Me in about 20 seconds

I have been a computer programmer, a business analyst, a songwriter, a music producer, a recording artist, a runner, a ski bum, a climber, a dancer, an aerobics instructor and a sailor.

Now, I am a music educator, an entrepreneur, a performer, tennis and basketball player, a walker, wife, mother, traveler, Band-in-a-Box lover, bridge player, dog lover and a snow skier.

I was born in Zimbabwe in 1964 and now live in Johannesburg South Africa.

This is my personal website, where you can listen to my music, purchase Band-in-a-Box, and access various other resources.

 I also have several other websites and apps.

www.playiit.com is a membership program with access to an online database of thousands of my karaoke-style play-along videos and hundreds of my personal Band-in-a-Box SGU files with chords and lyrics. There is also an IOS and Android “Playiit” app. All the Play-along videos are available for free on my YouTube channel. New songs are added every week.

www.band-in-a-box-files.com is also a membership program for Band-in-a-Box users. It provides access to my personal SGU files. There is also an IOS and Andoid “Band-in-a-Box-files” app. You can view video versions of the backing tracks on this YouTube channel. New files are added every week.

www.lyriclab.net is an A.I.-assisted songwriting tool. There is also an IOS and Android LyricLab app. LyricLab also has a free version,  called LyricLabLite which can be accessed from the www.lyriclab.net website or by downloading the free IOS and/or Android Apps.

I love hearing from other musicians, educators, and entrepreneurs. In fact, I love hearing from anyone. You can email me directly at joanne@joannecooper.co.za

 

Playiit Christmas Songbook (Updated December 2023)
  • Playiit Christmas Songbook (Updated December 2023)

Playiit Christmas Songbook (Updated December 2023)

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This PDF contains clickable links to the YouTube play-along videos of the Christmas songs and backing tracks on Youtube along with links to my personal chord charts. It is free to download and distribute.

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Playiit SongBook (updated May 2023)
  • Playiit SongBook (updated May 2023)

Playiit SongBook (updated May 2023)

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This free PDF download contains links to hundreds of play-along videos on YouTube as well as links to my personal chord and lyric charts on Ultimate Guitar.

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Playiit Instrumental Songbook (updated May 2023)
  • Playiit Instrumental Songbook (updated May 2023)

Playiit Instrumental Songbook (updated May 2023)

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This free PDF download contains links to hundreds of play-along videos of instrumental versions of popular songs on YouTube as well as links to my personal chord and lyric charts on Ultimate Guitar. There are some tracks that are in the format of "Karaoke" tracks and some that are backing tracks made using Band-in-a-Box

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349 SGU files with lyrics (as at 25 Nov 2023)
  • 349 SGU files with lyrics (as at 25 Nov 2023)

349 SGU files with lyrics (as at 25 Nov 2023)

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349 SGU files with lyrics (as at 25 Nov 2023)

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You can download my personal archive of 349 Band-in-a-Box SGU files with chords and lyrics. Simply open up these SGU files in your installation and make them your own. Please Note: These files have been constructed using the UltraPak version of Band-in-a-Box. If you do not own the UltraPak, Band-in-a-Box may attempt to substitute the style I have

You can download my personal archive of 349 Band-in-a-Box SGU files with chords and lyrics. Simply open up these SGU files in your installation and make them your own. Please Note: These files have been constructed using the UltraPak version of Band-in-a-Box. If you do not own the UltraPak, Band-in-a-Box may attempt to substitute the style I have selected with one you have in your particular version of Band-in-a-Box. If you would like to learn more about Band-in-a-Box visit this link https://www.joannecooper.co.za/band-in-a-box Here is a link to a list of the SGU files (most recently added first). https://airtable.com/shrWeO8nIwcu5oEzn If you have purchased SGU files from me before, you will be able to see what has since been added to the archive.

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Band-in-a-Box 101:  A beginners guide to making and performing with Band-in-a-Box backing tracks
  • Band-in-a-Box 101:  A beginners guide to making and performing with Band-in-a-Box backing tracks

Band-in-a-Box 101: A beginners guide to making and performing with Band-in-a-Box backing tracks

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This is a 56 page eBook that will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a backing track from scratch using Band-in-a-Box from PG Music. The eBook is based on Band-in-a-Box 2019 and will be updated as and when new versions come available. Your purchase comes with 100% no questions asked money back guarantee. if the eBook does not

This is a 56 page eBook that will take you step-by-step through the process of creating a backing track from scratch using Band-in-a-Box from PG Music. The eBook is based on Band-in-a-Box 2019 and will be updated as and when new versions come available. Your purchase comes with 100% no questions asked money back guarantee. if the eBook does not live up to your expectations please drop me a mail and I will gladly refund your money, regardless of how long ago you purchased it

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First Song with Band-in-a-Box for Windows video course
  • First Song with Band-in-a-Box for Windows video course

First Song with Band-in-a-Box for Windows video course

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Have you always wanted to record your own song but have no idea how to go about doing this? Well now you can with this course and Band-in-a-Box for Windows from PG Music. Whatever your level of musicianship you can do it! All you need is the desire. You don't even have to have any musical theory and you don't have to know how to play an instrument.

Have you always wanted to record your own song but have no idea how to go about doing this? Well now you can with this course and Band-in-a-Box for Windows from PG Music. Whatever your level of musicianship you can do it! All you need is the desire. You don't even have to have any musical theory and you don't have to know how to play an instrument. Even if you have never written a song in your life. You can record your own song, or one of mine or even a cover of your favourite song. I will show you how to release it (and even sell it) on the world wide web. Where ever you are in your musical journey with Band-in-a-Box you are sure to learn something. Note:to get immediate benefit from this course you will need to have already purchased Band-in-a-box for Windows from PG Music. Their website is here http://www.pgmusic.com If you are not satisfied that this course has helped you, I will happily refund your money. No questions asked. No matter how long ago you purchased the course. Includes:

2 hours and 50 minutes of video training

Ability to download videos and view them offline (low resolution)

Unlimited lifetime access

Money back guarantee

Members only discussion forum

Unlimited support from course leader What you will learn: How to set up your Band-in-Box session including choosing an appropriate style, key and tempo How to set up your song structure How to record, edit and tune your lead vocal using RealBand and a USB microphone or an audio interface How to produce magnificent vocal harmonies How to make your song arrangement sparkle using RealTracks and MIDI and by adding effects How to prepare your song for release and to actually release it on the World Wide Web How to write a song with the help of Band-in-a-Box Curriculum: Video 1: Introduction to your first song with Band-in-a-Box for Windows – 6 mins 55 secs Video 2 Setting up your Band-in-a-Box session - 11 mins 45 secs Video 3: Record your lead vocal - 13 mins 11 secs Video 4: Editing the lead vocal - 19 mins 38 secs Video 5: Harmonies – 19 mins 56 secs Video 6: Sweetening up your arrangement – 19 mins 17 secs Video 7: Using MIDI – 20 mins 42 secs Video 8: Adding effects – 9 mins 3 secs Video 9: Preparing your song for release – 16 mins 55 secs Video 10: Releasing your song on the World Wide Web – 6 mins 9 secs Video 11: Summary – 4 mins 59 secs Video 12: Bonus video Using Band-in-Box in your song writing – 18 mins 52 secs

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About Joanne Cooper

I am Joanne Cooper, a singer-songwriter and producer from Johannesburg, South Africa. I aim to bring the joy back into making music for singers, musicians, teachers, students, and songwriters, no matter what the level of expertise, by providing auto-accompaniment software (Band-in-a-Box) as well as guitar play-along videos, songbooks and chords and lyric charts. I have been a dedicated Band-in-a-Box user since 2012 and have produced hundreds of songs, both covers, and originals using this unique tool

After working and socializing with literally hundreds of musicians I've found that most artists, students and teachers don't need more ideas - they need help fully implementing these ideas so that they can move the needle in their musical growth.

As a reseller of this wonderful product, I will share my strategies, workflow, and expertise that I have gained over the last eight years and hundreds of songs and have seen work time-and-time again with other musicians just like you. You will learn how to use Band-in-a-Box and stay on track to achieve your musical goal.

What brings you to my website?

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