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Brian Oliver

Biography

Brian Oliver is a highly experienced music publisher, songwriter, musician, music journalist, and music consultant who has been involved in the music industry for over 30 years.
As a publisher, he has worked on the songs of legendary writers such as Neil Diamond, Janis Ian, James Taylor, Albert Hammond, Chip Taylor, Gilbert O’Sullivan and Kenny Young, as well as bands like The Stranglers and The Shadows, and leading film & TV composer Colin Towns. He has also been a consultant to major companies such as Universal Music, Warner Music and BMG.

Books

How [Not] to Write Songs in the Streaming Age - 40 Mistakes to Avoid If You Want to Get More Streams by
Price: $6.49 USD. Words: 46,390. Language: English. Published: November 24, 2022 . Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Instruction & Study - Songwriting
This book highlights how music streaming is transforming the way songs are being written and recorded today. Successful streaming now requires a different type of song. The book offers 40 vital tips and essential advice on how new, aspiring songwriters can make their songs more streaming-friendly - and gain more streams as a result.
How [Not] To Write Great Lyrics! - 40 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Writing Lyrics For Your Songs by
Price: $6.49 USD. Words: 38,510. Language: English. Published: August 10, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Instruction & Study - Songwriting, Nonfiction » Music » Lyrics
This book looks at the essential lyrical elements found in the structure of all hit songs. It highlights the most common mistakes made when these key components are built into a song, and offers expert advice on how new writers can avoid such errors in their own lyrics. It will help aspiring writers to eradicate weaknesses in their lyrics so they can achieve the success they’re striving for.
Gilbert's Gift by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 74,020. Language: English. Published: August 4, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Inspirational, Fiction » Romance » Medical
What would YOU give to save the life of a stranger’s child? That’s the emotive question posed by this heartwarming novel by Brian Will Oliver which was inspired by real events. With echoes of Nicholas Sparks, GILBERT'S GIFT is a moving tale of selfless courage, a quest for forgiveness, and a Swinging Sixties first love, lost and found again.
“How [Not] To Write A Hit Song! - 101 Common Mistakes To Avoid If You Want Songwriting Success” by
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 43,370. Language: English. Published: May 21, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Instruction & Study - Songwriting
This book looks at the essential elements found in the structure, melodies and lyrics of all hit songs. It highlights the most common mistakes made when these key components are built into a song, so that new songwriters can try to avoid such errors in their own songs. It will help aspiring writers to eradicate weaknesses in their songwriting so they can achieve the success they’re seeking.

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