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In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D. Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all readers improve their songwriting skills. Through this book, readers will learn the craft of professional songwriting, including the ins-and-outs of song structure, lyric and melody writing, and the essential elements of a hit song. From the start, Batiste incorporates exercises to help songwriters strike upon ideas for song titles, concepts, and stories that will appeal to their audience. He also discusses critical business aspects of songwriting, such as copyrighting, publishing, royalties, networking, and digital media. In addition to the fundamentals, the reader will learn how to build their songwriting career, generate income, build an online community and fanbase, release music independently, expertly place their songs, and navigate the world of digital music. Throughout the book are interviews with iconic songwriters and producers such as Peter Asher, Lamont Dozier, and Narada Michael Walden, as well as independent recording artists, including Fantastic Negrito, a winner of multiple Grammy Awards, and Meklit Hadero.
Understanding the artistic and business aspects of songwriting is essential for a successful career in the music industry. The Art and Business of Songwriting can be applied to every genre of popular music and is written to encourage, motivate, and unlock the idiosyncrasies of the business for music professionals as much as for beginners.
Contents
A Note from the Author
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART ONE: THE ART
CHAPTER 1: Ready, Start, Go!
Songwriter Spotlight: Salaam Remi
CHAPTER 2: Writing Songs That Connect
Songwriter Spotlight: Ivan Barias
CHAPTER 3: Building a Song
Songwriter Spotlight: Lamont Dozier
CHAPTER 4: Let the Music Play
Songwriter Spotlight: Donald Lawrence
CHAPTER 5: Writing Unique and Memorable Melodies
Songwriter Spotlight: Narada Michael Walden
CHAPTER 6: Finding the Right Words to Say
Songwriter Spotlight: DJ Toomp
CHAPTER 7: Rewriting
Songwriter Spotlight: Bonnie Hayes
PART TWO: THE BUSINESS
CHAPTER 8: Building a Songwriting Career
Songwriter Spotlight: Andre Pessis
CHAPTER 9: The Business of Digital Music
Songwriter Spotlight: Peter Asher
CHAPTER 10: Building a Fanbase
Songwriter Spotlight: James McKinney
CHAPTER 11: Internet Radio
Songwriter Spotlight: Preston Glass
CHAPTER 12: D.I.Y. Masters-Finding Success Without a Major Label
Index
