Song Revolution with John Chisum
372 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsThe Song Revolution Podcast exists to empower you through valuable songwriting insights, inspiration, and interviews with some of the greatest songwriters, producers, arrangers, artists, and creatives in the industry and beyond. Find out more at nashvillechristiansongwriters.com
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Jonathan Cain of Journey on Writing Timeless Songs
October 28, 2017 20:28 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe piano intro of Journey’s mega-hit Don’t Stop Believin’, written and performed by Jonathan Cain, stands as one of the most iconic musical motifs in all of rock ‘n roll history. Cain’s own journey through over 40 years of music to date is epic, too, having written monster hits like “Faithfully,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Open Arms,” and with “Don’t Stop Believin’” being iTunes #1 rock catalog tune of all time. And, if that’s not enough success for one guy, Cain was inducted into the Rock and Ro...
JONATHAN CAIN: "Don't Stop Believing" in the Journey of Life
October 28, 2017 20:28 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThe piano intro of Journey’s mega-hit Don’t Stop Believin’, written and performed by Jonathan Cain, stands as one of the most iconic musical motifs in all of rock ‘n roll history. Cain’s own journey through over 40 years of music to date is epic, too, having written monster hits like “Faithfully,” “Who’s Crying Now,” “Open Arms,” and with “Don’t Stop Believin’” being iTunes #1 rock catalog tune of all time. And, if that’s not enough success for one guy, Cain was inducted into the Rock and Ro...
CCM Artist and Dove Award Winner, Ginny Owens,on Songwriting, Life as a Blind Chick, and Cooking with the Instant Pot®
October 21, 2017 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBGinny Owens became a household name as the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. Growing in notoriety as both a singer and a songwriter, winning 3 Dove awards and multiple ASCAP Awards along the way, Owens has sold over a million records over the course of her career. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved” among others, Owens has released no less than 11 full albums and 3 EPs, and her music has also im...
GINNY OWENS: A Blind Chick with an Instant Pot®
October 21, 2017 12:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBGinny Owens became a household name as the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year. Growing in notoriety as both a singer and a songwriter, winning 3 Dove awards and multiple ASCAP Awards along the way, Owens has sold over a million records over the course of her career. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I Wanna Be Moved” among others, Owens has released no less than 11 full albums and 3 EPs, and her music has also im...
JARED ANDERSON: Desperation Band, New Life Worship, and Songwriting
October 14, 2017 14:25 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBJared Anderson did not always see himself writing worship music.The career of one of the most distinct voices in modern worship - with songs like “Glorified,” “Amazed,” and “Rescue” widely sung in churches around the world - almost never happened. In fact, Jared considered distancing himself from worship music entirely, but always felt a pull to write something for the church. “God revealed to me, and it was a slow process, that worship isn’t just a genre of music,” he explains. “Worship s...
Worship Leader and Songwriter, Jared Anderson, Goes Deep on… Just About Everything
October 14, 2017 14:25 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBJared Anderson did not always see himself writing worship music.The career of one of the most distinct voices in modern worship - with songs like “Glorified,” “Amazed,” and “Rescue” widely sung in churches around the world - almost never happened. In fact, Jared considered distancing himself from worship music entirely, but always felt a pull to write something for the church. “God revealed to me, and it was a slow process, that worship isn’t just a genre of music,” he explains. “Worship s...
Twenty-Nine #1 Songs and Counting… Meet Award-Winning Word Music Songwriter, Tony Wood
October 07, 2017 15:17 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBy all accounts, Tony Wood is the epitome of successful Christian songwriting. Take five minutes now to read the following list of artists who’ve recorded his songs and then ask yourself if Tony Wood might not have something very valuable to say to you about how to craft songs that span genres, styles, and even generations. With over 700 songs recorded in the Christian music marketplace, Tony Wood songs have been recorded by Point Of Grace, Michael W. Smith, SELAH, 4-Him, Sandi Patty, Nata...
TONY WOOD: Twenty-Nine #1 Songs and Counting
October 07, 2017 15:17 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBBy all accounts, Tony Wood is the epitome of successful Christian songwriting. Take five minutes now to read the following list of artists who’ve recorded his songs and then ask yourself if Tony Wood might not have something very valuable to say to you about how to craft songs that span genres, styles, and even generations. With over 700 songs recorded in the Christian music marketplace, Tony Wood songs have been recorded by Point Of Grace, Michael W. Smith, SELAH, 4-Him, Sandi Patty, Nata...
Make Your Mark on Music by Letting Your “North Star” Hook Guide You Through the Songwriting Process (PART 4) with John Chisum
September 30, 2017 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God. Maybe you’ve felt driven to share a part of your story that is difficult, but you feel the need to help others through what you’ve been through, so you’re risking the vulnerability to put it in a song. But… *cricket cricket*... no one seems to care. What now? The...
JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (Part 4)
September 30, 2017 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God. Maybe you’ve felt driven to share a part of your story that is difficult, but you feel the need to help others through what you’ve been through, so you’re risking the vulnerability to put it in a song. But… *cricket cricket*... no one seems to care. What now? The...
TERRANCE MCCOY: From Laid Off to New Music Artist
September 23, 2017 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBSo, how does one go from being laid off and barely scraping by to a new high-quality EP release? In this episode, NCS songwriter, Terrance McCoy gets real about sleeping on a blow-up mattress in a house he was painting to becoming a brand new music artist releasing his first EP on September 29th. A graduate of the NCS “boot camp” program called “Mastering the Art & Craft of Christian Songwriting,” Terrance shares the good, the bad, and the worst as he struggled to grow in his songwriting a...
From Laid Off to New Music Artist… Meet Terrance McCoy
September 23, 2017 21:30 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBSo, how does one go from being laid off and barely scraping by to a new high-quality EP release? In this episode, NCS songwriter, Terrance McCoy gets real about sleeping on a blow-up mattress in a house he was painting to becoming a brand new music artist releasing his first EP on September 29th. A graduate of the NCS “boot camp” program called “Mastering the Art & Craft of Christian Songwriting,” Terrance shares the good, the bad, and the worst as he struggled to grow in his songwriting a...
JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (Part 3)
September 16, 2017 15:08 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God. Why isn’t anyone listening and how can you step up to really fulfill your call to write impactful songs for Jesus? In this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, veteran worship songwriter and teacher, John Chisum, opens up the topic of originality, pointing you t...
Make Your Mark on Music by the Power of Originality (PART 3) with John Chisum
September 16, 2017 15:08 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God. Why isn’t anyone listening and how can you step up to really fulfill your call to write impactful songs for Jesus? In this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast, veteran worship songwriter and teacher, John Chisum, opens up the topic of originality, pointing you t...
SANDRA MCCRACKEN: Unfiltered Inspiration
September 09, 2017 14:12 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBUnless you’re familiar with the Reformed University Fellowship and Indelible Grace Music, you may have missed the incredible gift that is Sandra McCracken. The quintessential independent artist, Sandra hasn’t gone the way of being signed to a record company, but has released twelve recordings to date and has garnered a loyal following the world over for her folk-driven music rooted in Gospel hymnody. She’s also had songs recorded by All Sons & Daughters, Caedmon’s Call, Audrey Assad, and use...
Unfiltered Inspiration with Indie Artist, Songwriter, and Producer, Sandra McCracken
September 09, 2017 14:12 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBUnless you’re familiar with the Reformed University Fellowship and Indelible Grace Music, you may have missed the incredible gift that is Sandra McCracken. The quintessential independent artist, Sandra hasn’t gone the way of being signed to a record company, but has released twelve recordings to date and has garnered a loyal following the world over for her folk-driven music rooted in Gospel hymnody. She’s also had songs recorded by All Sons & Daughters, Caedmon’s Call, Audrey Assad, and use...
JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (PART 2)
September 02, 2017 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God, but it just seems like no one’s paying attention and you’re left wondering how to step up your songwriting to capture the ears of a broader audience. Here’s what you need to know: The effectiveness and impact of your song is directly correlated with the quality of ...
Make Your Mark on Music by Crafting Compelling Hooks (PART 2) with John Chisum
September 02, 2017 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God, but it just seems like no one’s paying attention and you’re left wondering how to step up your songwriting to capture the ears of a broader audience. Here’s what you need to know: The effectiveness and impact of your song is directly correlated with the quality of ...
80 Million Records and Counting… The Christian Music Publishing Legacy of Randy Cox
August 26, 2017 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWhat do you give someone who’s placed songs that have sold on over 80 million records worldwide, including Barbara Streisand, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rich Mullins, and countless others? You give him a lot of respect. Randy Cox was one of the first major Christian music publishers swept up in what was to become Contemporary Christian Music. Working alongside industry greats such as Bill Gaither, Bob McKenzie, Joe Huffman, Donna Hilley, and many other behind-the-scenes executives who he...
RANDY COX: 80 Million Records and Counting
August 26, 2017 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBWhat do you give someone who’s placed songs that have sold on over 80 million records worldwide, including Barbara Streisand, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Rich Mullins, and countless others? You give him a lot of respect. Randy Cox was one of the first major Christian music publishers swept up in what was to become Contemporary Christian Music. Working alongside industry greats such as Bill Gaither, Bob McKenzie, Joe Huffman, Donna Hilley, and many other behind-the-scenes executives who he...
Make Your Mark on Music by Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (PART 1) with John Chisum
August 20, 2017 02:18 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God. Maybe you’ve felt driven to share a part of your story that is difficult, but you feel the need to help others through what you’ve been through, so you’re risking the vulnerability to put it in a song. But… *cricket cricket*... no one seems to care. What now? The...
JOHN CHISUM: Tapping Into Your Most Powerful Song Ideas (PART 1)
August 20, 2017 02:18 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBMany aspiring songwriters wonder why their songs aren’t having the impact they desire. Is this you? After all, you’ve felt the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to write down your thoughts, feelings, and passionate worship for God. Maybe you’ve felt driven to share a part of your story that is difficult, but you feel the need to help others through what you’ve been through, so you’re risking the vulnerability to put it in a song. But… *cricket cricket*... no one seems to care. What now? The...
Integrity Music Worship Artist Alisa Turner on Being “Discovered,” Co-Writing with Top Nashville Songwriters, and Surviving Life’s Tragedy to Authentically Worship
August 12, 2017 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBNew Integrity Music artist Alisa Turner is no stranger to tragedy. She lost her worship leader Dad to a sudden heart attack when she was a 20-year old aspiring Nashville singer-songwriter, was bedridden for six years with Lymes Disease, and lost her infant son, London, 71 minutes after he was born. Yet, her heart looms large with love for God, worship, and others, and her laughter and smiles are truly infectious. In this deeply personal episode, John Chisum and Alisa dig into how she has m...
ALISA TURNER: Surviving Life’s Tragedies to Authentically Worship
August 12, 2017 11:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBNew Integrity Music artist Alisa Turner is no stranger to tragedy. She lost her worship leader Dad to a sudden heart attack when she was a 20-year old aspiring Nashville singer-songwriter, was bedridden for six years with Lymes Disease, and lost her infant son, London, 71 minutes after he was born. Yet, her heart looms large with love for God, worship, and others, and her laughter and smiles are truly infectious. In this deeply personal episode, John Chisum and Alisa dig into how she has m...
JOHN CHISUM: Dream Your Way to Songwriting Success
August 05, 2017 20:48 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBHow much do you believe in your dream of becoming a successful songwriter? Have you been shut down in this dream because of discouragement, a lack of knowledge, a lack of definition around your goals for your songwriting? What does success for you really look like and how can you empower your songwriting dreams? In this episode, John Chisum looks at the roles faith and perseverance have in making your dreams of successful songwriting come true, as well as the “bulletproof mindset” you have...
Dream Your Way to Songwriting Success with John Chisum
August 05, 2017 20:48 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBHow much do you believe in your dream of becoming a successful songwriter? Have you been shut down in this dream because of discouragement, a lack of knowledge, a lack of definition around your goals for your songwriting? What does success for you really look like and how can you empower your songwriting dreams? In this episode, John Chisum looks at the roles faith and perseverance have in making your dreams of successful songwriting come true, as well as the “bulletproof mindset” you have...
STU G: Delirious? Co-Founder Stu Garrard on “The Beatitudes Project”
July 29, 2017 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBest known as co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the British worship band Delirious? with Martin Smith, Stu Garrard helped shape the modern worship movement. Famous for culture-shifting songs like Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble and I Could Sing of Your Love Forever, Garrard helped to capture and define worship for an entire generation as Delirious? traveled the world leading millions in worship and even opening for Bon Jovi. In this episode, John Chisum visits with Stu G aro...
Delirious? Co-Founder Stu Garrard on Co-writing with Amy Grant, Martin Smith, Michael W. Smith, Matt Maher, Audrey Assad, All Sons and Daughters, and more for “The Beatitudes Project”
July 29, 2017 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBBest known as co-founder, lead guitarist, and songwriter of the British worship band Delirious? with Martin Smith, Stu Garrard helped shape the modern worship movement. Famous for culture-shifting songs like Did You Feel the Mountains Tremble and I Could Sing of Your Love Forever, Garrard helped to capture and define worship for an entire generation as Delirious? traveled the world leading millions in worship and even opening for Bon Jovi. In this episode, John Chisum visits with Stu G aro...
JOHN CHISUM: Five Ways to Empower Your Songwriting Dreams
July 22, 2017 13:49 - 42 minutes - 39 MBBeing an artist of any type-- painters, sculptors, authors, dancers-- requires the ability to see beyond what exists to a different realm, to use imagination, creativity, and hard work to give birth to something that didn’t exist before. Be it a poem or book that transforms readers, a dance that moves an audience to tears, or a song that evokes deep worship from a congregation, each existed in the imagination first before it was experienced. It’s the same for songwriters. Songwriters are d...
Five Ways You Can Empower Your Songwriting Dreams Right Now with John Chisum
July 22, 2017 13:49 - 42 minutes - 39 MBBeing an artist of any type-- painters, sculptors, authors, dancers-- requires the ability to see beyond what exists to a different realm, to use imagination, creativity, and hard work to give birth to something that didn’t exist before. Be it a poem or book that transforms readers, a dance that moves an audience to tears, or a song that evokes deep worship from a congregation, each existed in the imagination first before it was experienced. It’s the same for songwriters. Songwriters are d...
TOM JACKSON: Creating Powerful Moments in Live Performances
July 15, 2017 11:45 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWhat does live music production have to do with how you write your songs? According to the most successful live music producer in the business for over 25 years and counting, Tom Jackson, the two are completely intertwined. He believes that your ability to think about how songs create “moments” in live shows will dramatically increase your chances of having your songs recorded and used by popular artists. He’s worked with Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendez, Jordan Sparks, Jaci Velasquez, Francesca...
Creating “Moments” in Your Songs with Live Music Producer, Tom Jackson (Taylor Swift, LeCrae, Phillips, Craig, and Dean, Francesca Battistelli, and more)
July 15, 2017 11:45 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBWhat does live music production have to do with how you write your songs? According to the most successful live music producer in the business for over 25 years and counting, Tom Jackson, the two are completely intertwined. He believes that your ability to think about how songs create “moments” in live shows will dramatically increase your chances of having your songs recorded and used by popular artists. He’s worked with Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendez, Jordan Sparks, Jaci Velasquez, Francesca...
JOHN CHISUM: How to Stay Inspired and Kick Up Your Creativity
July 08, 2017 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBLet’s face it… inspiration is the key to success. Without it, songwriters find themselves caught in an endless loop of low productivity and life dissatisfaction. So how do the pros do it? How do successful artists and songwriters keep themselves up enough to write, perform, and be creative all the time? In this episode, John Chisum shares key insights you need to keep yourself inspired to get amazing songs written and to even kick off a whole new season of creativity that can affect everyt...
Stay Inspired, Get Amazing Songs Written, & Start a New Season of Creativity (Without Killing Yourself in the Process) with John Chisum
July 08, 2017 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBLet’s face it… inspiration is the key to success. Without it, songwriters find themselves caught in an endless loop of low productivity and life dissatisfaction. So how do the pros do it? How do successful artists and songwriters keep themselves up enough to write, perform, and be creative all the time? In this episode, John Chisum shares key insights you need to keep yourself inspired to get amazing songs written and to even kick off a whole new season of creativity that can affect everyt...
Girl Power, Bullying, Songwriting, and Life After The New Mickey Mouse Club with Jennifer McGill
July 01, 2017 22:43 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBJennifer McGill was an international Disney star at age 11. As part of the cast of The All New Mickey Mouse Club for seven seasons with cast members such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, and Brittany Spears, Jennifer was groomed for the same pop stardom. But when her life track didn’t go as planned, Jennifer went through fifteen years of searching that brought her to a breaking point. What happened next was nothing short of miraculous, bringing about changes for Jenn...
JENNIFER MCGILL: Life After The New Mickey Mouse Club
July 01, 2017 22:43 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBJennifer McGill was an international Disney star at age 11. As part of the cast of The All New Mickey Mouse Club for seven seasons with cast members such as Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ryan Gosling, and Brittany Spears, Jennifer was groomed for the same pop stardom. But when her life track didn’t go as planned, Jennifer went through fifteen years of searching that brought her to a breaking point. What happened next was nothing short of miraculous, bringing about changes for Jenn...
JOHN CHISUM: Is Success in the Music Biz All In Who You Know?
June 24, 2017 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIf you’re like most aspiring Christian songwriters, you’re #1 challenge is “getting heard” and “getting your songs out there.” But what if you just can’t seem to get that “lucky break” and bump into Michael W. Smith at Cracker Barrel in your hometown or win some big contest to co-write with Lauren Daigle? Is your songwriting success lying solely in the hands of fate like a chance meeting with a prominent artist, or, is there Someone else on whom your success really depends? In this episo...
Is Success in the Music Biz All In Who You Know? with John Chisum
June 24, 2017 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIf you’re like most aspiring Christian songwriters, you’re #1 challenge is “getting heard” and “getting your songs out there.” But what if you just can’t seem to get that “lucky break” and bump into Michael W. Smith at Cracker Barrel in your hometown or win some big contest to co-write with Lauren Daigle? Is your songwriting success lying solely in the hands of fate like a chance meeting with a prominent artist, or, is there Someone else on whom your success really depends? In this episo...
Protecting Your Intellectual Properties with Susan Fontaine Godwin (Christian Copyright Solutions)
June 17, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBHave you ever wondered how to protect the copyright of your songs? Where do you begin to understand what it means to actually “publish” songs and how to work with music companies or to be your own publisher? What should you expect if you assign publishing to a music company? Is it enough to mail your songs to yourself anymore or is that just an old wives’ tale? In this fun and informative episode, John visits with Susan Fontaine Godwin, Founder/Chief Vision Officer for Christian Copyright ...
SUSAN FONTAINE GODWIN: Copyright & Protecting Your Intellectual Properties
June 17, 2017 12:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBHave you ever wondered how to protect the copyright of your songs? Where do you begin to understand what it means to actually “publish” songs and how to work with music companies or to be your own publisher? What should you expect if you assign publishing to a music company? Is it enough to mail your songs to yourself anymore or is that just an old wives’ tale? In this fun and informative episode, John visits with Susan Fontaine Godwin, Founder/Chief Vision Officer for Christian Copyright ...
Real Success in Songwriting with John Chisum
June 10, 2017 12:00 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MBThe world of songs, songwriting, and music publishing has changed. As in book publishing, television, movies, and all forms of art, entertainment, and intellectual properties, technology has forever altered the way our music is delivered, who creates it, who owns it, who controls it, and how fans are attracted to it. The good news is also the bad news: Anyone can write a song today, no matter how good or bad, record it on their home computer, and have it uploaded on YouTube in about a half...
JOHN CHISUM: Real Success in Songwriting
June 10, 2017 12:00 - 37 minutes - 86.6 MBThe world of songs, songwriting, and music publishing has changed. As in book publishing, television, movies, and all forms of art, entertainment, and intellectual properties, technology has forever altered the way our music is delivered, who creates it, who owns it, who controls it, and how fans are attracted to it. The good news is also the bad news: Anyone can write a song today, no matter how good or bad, record it on their home computer, and have it uploaded on YouTube in about a half...
AUDREY ASSAD: Angst, Art, and Songwriting
June 03, 2017 21:58 - 46 minutes - 106 MBAudrey Assad is, by her own admission, a very opinionated person. Of Middle Eastern descent, yet raised in a small cult-like expression of the Plymouth Brethren denomination in New Jersey, she was not allowed to sing or read Scriptures in front of males and suffered tremendous personal repression as a child. Ironically, the very things she endured became the fuel of her deeply layered artistry that blends ancient-future influences into her uniquely beautiful music. Her debut album The Ho...
Angst, Art, and Songwriting With the Incredibly Talented Audrey Assad
June 03, 2017 21:58 - 46 minutes - 106 MBAudrey Assad is, by her own admission, a very opinionated person. Of Middle Eastern descent, yet raised in a small cult-like expression of the Plymouth Brethren denomination in New Jersey, she was not allowed to sing or read Scriptures in front of males and suffered tremendous personal repression as a child. Ironically, the very things she endured became the fuel of her deeply layered artistry that blends ancient-future influences into her uniquely beautiful music. Her debut album The Ho...
JOHN CHISUM: Eliminating “Writer’s Block” Forever
May 27, 2017 12:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBAlong with not having your songs heard and “getting them out there,” if you’re like most aspiring songwriters, your next greatest challenge is probably what we call “writer’s block.” But what is writer’s block and why do you have it? What causes it and what can cure it? Is there any way to avoid it and discover an endless flow of creativity to fuel your songwriting? If you’ve listened to these podcasts, you’ve already heard John Chisum doesn’t believe in writer’s block, despite the million...
Eliminating “Writer’s Block” Forever with John Chisum
May 27, 2017 12:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBAlong with not having your songs heard and “getting them out there,” if you’re like most aspiring songwriters, your next greatest challenge is probably what we call “writer’s block.” But what is writer’s block and why do you have it? What causes it and what can cure it? Is there any way to avoid it and discover an endless flow of creativity to fuel your songwriting? If you’ve listened to these podcasts, you’ve already heard John Chisum doesn’t believe in writer’s block, despite the million...
Life on the Edge of a Record Deal with Nashville Hopefuls Drakeford
May 20, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBWhat’s it like to be young 20-somethings in hot pursuit of a Nashville record deal? What does it mean to hang out with some of the best new talent in the city and have open doors with top music producers and publishers? Find out on this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast with up-and-coming duo Drake and Lucy-Jayne Lanier (Drakeford) as they talk candidly about doors that may, or may not, be opening for them in the music industry and how they’re building a music career one coffee shop a...
DRAKEFORD: Life on the Edge of a Record Deal
May 20, 2017 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MBWhat’s it like to be young 20-somethings in hot pursuit of a Nashville record deal? What does it mean to hang out with some of the best new talent in the city and have open doors with top music producers and publishers? Find out on this episode of The Song Revolution Podcast with up-and-coming duo Drake and Lucy-Jayne Lanier (Drakeford) as they talk candidly about doors that may, or may not, be opening for them in the music industry and how they’re building a music career one coffee shop a...
JOHN CHISUM: Three Ways to Find Your True Mission as a Songwriter
May 13, 2017 13:19 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBHow do you find your “mission” as a songwriter? Isn’t it just about writing songs that praise Jesus or talk about the cross or the Bible? While it includes those things, John Chisum, Managing Partner of Nashville Christian Songwriters and prolific songwriter himself, believes it goes much deeper than that and that God has greater plans to impact lives through you than you could ever imagine. In this episode, John brings you three key insights for finding your true songwriting mission usin...
Three Ways to Find Your True Mission as a Songwriter with John Chisum
May 13, 2017 13:19 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBHow do you find your “mission” as a songwriter? Isn’t it just about writing songs that praise Jesus or talk about the cross or the Bible? While it includes those things, John Chisum, Managing Partner of Nashville Christian Songwriters and prolific songwriter himself, believes it goes much deeper than that and that God has greater plans to impact lives through you than you could ever imagine. In this episode, John brings you three key insights for finding your true songwriting mission usin...