writing songs for your local church
Brought to you by The Songwriter’s Workshop: This is a comprehensive Songwriting Workshop designed for anyone who has a heartfelt desire to learn the craft of songwriting, particularly with a focus on writing ‘hit’ songs for the local Church. Specifically tailored for musicians, vocalists, worship leaders and or anyone who dabbles in songwriting and is eager to develop their songwriting skills to a higher level.
Every local church needs its own sound and songs. I can help you achieve that.
The Workshop includes 36 lessons and over 100 exercises to identify and improve your songwriting craft. Each lesson addresses common issues facing every songwriter today while offering a host of practical solutions. Watch the video below to begin your journey to becoming a better songwriter.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
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The best ways to start, develop and complete a song.
Why your songs are not working and how to remedy that.
The do’s and don’ts of writing great lyrics.
Training your ear for melody and harmony.
The art of marrying lyrics-melodies-chords-beats together as one.
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Why understanding form and structure really matters.
Writing Hooks to make people want to sing your songs.
How using different chords helps you to write new melodies.
The attributes of hit songs and how you can implement them into your songs.
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Trusting your ear and imagination over your skill, knowledge or experience
Why the needs of the community should shape our songwriting decisions.
Avoid cliche’s and only write songs that you love.
Doing everything you can to make your song a hit.
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Storing up ideas for a rainy day.
Valuing every word, every melody note, chord and beat.
Writing what you know is a key to success.
Here’s what you do before you share the song.
This Songwriter's Workshop is a mix of practical, inspirational and process related lessons on writing songs for the local Church. Over 36 lessons that cover topics like: How to Start a Song, The Do's and Don't of Lyrics, Finding Your Voice, How to Marry Lyrics to Chords and Melodies, Developing Different Song Types, Focusing on the Needs of your Church and, a whole lot more on general Song-Craft including the techniques and habits of hit worship songwriters.