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Summary: I Never Knew
Review: I own about 50 songwriting books on different sub-topics. This one is the broadest look at the subject- it covers what any ten of the others do. It's not perfect, but if it was a thousand pages longer, it would be. I'm planning a trip to Nashville soon and this will be a big help!Kenny
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Summary: as good as it can be, given the page limit
Review: I've heard the author had to write X number of pages for the publisher, then cut 25%, so I'm sure there might be even more of value if it could have been included. Let me go on record as saying that the author IS correct in sayingb that one can have a deal in Nashville based on a handshake. Perhaps not an artist deal, but with publishing I know that it is true because I myself do, at least for plugging my songs. With someone who I know isz a man of his word. Even in this business.
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Summary: Great Reference
Review: The book covers all aspects of songwriting with easy reading and pretty good humor. Although aimed at the novice, there is plenty of good advice for those who think they know it all, but fail to follow the basics. I've bought several for friends, and they all gave it a solid thumbs up.
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Summary: Beginners book
Review: This book is for a teen or beginner starting their first expeditions into the world of songwriters. The book gives about a paragraph in every possible area of music starting with the history of man, but gives less info of use to intermediate or above levels. One glaringly hilarious inclusion is the suggestion that you can make a living as a musician in NYC but not elsewhere, or that a deal can be made on a handshake in the music biz. The section on the Nashville chart system is helpful. Take a look, but be sure to supplement with "Tunesmith" by Jimmy Webb, or any of the many other books by successful Hit songwriters.
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