How to Write Your First Song and Release Your First CD For Under $1,000.00!: A Complete Course in 10 Easy Steps! Includes Internet Distribution!

By Annor M. Doeman

From writing your first song, to distribution, this Musicians' Manual/Guide covers all musicians' questions in 10 Easy Steps!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Jan 1, 2004
• ISBN: 9780990882510

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Copyright (C) 2004

Published by: Time Is Slipping Away… Publishing

P.O. Box 621018

Los Angeles, Ca. 90062

ISBN: 9780990882510

For Michael Jackson,

who has been a world of inspiration to me, Marshall Sylver, Daddy, and all of you, my fans, who have asked how it's done…

This one's for you.

For my Dearest Mother, Kathy J. Wooden who has helped me in the editing and layout and design of this book…And for leading by example.

To my brother and sister, Anthony Doeman, and Patrina Franklin, whose love and support has made this book possible. To Alisha, Janiqua, Zillary Bowser-Easter, To Mother, Vicky Lloyd, Howard Young, Kathy Young, and Howard Jr. Hakeem Lloyd, Nadera Simone Lloyd. To Grace Janet Stamp, Michael Stamp, Jahzel, and Andre-Michael: Thank you for being my dearest friends. To: Uncle Carl, Camille, Novia, and Eon, and To: Mr. Jamerson, Mr. Abraham, Mrs. May, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Garner, Mr. Anderson, Mr. Pillin, Mrs. Alexander, Mrs. Annie Daily, Mrs. Copeland, Mr. Copeland, Fawlene Copeland, Zakia, Rashon McNair, Shalacey, Kimberly, Zillary II Bowser, Mr. Leo, Mr. Nuwagu, Mr. Mr. Chuma, Mr. Okasin, and The Tape Man Uncle Ricky, Kim, Aunt Sherry Bowser, Sonny and Marco, Mrs. Oats-Moon, Akemini, Mr. Clark and to all of the businesses along Crenshaw Blvd, and along King Blvd., Thank you for your love support throughout the years!!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

(10 Easy Steps!)

I.   WRITE ORIGINAL SONGS

II.   TIMING SONGS

III.   CHOOSE A CD/CASSETTE MANUFACTURER/PACKAGE/ PRICE

IV.   FINANCING OR SAVING FOR THE MANUFACTORING OF YOUR CD/CASSETTE

V.   GETTING MUSIC FOR YOUR SONGS

VI.   RECORDING

VII.   TAKE AND CHOOSE ORIGINAL PHOTO/GRAPHICS FOR YOUR CD/CASSETTE

VIII.   J-CARD OR CD PRINTING FOR YOUR CD/CASSETTE

IX.   TURN IN TO MANUFACTURER AND PLACE YOUR ORDER

X.   CREATE A MAILING LIST

SUGGESTIONS

INDEX

INTERNET DIRECTORY

MUSIC /BOOKS

STEP #1

WRITE ORIGINAL SONGS

Technique #1 Recommendation:

Originality

I cannot stress enough how originality works to further improve one's own genuine concepts, (ideas, rhythms, beats, and rhymes). It goes a long way in racking in profitable returns in the future, ever so near.

Originality also has a great impact in the present, since in order to use someone else's material legally you must come out of pocket and pay them.

Think of it this way: If artist A. decides to use work from artist B, who is the one who does nothing, and still gets paid?

Originality -especially when just starting out, is the key.

Write as much as you can.

Writing Song Tip #1

Write as much as you