Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV: 114 Tips for Writing, Recording, & Pitching in Today's Hottest Market

by Robin Frederick

Overview

Tens of thousands of songs are needed each year for TV, movies, and commercials. The songwriting techniques and marketing tips in this book will show you how to craft your music and lyrics to give the Film and TV industry what it needs, make broadcast quality recordings, and pitch your songs to today's fastest growing and largest market for music. You'll learn: 16 secrets to writing powerful lyrics that will work in hundreds of scenes, 10 techniques for creating energy, mood, and atmosphere in your songs, 21 strategies for making broadcast quality recordings on a budget, 17 Shortcuts that help you lay the business groundwork and start pitching your songs, plus 50 more Shortcuts, including an in-depth look at the Top Ten ways songs are used in Film and TV, tips on writing for Film and TV musicals, and exclusive interviews with top music supervisors and buyers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780982004029
Publisher:	Taxi Music Books
Publication date:	10/20/2010
Pages:	344
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

Robin Frederick is the author of five top-selling songwriting books, including "Shortcuts to Hit Songwriting" and "Shortcuts to Songwriting for Film & TV." She has shared her knowledge of songwriting with millions around the world through her popular songwriting websites and "Songwriting 101" video series on YouTube. Robin has written and produced hundreds of songs for television, records, theater, and audio products. She is a former Director of A&R for Rhino Records and executive producer of over 60 albums. As an in-demand panelist and lecturer, Robin has given workshops at Musicians Institute, UCLA, USC, and more. She has mentored dozens of top music industry veterans, helping them communicate their knowledge of music and the music business to aspiring songwriters and recording artists.