Use counterpoint to make your music more engaging and creative. Counterpoint ? the relationship between musical voices ? is among the core principles for writing music and it has been central to the study of composition for many centuries. Whether you are a composer arranger film composer orchestrator music director bandleader or improvising musician this book will help hone your craft gain control and lead you to new creative possibilities. You will learn ?tricks of the trade? from the masters and apply these skills to contemporary styles. Online audio examples illustrate the principles being discussed and many recommendedlistening lists point you to additional examples of how these principles have been used in music over the past thousand years.

A Handbook for Creating Contemporary Commercial Music-Writers of commercial music are more in demand than ever before. The rules have changed in the past decade and the contemporary writer needs a multifaceted skillset in order to succeed in business. This book will help you masterthe three roles of the new job: writer producer and engineer. You will learn to set up a profitable business model for creating commercial music providing your clients with music that fits their needs and budget attoday's quality standards. Whether your interest is in producing music for jingles film scores videogames corporate presentations or other commercial areas this book will reveal how to set up shop find work and create musicat today's demanding professional standards!

Expert producer/engineer Dan Moretti leads you step by step through the producing and mixing processes. Learn how different techniques from mic placement to EQ help you create authentic-sounding and inspiring jazzmixes. The accompanying DVD-ROM provides practice tracks and reference recordings so that you can practice matching finished mixes in a variety of jazz styles.

An Autobiography-In Learning To Listen: The Jazz Journey Of Gary Burton Gary Burton shares his 50 years of experiences at the top of the jazz scene.A seven-time Grammy Award-winner Burton made his first recordings at age 17 has toured and recorded with a who's who of famous jazz names and is one of only a few openly gay musicians in jazz. Burton is a true innovator both as a performer and an educator. His autobiography has been pegged as one of the most personal and insightful jazz books ever written.

Copyright Essentials for Today's Music Business-With the free-form exchange of music files and musical ideas online understanding copyright laws has become essential to career success in the new music marketplace. This cutting-edge plain-language guide shows you how copyright law drives the contemporary music industry. By looking at the law and its recent history you will understand the new issues introduced by the digital age as well as continuing issues of traditional copyright law. Whether you are an artist lawyer entertainment Web site administrator record label executive student or other participant in the music industry this book will help you understand how copyright law affects you helping you use the law toyour benefit. - How do you get fair compensation for your work and avoid making costly mistakes' - Can you control who is selling your music on their website' - Is it legal to create mash-ups' - What qualifies as fair use' - How do you clear another artist's samples to use in your own recordings' - What is the Creative Commons/Copyleft movement' - How do you clear music for use in an online music service or store' - Who decides who gets paid how much and by whom' You will learn the answers to these questions as well as: - The basics of copyright law looking at the Copyright Act while explaining it in plain language - How revenue streams for music are generated under copyright law - The reasoning behind high-profile court decisions related to copyright violations -What licenses are needed for the legal online delivery of music - The intricacies of using music on sites like YouTube Pandora and Spotify - Deficiencies in current copyright law and new business model ideas

This DVD offers easy-to-understand exercises and demonstrations that can be applied to all levels and styles. These include: arpeggio exercises; right hand left hand and combinations; alternating bass and syncopation; piano style exercises; classical pop/rock and jazz/Latin styles; drop D tuning exercises; and more. Clear and detailed instruction is given both onscreen and in the accompanying lesson booklet.

Learn to use strings in your compositions and arrangements! From romantic chord pads to powerful grooves to gut-wrenching passionate melodies strings do it all.This book presents time-tested techniques and contemporary developments in writing and arranging for strings. You'll learn strategies for authentic writing in many different styles and find ideas to take your personal sound forward. Discover voicings that work best for each project and explore the intricacies of bowing. Hear articulation approaches from pads to chopping in the online audio examples. See how other composers have used strings to heighten the impact of their music in the written examples. Make yourwork stand out with the drama and depth that well informed string writing can bring.You will learn:' The tunings range and timbres for the violin viola cello and bass including standard instruments and common variations including acoustic electric and synthesized string instruments and sections.' Bowing techniques and possibilities.' Characteristic articulations and sounds such as vibrato pizzicato sul tasto trills tremolos and harmonics.' Timbral and rhythm effects such as chop technique ponticello/feedback portamento and falls.' String-section arranging techniques such as melody/countermelody fills pads and comping.' Stylistic nuances of genres such as American roots Celtic jazz rock klezmer eastern European Gypsy jazz and swing.' Mic recording and live sound techniques for capturing the best string sounds for both acoustic and electric instruments.

Grooves Fundamentals and Musicianship-Become a well-rounded drummer with sound technique solid time and expressive musicianship by mastering these eight essentials:Ergonomics; Pop/Rock/R&B Grooves; Shuffles; Slow Grooves; African-Based Grooves;Jazz/Swing Grooves; Musicianship Skills; and Rudiments.Master drummer and educator Ron Savage presents this time-tested approach to developing core drumming technique - efficiently and completely.By mastering these eightessentials you will be able to play in any type of rhythm section - rock funk jazz swing hip-hop and others.These exercises and explanations will help you to fulfil the essential roles of timekeeper backbone andheartbeat with rock-solid beats and sound technique.

Write for a horn section! In this book you will learn how to add saxophones and brass to a rhythm section ensemble. You will learn the capabilities and characteristics of the most common instruments and how to order them effectively. You will also learn the different roles that a horn section can serve in your ensemble. Online audio tracks demonstrate the key concepts as exemplified in a complete score.

Getting the Most Out of Your Project or Professional Recording Studio-Understanding Audio explores the fundamentals of audio and acoustics that impact every stage of the music recording process. Whether you are a musician setting up your first Pro Tools project studio or you are a seasoned recording engineer or producer eager to find a reference that fills in the gaps in your understanding of audio this book is for you. Understanding Audio will enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the underlying principles of sound and take some of the mystery and guesswork out of how equipment setup affects the quality of your recordings. Projects at the end of each chapter will assist you in applying these principles to your ownrecording environment. Learn about: - Basic and advanced audio theory - Cables and studio wiring - Recording studio and console signal flow - Digital and analog audio - Studio and listening room acoustics - Psychoacoustics - In the Studio insights relating audio principles to real recording situations.

Learn essential concepts and practices for providing music therapy. This book has been an indispensable guide for music therapists worldwide since the 1990s. You will learn state-of-the-art data-driven approaches to providing care in a wide variety of therapeutic contexts. These practices are based on the most up-to-date science and experiences of thousands of patients and clients. Through detailed discussions of research and practice case studies strategies and clinical approaches you will learn how music therapy is a uniquely effective approach.In this third edition Dr. Hanser's essential handbook has been updated and expanded to reflect the latestdevelopments in healthcare and education. It includes valuable information for both students and professionals particularly in meeting the competencies of the Board Certification for Music Therapy and standards of practice for the American Music Therapy Association.

The Inside Truth and Road-Tested Wisdom from the Brightest Minds in the Music Business-This amazing compilation features 600 quotations from esteemed musicians and artists who have taken a moment to reflect on their influences heroes integrity performances and so much more.These gems of hard-won wisdomcover not only the highs of success money and fame but also frankly reveal the lows of missteps and rejection.The shared experiences of heavy-hitters such as George Martin Tom Petty Phil Ramone Brian Wilson JackJohnson k.d. lang David Foster and Carlos Santana to name just a few can function as both advice for those starting out in the industry and a behind-the-scenes peek for any music fan.This handbook also includes a visual'who's who' of the music biz with the inclusion of headshots of the artists featured.A celebration of what it means to make music this collection is a must-have for anyone who has ever hummed a tune or been inspired by aninsightful lyric.

Heal your body mind and spirit using the profound power found in music. This research-based approach to wellness will help you to feel better. Learn to use music to manage your stress and reduce your physical suffering whetherdue to the everyday stresses of life or emotional and physical pain. Dr. Hanser and Dr. Mandel share uniquely effective music therapy strategies learned from many years of research clinical practice and personalexperience. The accompanying CD provides musical selections with guided relaxation and imagery to enhance your well-being. Includes a foreword introduction and index.

Performing Auditioning and Rehearsing-A must have 'handbook' for all professional singer wanna-bes and singers auditioning for bands. Learn the secrets towards a successful singing career. How to develop stage presence and musical identity choose songs that showcase your voice understand musical notation and create lead sheets. Choose the right mic and PA overcome stage fright auditioning tips and ideas for generating publicity.