Of all the paths available to today's musicians, the life of the singer-songwriter remains one of the most alluring and popular. This handbook is the ultimate guide for the modern singer-songwriter, full of real-world advice and encouragement for both aspiring and accomplished troubadours. The founding editor of Acoustic Guitar magazine, Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers draws on his own experiences as a performing songwriter and interviews with artists such as Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, Arlo Guthrie, Chrissie Hynde and Paul Simon to offer an invaluable companion for the journey from idea to song to stage and studio. Also includes inside info from managers, agents, lawyers and record execs. “A lucid, well-written, fact-stuffed work.” – Bruce Cockburn

The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording and Business

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(String Letter Publishing). Learn to create dynamic accompaniment parts in any setting with this ultimate guide for any guitarist who wants to go beyond playing the same patterns in song after song. Author Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers shares the secrets of effective accompaniment in any style. Through twenty easy-to-follow lessons, you'll learn to: deepen your grooves, discover new chord shapes and picking styles; explore alternate tunings and partial capos; and more. With this book and its downloadable video files, you will expand your toolkit and develop fresh and varied guitar parts to make songs shine!

Beyond Strumming - Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons Series (Book/Online Media)

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The Complete Singer-Songwriter 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. New in the second edition: • A songwriter's guide to chord progressions • Understanding song form and rhyme • Dozens of songwriting games and exercises • Essential info on copyrighting your songs, music publishing, and digital royalties • Online companion at completesingersongwriter.com with playlists and additional resources Songwriting 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.

The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording & Business

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(String Letter Publishing). Listen in as ten of today's great rock troubadours share the deeply personal process of nurturing a spark of inspiration into a fully realized piece of music. In these rare conversations with Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers, Acoustic Guitar magazine's founding editor and an active singer-songwriter, they speak candidly about the highly personal art and craft of songwriting. Artists profiled include Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, Indigo Girls, Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds, Ben Harper, Barenaked Ladies and Chris Whitley.

Rock Troubadours: Conversations on the Art and Craft of Songwriting with Jerry Garcia, Ani DiFranco, Dave Matthews, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and More

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(Guitar Method). This helpful book from the master teachers at Acoustic Guitar magazine shows you the right way to play chords, songs and solos, with six essential lessons and an easy-to-follow CD. Topics: Chords 101; Intro to Power Chords; 10 Great 4/4 Rhythm Patterns; The ABCs of Fingerpicking; Theory Made Easy; Your First Solo; and more. The CD features all the music played slowly and up to tempo.

Teach Yourself Guitar Basics: Learn How to Choose, Buy and Care for a Guitar (Acoustic Guitar Private Lessons)

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