Books & Publications
for Songwriters & Lyricists

 

"Masters of Songwriting"
Christelmusic.com

When songwriters fail to reach their goals, it's often because they don't understand how the music business works. Authored by Dennis R. Sinnott, a true legend in the worldwide music business, this highly informative book details effective methods to market and publish songs. The wealth of information provided in this book can powerfully increase the chances you will succeed as a songwriter.

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Writing Better Lyrics
by Pat Pattison
Writer's Digest Books

If you have questions about metaphor, meter, structure, rhyme scheme or virtually anything else related to lyric writing, the answers are all here and all in one place. Pat Pattison is a teacher in the highest sense of the word — he not only tells us what we can do, he shows us how to do it.

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"Makin' Stuff Up"
by Rand Bishop
Weightless Cargo Press

Subtitled "Secrets of Songcraft and Survival in the Music-biz," this great new book is a songwriting course wrapped in a memoir, recounting Rand Bishop's 40-year career as a recording artist, producer, A&R exec and music publisher. Highly recommended reading for aspiring songwriters and artists.

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"Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting: 126 Proven Techniques for Writing Songs That Sell
by Robin Frederick
Published by Taxi Music Books

Smartly written and highly informative. Designed to help songwriters improve their craft and learn effective songwriting techniques.

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"The Craft And Business of Songwriting"
by John Braheny
Writer's Digest Books

This revised edition contains many additions to the original, including new information on contemporary radio formats, marketing strategies, song casting, single song contracts, independent song-pluggers and online opportunities for songwriters.

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"The Art of Writing Great Lyrics"
By Pamela Phillips Oland
Published by Allworth Press

“A prolific songwriter whose lyrics have been recorded by such notables as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin and Frank Sinatra, Pamela Phillips Oland speaks from 20 years of experience. This excellent book examines all the aspects of the songwriting craft." — Library Journal

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"88 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them" & "12 Steps to Building Better Songs"
By Pat & Pete Luboff

From the great songwriting team of Pat & Pete Luboff, these two books are easy to read and brimming over with information on the craft of songwriting!

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"Songwriter's Workshop series"
Berklee Press

Learn about all the different aspects of songwriting from Jimmy Kachulis, a top songwriting teacher at Berklee College of Music. Mr. Kachulis is a well-known lecturer who has helped thousands of songwriters develop their talents.

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"How To Promote Your Music
Successfully On the Internet"
by David Nevue

Smart and informative book designed to help songwriters and musicians promote their music on the Internet.

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"Your First Cut: A Step-By-Step Guide To Getting There"
by Jerry Vandiver & Gracie Hollombe
11/22 Publishing

"An excellent, hands-on book for any songwriter. It is one of the most original and helpful books on songwriting I have ever read. Highly recommended." — Paul Corbin, Vice President, Writer/Publisher Relations, BMI-Nashville

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"becoming remarkable"
by Harriet Schock
Blue Dolphin Publishing

"If you’re looking for a book that give specifics on craft, reality checks on the music business, and profuse, real-life examples of what a song is, and how to write one that flows from your mind and speaks from your heart, becoming remarkable is your ticket to ride." — American Songwriter Magazine

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"Sell Your Music: How To Profitably Sell Your Own Recordings Online" by Mark W. Curran
NMD Books

Mark W. Curran's highly informative book reveals effective strategies to sell your music directly to the record-buying public

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"Songwriter's Market"
Edited by Ian Bessler
Writer's Digest

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"100 Miles To A Record Deal"
by Bronson Herrmuth
Catfish Dancin' Books & Music

A Manual of Reference for the Working Musician, Band, Artist or Songwriter

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"Edly's Music Theory for Practical People"
by Ed Roseman

Entertaining and informative look at practical music theory. Lots of interesting ideas to help you understand composition and write better songs.

 

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