MUSIC
SO N GWR ITI N G
SONGWRITING TIPS
T I P S //
BY
C H R I S
C L AY TO N
NINE FOUNDATIONAL PILLARS OF WORSHIP SONGWRITERS
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oday, more than ever, there is a steady flow of worship songs being released to the world. Every Friday, the day that most new music is released in the music community, we are given new musical offerings from some
of the most influential churches and ministries, as well as from congregations who do not have record deals or massive followings. Regardless of the situation, there is a responsibility that comes with songwriting for the Church. With this responsibility comes great influence. That said, while there are not any certain rules for songwriting, there are some foundational pillars to consider when writing for the most powerful voice on the planet.
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01. Focus On Writing for YOUR Church, and Not “THE Church.” Perspective is everything in writing worship songs. If you are a worship pastor, your main objective is to shepherd the people that you stand in front of week after week. You are tasked with giving your people songs that declare the truths of God. As a worship pastor who writes worship songs, your job is to write for your people. That is part of the shepherding assignment of a worship pastor.
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