In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D.
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..
Understanding the artistic and Business aspects of Songwriting is essential for a successful career in the music industry.
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.
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.
He also discusses critical Business aspects of songwriting, such as copyrighting, publishing, royalties, networking, and digital media.
From the start, Batiste incorporates exercises to help songwriters strike upon ideas for song titles, concepts, and stories that will appeal to their audience.
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.
Batiste shares practical advice and tips from his decades of experience in ways that are bound to help all readers improve their Songwriting skills.
In this valuable resource guide for both beginners and professionals, veteran songwriter, producer, arranger, vocalist, music director, and educator Larry D
