Daniel Chigwidden is probably the coolest teacher at Sydney Secondary College’s Leichhardt campus near Sydney, Australia. He’s got the Aussie accent, the stylish man bun/beard combo, and is now writing killer worship songs for his praise team at Petersham Assembly of God after completing NCS Coaching. “I think it’s definitely
Songwriting dreams often start at a young age. Tucson worship pastor and NCS Songwriter of the Month, Brian Goodall, recalls, “I remember laying in my bed as a middle schooler and pretending I was conducting symphonies that I composed. I didn’t know that that was abnormal.” Brian would later complete
Three years and a lot of dedication are beginning to pay off for songwriting hopefuls, Shirley Nagel and Jaclynn Huse. With over twenty compositions between them already signed to publishers and more on the way, the two cowriters met through NCS Coaching. “Shirley and I were in [NCS] Boot Camp
A passion for giving back and serving others is what inspires the music of our NCS Songwriter of the Month, Missy Ducharme. “It is an honor and a blessing to be able to share music that brings hope, joy, strength, and healing. It can help create some of your greatest
Songwriter Success Story Carol Chisolm suffered with alopecia, a skin disorder that causes extreme hair loss. Embarrassment and shame were her constant companions. She hid beneath wigs and told no one of her condition, refusing to let even her family see her uncovered balding head. But Carol had no idea
“My entire theology is a Man, it’s Jesus,” says Mike Weaver, frontman of Christian music’s powerhouse band Big Daddy Weave. “I’m telling you, He is with you and He’s with you in the most real way.” With robust faith and authenticity, Weaver shares through this warm and often funny episode
How to Copyright Your Songs Many songwriters we know think dealing with copyright is about as much fun as a root canal. The thought of learning how to copyright a song for protecting your music may seem daunting and even scary enough to stop the process altogether. But it doesn’t
Are you wanting to “up level” your songwriting in 2020? Are you a singer-songwriter ready to take your craft to a much higher level to impact even more listeners? In today’s show Nashville Christian Songwriters President John Chisum and our podcast producer, Peter Hartzell, sit down in the studio to
The eighth Song Revolution Workshop sponsored by Nashville Christian Songwriters was a complete sell out, ending with plenty of tears, laughter, connection, and inspiration. Thirty-three songwriters converged on Nashville in October for the workshop that provided a premium three-day experience featuring current industry personnel, including publishers, highly successful songwriters, producers,
Few Christian Songwriters have the privilege of sharing their songs on the international stage, and Christian rock band Tenth Avenue North is privileged to continually find themselves at the top of the list. Through thoughtful and intentional songwriting, they are tackling tough topics like addiction, suicide, depression, religion, and faith
