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The Complete Singer-Songwriter

A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording & Business

Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

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Backbeat Books
17 May 2016
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 take their craft and career to the next level. 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. New in the second edition:
* A songwriters guide to chord progressions
* Understanding song form and rhyme
* Dozens of songwriting games and exercises
* Essential info on copyrighting your songs, music publishing, and digital royalties
* Online companion at completesingersongwriter.com with playlists and additional resources. Songwriting tips and techniques from more than 100 artists, including Joni Mitchell, John Mayer, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Jewel, Jeff Tweedy, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, John Fogerty, Brandi Carlile, Richard Thompson, Jason Mraz, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Garcia, Dar Williams, and more.

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Imprint:   Backbeat Books
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Height: 228mm,  Width: 154mm,  Spine: 15mm
Weight:   408g
ISBN:   9781495019913
ISBN 10:   1495019918
Pages:   248
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERS (upstate New York) is a grand-prize winner of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine. He has released five solo albums and is the author of Rock Troubadours: Conversations on the Art and Craft of Songwriting, the multimedia guide Songwriting Basics for Guitarists, and the video series Learn Seven Grateful Dead Classics for Acoustic Guitar. He teaches courses on songwriting and creative nonfiction writing at Syracuse University and leads workshops on guitar and songwriting.

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