Singer Songwriters And Musical Open Mics

Download Singer Songwriters And Musical Open Mics full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Singer Songwriters And Musical Open Mics ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Singer-Songwriters and Musical Open Mics

Author : Marcus Aldredge
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317054911
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (17 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Singer-Songwriters and Musical Open Mics by : Marcus Aldredge

Download or read book Singer-Songwriters and Musical Open Mics written by Marcus Aldredge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Singer-Songwriters and Musical Open Mics is an ethnographic exploration of New York City’s live music events where musicians signup and perform short sets. This sociological study dispels the common assumption that open mics are culturally monolithic and reserved for novice musicians. Open mics allow musicians at different locations within their musical development and career to interactively perform, practice, and network with other musicians. Important themes in the book include: the tension between self and society in the creative process, issues of creative authenticity and authorship, and on-going cultural changes central to the Do-It-Yourself cultural zeitgeist of the early 21st century. The open mic’s cultural antecedents include a radio format, folk hootenannies, and the jazz jam session. Drawing from multiple qualitative methods, Aldredge describes how open mics have etched a vital organizational place in the western and urban musical landscape. Open mics represent a creative place where the boundaries of practicing and performing seemingly blur. This allows for a range of social settings from more competitive, stratified, and homogenous music scenes to culturally diverse weekly events often stretching late into the night.

Saved by a Song

Author : Mary Gauthier
Publisher : St. Martin's Essentials
ISBN 13 : 1250202124
Total Pages : 190 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Saved by a Song by : Mary Gauthier

Download or read book Saved by a Song written by Mary Gauthier and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A handbook for compassion... a Must-Read Music Book.” —Rolling Stone Country "Generous and big-hearted, Gauthier has stories to tell and worthwhile advice to share." —Wally Lamb, author of I Know This Much Is True "Gauthier has an uncanny ability to combine songwriting craft with a seeker’s vulnerability and a sage’s wisdom.” —Amy Ray, Indigo Girls From the Grammy nominated folk singer and songwriter, an inspiring exploration of creativity and the redemptive power of song Mary Gauthier was twelve years old when she was given her Aunt Jenny’s old guitar and taught herself to play with a Mel Bay basic guitar workbook. Music offered her a window to a world where others felt the way she did. Songs became lifelines to her, and she longed to write her own, one day. Then, for a decade, while struggling with addiction, Gauthier put her dream away and her call to songwriting faded. It wasn’t until she got sober and went to an open mic with a friend did she realize that she not only still wanted to write songs, she needed to. Today, Gauthier is a decorated musical artist, with numerous awards and recognition for her songwriting, including a Grammy nomination. In Saved by a Song, Mary Gauthier pulls the curtain back on the artistry of songwriting. Part memoir, part philosophy of art, part nuts and bolts of songwriting, her book celebrates the redemptive power of song to inspire and bring seemingly different kinds of people together.

Colin Wilson

Author : Brad Spurgeon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780955267208
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (672 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Colin Wilson by : Brad Spurgeon

Download or read book Colin Wilson written by Brad Spurgeon and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic study of existential despair, The Outsider brought Wilson instant fame, followed by revilement by those same critics who had previously hailed him. Now in his seventy-fourth year the writer and philosopher sums up his thinking. He brings new thoughts to bear on his work, and clearly illustrates the discoveries he has made, showing how these can provide an antidote to the pessimism of 20th Century thought. At the core of his philosophy are the concepts of 'intentionality' and the 'peak experience'. Wilson shows us that if we will only open our eyes and direct perception properly we can use our minds in the most positive sense, to change ourselves and the world around us. Wilson also talks about his writings on philosophy, criminology and the occult. Sometimes controversial, often challenging and always interesting, this interview by writer and journalist Brad Spurgeon, conducted at the author's home in Gorran Haven, in Cornwall,

Waging Heavy Peace

Author : Neil Young
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101594098
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Waging Heavy Peace by : Neil Young

Download or read book Waging Heavy Peace written by Neil Young and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift for music lovers and Neil Young fans, telling the story behind Neil Young's legendary career and his iconic, beloved songs. “I think I will have to use my time wisely and keep my thoughts straight if I am to succeed and deliver the cargo I so carefully have carried thus far to the outer reaches.”—Neil Young, from Waging Heavy Peace Legendary singer and songwriter Neil Young’s storied career has spanned over forty years and yielded some of the modern era’s most enduring music. Now for the first time ever, Young reflects upon his life—from his Canadian childhood, to his part in the sixties rock explosion with Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, through his later career with Crazy Horse and numerous private challenges. An instant classic, Waging Heavy Peace is as uncompromising and unforgettable as the man himself.

The Singer-Songwriter Handbook

Author : Justin Williams
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1628920297
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (289 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Singer-Songwriter Handbook by : Justin Williams

Download or read book The Singer-Songwriter Handbook written by Justin Williams and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2017-02-23 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The singer-songwriter, someone who writes and performs their own music, is an ever-present and increasingly complex figure in popular music worlds. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook provides a useful resource for student songwriters, active musicians, fans and scholars alike. This handbook is divided into four main sections: Songwriting (acoustic and digital), Performance, Music Industry and Case Studies. Section I focuses on the 'how to' elements of popular song composition, embracing a range of perspectives and methods, in addition to chapters on the teaching of songwriting to students. Section II deals with the nature of performance: stagecraft, open mic nights, and a number of case studies that engage with performing in a range of contexts. Section III is devoted to aspects of the music industry and the business of music including sales, contract negotiations, copyright, social media and marketing. Section IV provides specific examples of singer-songwriter personae and global open mic scenes. The Singer-Songwriter Handbook is a much-needed single resource for budding singer-songwriters as well as songwriting pedagogues.

Guitar Notes

Author : Mary Amato
Publisher : Carolrhoda Lab ™
ISBN 13 : 151240134X
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (124 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Guitar Notes by : Mary Amato

Download or read book Guitar Notes written by Mary Amato and published by Carolrhoda Lab ™. This book was released on 2012-07-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On odd days, Tripp uses a school practice room to let loose on a borrowed guitar. Eyes closed, strumming that beat-up instrument, Tripp escapes to a world where only the music matters. On even days, Lyla Marks uses the same practice room. To Tripp, she's trying to become even more perfect—she's already a straight-A student and an award-winning cellist. But when Lyla begins leaving notes for him in between the strings of the guitar, his life intersects with hers in a way he never expected. What starts as a series of snippy notes quickly blossoms into the sharing of interests and secrets and dreams, and the forging of a very unlikely friendship. Challenging each other to write songs, they begin to connect, even though circumstances threaten to tear them apart. From beloved author Mary Amato comes a YA novel of wit and wisdom, both heartfelt and heartbreaking, about the power of music and the unexpected chords that draw us together.

The Cambridge Companion to the Singer-Songwriter

Author : Katherine Williams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107063647
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Cambridge Companion to the Singer-Songwriter by : Katherine Williams

Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to the Singer-Songwriter written by Katherine Williams and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Companion explores the historical and theoretical contexts of the singer-songwriter tradition, and includes case studies of singer-songwriters from Thomas d'Urfey through to Kanye West.

The Complete Singer-Songwriter

Author : Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers
Publisher : Hal Leonard Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1495063739
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Complete Singer-Songwriter by : Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

Download or read book The Complete Singer-Songwriter written by Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Book). 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 songwriter's 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.

What I Found in a Thousand Towns

Author : Dar Williams
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0465098975
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (65 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis What I Found in a Thousand Towns by : Dar Williams

Download or read book What I Found in a Thousand Towns written by Dar Williams and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beloved folk singer presents an impassioned account of the fall and rise of the small American towns she cherishes. Dubbed by the New Yorker as "one of America's very best singer-songwriters," Dar Williams has made her career not in stadiums, but touring America's small towns. She has played their venues, composed in their coffee shops, and drunk in their bars. She has seen these communities struggle, but also seen them thrive in the face of postindustrial identity crises. Here, in an account that "reads as if Pete Seeger and Jane Jacobs teamed up" (New York Times), Williams muses on why some towns flourish while others fail, examining elements from the significance of history and nature to the uniting power of public spaces and food. Drawing on her own travels and the work of urban theorists, Williams offers real solutions to rebuild declining communities. What I Found in a Thousand Towns is more than a love letter to America's small towns, it's a deeply personal and hopeful message about the potential of America's lively and resilient communities.

The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville

Author : Sherry Bond
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1581159714
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (811 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville by : Sherry Bond

Download or read book The Songwriter's and Musician's Guide to Nashville written by Sherry Bond and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This behind-the scenes look at the Nashville music industry reveals inside tips on how to break through the system and get heard. The new edition includes the latest strategies for Internet marketing, best techniques for pitching songs and artist packages, and more. Songwriters and musicians learn how to get their songs heard in Music City, USA, and find the industry's decision makers.

Singing in the Dark

Author : Ginny Owens
Publisher : David C Cook
ISBN 13 : 0830781889
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (37 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Singing in the Dark by : Ginny Owens

Download or read book Singing in the Dark written by Ginny Owens and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2021-05-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Far too often, life’s challenges and questions cause people to fight feelings of doubt and despair, as they search endlessly for hope. In Singing in the Dark, Ginny Owens introduces the reader to powerful ways of drawing closer to God and how the elements of music, prayer, and lament offer rich, vibrant, and joyful communion with Him, especially on the darkest days. Ginny has gained a unique life perspective, as she has lived without sight since age three. She brings rich, biblical teaching that will encourage readers and compel them to dig deep into the beautiful songs, prayers, and poetry of Scripture—the same words through which the people of the Bible flourished in impossible circumstances. Singing in the Dark includes reflection and journaling prompts at the end of each chapter.

Confessions of a Serial Songwriter

Author : Shelly Peiken
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1495063623
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (95 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Confessions of a Serial Songwriter by : Shelly Peiken

Download or read book Confessions of a Serial Songwriter written by Shelly Peiken and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONFESSIONS OF A SERIAL SONGWRITER

How to Write One Song

Author : Jeff Tweedy
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0593183533
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (931 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis How to Write One Song by : Jeff Tweedy

Download or read book How to Write One Song written by Jeff Tweedy and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after reading Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song. Why one song? Because the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick—it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a capital-S songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit. And then there is the energizing, nourishing creativity that can open up. How to Write One Song brings readers into the intimate process of writing one song—lyrics, music, and putting it all together—and accesses the deep sense of wonder that remains at the heart of this curious, yet incredibly fulfilling, artistic act. But it’s equally about the importance of making creativity part of your life every day, and of experiencing the hope, inspiration, and joy available to anyone who’s willing to get started.

Music, Lyrics, and Life

Author : Mike Errico
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1493059793
Total Pages : 281 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Music, Lyrics, and Life by : Mike Errico

Download or read book Music, Lyrics, and Life written by Mike Errico and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-11-15 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Music, Lyrics, and Life is the songwriting class you always wish you'd taken, taught by the professor you always wish you'd had. It's a deep dive into the heart of questions asked by songwriters of all levels, from how to begin journaling to when you know that a song is finished. With humor and empathy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Errico unravels both the mystery of songwriting and the logistics of life as a songwriter. For years, this set of tools, prompts, and ideas has inspired students on campuses including Yale, Wesleyan, Berklee, Oberlin, and NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. Alongside his own lessons, Errico interviews the writers, producers, and A&R executives behind today's biggest hits and investigates the larger questions of creativity through lively conversations with a wide range of innovative thinkers: astrophysicist Janna Levin explains the importance of repetition, both in choruses and in the exploration of the universe; renowned painter John Currin praises the constraints of form, whether it's within a right-angled canvas or a three-minute pop song; bestselling author George Saunders unpacks the hidden benefit of writing, and revising, authentically; and much more. The result is that Music, Lyrics, and Life ends up revealing as much about the art of songwriting as it does about who we are, and where we may be going. This is a book for songwriters, future content creators, music lovers, and anyone who wants to understand how popular art forms are able to touch us so deeply. Mike Errico has honed these lessons over years of writing, performing, teaching, and mentoring, and no matter where you are on your songwriting journey, Music, Lyrics, and Life will help you build a creative world that's both intrinsic to who you are, and undeniable to whoever is listening.

The Art of Songwriting

Author : Ed Bell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998130200
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (32 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Art of Songwriting by : Ed Bell

Download or read book The Art of Songwriting written by Ed Bell and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-28 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Art of Songwriting' is a comprehensive guide to life, art and making great songs.It's not about chasing a hit song. It's not about theories that are interesting but no use filling the blank page. And most of all -- it's not just about the craft of songwriting.It's about how to create, think and live like a songwriter. It's about being resilient, innovative and passionate about what you make. It's about how artists can change the world -- and why they should.

Solo Acoustic Musician

Author : Michael Nichols
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781953910684
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (16 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Solo Acoustic Musician by : Michael Nichols

Download or read book Solo Acoustic Musician written by Michael Nichols and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Nichols shares personal experiences and technical know-how from over 30 years as a live performer. In a straightforward conversational voice, he lays out a dynamic vision for how to make a living and have fun being a solo musician.

Infinite Tuesday

Author : Michael Nesmith
Publisher : Crown
ISBN 13 : 1101907517
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Infinite Tuesday by : Michael Nesmith

Download or read book Infinite Tuesday written by Michael Nesmith and published by Crown. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The “beautifully written” (The New York Times) autobiography of Michael Nesmith, from his star-making role on The Monkees and his invention of the music video to his critical contributions to movies, comedy, and the world of virtual reality “Reads like the chronicle of a relentless seeker.”—Los Angeles Times Michael Nesmith’s eclectic, electric life spanned his star-making role on The Monkees, his invention of the music video, and his critical contributions to movies, comedy, and the world of virtual reality. But above all, his is a seeker’s story, a pilgrimage in search of a set of principles to live by. That search took Nesmith from a childhood in Dallas to the set of The Monkees in Los Angeles to the heart of swinging London with John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix. This funny, thoughtful, self-aware book is a window into an unexpected life, inflected at every turn by the surprising candor and absurdist humor of an American original.