Books
Lyrics From The Life I Sing
By KC Craine
The Songs I Keep is a collection of poetry, lyrics, and memories from KC Craine, a songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller whose work captures the beauty, struggles, and quiet moments that shape a life.
Part poetry collection, part songwriter’s journal, and part reflection on a life lived through music, The Songs I Keep invites you into the words, emotions, and stories behind a lifetime of songwriting.
KC Craine is a 2019 American Song Contest finalist whose songs have been featured on national television and film.
All songs in this collection are available to stream for free at KCCraine.com.
Unsolicited Press - The Songs I Keep has a warmth and sincerity to the collection that feels genuine throughout. The pieces clearly come from a lifetime immersed in songwriting, and carry an ease of rhythm, musicality, and emotional accessibility that readers of lyric-driven work will likely connect with immediately. The recurring attention to memory, roads, weather, family, longing, and endurance creates a cohesive atmosphere across the collection, and works such as “Daddy’s Old Guitar,” “Kite String,” and “Found A Miracle” especially stand out for their emotional clarity and strong sense of voice.
Practical Advice for Buying Your First Guitar
By KC Craine
The First Time Guitar Buyers Guide has all the information you need to find, evaluate and purchase a great first guitar. The book steps you through the process on what to look for, what to pay, and what it takes to find the best deal. Get the most out of your guitar-buying effort. Here is all the information first time buyers need to find a guitar best suited to your style, your budget, and your musical dreams.
Mary - Concise explanation of factors that can be used to select guitars. Effect of type of wood on sound was especially interesting. This was much easier to understand than some of the rambling videos on the web. I recommend this guide as a resource to be used before buying a guitar. It actually led me to a good beginner instrument at a cost savings.
King Champion - The most comprehensive and clear piece of work available today to help you sensibly choose the best guitar.
Abe Wirth - If you are looking for your first guitar or are looking to buy someone a guitar as a gift and have limited knowledge, this book will be a must have.