The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording, and Business Second Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1495019918 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. A guitarist and singer, he has been putting words and music together since he was a teenager. Rodgers founded "Acoustic Guitar" magazine and has been writing extensively on the acoustic music scene since 1989
"The best book I've found for the singer-songwriter" according to Bruce Irving. I picked this up last week while browsing in a bookstore on a trip to Pasadena, CA, and what a great find! I have dozens of books on songwriting and recording, and a few on performing, but this is the best book I've found on the special job of creating, performing, and recording your own music. Some key benefits:1. Good depth -- At some 200 pages, the scale is just right -- you can actually read this book. Rodgers doesn't attempt to cover everything in depth, but he has useful tips on everythin. Inspired! Michael I'm so thankful that someone has composed such a fantastic resource for the singer/songwriter. This will be a useful tool that I will turn to many times as I approach the many "stages" of my performing career. Thank you!. Very good book with suggestions for singer/songwriters Grace E. Ackerman This would be useful whether you just make your own music for pleasure or plan to make it big. Additionally it's an easy read.
Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on firsthand interviews with songwriting legends and rising stars; expert advice from managers, agents, lawyers, and publishers; and his own experiences as a performing songwriter. He offers this invaluable companion for singer-songwriters on their journey from idea to song to the stage, studio, and beyond. The Complete Singer-Songwriter is the ultimate guide for the modern performer, chock-full of tips, tools, and inspiration for both aspiring troubadours and those looking to t
--Soundbytes Magazine . If you are a club performer, a newcomer in a troubadour world, then this could be an essential book for you.This book can be a good basic instruction manual for entering the fantastic world of being an active musician, the one that writes songs and performs live