Written by: Paul Baloche and Jimmy & Carol Owens.

YOU'LL DISCOVER:

• How worship songs are born
  
• How to develop a song after inspiration comes
  
• 30 proven principles that make a song memorable
  
• 16 shared qualities of great worship songs
  
• 12 keys to unlock writer’s block

YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:

• Gain the listener's attention quickly
• Recognize tones, chords and rhythms that help us feel the message
• Find fresh ways of expressing worship
• Choose just the right words
• Make your song its best before releasing it
• Get your songs heard and used
• Minister most effectively with your music

Includes song stories and advice from writers and publishers including: Darlene Zschech, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Buddy Owens, Bart Millard, Tom Kraeuter, Tim Hughes, Rick Founds, Bob Fitts, Bob Kauflin, Craig Dunnagan, Brian Doerksen, Jamie Owens Collins, Claire Cloninger, Rita Baloche, Jared Anderson, and Mark Altrogge.

"WOW! DON'T MISS THIS: three veteran songwriter/teachers together sharing their revelation and techniques. I know, honour and value each of them. This book will inspire you in your calling."
           - Darlene Zschech

"This in-depth and inspiring book by Paul, Carol and Jimmy will help songwriters and worship leaders everywhere take their heartfelt overflows of worship and get them ready for congregational use."
           - Matt Redman

"Paul Baloche has the hand of God on his songwriting and worship leading. His music is a great gift to the Body of Christ."
           - Rick Warren

"Jimmy and Carol Owens are unquestionably among the primary pioneers that set the fires of worship burning across our planet."
           - Jack W. Hayford

"Paul has been a constant source of encouragement to me for over 10 years. His ability to feel things deeply and then shape them critically has given his songs a special place in the church today."
           - Brenton Brown

"Jimmy and Carol were among the first to step out from tradition and give us courage to dream. They paved the way for many of us."
           - Billy Ray Hearn

 

Format: Printed Music
UPC: 9781933150031
Publication Date: 11/19/2004
CShopper ID: CSBK0145