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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

    $29.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

    $20.00 CAD

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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

    Was $42.99 CAD Now $28.84 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    How to Make It in the New Music Business, 3rd Edition

    Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician

    by Ari Herstand ...
    Narrated by Ari Herstand ...

    Unabridged

    19 hours 47 min

    Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in a significantly revised and expanded third edition.How to Make It in the New Music Business, since its first publication in 2016, has become the go-to resource for musicians eager to make a living in a turbulent industry. Widely adopted by ambitious individuals and music schools across the world and ... Read more

    $42.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

    $46.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    La Fórmula "Despacito"

    Los hits de la música latina contados por sus artistas

    by Leila Cobo ...
    Narrated by Leila Cobo ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 42 min

    “Leila Cobo, vicepresidenta de Billboard, es posiblemente la principal periodista de la música Latina en Estados Unidos. Su libro repasa la historia de la música Latina, desde la salsa, nacida y criada en las calles de Nueva York, hasta el reggaetón puertorriqueño. El libro incluye entrevistas y anécdotas personales de los más grandes pioneros de la música latina, como Shakira, Daddy Yankee, Marc ... Read more

    $23.00 CAD

  • Audiobook

    5 Steps to Get Your Songs Heard, The

    A Congregational Songwriting Plan

    by Stephen Robert Cass ...
    Narrated by Stephen Robert Cass ...

    Unabridged

    4 hours 11 min

    Do you have the dream of honoring God and hearing your songs sung in local churches?Throw away the thinking that says you're not a good enough songwriter.Any person called by God to write songs can fulfill their dreams. Young or old. Experienced writer or not. Let me show you how to get your songs heard by learning the ways of congregational songwriting in this 2023 Christian Indie Award finalist ... Read more

    $20.61 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Music Theory for Beginners: A Friendly 10-Step Guide to Reading Music, Understanding Harmony, and Playing Songs With Confidence

    by Stephen Walden ...
    Narrated by Stephen Walden ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 50 min

    Master essential music theory and unlock the power of harmony without the frustration of confusing academic jargon. If you are a self-taught hobbyist or an absolute beginner feeling stuck, this friendly audio guide bridges the gap between raw sound and confident musicianship. Transform your daily commute into an engaging masterclass where you finally make sense of rhythm, scales, and chords.Forget ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, Chapter 9, The: Your Band is the Brand

    Chapter 9: Your Band is the Brand

    by Loren Weisman ...
    Narrated by Loren Weisman ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 7 min

    Chapter 9 of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. Chapter 9 explores the reasons why branding is crucial for success in todays music business and the steps that have to be taken from the smallest independent artist to the biggest bands out there. ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Recorded Sound: The Miracle of Capturing a Voice Forever

    by Peter Halberg ...
    Narrated by Peter Halberg ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 48 min

    Uncover the cultural history of audio technology and discover how capturing the human voice transformed our world. Perfect for a reflective daily commute, this nostalgic journey explores the haunting magic of hearing echoes from the past.Explore how microphones, magnetic tape, and modern streaming shifted global power dynamics, archiving marginalized stories and broadcasting social movements. By ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Dark Side Of Indie Survival

    by Jason R Martin ...
    Narrated by Rory Young ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 50 min

    Independent artists all over the world are trooping into the entertainment industry to find a spot for themselves. This is because the entertainment industry has proven to be very enterprising and profitable. However, many people give up before achieving anything tangible because they fail to get signed by a big record label. Getting signed by a record label is not a bad idea; however, being an ... Read more

    $8.39 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Electronic Music Theory: A Practical Beginner’s Guide to Sound Design, Synths, and Songwriting for Modern Producers

    by Thomas Calder ...
    Narrated by Thomas Calder ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 45 min

    Master sound design and electronic music theory to transform endless loops into finished, release-ready tracks. Whether you are commuting or locked into a late-night studio session, this practical guide replaces rigid classical rules with modern production workflows. Break free from beat block and learn to shape rhythm and groove with absolute precision.Stop staring at an empty DAW grid feeling ... Read more

    $13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business, Chapter 2, The: Your Band, The: Working with Other Musicians

    Chapter 2: Your Band: Working with Other Musicians

    by Loren Weisman ...
    Narrated by Loren Weisman ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 27 min

    Chapter 2 of The Artist's Guide to Success in the Music Business. This chapter is regarding Your Band: Working with Other Musicians ... Read more

    $4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Beyonce's Heart: Songs Inspired By Beyonce Contribution to Music and Society

    by D.E.S.T.I.N.Y ...
    Narrated by LD Taylor ...

    Unabridged

    26 min

    Beyonce is an inspiration to millions of people around the world, and this book was written as a dedication to her work and charity. Love has always been Beyonce force behind her music, and her service to human rights and social issues made her stance uplifting to heights that reach heaven and souls to all she touches. ... Read more

    $7.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    T-DOLA 18

    by Jason Yonai ...
    Narrated by KazeLoon ...
    Series Audiobook 18 - T-DOLA

    Unabridged

    10 hours 11 min

    T-DOLA 18 by Jason Yonai and narrated by KazeLoon for K.D Lean Inc. Publishing. ... Read more

    $17.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Swaying Palms and Ocean Waves

    Nature's Harmony for Reflection and Mindfulness

    by Greg Cetus ...
    Series series Natural World

    Unabridged

    1 hour

    This recording invites you into a serene coastal escape where the gentle rustle of palms dances in harmony with the rhythmic lull of distant ocean waves. This soothing auditory experience is crafted to enhance mindfulness and introspection, creating an ambiance of peace that encourages deep reflection. Let the calming sounds of nature transport you to a tranquil space, perfect for unwinding and ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Decoding "Despacito"

    An Oral History of Latin Music

    by Leila Cobo ...
    Narrated by Leila Cobo ...

    Unabridged

    8 hours 18 min

    A behind the scenes look at the music that is currently the soundtrack of the globe, reported on and written by Leila Cobo, Billboard's VP of Latin Music and the world's ultimate authority on popular Latin music.Decoding "Despacito" tracks the stories behind the biggest Latin hits of the past fifty years. From the salsa born and bred in the streets of New York City, to Puerto Rican reggaetón and ... Read more

    $23.00 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Guía de producción de música electrónica: 10 pasos para empezar desde cero en tu habitación y crear temas listos para publicar

    by Tomás Amador ...
    Narrated by Tomás Amador ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 14 min

    Domina la producción musical y crea tu primer track de música electrónica profesional desde tu propia habitación. Si alguna vez sentiste que la tecnología sonora era intimidante, este recorrido práctico elimina la confusión y el bloqueo creativo. Canaliza tu energía y transforma tu espacio íntimo en un verdadero laboratorio de ritmos, escuchando y aplicando cada técnica al instante.Deja atrás la ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    K-POP: The Odyssey

    Your Gateway to the Global K-POP Phenomenon

    by Wooseok Ki ...
    Narrated by Wooseok Ki ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 16 min

    K-pop is bigger than it has ever been. Many new artists debut each year and the industry is at an all-time international high. But how did we get here? Is it something more complex and important than mere media headlines?K-POP: The Odyssey - Your Gateway to the Global K-Pop Phenomenon takes you on a journey to explore one of the biggest pop cultural phenomena in recent history, drawing from ... Read more

    $12.27 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Closest Thing to Crazy

    My Life of Musical Adventures

    by Mike Batt ...
    Narrated by Mike Batt ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 27 min

    'Fabulously readable' STEPHEN FRY'Wildly entertaining' DAILY EXPRESS'Rollicking ... ebullient ... Christmas present problems are instantly solved' MAIL ON SUNDAYNominated for the 2025 Association for Recorded Sound Collections Awards for Excellence in Historical Recorded Sound ResearchDescribed variously as a 'polymath', a 'renaissance man' and 'one of the most colourful characters in the mu... ... Read more

    $75.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Two Beats Ahead

    What Musical Minds Teach Us About Innovation

    by Panos A. Panay, R. Michael Hendrix ...
    Narrated by Landon Woodson ...

    Unabridged

    7 hours 42 min

    Discover what the musical mind has to teach us about innovation in this fascinating book, featuring interviews with Justin Timberlake, Pharrell Williams, T Bone Burnett, Gloria Estefan, Imogen Heap, and many more.Musicians may just hold the keys to innovation in business. They don’t think like we do, and in the creative process, they don’t act like we do. It’s no coincidence that some of the world ... Read more

    $32.99 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Pen Game Portfolio, The

    How to Monetize Your Music as an Independent Artist

    by Jamar Nolan ...
    Narrated by Jamar Nolan ...

    Unabridged

    21 min

    The Pen Game Portfolio is a handbook made specifically for independent musicians ready to learn the business of music and earn more money from your talent. From music publishing, royalty collection, the world of sync licensing in TV & Film, to offering valuable services to other artists - you'll be equipped to turn your talent into a full scale business. There are a lot of music marketing ads ... Read more

    $6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Music and Technology

    A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition

    by Mark Katz ...
    Narrated by Chris Abernathy ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 41 min

    This Very Short Introduction takes an expansive and inclusive approach meant to broaden and challenge traditional views of music and technology. In its most common use, "music technology" tends to evoke images of twentieth and twenty-first century electronic devices: synthesizers, recording equipment, music notation software, and the like. This volume, however, treats all tools used to create, ... Read more

    $19.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    How to Be a Worship Songwriter

    Declare Your Purpose Discover Your Manifesto

    by Stephen Robert Cass ...
    Narrated by Stephen Robert Cass ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 24 min

    Devour a FREE audiobook that will set your songwriting heart on fire for God.Are you ready to get your songs published?This book is for anyone, young or old, who hears the call from God to write songs. I will help you discover and declare your purpose in songwriting and show you a path forward.This manifesto shows the outline of a blueprint for writing songs for church.You will use specific and ... Read more

    Free