Publisher's Synopsis
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The Singer and The Songwriter: Handbook and Workbook - An Idea Book for Songwriters who Like to Sing and for Singers who Like to Write Songs (Christine Dente's) (Volume 1)
C1 & C2, ideal for ages 12-18+, (6th-12th grade), even adults!
This idea book is divided into 2 sections, the first half takes you step-by-step through simple yet imaginative exercises to inspire and improve your songwriting skills.The second half offers easy-to-follow steps through exercises and workouts designed to enhance your vocal skills. Both sections include tips and technical knowledge to help you become a well-rounded artist. It's a unique tool that takes you from writing a song to performing it! Christine Dente from Out of the Grey brings you this practical and attractive workbook for the singer-songwriter.In this approachable format for young and old and everyone in between, she helps you cultivate your creativity AND improve your musical abilities! We also offer this book with a piano cover.
"For those of us musicians who have played for years and toyed with the idea of writing songs, Christine Dente presents her best ideas on how to take that next step in this book. She takes you from a thought you have about a song through the steps you can take to work on and expand that thought into the song you want it to be.
You can clearly see Christine's artist heart coming through, sharing things she has done to draw the music out. With clever drawings and coaching ideas, her book brims with creativity, asking you to join her in the creative process needed for songwriting.
I am so thankful that she is willing and eager to share her process with those of us who otherwise would not have taken the next step. And I am excited to see what songs I am able to write from following her lead in this book!" Pete
"This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in songwriting and/or singing! It will be very beneficial to beginners, but can also help those with some experience enhance their skills. This workbook contains tips to spark creativity, tools for songwriting, and exercises to walk you through the process of starting to write a song.
In addition to songwriting, the book contains a section on singing. There are helpful vocal exercises as well as valuable information on posture, breathing, vocal health, etc.
This is definitely a resource I will use regularly!" Diane"(November 23, 2016)ISBN-10: 1540606171ISBN-13: 978-1540606174 Topics Covered:
tapping into your creativity
simple steps for starting a song
making a good melody
writing great lyrics
finding the right chords for your song
using figurative & descriptive language
creating titles and hooks
easy harmonic theory
top 10 co-writing tips
finding freedom for your voice
best posture and breath for singing
basic vocal technique
easy warm-ups and exercises
sample workouts for your voice
practical applications for singing your songs
For more from Christine Dente and Out of the Grey visit the website:
www.outofthegreymusic.com
For more from Sarah Janisse Brown and the Thinking Tree Publishing Company visit the website:
www.FunSchoolingBooks.com
(Guitar Cover - This book is also offered with a Piano cover)
