The Songwriter's Market Guide to Song and Demo Submission Formats
Author: Donna Collingwood, Songwriter's Market
List Price: $19.99
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ISBN: 0898795443
Publisher: Writers Digest Books (December, 1994)
Sales Rank: 79,930
Average Customer Rating: 3.67 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 3 out of 5
Good Old Book
Excellent book except it is out of date...I was also surprised at the 1994 date and the detailed discussion of cassette tapes and other things. The book is straightforward and has a lot of inside information that will keep beginners from wasting time and making the wrong first impressions. It's just hard to tell what is out of date and what's not. You get the "inside scoop" that the registration fee for a copyright is scheduled for an increase in 1995! So it does make you feel kinda stupid that you bought this as a "new" book.........
Rating: 3 out of 5
How about a revised edition, please!
I was so excited to have a chance to finally learn how to put together a demo package to send to publishers, producers, etc. When I received my book, I was disappointed to find that it was published in 1994, so I hardly think the information is up to date. The author begins by informing the reader that the industry standard of submission is a demo cassette tape. Yeah, right! Even if that were true, how on earth could that information be trusted seven years later. Some of the information is helpful, like putting together a promotional package or contacting A&R people and such. Mostly, however, I feel rooked because I bought something that is completely outdated. My advise to the consumer--wait for the updated version.
Rating: 5 out of 5
very informative for people just breaking into the business
This book is very informative. It tells you basically how to put together your demo package when your submitting your material to record labels, producers and etc. Its a great book for people that just may be starting to try to get themselves out there and don't know industry standards. I recommed this book for those individuals. Similar Products
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