Auckland Council Libraries: I'm with the band

I'm with the band

Itching to be the next Lorde or Split Enz? Take a leaf out of these books and learn to sound mix, manage your career, or polish up your lyrics.

I'm with the band

Mike Chunn

Book

Whether you want to make a living from music or play for fun, this is the essential guide to the New Zealand music industry.

See more

Audio engineering 101

Tim Dittmar

Book

Filled with practical advice on how to navigate the recording world, from an author with first-hand, real-life experience, Audio Engineering 101 will help you succeed in the exciting, but tough and confusing, music industry.

See more

Sound unbound

Book

This collection of writing samples the experiences and craft of dozens of digital musicians from all over the world.

See more

The girls' guide to rocking

Jessica Hopper

Book

Everything you need to know to turn your love of music - and desire to play it - into something real.

See more

Home recording for musicians for dummies

Jeff Strong

Book

Learn about the many types of digital recording systems and how to use them. Cover essential engineering techniques, professional mixing and mastering tips, how to turn sounds into songs, and what it takes to assemble and release an album.

See more

The music producer's handbook

Bobby Owsinski

Book

The Music Producer's Handbook describes in detail the duties and responsibilities of a music producer. In his thoughtful, down-to-earth, and savvy style, Bobby O. answers the questions faced by all budding music producers.

See more

Songwriting

Pat Pattison

Book

An essential guide to rhyming, including step-by-step guides to better rhyming for poets and lyricists.

See more

How to rap

Paul Edwards

Book

Clipse, Cypress Hill, Nelly, Public Enemy, Remy Ma, Schoolly D, A Tribe Called Quest, will.i.am - these are just some of the acclaimed artists offering tips and advice in this compelling how-to.

See more

How to write songs on guitar

Rikky Rooksby

Book

Taking tips and tricks from classic songwriters, from Bob Dylan to The Beatles to Tori Amos, it takes you through the four main elements of a song - rhythm, melody, lyrics and harmony - and inspires you to combine them in exciting new ways.

See more

How to write songs on keyboards

Rikky Rooksby

Book

How to write songs on keyboards lets you see, and hear on the CD, how simple chord patterns, even played with one hand, can generate song ideas.

See more

Make music with your iPad

Ben Harvell

Book

That iPad is a sleek piece of musical magic. Whether you're a drummer, guitarist, singer, or even a DJ, here's where you'll learn about all the apps and techniques you need to make your iPad a music-making machine.

See more

Music theory for dummies

Michael Pilhofer

Book

Whether you're a student of music or a music lover, Music Theory For Dummies presents you with essential information on how to read, write, and understand music.

See more

Making beats

Richy Pitch

Book

Learn how to make infectious modern beats from start to finish using popular beat making software. This book explains the process of beat making, what tools make a beat stand out, and how to make beats that will make listeners nod their heads.

See more

Makerspace sound and music projects for all ages

Mary L. Glendening

Book

Learn step-by-step how to work sound generation, recording, editing, and distribution tools. Co-written by a professional audio engineer and a dedicated maker-librarian, this book gets you started on audio creations right away.

See more

I can sing, but where is my voice?

Ricci Carr

Book

Wondering how you can get to sing that song you always wanted to without running out of breath, and sing it all in tune?

See more
Auckland Council Libraries:Book list Recommended reading lists about different topics and genres to help you find new books to read.