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Sound Design Beginners: A Practical Guide to Creating Professional Audio for Films, Games, and Music

by Ethan Gallagher ...

Narrated by Ethan Gallagher ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Master professional sound design for films, games, and podcasts by transforming raw audio into immersive sonic worlds. Whether you are commuting to your day job or setting up a bedroom studio, this mentor-led walkthrough bypasses software jargon to deliver actionable, timeless production techniques.Feel the creative rush of manipulating frequencies to evoke deep emotions and drive cinematic ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master professional sound design for films, games, and podcasts by transforming raw audio into immersive sonic worlds. Whether you are commuting to your day job or setting up a bedroom studio, this mentor-led walkthrough bypasses software jargon to deliver actionable, timeless production techniques.Feel the creative rush of manipulating frequencies to evoke deep emotions and drive cinematic
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How to Write One Song

Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back

by Jeff Tweedy ...

Narrated by Jeff Tweedy ...

Unabridged

3 hours 8 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity ... Read more

$15.00 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle TupeloThere are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity
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The Addiction Formula | A holistic approach to writing captivating, memorable hit songs (2nd edition)

by Friedemann Findeisen ...

Narrated by Friedemann Findeisen ...

Unabridged

3 hours 45 min

Discover The Songwriting Technique Used In 97% Of All Hit SongsHow To Use Subtle Psychological Triggers To Captivate ANY Audience.Writing Pop, Rock, RnB or Hip Hop has never been easier or more fun.Master The Art Of Writing Addicting SongsMusic is a tough industry to break into. With production gear being affordable for the first time in history, it seems like EVERYONE is making music these days. ... Read more

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Discover The Songwriting Technique Used In 97% Of All Hit SongsHow To Use Subtle Psychological Triggers To Captivate ANY Audience.Writing Pop, Rock, RnB or Hip Hop has never been easier or more fun.Master The Art Of Writing Addicting SongsMusic is a tough industry to break into. With production gear being affordable for the first time in history, it seems like EVERYONE is making music these days.
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business

11th Edition

by Donald S. Passman ...

Narrated by Gibson Frazier ...

Unabridged

22 hours 27 min

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar ... Read more

$34.99 USD

Dubbed “the industry bible” by the Los Angeles Times, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by veteran music lawyer Donald Passman is the go-to guide for everyone in the music business through ten editions, over thirty years, and over a half a million copies sold. Now with updates explaining why musicians have more power today than ever in history; discussion of the mega-million-dollar
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The Song Machine

Inside the Hit Factory

by John Seabrook ...

Narrated by Dion Graham ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook tells a fascinating story of creativity and commerce that explains how songs have become so addictive.Over the last two decades a new type of song has emerged. Today's hits bristle with "hooks," musical burrs designed to snag your ear every seven seconds. Painstakingly crafted to tweak the brain's delight in melody, rhythm, and repetition, these songs are ... Read more

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New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook tells a fascinating story of creativity and commerce that explains how songs have become so addictive.Over the last two decades a new type of song has emerged. Today's hits bristle with "hooks," musical burrs designed to snag your ear every seven seconds. Painstakingly crafted to tweak the brain's delight in melody, rhythm, and repetition, these songs are
... Read more
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Write Songs Right Now

by Alex Forbes ...

Narrated by Alex Forbes ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write Songs Right Now is a hands-on, step-by-step guide to creating original pop songs—an approach that has been road-tested by thousands of Alex's students and coaching clients in New York City, some of whom have gone on to achieve great success. With insight, enthusiasm, and humor, Alex guides listeners through the process of brainstorming for ideas, crafting effective lyrics, and putting those
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Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, Chapter 10, The: Music Marketing and Promotions

Chapter 10: Music Marketing and Promotions

by Loren Weisman ...

Narrated by Loren Weisman ...

Unabridged

3 hours 5 min

Chapter 10 of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. Chapter 10 covering the fundamentals of marketing in todays music industry and the outlines for putting together the best marketing plan that will give you the best results. ... Read more

$2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Chapter 10 of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. Chapter 10 covering the fundamentals of marketing in todays music industry and the outlines for putting together the best marketing plan that will give you the best results.
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Exit Stage Left

The curious afterlife of pop stars

by Nick Duerden ...

Narrated by Matt Bates ...

Unabridged

11 hours 38 min

'Exit Stage Left is the book I've long wanted to read about the PTSD-like after-effects of pop stardom - and Nick Duerden is the perfect writer for the job. The pop star's bittersweet lot - the mass adoration that comes with pop stardom, followed by the bathetic comedown of what inevitably follows - is represented with flair and empathy.' - Pete Paphides, author of Broken Greek'Fame is the ... Read more

$28.99 USD

'Exit Stage Left is the book I've long wanted to read about the PTSD-like after-effects of pop stardom - and Nick Duerden is the perfect writer for the job. The pop star's bittersweet lot - the mass adoration that comes with pop stardom, followed by the bathetic comedown of what inevitably follows - is represented with flair and empathy.' - Pete Paphides, author of Broken Greek'Fame is the
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One Direction: Who We Are

Our Official Autobiography

by One Direction ...

Narrated by One Direction ...

Abridged

1 hour 45 min

For the first time EVER, global superstars One Direction are releasing their 100% official autobiography, offering a new, intimate insight into their lives as never before seen or heard!In their first in-depth autobiography, pop sensations Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis tell the story of their lives. From nervously auditioning for the X Factor and meeting each other for the first time, to ... Read more

$14.99 USD

For the first time EVER, global superstars One Direction are releasing their 100% official autobiography, offering a new, intimate insight into their lives as never before seen or heard!In their first in-depth autobiography, pop sensations Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis tell the story of their lives. From nervously auditioning for the X Factor and meeting each other for the first time, to
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Cowboys and Indies

The Epic History of the Record Industry

by Gareth Murphy ...

Narrated by Ralph Lister ...

Unabridged

15 hours 3 min

Cowboys and Indies is the definitive record-business bible, chronicling the pioneers who set the stylus on the most important labels and musical discoveries of the last century. The narrative follows all the musical trends and developments from the phonograph to the Internet age as it delves behind the big business of corporate hit machines and the diligent industry of small, curated labels. ... Read more

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Cowboys and Indies is the definitive record-business bible, chronicling the pioneers who set the stylus on the most important labels and musical discoveries of the last century. The narrative follows all the musical trends and developments from the phonograph to the Internet age as it delves behind the big business of corporate hit machines and the diligent industry of small, curated labels.
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Playing Your First Music Festival

A mini-guide to performing at open-air, green-field, music festivals

by Andy Reynolds ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Andy Reynolds E ...

Series Audiobook 2 - The Live Music Business
Unabridged

1 hour 21 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Make Your First Festival Show Rock!Are you playing your first green-field music festival or outdoor show soon? Not quite sure how it all works on the other side of the ‘Artists Only’ sign? Don’t worry; help is at hand.My name is Andy Reynolds, a concert tour manager & live sound engineer, and I have written this mini-guide to give you my... ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Make Your First Festival Show Rock!Are you playing your first green-field music festival or outdoor show soon? Not quite sure how it all works on the other side of the ‘Artists Only’ sign? Don’t worry; help is at hand.My name is Andy Reynolds, a concert tour manager & live sound engineer, and I have written this mini-guide to give you my...
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T-DOLA 16

by Jason Yonai ...

Narrated by KazeLoon ...

Series Audiobook 16 - T-DOLA
Unabridged

10 hours 58 min

T-DOLA 16 by Jason Yonai and narrated by KazeLoon for K.D Lean Inc. ... Read more

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T-DOLA 16 by Jason Yonai and narrated by KazeLoon for K.D Lean Inc.
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Gentle Rain and Tropical Birds

Soundscapes for a Holistic Life

by Greg Cetus ...

Series series Natural World
Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Experience the calming patter of gentle rain mingled with the melodious songs of tropical birds, creating a serene audio environment perfect for unwinding and enhancing holistic living. This collection aims to harmonize body and mind, promoting relaxation, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to the natural world, making every moment more tranquil. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Experience the calming patter of gentle rain mingled with the melodious songs of tropical birds, creating a serene audio environment perfect for unwinding and enhancing holistic living. This collection aims to harmonize body and mind, promoting relaxation, mindfulness, and a deeper connection to the natural world, making every moment more tranquil.
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Atte Blom

by Elina Saksala, Jussi Karjalainen, Risto Vainio ...

Narrated by Tuukka Haapaniemi ...

Unabridged

12 hours 41 min

Suomalaisen populaarimusiikin kummisetä.Harva löytää timantit tuhkasta. Vielä harvemmat tietävät, miten ne hiotaan täyteen loistoonsa. Atte Blomilta se on onnistunut.Suomalainen musiikki olisi kovin toisenlaista ilman Atte Blomia, hänen uteliasta luonnettaan ja kykyään poimia demopinojen syövereistä potentiaaliset hitit. Blomin kautta sadat artistit ovat päässeet levyttämään ja monet nousseet ... Read more

$17.49 USD

Suomalaisen populaarimusiikin kummisetä.Harva löytää timantit tuhkasta. Vielä harvemmat tietävät, miten ne hiotaan täyteen loistoonsa. Atte Blomilta se on onnistunut.Suomalainen musiikki olisi kovin toisenlaista ilman Atte Blomia, hänen uteliasta luonnettaan ja kykyään poimia demopinojen syövereistä potentiaaliset hitit. Blomin kautta sadat artistit ovat päässeet levyttämään ja monet nousseet
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音楽ビジネス：音楽業界でキャリアを築き、稼ぎ、成功するための全知識

by 堀江春樹 ...

Narrated by 堀江春樹 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 24 min

才能や情熱だけでは生き残れない過酷な音楽業界において、着実な収益化を図りながら、長く活動を続けるための独自のキャリア戦略を構築する実践的なロードマップを手に入れよう。漠然とした憧れを抱えたまま立ち止まっている人も、現在の収入の壁にぶつかって悩んでいるクリエイターも、業界の複雑な構造を読み解くことで明確な次の一手が見えてきます。毎日の通勤時間や制作の合間に耳を傾けるだけで、不透明だったお金の流れや契約のルールが、あなたを守り成長させるクリアな武器へと変わります。特別なコネクションに頼るのではなく、自らの価値を適切に値付けし、多様な収入源を賢く組み合わせることで、愛する音楽を一生の仕事として成立させるための揺るぎない自信が湧き上がってくるはずです。本書で見つかること:音楽ビジネスの全体構造と資金の循環を俯瞰し、自身の強みが最も活きるポジションを見つけ出すための具体的なアプローチ ... Read more

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才能や情熱だけでは生き残れない過酷な音楽業界において、着実な収益化を図りながら、長く活動を続けるための独自のキャリア戦略を構築する実践的なロードマップを手に入れよう。漠然とした憧れを抱えたまま立ち止まっている人も、現在の収入の壁にぶつかって悩んでいるクリエイターも、業界の複雑な構造を読み解くことで明確な次の一手が見えてきます。毎日の通勤時間や制作の合間に耳を傾けるだけで、不透明だったお金の流れや契約のルールが、あなたを守り成長させるクリアな武器へと変わります。特別なコネクションに頼るのではなく、自らの価値を適切に値付けし、多様な収入源を賢く組み合わせることで、愛する音楽を一生の仕事として成立させるための揺るぎない自信が湧き上がってくるはずです。本書で見つかること:音楽ビジネスの全体構造と資金の循環を俯瞰し、自身の強みが最も活きるポジションを見つけ出すための具体的なアプローチ
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Audiobook

Bandologie – wie man als Musiker seine Band zum Erfolg führt

by Nils Kolonko ...

Narrated by Nils Kolonko ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Bandologie
Unabridged

8 hours 41 min

Bandologie vermittelt gesammeltes Wissen für den Erfolg als Musiker im Musikbusiness. Das Buch gibt spezielle und umsetzbare Tipps zum Thema Selbstvermarktung für Musiker. Geschrieben von Nils Kolonko, Ex-Produktmanager einer Plattenfirma, Musiker, Bandcoach und Musikbusiness-Workshopleiter. Das Buch enthält:Über 50 Beispiele aus der Praxis des MusikgeschäftsEine detaillierte Anleitung zum ... Read more

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Bandologie vermittelt gesammeltes Wissen für den Erfolg als Musiker im Musikbusiness. Das Buch gibt spezielle und umsetzbare Tipps zum Thema Selbstvermarktung für Musiker. Geschrieben von Nils Kolonko, Ex-Produktmanager einer Plattenfirma, Musiker, Bandcoach und Musikbusiness-Workshopleiter. Das Buch enthält:Über 50 Beispiele aus der Praxis des MusikgeschäftsEine detaillierte Anleitung zum
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2028 ThrillHer, She Lives, America

by Trenita Walker ...

Narrated by Trenita Walker ...

Unabridged

3 hours 14 min

2028 ThrillHer, She lives, America ... Read more

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2028 ThrillHer, She lives, America
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Guide du rap pour débutants : Apprenez à poser votre flow, écrivez des textes percutants et enregistrez votre premier morceau en partant de zéro

by Clément Monnier ...

Narrated by Clément Monnier ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Transformez votre passion pour le hip-hop en créant votre premier morceau de rap, même si vous partez de zéro. Cet apprentissage musical est pensé pour ceux qui rêvent de s'exprimer au micro mais redoutent de faire le premier pas.Plongez dans une expérience d'écoute motivante, idéale pour développer une nouvelle compétence artistique à votre propre rythme. Laissez-vous guider par une méthode ... Read more

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Transformez votre passion pour le hip-hop en créant votre premier morceau de rap, même si vous partez de zéro. Cet apprentissage musical est pensé pour ceux qui rêvent de s'exprimer au micro mais redoutent de faire le premier pas.Plongez dans une expérience d'écoute motivante, idéale pour développer une nouvelle compétence artistique à votre propre rythme. Laissez-vous guider par une méthode
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Diseño sonoro para principiantes: Guía práctica para crear audio profesional para cine, videojuegos y música

by Román Espada ...

Narrated by Román Espada ...

Unabridged

2 hours 15 min

Domina el diseño sonoro y crea audio profesional para cine o videojuegos sin invertir en costosos equipos. Si sientes estancamiento al no lograr esa calidad de estudio en casa, esta guía transformará tu oído para siempre mediante una escucha analítica y consciente. Es el compañero de aprendizaje ideal para canalizar tu inspiración técnica mientras viajas, trabajas o descansas.Entiende los ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Domina el diseño sonoro y crea audio profesional para cine o videojuegos sin invertir en costosos equipos. Si sientes estancamiento al no lograr esa calidad de estudio en casa, esta guía transformará tu oído para siempre mediante una escucha analítica y consciente. Es el compañero de aprendizaje ideal para canalizar tu inspiración técnica mientras viajas, trabajas o descansas.Entiende los
... Read more
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Estrategia de negocio en la música: Guía para una carrera sostenible, una base de fans fieles e ingresos con tu música

by Santiago Oliva ...

Narrated by Santiago Oliva ...

Unabridged

2 hours 33 min

Construye una carrera musical rentable y conecta con fans reales sin sacrificar tu libertad creativa ni tu paz mental. Si sientes frustración al lanzar canciones en la era digital o te abruma la falta de ingresos, esta guía práctica cambiará tu enfoque. Deja de improvisar y toma el control absoluto de tu futuro artístico hoy mismo.A través de un enfoque realista y motivador, aprenderás a diseñar ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Construye una carrera musical rentable y conecta con fans reales sin sacrificar tu libertad creativa ni tu paz mental. Si sientes frustración al lanzar canciones en la era digital o te abruma la falta de ingresos, esta guía práctica cambiará tu enfoque. Deja de improvisar y toma el control absoluto de tu futuro artístico hoy mismo.A través de un enfoque realista y motivador, aprenderás a diseñar
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The Music Business

Build a Creative Career and Navigate the Industry

by Paul Lancaster Wiltshire ...

Narrated by Josh Innerst ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

In The Music Business, Paul Wiltshire, founder and CEO of Songtradr and owner of Bandcamp, offers an unflinching, practical guide to building a sustainable career in today's music industry. Drawing on decades of experience, Wiltshire traces how the best careers are built from the inside out: starting with creative discipline and ending with full command of the business systems most artists never ... Read more

$19.99 USD

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In The Music Business, Paul Wiltshire, founder and CEO of Songtradr and owner of Bandcamp, offers an unflinching, practical guide to building a sustainable career in today's music industry. Drawing on decades of experience, Wiltshire traces how the best careers are built from the inside out: starting with creative discipline and ending with full command of the business systems most artists never
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Music Theory for Computer Musicians: A Practical, No-Staff Guide to Harmony, Melody, and Arrangement for Producers and Beatmakers

by Adam Moretti ...

Narrated by Adam Moretti ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

Master music theory for modern beatmaking without classical sheet music, turning producer block into finished tracks. Whether you're commuting to your day job or locked into a late-night home studio session, this practical audio guide replaces confusing staff lines with intuitive piano rolls and MIDI clips. Harness an energizing, creative focus to finally understand the harmonic frameworks behind ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master music theory for modern beatmaking without classical sheet music, turning producer block into finished tracks. Whether you're commuting to your day job or locked into a late-night home studio session, this practical audio guide replaces confusing staff lines with intuitive piano rolls and MIDI clips. Harness an energizing, creative focus to finally understand the harmonic frameworks behind
... Read more
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Microphones By Donald Reed

by Donald Reed ...

Narrated by Donald Reed ...

Unabridged

14 min

It's about Mic and recording String Instruments like and trumpets and so on ... Read more

$7.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

It's about Mic and recording String Instruments like and trumpets and so on
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Harmonic Horizons

Exploring the Art of Song Composition

by Emeson E. Nwolie ...

Narrated by Marcus Jackson ...

Unabridged

2 hours 45 min

Embark on a Melodic Odyssey: The Pathway to Masterful Song CompositionAt the core of every beat pulsing through the speakers and every tune humming in our heads lies the intricate art of songwriting—a journey where sound meets soul, melodies mingle with emotions, and chords capture stories. Harmonic Horizons is not simply a book; it's a compass pointing towards the untapped musical landscapes ... Read more

$7.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on a Melodic Odyssey: The Pathway to Masterful Song CompositionAt the core of every beat pulsing through the speakers and every tune humming in our heads lies the intricate art of songwriting—a journey where sound meets soul, melodies mingle with emotions, and chords capture stories. Harmonic Horizons is not simply a book; it's a compass pointing towards the untapped musical landscapes
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