Get Started In Songwriting - The essential guide to writing, performing, recording and selling your music and lyrics

This book is an essential companion for any aspiring songwriter, and is ideal for those with no formal musical education. Covering every genre of popular contemporary music, from rock and pop to musical theatre and country/western, it tracks everything from what harnessing your creative potential to finding a hook and selling, performing and promoting your songs. It also offers some material for those at a slightly more advanced level who'd like to understand things such as chords and sequencing.
With straightforward notation, this accessible guide from a professional songwriter will prove indispensable for creating and peforming your own songs. NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the authors' many years of experience. TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of songwriting. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBERQuick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.