1Tens of thousands of songs are needed each year for TV, movies, and commercials. The songwriting techniques and marketing tips in this book will show you how to craft your music and lyrics to give the Film and TV industry what it needs, make broadcast quality recordings, and pitch your songs to today's fastest growing and largest market for music. You'll learn: 16 secrets to writing powerful lyrics that will work in hundreds of scenes, 10 techniques for creating energy, mood, and atmosphere in your songs, 21 strategies for making broadcast quality recordings on a budget, 17 Shortcuts that help you lay the business groundwork and start pitching your songs, plus 50 more Shortcuts, including an in-depth look at the Top Ten ways songs are used in Film and TV, tips on writing for Film and TV musicals, and exclusive interviews with top music supervisors and buyers.