The Craft and Business of Songwriting

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Discover the secrets of successful songwriting with this essential guide! Cofounder of the Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase John Braheny teaches you the craft of songwriting while going behind the scenes of the music business to reveal insider secrets that will make your work stand out. Dozens of exercises, examples and anecdotes from songwriters such as Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, TLC, Lenny Kravitz and Paul McCartney will you show you how to: develop a songwriter’s c… More >>

The Craft and Business of Songwriting

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This entry was posted on Saturday, November 21st, 2009 at 4:15 am and is filed under Turn A Craft Into A Business. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.

5 Responses to “The Craft and Business of Songwriting”

1. Anonymous
   November 21, 2009 at 7:14 am

   So what if words and music come natural? We write the stuff down, add a tune and sing it to the world. Then what? This book, The Craft and Business of Songwriting, is a very affordable reference; and probably all you need.I’m happy it contains material that will make me wiser.Buy this or you’ll miss out.
   Rating: 5 / 5
2. Anonymous
   November 21, 2009 at 9:10 am

   John’s work in personally helping 1000’s of songwriters as co-founder of LASS (Los Angeles Songwriters Showcase) give him a good handle on what make a song a hit.He sheds some light on an elusive goal of all would be successful songwriter.His writing style is personal and to the point. John is a songwriters best friend.
   Rating: 5 / 5
3. Bruce A. Baldy
   November 21, 2009 at 11:19 am

   The title pretty much says it,if you want to know the basics and its ideals for proper form or method for creating a sell worthy song then this will do it for you.It explains the main elements of the song,trimming needless words or even adding new refrains,chorus or verse to convey or get the feeling across.Shows examples of mistakes,that happen,remedies,and hit examples.More geared toward hit top 40,easy listening,adult comtemporary styles.One example that sticks in mind is Buck Owens,”Act Naturally”(earned him continuous moneys),boocoo airplay,and the trick was:keep it short and simple.
   Rating: 4 / 5
4. D. Hinkston
   November 21, 2009 at 11:51 am

   I couldn’t believe the wealth of information contained in the book. A must read!!! This book should be a college course.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. Anonymous
   November 21, 2009 at 12:34 pm

   In this nearly end all, be all songwriters tome “The Craft and Business of Songwriting,” John uses a down to earth, layman’s style and demeanor to clarify and communicate the intricacies of this “oh so treacherous” road of Songwriting. He has paid our dues so you don’t have to! John has the experience of a seasoned pro, the wisdom of a great master of the arts and a personality that makes him one of the Just Plain Folks of the first order! And I know Just Plain Folks! Buy this Book if you are serious about understanding your craft and your business! Brian Austin Whitney, Just Plain Folks International Songwriters Organization
   Rating: 5 / 5