SONGWRITING - The 11-Point Plan Paperback - 2017

"Niles is one of the best composer/arrangers around and a truly exciting musical force." 20 x Grammy winning artist Pat Metheny Dr. RICHARD NILES' career spans TV & film, pop, R&B, rock and jazz as a composer, producer, songwriter/lyricist, arranger, conductor, BBC broadcaster, recording artist, author and educator. He has contributed to over 40 hits. Records featuring his work have sold over 250 million copies worldwide. For his work across many genres, Sound On Sound magazine called him "the most versatile man in modern music". He has lectured at USC, CalState, Brunel University, Leeds College of Music, The Academy of Contemporary Music, The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, The Royal Northern College of Music, The Orange County School of Arts, The Musician's Institute and The Berklee College of Music. Niles's songs have been recorded by Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Leo Sayer, Deniece Williams, Randy Brecker, Clive Griffin, Kid Creole, Hamish Stuart and Spike Milligan. His professional credits include work with: Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, James Brown, Lulu, Leo Sayer, Michael McDonald, Tears For Fears, Randy Brecker, Cher, Pet Shop Boys, Mariah Carey, Dusty Springfield, Joe Cocker, Was Not Was, Tina Turner, The Troggs, Paul Carrack, Jane Monheit, Grace Jones, Kiri Te Kanawa, Kylie Minogue, Bob Mintzer, Deniece Williams, Pat Metheny and Bob James. Niles has written music for film & TV and worked as Musical Director on many series. He has composed and produced music for over 100 TV commercials. A BBC broadcaster for 20 years, he wrote and produced many acclaimed music documentaries. Niles has released 3 albums as leader and 2 albums with his jazz-fusion orchestra, BANDZILLA. He has published 6 books on music and contributed articles to many magazines. His newest album "BANDZILLA RISES!!!!" featuring Niles songs is available at www.bandzilla.net and from Amazon.