The complete singer-songwriter : a troubadour's guide to writing, performing, recording, and business (Second edition)

ÊThe Complete Singer-SongwriterÊ 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.ÞNew in the second edition:ÞÛ A songwriter's guide to chord progressionsÞÛ Understanding song form and rhymeÞÛ Dozens of songwriting games and exercisesÞÛ Essential info on copyrighting your songs music publishing and digital royaltiesÞÛ Online companion at completesingersongwriter.com with playlists and additional resourcesÞSongwriting 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.