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How To Write a Rock Song - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Writing Rock Lyrics    by HowExpert Press
Price: $9.99 USD. 6190 words. Language: English. Published on April 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Instruction and Study - Songwriting.

- Learn to choose appropriate musical instrument to be used. - Be guided in using the song writing software. - Analyze top rock songs in different genre. - Discover the various structure and melody line of a rock song. - Get free top rock song lyrics, chords and tabs. - Be guided in writing your own rock song. - Impress your family and friends in your newfound talent of writing rock song.
Music: What Happened?    by Scott Miller
Price: $4.99 USD. 110550 words. Language: English. Published by Joseph Mallon  on April 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » History & Criticism.

In Music: What Happened?, renowned musician Scott Miller writes about each of the past 54 years in popular music—1957-2010—via countdown song lists, blending the perspectives of a serious musician, a thoughtful critic, and an all-devouring music fan. Miller not only tells you why he loves particular songs, but also what was going on in the musical world in which they competed to be heard.
Growing Up With Shanghai- Huai Hai Lu    by Terence LLoren
Price: $4.99 USD. 6450 words. Language: English. Published on April 2, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Voice.

Growing Up With Shanghai- Huai Hai lu is the next issue of the Growing Up With Shanghai Project. Mandy takes us along Huai Hai Lu- a main street of Shanghai- where she used to live before being relocated.
Sing With Confidence Quick and Easy Tips to Help You Shine    by Andrea Vibe
Price: $9.99 USD. 9370 words. Language: English. Published on March 31, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Entertainment industry.

Andrea's hope is that you will use the tips in "Sing With Confidence: Quick and Easy Tips To Help You Shine" to become the singer you want to be. When you work to achieve the whole package, you will sing with confidence-and you will certainly shine!
How To Audition For Musical Theatre - Your Step-By-Step Guide To Auditioning For Musical Theatre    by HowExpert Press
Price: $9.99 USD. 5300 words. Language: English. Published on March 27, 2011. Screenplays » Musical.

- Learn the basics of good singing dancing and acting. - Know how to audition well and come across as a well-rounded actor, singer and dancer. - Gain the basic skills necessary to audition for Musical Theater that will lead to impressing directors and judges as well. - Be familiar with Musical Theater terminologies. - Be familiar with Musical Theater etiquette. - Know your strengths and skills
Hollywood Movie Musicals: Great, Good and Glamorous    by John Howard Reid
Price: $4.99 USD. 117620 words. Language: English. Published on March 25, 2011. Nonfiction » Entertainment » Music.

In the golden years of cinema, Hollywood's Christmas presents to world-wide movie fans were always three or four spectacular musicals. In those days, musicals easily rated as the most popular movie genre. They were eagerly anticipated not only by the carriage trade but working-class audiences as well. This book provides a guide to over 150 of these crowd-pleasing, star-studded musical delights.
First Kiss - Music Trivia (Pop to Country Rock)    by Melody Rose
Price: $6.99 USD. 24520 words. Language: English. Published on March 23, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Rock music.

Music Trivia about songwriting teams of early rock: Goffin and King, Sedaka and Greenfield, Mann and Weil. Evolution of rock and country into one genre with: The Byrds, Gram Parsons and The Stones. Broadway influence on pop with Laura Nyro, and The Association. Pink Floyd and the effects of light and sound on concerts.
33 Days: Touring In A Van. Sleeping On Floors. Chasing A Dream    by Bill See
Price: $0.99 USD. 81730 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Alternative.

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This coming of age memoir follows an indie rock band's first tour by van across the U.S. and Canada. No roadies, no soundmen - all they have is their music and each other's friendship. It's a now or never moment-take a shot at your dream or regret it for the rest of your life. They set out on the road to discovery to drink in all they could and maybe sell a few records. They grew up instead.
What It Was Was Rockabilly    by Richard E. Jandrow
Price: $4.99 USD. 90890 words. Language: English. Published on March 8, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Rock music.

The partial history of Rock 'n' Roll in general and Rockabilly Music in particular. It examines the atmosphere at the time of creation and looks at the results of the music and it's artists. The best aspect of the book is it's original discography of the music of the participants in the music, complete to the 1990's, which was the publication time of the book.
Hip Hop Tried 2 Kill Me    by Fleetwood
Price: $9.99 USD. 61430 words. Language: English. Published on March 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Music » Rap and hip hop.

The pursuit of hip hop stardom is a road many travel in the urban community. Taking their life in poverty, drugs, the attraction of crime, & setting it to music for the world to listen to. Only to discover that the music business is more cut throat than the corners in the hood they are trying so hard to escape. Ride along with Fleetwood as he deals with the ups & downs, ins & outs of the rap game.