The Bottom Line Is Money : A Comprehensive Guide to Songwriting & the Nashville Music Industry [first edition]

A comprehensive guide to songwriting and the Nashville music industry. Pierce describes and analyzes the entire songwriting process... with numerous colorful anecdotes and tips based on actual practical experience provided along the way.Part 1 offers a basic course in constructing both the music and lyrics -- from first line to finished product -- using many examples of hit songs to illustrate and underscore the essentials.Part 2 examines the business side of the music industry, including publishing, recording, and marketing -- with useful information about connecting with the right people, demo tapes, financial practices, the life of a professional songwriter, and much more. ©1994.