The Modern Rhyming Dictionar
(Author) Gene LeesGene Lees' bestseller for songwriters has been revised! In addition to providing fascinating, creative and clear techniques for writing lyrics, this edition now includes: a new foreword by renowned songwriters Alan and Marilyn Bergman; a new chapter called "Tattered Standards " which outlines the lack of literacy in certain modern songs and shows you how to avoid it; a new chapter called "The Words You Choose " which examines why words from some language families are subconsciously more appealing than those from others; and much more! Invaluable to the beginner, this book will also prove beneficial to professionals, poets, linguists and teachers.
Gene Lees
Gene Lees was a prolific Canadian writer known for his insightful jazz criticism and biographies of musicians like Oscar Peterson and Johnny Mercer. His most famous work, "The Modern Rhyming Dictionary," revolutionized songwriting. Lees' lyrical style and deep knowledge of music continue to inspire writers and musicians alike.