a songwriter.
 The Craft and Business of Songwriting
by John Braheny
Essential reading for anyone contemplating a career as a professional songwriter. Shares insider secrets helping songwriters make their work competitive in an overcrowded marketplace. Readers will learn how to: * Develop a "songwriter's consciousness" in picking out original ideas * Overcome barriers in the creative process * Discover what subjects work best for them, from novelty to message songs * Know what their audience wants * Focus on one idea when writing lyrics, ensuring the greatest impact * Handle the business of demos and contracts. Also anecdotes, exercises and examples from dozens of successful songwriters.
Easy to Remember: The Great American Songwriters and Their Songs
by William Knowlton Zinsser
Profiles songwriters dating from the early years of the 20th century to the present, focusing on theater, film, and popular song composers and lyricists, as well as those singers associated with their work. Sketches of seminal figures such as Irving Berlin, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington, the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer...
The Formative Dylan: Transmission and Stylistic Influences, 1961-1963
by Todd Harvey
Examines the musical roots of 70 songs from Bob Dylan's early career. Each song is presented in a short article that details melodic and lyric roots and describes the process by which Dylan learned or composed his formative repertoire.
The Great Song Thesaurus
by Roger Lax, Frederick Smith
The definitive reference on the popular song. Ranging from the sixteenth century to the present day and covering virtually every type of popular song-- from Broadway show tunes and sea chanteys to television theme songs and advertising jingles--the Thesaurus presents accessible information on each song's composer, lyricist, year of greatest popularity, and, where appropriate, record sales, air play and Hit Parade rankings, and much more.
The Green Book of Songs by Subject: The Thematic Guide to Popular Music
by Jeff Green
A reference that classifies some 21,000 popular songs of the 20th century--contemporary hits, popular standards, rock, country, R&B, jazz, folk, Broadway, big band, blues, novelty records, etc.--from approximately 7,000 artists into about 800 thematic categories. Each listing includes artist, album, and record company.
A Hard Day's Write: The Stories Behind Every Beatles Song
by Steve Turner
How to Have Your Hit Song Published
by Jay Warner
 How to Make a Good Song a Hit Song: Rewriting and Marketing Your Lyrics and Music
by Molly-Ann Leikin
How to Pitch and Promote Your Songs
by Fred Koller
How to Write a Hit Song: The Complete Guide to Writing and Marketing Chart Topping Lyrics & Music
by Molly-Ann Leikin
Songwriting consultant and recipient of two gold records, one platinum record, and one double-platinum records, and composer/writer for 38 television themes and movie scores, Molly-Ann Leikin draws upon her considerable experience and expertise to show aspiring song writers how to not only create hit lyrics and compose successful melodies, but such essential songwriter tasks as crafting song structure, collaborating, securing a publisher, recording the song, and marketing music on the Internet.
Inside Classic Rock Tracks: Songwriting and Recording Secrets of 100+ Great Songs
by Rikky Rooksby
Explores the production and composition details of acclaimed rock. The author analyzes the structure, mix, and arrangement of over 100 songs, showing musicians how particular recording techniques and instrumentation create each song's unique effect.
Inside the Music
by Dave Stewart
A fine, basic guide to composition, improvisation, and the foundations of making music...provides musicians with keys for fine-tuning achievements.
Inspirations: Original Lyrics and the Stories Behind the Greatest Songs Ever Written
by Michael Randolfi (Editor), David Stark, Mike Read (Editor)
Madonna, Michael Jackson, ABBA, REM, U2, Aerosmith, Oasis...these are just some of the artists who have contributed to the 200 original lyrics and stories behind some of music's most intriguing songs.
The Melody Lingers on: The Great Songwriters and Their Movie Musicals
by Roy Hemming
Melody in Songwriting: Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs
by Jack Perricone
Although this book is nominally about Melody only, the author includes all other song components as they interact, and provides a fresh perspective and analysis on how and why certain songs reach us and connect with the public. There's as much respect shown toward rock and blues songs as more traditional pop, and a lot of very valuable stuff for writers of all styles of songs.
Modern Rhyming Dictionary
by Gene Lees
A must in any songwriter's library of resources.
 Money Chords: A Songwriter's Sourcebook of Popular Chord Progressions
by Richard J. Scott
A comprehensive reference book of popular chord progressions. It identifies the 80 most popular chord progressions that have been used time and again to write hit songs. The book is the result of the compilation and analysis of a representative sampling of over 2,000 popular chord progressions. A songwriter's toolbox to help stimulate the creation of many more great songs in the new millennium.
Music Publishing: A Songwriter's Guide
by Randy Poe
This practical and easy to comprehend guide into the music publishing business will help you avoid costly errors.
Nashville Songwriting
by Jerry Cupit
The first book dedicated to songwriting the Nashville way. Written for the novice to the professional, the poet or songwriter, Nashville Songwriting examines the inner workings of the country music industry. The book describes in detail: song structure, lyric formation, musical ideas, the Nashville number system, as well as having music publisher and songwriter organization listings.
The Rock Song Index: Essential Information on the 7,500 Most Important Songs of Rock and Roll
by Bruce Pollock
Organized alphabetically by singer (with notable songs, albums, recorded labels, and songwriters), and in the back is the cross-reference that makes the volume work: there are listings by song title with the artist and year for each.
Rock Troubadours: Conversations on the Art and Craft of Songwriting
by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
Interviews with Paul Simon, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, the Indigo Girls, Chris Whitley, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Ben Harper, the Barenaked Ladies, Ani DiFranco and more.
 Off The Record: Songwriters on Songwriting - Book and CD edition
by Graham Nash (Compiler)
The lyrics to 25 of the previous century's most famous popular songs are handwritten by the writers and further explored through archival photographs and interviews. The styles range from "It Was a Very Good Year" to "Boom Boom," and the songwriters are as varied as Jimmie Davis and Grace Slick. The lyricists share insights into such subjects as the creative process, the practical aspects of working as an entertainer, the personal and cultural influences shaping their work, and their take on the state of the music industry today. There is plenty here to interest readers intrigued by popular music and the lives of the artists who create it, and the lavishly illustrated book is enhanced by two beautifully edited audio CDs.
The Song Is Ended: Songwriters and American Music, 1900-1950
by William G. Hyland
Celebrating the careers of Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, and Richard Rodgers, a colorful journey through the Golden Age of American popular music offers an inside look at the creation of beloved ballads and Broadway musicals.
Songs in the Rough: From Heartbreak Hotel to Higher Love - Great Songs from Rock and Pop - In Rough-Draft Form
by Stephen Bishop
First drafts of 70 classic rock songs.
Songwriter's Demo Manual and Success Guide
by George J.,III Williams
The only complete guide to recording songwriter "demo" demonstration tapes and using the demo to sell songs and land recording deals. Designed for the singer/songwriter or group who wants to learn how the music business really works and how to succeed in a very tough business.
The Songwriter's Guide to Collaboration
by Walter Carter
The Songwriter's Idea Book
by Sheila Davis
40 strategies to excite your imagination, help you design distinctive songs, and keep your creative flow.
The Songwriter's Market Guide to Song & Demo Submission Formats
by Donna Collingwood
No-nonsense, authoritative instructions for packaging and pitching songs and music. The book includes dozens of sample letters that will help songwriters and musicians get a foot in the seemingly impossible-to-open door. Anyone who's serious about the music industry can't afford to be without it.
 Songwriters: A Biographical Dictionary With Discographies
by Nigel Harrison
An indispensable musical reference. Discographies on many of the major songwriters of our time, combining it with information on the recording artists who made the songs famous. The biographical sketches are concise, and each
entry also lists co-writers and collaborators.
Songwriters Playground: Innovative Exercises in Creative Songwriting
by Barbara L. Jordan
Songwriters on Songwriting: The Expanded Version
by Paul Zollo
A collection of 31 interviews in which luminaries of popular songwriting--including Carole King, Paul Simon, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Madonna--discuss their songwriting methods and the way their classics came to be.
Songwriting and the Creative Process: Suggestions and Starting Points for Songwriters
by Steve Gillette, Mark Moss (Editor)
Songwriting Essential Guide to Rhyming
by Pat Pattison
Songwriting: The Words, the Music and the Money
by Dick Weissman
 Songwriting For Dummies
by Jim Peterik, Dave Austin, Mary Ellen Robertson
Using well-known songs as examples, this must-have guidebook walks you step-by-step through every aspect of writing lyrics and publishing a song. From getting started in the business to recording the soundtrack, from choosing a musical style to collaborating. Covers the basics from writing and composing music electronically-- from classical to rock and roll, to gospel, jazz, commercial jingles and more! Anyone who has blankly stared at an empty sheet of paper would find this resourceful volume a must-have!
The Soul of a Writer: Intimate Interviews with Successful Songwriters
by Susan Tucker, Linda Lee Strother
A great insight into the creative minds of some of the best songwriters around. "It's better than meeting them yourself, because the author also thought of all the right questions to ask and you can read through the answers over-and-over again." An insider's view of creativity, inspiration, and effort.
Spreadin' Rhythm Around: Black Popular Songwriters, 1880-1930
by David A. Jasen, Gene Jones
An entertaining and thoughtful history of great but neglected African-American tunesmiths from the vaudeville and early jazz eras. In this highly intelligent and stylishly written volume, Jasen and Jones virtually recount the history of the pivotal era in American popular entertainment from the minstrel show to the talkies and radio through the lives and works of 27 black composers, producers, performers, and music publishers.
Telling Stories, Writing Songs: An Album of Texas Songwriters
by Kathleen Hudson, Sam Phillips, B. B. King (Introduction)
In this collection of thirty-four interviews with these and other songwriters, Kathleen Hudson pursues the stories behind the songs, letting the singers' own words describe where their songs come from and how the diverse, eclectic cultures, landscapes, and musical traditions of Texas inspire the creative process.
The Tin Pan Alley Song Encyclopedia
by Thomas S. Hischak
Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting
by Jimmy Webb
From the legendary pop artist who has given the American songbook an unparalleled number of unforgettable hits comes the definitive guide for aspiring songwriters.
The Unsung Songwriters
by Warren W. Vache
A tribute to the relatively unknown composers who were churning out songs for Broadway, Hollywood, radio, and early television during the "Golden Age of Songwriting," roughly 1917 to 1950.
Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison
A unique, in-depth approach to the process of lyric writing. Apprentice songwriters will examine 17 extraordinary songs and learn the distinct elements that make them so effective. Pattison then presents more than 30 lyric-writing exercises designed to help them achieve the same results. From generating lyric ideas and managing repetition to developing verses, it's all here.
You Can Write a Song
by Amy Appleby
This complete songwriting studio is all you need to begin writing songs like a pro. Be the one of the thousands of rock, blues, jazz, pop, and country musicians and lyricists who have used this dynamic program to develop their personal songwriting style.
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