Copywriting 101 Music Publishing SONGWRITER RESOURCES

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L I N K S   C O N T E S T S   B O O K S

L I N K S

• Unisong International Songwriters Resources
  http://www.unisong.com/resource/index.html

• Christian Songwriters Group
  http://christiansongwriters.com/

• Jeff Mallett's Songwriters Site
  http://www.lyricist.com/

• The Muse's Muse Songwriting Resource
  http://www.musesmuse.com/index.html
  Songwriting information, tools, interactive activities and connecting with other songwriters.

• Dave Kennedy's Songwriting and Recording Hints
  http://www.wserv.com/~dkennedy/

• Li'l Hanks Guide For Songwriters
  http://www.halsguide.com/
  A songwriting resource for songwriters and musicians

• The Cyber Hymnal
  http://tch.simplenet.com/
  This site has over 1,600 Christian hymns and Gospel songs from many denominations. You'll find lyrics, sound, background information, photos, links, MIDI files and scores you can download. This worship and teaching resource is provided as a public service.

C O N T E S T S

• USA Songwriting Competition
  http://www.songwriting.net/
  The World's Leading International Songwriting Competition

• Unisong International Song Contest
  http://www.unisong.com/usic/bgmc/
  

B O O K S

• Songwriters Playground
  Innovative Exercises in Creative Songwriting Vol 1
  This book is as close as you can get to experiencing the process of songwriting with Barbara Jordan live. Through a series of playful, imaginative, creative and effective exercises, you will find yourself having more fun and getting more done with superior results than you have since you were a kid.
  
  
  
• The Craft and Business of Songwriting
  

  Music is a universal language, and John Braheny speaks it eloquently as he helps prepare us for our big musical break--by teaching us the craft of songwriting and revealing secrets of the music business. Includes anecdotes, exercises, and examples from dozens of songwriters, such as Harry Chapin, Paul McCartney, and many others.

  
  
  

• Music Publishing : A Songwriter's Guide
  

  Great insight into the world of music publishing. It was a very, very helpfull text for me...as a songwriter to get a clear understanding as to how it all works.

  
  
  

• The Songwriter's Idea Book
  40 Strategies to Excite Your Imagination, Help Your Design Distinctive Songs, and Keep Your Creative Flow
  

  Presuming familiarity with the major music forms and the basics of rhyme, rhythm, and plot development, Davis offers sophisticated strategies to create distinctive treatments of classic themes as well as original song titles.

  
  
  
  

• Tunesmith : Inside the Art of Songwriting
  

  From the legendary pop artist who has given the American songbook an unparalleled number of unforgettable hits comes the definitive guide for aspiring songwriters.