Lyrical Integrity

"In recent days, when I have listened to worship music, my historic convictions have been freshly reinforced." (Malcolm du Plessis)

SongwritingMalcolm du PlessisOctober 6, 2023Malcolm du Plessis

Co-Writing Business Realities

"Practicalities to consider before co-writing a song with others." (Malcolm du Plessis)

SongwritingMalcolm du PlessisJanuary 13, 2023Malcolm du Plessis

Prepping For A Song Co-Write

"Make contact with the rest of the team prior to the writing session, identifying a leader to set the stage and guide the team through potential challenges along the way.” (Malcolm du Plessis)

SongwritingMalcolm du PlessisFebruary 4, 2020Malcolm du Plessis

Worship Metaphors And The Rich

"Metaphors in literature and poetry are used to uncover truth. But not in worship music." (David Gate)

Worship Leading, SongwritingCommon HymnalNovember 22, 2019David Gate

Reflection From A Common Hymnal Writing Camp

I recently spent a week at a Common Hymnal writing camp. (Asha Kaye)

Updates, SongwritingAsha KayeJuly 1, 2019Asha Kaye

Common Hymnal Writing Camps

“It started out of necessity. It began almost as an experiment.” (Mark Alan Schoolmeesters)

Translating Songs

Here is a transcript of a talk that Aaron Keyes gave at the European Christian Music Publishers' annual event in Amsterdam on translating worship songs.

SongwritingAaron KeyesJanuary 31, 2018Aaron Keyes

Music Publishing 101

“This business is named “Music Publishing” because of the way that songs were publicized and monetized before the invention of the LP. Back in the day, songs were spread by being transcribed onto sheet music, and printed, promoted and sold by Music Publishers.” (Malcolm du Plessis)

SongwritingMalcolm du PlessisDecember 15, 2017Malcolm du Plessis

Storytelling Through Song

Andy Squyres recorded this podcast for 10000 Fathers' Worship School. If you are a thinker and a grappler with truth, this podcast will grip you!!

Podcast, SongwritingAndy SquyresSeptember 13, 2017Andy Squyres

Hymns Are Sneaky

"I grew up in the A.M.E. church (google it) among the sweet smell of dark upholstered pews and frayed hymnal covers. I often tell people about my many adventures in my old church — sleeping in the balcony and playing basketball during the sermon." (Justin Gray)

Songwriting, IdeasJustin GraySeptember 13, 2017Justin Gray, Every Nation

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