“I used to make every mistake in the book when it came to writing Christian songs…” Here are three critical mistakes you must avoid if
Alaskan Andrea Sandefur Named NCS Songwriter of the Month Andrea Sandefur is a wife, Mom, worship leader, songwriter, and civil engineer living with her family
Alaskan Andrea Sandefur Named NCS Songwriter of the Month Andrea Sandefur is a wife, Mom, worship leader, songwriter, and civil engineer living with her family
Okay, so I admit it. I’d love to have just one Dove Award and just one Grammy. Then I think my life would be complete and I could float off to heaven a happy camper. But, then again, maybe not. Maybe I want two of each….. hhhhhmmmmmm….. how many would
Dan Keen is a familiar face in the Nashville music industry and knows what it takes to become a songwriter. He’s worked with top country and Christian music performers and songwriters, as well as being a singer songwriter and performer in his own right. Currently a much-loved educator at one
If you’re wondering how to become a real singer songwriter, Nashville indie artist and hit songwriter Christa Wells can certainly help you out. Christa has had tremendous success with songs recorded by Natalie Grant, Plumb, Selah, and Point of Grace. But it’s writing from real life that brings her the
I discovered singer songwriter Andrew Ripp a few years ago doing an “iTunes Sweep” and was immediately smitten with his southern roots rock sound. Once I got deeper into his lyrics, I was in full-blown, gushy love. Now that I’ve had him on our podcast, I’ve confirmed the depth and
Although I’ve loved every interview we’ve done on the podcast, I don’t think I’ve laughed so much with anyone as much as with singer songwriter, Tim Timmons. Bethel Music’s Chris McClarney may be a close second, but Tim was hilarious, which is kind of ironic for this husband and father
The day I met Alisa Turner over at Integrity Music for this week’s podcast interview, I knew she was different from many other label artists I’ve met. The first thing she did was walk in and hug me, but not with the typical I – just – met – you
Is it possible to learn how to be a songwriter in Nashville? Absolutely. Though there’s no one set path to songwriting success, hit songwriter Tony Wood proves that it’s possible to follow your dreams and see them come true if you’re willing to persevere through time, trials, and setbacks. At
One of the most common questions aspiring Christian songwriters ask is, “Why should I pay for song coaching? Doesn’t God just give me my songs?” Here are a few thoughts to consider if you want to excel as a Christian songwriter. ARE YOU CALLED TO WRITE AT A HIGHER LEVEL?
Take action now to make sure that 2024 is your breakthrough songwriting year! Have you ever heard that insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results? That’s the way a lot of Christian songwriters get frustrated and even quit–they just don’t have the insight
I came to Christ out of a broken childhood people now call “dysfunctional.” But, for us, it was just life in the turbulent 1960’s and ‘70’s. We didn’t know someone would eventually give a special name to what we were living through, but somehow Jesus intervened in my life. I
One of the first Christian worship songs I remember being written directly out of the Word is Karen Lafferty’s “Seek Ye First.” It’s a classic song that’s known around the world and it’s still being sung by millions of people today. But writing from the Word of God is nothing
One of the most common myths about Christian songwriting is that, if you just learn enough tips, tricks, and hacks, you can somehow bypass the hard work of learning how to craft powerful songs people will love. I believe that tips and tricks are no substitute for having a rich
We’re all busy. There’s hardly time to do all that must be done for work, school, and family, much less cram in songwriting, no matter how called you feel as a Christian songwriter. But, if God has called you to use your talents for His glory, can’t He help make
Many Christian songwriters think that if they’re proclaiming truth in their songs that everyone should like them…. but that’s not always true. People won’t love your songs just because you love Jesus. People won’t love your songs just because you quote the Bible. People won’t love your songs just because you
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