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How to Write One Song

by Jeff Tweedy ...

A ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEAR'A guide to rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.'NEW YORK TIMESOne of the century's most feted singer-songwriters, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm, accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the importance of making ... Read more

$22.99 NZD

A ROUGH TRADE and PITCHORK BOOK OF THE YEAR'A guide to rediscovering the joys of creating that we all felt as children.'NEW YORK TIMESOne of the century's most feted singer-songwriters, Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, digs deep into his own creative process to share his unique perspective about song-writing and offers a warm, accessible guide to writing your first song, championing the importance of making
... Read more
Music Theory For Dummies

by Michael Pilhofer, Holly Day ...

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a ... Read more

$34.99 NZD

Tune in to how music really worksWhether you’re a student, a performer, or simply a fan, this book makes music theory easy, providing you with a friendly guide to the concepts, artistry, and technical mastery that underlie the production of great music. You’ll quickly become fluent in the fundamentals of knocking out beats, reading scores, and anticipating where a piece should go, giving you a
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Lyrics First: How to Write Effective Song Lyrics

by David R. Smith ...

Would it be worth something to you if I could explain how to improve your song lyrics, or, for those who are struggling, if I could teach you how to improve your process so that your lyrics are more effective? Stronger? Faster? Rebuilt like a 6 million dollar man, better than before?Well, you're in luck, because that's what this book is all about. And it's cheap, at least from my point of view. ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Would it be worth something to you if I could explain how to improve your song lyrics, or, for those who are struggling, if I could teach you how to improve your process so that your lyrics are more effective? Stronger? Faster? Rebuilt like a 6 million dollar man, better than before?Well, you're in luck, because that's what this book is all about. And it's cheap, at least from my point of view.
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No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists

Master the Essential Knowledge All Guitarists Need To Know

by James Shipway ...

Series Book 1 - Music Theory For Guitarists
With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now ... Read more

$14.69 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

With No Bull Music Theory for Guitarists, guitar players of all levels can access and understand most of the music theory they'll ever need, and boost their ability and confidence as guitarists, songwriters, soloists and more! With easy to understand language, crystal clear explanations, practical examples and absolutely no music reading ability or prior music knowledge required...you can now
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Synthesizer Cookbook: How to Use Filters

Sound Design for Beginners, #2

by Screech House ...

Series Book 2 - Sound Design for Beginners
INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best ... Read more

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INSTANTLY UNDERSTAND HOW TO USE FILTERS AND FULLY MASTER YOUR SYNTHESIZER, EVEN IF YOU'RE A COMPLETE BEGINNERNEW: The ultimate 4-part series for sensational sound designLearning how to do synthesis (the fundamental part of sound design), can be quite overwhelming, especially when you're a beginner. That's why music producer, best-selling author and CEO Cep from Screech House transformed his best
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How to Write Lyrics

Better Words for Your Songs

by Rikky Rooksby ...

Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of writing lyrics for music and will make lyricists and songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don’t like their own lyrics and find lyrics difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership.The book discusses ... Read more

$51.99 NZD

Lyrics sheds light on all aspects of writing lyrics for music and will make lyricists and songwriters feel more confident and creative when they tackle lyrics. It's perfect for all songwriters: those who don’t like their own lyrics and find lyrics difficult to write, experienced writers looking for a creative edge, and those offering lyrics to set to music in a partnership.The book discusses
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Confessions of a Songwriter

by Dean Eggleston ...

Confessions of a Songwriter is part memoir, part handbook, and wholly dedicated to the art and heart of songwriting.Dean's path runs from the awkwardness of a scribbled birthday card message to the confidence of writing, recording, and performing his own songs.This is not just a story. It is also a guide. Woven through the personal tales are practical insights into the creative process, tips on ... Read more

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Confessions of a Songwriter is part memoir, part handbook, and wholly dedicated to the art and heart of songwriting.Dean's path runs from the awkwardness of a scribbled birthday card message to the confidence of writing, recording, and performing his own songs.This is not just a story. It is also a guide. Woven through the personal tales are practical insights into the creative process, tips on
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Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works

by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov ...

Translated by Edward Agate ...

Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is a book by a famous Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, member of the group of composers known as The Five. The book presents a notable attempt to show all of the nuances of orchestration. The author describes everything one needs to know about arranging parts for a string or full orchestra. The book is concise, ... Read more

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Principles of Orchestration, with Musical Examples Drawn from His Own Works is a book by a famous Russian composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, member of the group of composers known as The Five. The book presents a notable attempt to show all of the nuances of orchestration. The author describes everything one needs to know about arranging parts for a string or full orchestra. The book is concise,
... Read more
The Everything Songwriting Book

All You Need to Create and Market Hit Songs

by C. J. Watson ...

Series series Everything® Series
Simple techniques for creating catchy lyrics and memorable melodies!Nearly everyone can hum the melody or remember the words to a hit song. Clever word play, catchy melodies, and thoughtful imagery can create an impression that lasts long after a song has ended.The Everything Songwriting Book provides amateurs and seasoned professionals alike all they need to create, perform, and sell hit songs. ... Read more

$11.41 NZD

Simple techniques for creating catchy lyrics and memorable melodies!Nearly everyone can hum the melody or remember the words to a hit song. Clever word play, catchy melodies, and thoughtful imagery can create an impression that lasts long after a song has ended.The Everything Songwriting Book provides amateurs and seasoned professionals alike all they need to create, perform, and sell hit songs.
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The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting

by Andrew Parry ...

In The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting, you'll discover how to tap into your creativity, find inspiration, and develop the key elements that make a song truly stand out. From writing compelling lyrics to creating unforgettable melodies and harmonizing effectively, this guide covers all the essential techniques to help you master the craft of songwriting. It's packed with practical advice, creative ... Read more

$14.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

In The Ultimate Guide to Songwriting, you'll discover how to tap into your creativity, find inspiration, and develop the key elements that make a song truly stand out. From writing compelling lyrics to creating unforgettable melodies and harmonizing effectively, this guide covers all the essential techniques to help you master the craft of songwriting. It's packed with practical advice, creative
... Read more
Piano Lessons: Cut Out The Fluff, Start Playing The Piano & Reading Music Theory Right Away. For Beginners Or Refreshing The Advanced Via This Book & Bonus Videos

by Tommy Swindali ...

The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons... ... Read more

$4.99 NZD

The Complete Learning Experience of Professional Piano Lessons + Explainer Videos by A Trained Piano TeacherHave you always wanted to play the piano, but didn't know where to start?Maybe you never got the chance as a kid?Or maybe you haven't played the piano in years and are looking for a refresher?Well then look no further because this book is perfect for you...Traditionally, piano lessons...
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SuperCollider for the Creative Musician

A Practical Guide

by Eli Fieldsteel ...

Series series Creating Technology for Music
SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects, ... Read more

$39.32 NZD

SuperCollider, an open-source, cross-platform software program for real-time sound synthesis and algorithmic composition, was created by James McCartney in 1996 and has evolved to become a powerful tool for music composition and research. Written by composer and sound artist Eli Fieldsteel, who has almost two decades' experience of using SuperCollider for a variety of creative audio projects,
... Read more
Electronic Dance Music Production: The Advanced Guide On How to Produce Music for EDM Producers

by Tommy Swindali ...

Learn to Produce EDM Like a Pro & Take Your Music To A Whole New LevelWhy do some producers make great music after just one year, while others still sound average?The answer? It's how they learn and practice.The most successful EDM producers develop real skills and build habits that help them learn quickly and effectively... But most importantly, they get a good start.If you love EDM and you just ... Read more

$4.99 NZD

Learn to Produce EDM Like a Pro & Take Your Music To A Whole New LevelWhy do some producers make great music after just one year, while others still sound average?The answer? It's how they learn and practice.The most successful EDM producers develop real skills and build habits that help them learn quickly and effectively... But most importantly, they get a good start.If you love EDM and you just
... Read more
Patterns Pour Boîtes à Rythmes Vol. 3

50 Breaks & Fills pour Boîtes à Rythmes et Séquenceurs

by Kamel Sadi ...

Series Book 3 - Patterns Pour Boîtes à Rythmes
50 patterns de breaks et roulements pour boîtes à rythmes et séquenceurs. Des patterns pour créer des roulements, des breaks, des transitions entre différentes sections d’un morceau et des fins. Notation standard avec le système de grilles pour une édition facile à réaliser. ... Read more

$5.87 NZD

50 patterns de breaks et roulements pour boîtes à rythmes et séquenceurs. Des patterns pour créer des roulements, des breaks, des transitions entre différentes sections d’un morceau et des fins. Notation standard avec le système de grilles pour une édition facile à réaliser.
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Intervals Unlocked : Naming, Size, Chords, Inversions

by Philip Jackson ...

Understand the hidden structure of music, one interval at a time.Whether you play piano, guitar, or any instrument, intervals form the building blocks of melody, harmony, and chord construction. They provide connection, and yet many musicians find them confusing. Intervals Unlocked explains everything clearly, helping you make sense of how notes relate, and combine to form the sounds we recognize ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Understand the hidden structure of music, one interval at a time.Whether you play piano, guitar, or any instrument, intervals form the building blocks of melody, harmony, and chord construction. They provide connection, and yet many musicians find them confusing. Intervals Unlocked explains everything clearly, helping you make sense of how notes relate, and combine to form the sounds we recognize
... Read more
Das GroßE Bewegungsbuch - Band 3

by Ciro Plateroti ...

Das GroßE Bewegungsbuch ist eine musikalische Methode, um den rhythmischen Sinn durch die physische Koordination beider Hände oder Füße zu entwickeln. Obwohl es ideal für Schlagzeuger und Percussionisten jeden Stils oder Instruments ist, richtet es sich an Musiker im Allgemeinen, egal ob sie Sänger, Pianisten, Bassisten, Gitarristen, Hang Drum Spieler sind oder ob sie elektronische Musik machen. ... Read more

$19.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Das GroßE Bewegungsbuch ist eine musikalische Methode, um den rhythmischen Sinn durch die physische Koordination beider Hände oder Füße zu entwickeln. Obwohl es ideal für Schlagzeuger und Percussionisten jeden Stils oder Instruments ist, richtet es sich an Musiker im Allgemeinen, egal ob sie Sänger, Pianisten, Bassisten, Gitarristen, Hang Drum Spieler sind oder ob sie elektronische Musik machen.
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Playing Guitar So Easy

The Ultimate Book For Beginner

by Scott Su ...

* Designed for most kinds of guitar BEGINNERS* ONLY EASY PLAYING, no hard theory* Learn the basic of Song Melody Solo, Singing Accompaniment, Fingerstyle Song Playing in a simple way.* 108 mp3s of Examples for downloading !!* GET this book, GET the way to play most kinds of tabs and sheet music on internetThis book is designed for individuals who are interested in be... ... Read more

$11.38 NZD

* Designed for most kinds of guitar BEGINNERS* ONLY EASY PLAYING, no hard theory* Learn the basic of Song Melody Solo, Singing Accompaniment, Fingerstyle Song Playing in a simple way.* 108 mp3s of Examples for downloading !!* GET this book, GET the way to play most kinds of tabs and sheet music on internetThis book is designed for individuals who are interested in be...
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The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part III - Music Theory Fundamentals

The Guitar Fretwork Compendium, #3

by Derek Fox ...

Series Book 3 - The Guitar Fretwork Compendium
The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part III - Music Theory Fundamentals introduces the guitarist to intervals, ear training, spelling chords, chord inversions, and harmonized scales. These concepts are the basic foundation for all music and will greatly aid the guitarist when learning any style. ... Read more

$4.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Guitar Fretwork Compendium Part III - Music Theory Fundamentals introduces the guitarist to intervals, ear training, spelling chords, chord inversions, and harmonized scales. These concepts are the basic foundation for all music and will greatly aid the guitarist when learning any style.
... Read more
Von der Inspiration zum Song Eine praktische Anleitung zum Songwriting

by MusicResources ...

Von der Inspiration zum Song: Eine praktische Anleitung zum Songwriting ist ein umfassendes Handbuch für die Kunst und Handwerkskunst des Songwritings. Von erfahrenen Songwritern und Bildungsexperten verfasst, bietet dieses Buch wertvolle Einblicke und Techniken für Songwriter jeden Niveaus.In diesem Buch lernst du, wie du Inspiration findest, wirksame Lyrics verfasst und diese mit Musik ... Read more

$23.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Von der Inspiration zum Song: Eine praktische Anleitung zum Songwriting ist ein umfassendes Handbuch für die Kunst und Handwerkskunst des Songwritings. Von erfahrenen Songwritern und Bildungsexperten verfasst, bietet dieses Buch wertvolle Einblicke und Techniken für Songwriter jeden Niveaus.In diesem Buch lernst du, wie du Inspiration findest, wirksame Lyrics verfasst und diese mit Musik
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Subject to Change

A Sorta-Biography For Those Who Grew Up Without A Cellphone

by Tom Potosnak ...

It is a funny, heartfelt, and nostalgic memoir by storyteller, singer-songwriter, and humorist Tom Potosnak.Blending humorous life lessons, storytelling with music, and reflections on growing up before smartphones and social media, this unique "sorta-biography" captures the laughter, struggles, and inspirations of everyday life. With original "story-songs" woven into the chapters, Tom shares tales ... Read more

$13.56 NZD

It is a funny, heartfelt, and nostalgic memoir by storyteller, singer-songwriter, and humorist Tom Potosnak.Blending humorous life lessons, storytelling with music, and reflections on growing up before smartphones and social media, this unique "sorta-biography" captures the laughter, struggles, and inspirations of everyday life. With original "story-songs" woven into the chapters, Tom shares tales
... Read more
A música e a máquina: como a inteligência artificial está transformando a criação musical. Guia prático para músicos que querem criar com IA sem abrir mão do próprio estilo e identidade

A música e a máquina, #1

by Brynner Vallecilla ...

Series Book 1 - A música e a máquina
✨ A revolução musical já começou. Você está pronto para fazer parte?A inteligência artificial deixou de ser uma promessa futurista. Hoje, ela está transformando a forma de compor, produzir, mixar, interpretar e até sentir a música. Mas, em meio a tantos avanços tecnológicos, muitos músicos se fazem a mesma pergunta:Como posso usar a IA para potencializar minha criatividade sem perder minha voz nem ... Read more

$16.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

✨ A revolução musical já começou. Você está pronto para fazer parte?A inteligência artificial deixou de ser uma promessa futurista. Hoje, ela está transformando a forma de compor, produzir, mixar, interpretar e até sentir a música. Mas, em meio a tantos avanços tecnológicos, muitos músicos se fazem a mesma pergunta:Como posso usar a IA para potencializar minha criatividade sem perder minha voz nem
... Read more
The Intermediate Songwriting Guide

10,000 Songs Later... How to Write Songs Like a Professional, #2

by Carter Cook ...

Series Book 2 - 10,000 Songs Later... How to Write Songs Like a Professional
Regardless of where you are on your songwriting journey, 10,000 Songs Later aims to help guide you along the path in some capacity. For those who have just started writing songs, The Beginners Guide gives you insight on where to start, how to flow, how to rhyme, and how to structure a song. For those who have been writing songs consistently for a year or two, The Intermediate Guide gives you ... Read more

$3.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Regardless of where you are on your songwriting journey, 10,000 Songs Later aims to help guide you along the path in some capacity. For those who have just started writing songs, The Beginners Guide gives you insight on where to start, how to flow, how to rhyme, and how to structure a song. For those who have been writing songs consistently for a year or two, The Intermediate Guide gives you
... Read more
Sound Origins

by Jim Robitaille ...

Sound Origins is a comprehensive guide for cultivating a personal sound and style in music. Includes original music scores, examples, exercises, and other recommended areas of study. For musicians, composers, and teachers interested in further developing their musical identity and musicianship. ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Sound Origins is a comprehensive guide for cultivating a personal sound and style in music. Includes original music scores, examples, exercises, and other recommended areas of study. For musicians, composers, and teachers interested in further developing their musical identity and musicianship.
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The Pianist's Craft 2

Mastering the Works of More Great Composers

Edited by Richard P. Anderson ...

In The Pianist’s Craft 2, pianist and scholar Richard P. Anderson gathers together a new collection of essays by renowned performing artists and teachers and discusses the preparation, pedagogy, and performance of selected works by an entirely different set of composers whose works are standard in the piano literature. In this volume, readers will find an invaluable collection of contributions on ... Read more

$124.76 NZD

In The Pianist’s Craft 2, pianist and scholar Richard P. Anderson gathers together a new collection of essays by renowned performing artists and teachers and discusses the preparation, pedagogy, and performance of selected works by an entirely different set of composers whose works are standard in the piano literature. In this volume, readers will find an invaluable collection of contributions on
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