3 Ways I Used to Screw Up My Songs (And How I Fixed Them to Get Published)
“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
“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
QUESTION: What would it feel like to hear thousands of people singing your songs? ANSWER: Really, really great, believe me. I remember the first time that it happened for me and the thrill that I felt realizing that God had actually used me to bring something valuable to a lot of
There’s a reason they call it a “hook.” Your song’s central theme – your “one big idea” – must be found in your song often enough to “hook” your listener like a fish on a line in order to keep them interested and engaged. If your hook is your title
What would it feel like to hear THOUSANDS of people singing your songs? Really, really great, believe me. I remember the first time that it happened for me and the THRILL that I felt realizing that God had actually used me to bring something valuable to a group of people
For an aspiring songwriter, the Music Modernization Act (www.copyright.gov/music-modernization) may seem as remote as a morning breeze in Borneo. But to those actively engaged in music making and business, it is epochal. The world has never seen such an outdated system of payment for intellectual properties take such a dynamic leap,
Ahhhh, the sounds of Christmas…. the ubiquitous Salvation Army Santa outside of Walmart and Best Buy with that annoying little bell clanging till you give him a buck just to make him stop (but he never does). The bustle of shoppers and imaginary tinkling of Silver Bells, and the very
Full disclosure… I’ve been one of “those guys” in the past you may have wanted to avoid when you saw me coming down the hall. You know, a “taker” instead of a “giver,” that guy that was so needy that you felt so drained after even a short convo that
Hillsongs’ What a Beautiful Name (Ligertwood/Fielding) has taken the worship world by storm. We sing it a lot at our church and I bet you do, too, because it’s way up on CCLI’s Top 100 chart (#11) and that means this song is being used by a lot of believers
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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