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American recording artist, Dean Friedman, has written a ‘how-to’
book on songwriting titled, ‘The Songwriter’s Handbook’, a
step-by-step guide to writing your own songs, for aspiring songwriters
everywhere.
With
‘The Songwriter’s Handbook’,
Friedman presents a funny, informative, thoroughly practical and easy to
follow course on how to write your own songs. Using examples from
well-known songs by top songwriters, as well as his own catalog of
international hits, Friedman explains the basic structure of songs and
explores the art and practical craft of songwriting in clear, easy to
understand language.
‘The Songwriter’s Handbook’
offers rare insight into the minute-to-minute songwriting process from
the perspective of a chart-topping songwriter who has been hailed by
critics, and fans alike, as a one of the finest songwriters of his
generation. Friedman is best known for his chart-topping hits,
Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, Woman
of Mine, McDonald’s Girl and his classic album,
“Well, Well,” Said the Rocking
Chair’. He also composes soundtracks for TV, Film and Virtual Reality
Video Games.
The book release coincides with a 40+ city UK/Ireland/France concert tour
and features appearances at the
Brighton Fringe Festival (27, 28 May), Great York Fringe
Festival (22, 23 July), Edinburgh Fringe Festival (10-21 Aug),
the Acoustic Festival of Britain (4 June), and including a 2-night
run at The Pheasantry, London (2, 3 June).
Based
in New York, Dean Friedman enjoys a loyal international following, tours
regularly and conducts Songwriting Masterclasses at universities and
music conservatories around the world including L.I.P.A. [Liverpool
Institue for Performing Arts founded by Paul McCartney] and London's
Institute of Contemporary Music Performance.
‘The Songwriter’s Handbook’
is available via Amazon.co.uk, in paperback or ebook, at the following
link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0988674637
You
can download a review copy of
'The Songwriter's Handbook' at the following link:
http://www.theartistsleague.org/songwritershandbook-download-01.htm
[not for pubic distribution]
Friedman’s recent tours continue to garner rave reviews: “Every song
in this show is a classic.”
(London Theatre Guide),
“With his mix of jaunty ditties, sentimental ballads and bashful charm,
Friedman is the folk/pop troubadour of choice.”
(Scotsman), “Songsmith
Extraordinaire” – (Music
Week), “Stunning Musicianship”
(HotPress) , “Dean
Friedman is entirely unique and utterly brilliant!” –
(ThreeWeeks)…
are just a few
of the superlatives used to describe his unique and original talent.
Friedman will be performing solo, on guitar and keyboards, featuring
songs from throughout his 30 year recording career, including familiar
radio hits, ‘Lucky Stars’, ‘Lydia’, ‘McDonald’s Girl’, ‘Ariel’
and
‘Woman of Mine’, as well as selections from his more recent CD’s.
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Concert Tickets, plus Friedman’s CD’s and Books, can be ordered via
Friedman’s website at:
www.deanfriedman.com.
Go to:
www.deanfriedman.com FOR TOUR DATES
and TICKET SALES.
For hi-res pics and
bio go to media page: http://www.deanfriedman.com/media/media_home.html
For
more info contact: Steve Schwartz media@deanfriedman.com
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