The Singer-Songwriter Production Guide

If you’re a traditional singer-songwriter who’s ready to embrace the possibilities of computer-based music production, or a seasoned inside-the-box producer who wants to improve your songwriting, recording or vocal production skills, this Computer Music Special is for you.

• Songwriting masterclass
Learn the formula that underpins scores of pop hits and discover how you can apply it to give your own tracks more mass appeal

• “How I wrote a hit…”
Peter Hook, David Gray, Lamb’s Andy Barlow and more share their best songwriting tips

• Bedroom producer's recording guide
How to get pro-quality results on vocals and acoustic instruments, even with a budget setup
• Plus, step by step tutorials on creating harmonies and backing vocals, timeless processing techniques, creating stand-out vocal effects, how to fix a dodgy vocal, and more!

On the disc: Songwriter’s Toolkit

A hand-picked selection of pro sample loops to kick-start your songs, courtesy of top production houses Loopmasters, Time+Space, Zero-G, Freshtone and Big Fish