Song Revolution with John Chisum

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JONATHAN MASON: What Music Publishers Are Looking For Apr 22, 2019

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If you are a singer-songwriter, go behind the scenes for a peek into the professional Christian music industry with Jonathan Mason of Word Worship.

Jonathan is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute and has a deep passion for music and ministry. As the Director of Word Worship, he oversees the artistry and publishing of songwriters such as Sarah Reeves, Big Daddy Weave, Francesca Battistelli, Meredith Andrews, Benji and Jenna Cowart, and many more you'll hear about in this interview. Jonathan is authentic, passionate about God and the songwriters he serves, and his heart is to resource the church worldwide.

Word Worship serves worship leaders by bringing the best in current worship music, helping cut through the noise to discover the songs that will help bring the church into a deeper expression of love and praise to God. You can check out all of their resources and sign up for some free resources over at wordworship.com.

The Song Revolution Podcast is dedicated to helping you grow as a songwriter and worshiper, so to take it to the 'next level', we will now be releasing our podcast on Mondays. Our goal is that this podcast is something for you to look forward to on your Mondays morning commute, workout, or new-week routine.

We are so excited to welcome "Word Worship" as a sponsor of this podcast! We can't wait to bring you more heavy hitting episodes with other amazing artists on their roster. To learn more about "Word Worship", check out http://wordworship.com

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:

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FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI: Family, Touring, and Music Making Apr 15, 2019

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Francesca Battistelli gives us a peek under the hood of her songwriting process, share her heart for Worship, and answers the question "How do you balance everything?"

You can connect with her on:

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/francescabattistelli

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/francescamusic/

or Website https://francescamusic.com

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED:

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SOLVEI LEITHAUG: Norway's National Music Treasure Apr 08, 2019

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"When I look back, it's been very, very clear to me that God has been an ever-present help in time of need," says internationally acclaimed independent singer-songwriter, Solveig Leithaug. A witness to God's provision as a single mother of three while struggling to fulfill her call to Christian music, she admits she is one of those artists for whom "the songs just never stopped coming."

Solveig's long career has touched the world through her pristine vocals and masterful guitar skills, appearing in 20 countries, winning a Dove Award, continuing to record, and appearing on Gaither Homecoming videos. As one of Norway's top recording artists (now based in the US), Solveig offers a purity of heart and voice that is rare in today's music world.

Releasing her 19th recording "Riverside: Hymns and Spiritual Songs," Solveig continues a legacy of Christian worship passed down from her musical parents. Originally begun as part of a Lenten Hymn Series she arranged each day for her Facebook fans, the project caught in her home church and soon many people were sharing out the beautiful hymn arrangements and requesting she record them.

Produced by Steve Hindalong (The Choir) and featuring powerful musicians like Stuart Duncan (mandolin/fiddle), Matt Slocum (Cello), Hannah Sorrells (violin), Odessa Settles (vocals), and Solveig's daughter, Kari Julianna Leithaug (vocals), Riverside: Hymns & Spiritual Songs is another treasure to add to your collection of Solveig's masterful work.

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LONDON GATCH: From Elevation Worship to Independent Artist Apr 01, 2019

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Being on staff at Elevation Church seems like a dream job, and though there were many positive elements, fear and anxiety found a foothold. London Gatch shares her journey of overcoming anxiety, and finding her voice as an independent artist.

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CRAIG ADAMS: Lifeway Music Executive on New Worship Trends Mar 25, 2019

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Are we going back to old hymns and throwing out the modern worship song-book? LifeWay Worship's Creative Director Craig Adams helps us understand the new trend in modern worship music. Bridging the gap between the old and new seems to be a new trend. What's that all about? Find out in this engaging and insightful episode.

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PETER HARTZELL: Building An Audience for Your Music (Part 2) Mar 18, 2019

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Let's be honest. You want your music to reach the ends of the earth and bless people all over the world. Have you ever found yourself wondering how to get your songs in front of more of the "right people"? Well, in this second installment of a two part talk, we go through some practical action steps you can take to effectively build a lasting audience for your music.

Our guest is Peter Hartzell, owner of Tree House Media in Nashville, Tennessee. Peter specializes in creative content marketing strategies that really work. He offers some powerful insights gleaned from his many years in music, advertising, and marketing. If you are trying to figure out how to build and sustain a lasting audience for your music, these next two episodes are for you.

You can connect with Peter and Tree House Media at www.TreeHouseMediaCo.com

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PETER HARTZELL: Building An Audience for Your Music (Part 1) Mar 11, 2019

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Everyone wants their music to reach as many people as possible, but knowing how to actually get your music out to the ends of the earth can feel impossible. In this special two parter, we dive in to some practical tips on how to effectively build a lasting audience for your music.

You can connect with Peter and Tree House Media at www.TreeHouseMediaCo.com

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MEREDITH ANDREWS: The Heart Behind Her Music Mar 04, 2019

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Meredith Andrews has been in full time music and ministry for over a decade, and has learned that the accolades and exposure have meant very little compared to the joy of growing closer to Jesus by living a lifestyle of surrender.

Meredith's new LIVE worship album "Faith and Wonder" is a beautiful journal entry and testimony of the goodness of God. Though her accolades and accomplishments are impressive, what's even more amazing is her heart to serve Jesus and love selflesly.

[Listen to "Faith and WONDER" wherever you get your music, and learn more about Meredith at https://meredithandrews.com]

We are so excited to welcome "Word Worship" as a sponsor of this podcast! Meredith is associated with "Word Worship", and we can't wait to bring you more heavy hitting episodes with other amazing artists on their roster. To learn more about "Word Worship", check out http://wordworship.com

How to get involved

Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/
Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

DAVE PITTMAN: American Idol, Bullying, and Tourettes Syndrome Feb 25, 2019

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Dave Pittman is a masterful song crafter with a world-class singing voice that may have never been realized. When Dave was young, he was bullied because of his battle with Tourette Syndrome. It got so bad that at age 10, he attempted to end his own life. Now, Dave is a beacon of light and hope for anyone who hears his powerful voice and testimony. As an American Idol contestant, Dave is no stranger to the spotlight, and today we champion all the wonderful things Dave has to share.

His new album is available now. Learn more at www.davepittmanlive.com

Tap into massive resources, increase your inspiration and creativity, and be part of a thriving community of dedicated Christian songwriters by joining NCS Membership today! Share your songs, experience live and interactive monthly masterclasses, read powerful songwriting articles, watch videos, and get discounts on events and other resources as part of your NCS Membership benefits! Click here to read more and join today!

www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com/membership

We are exploring exciting new partner sponsorships that will provide even more growth opportunities for you as you journey with us. As early adopters, you are sitting in prime position to reap the greatest benefit for your time and investment, so don't wait to get involved!

How to get involved

Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters
Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

MUSIC CREDITS:

DIFFERENT KIND OF LOVE (Featuring Seth & Nirva) by Tyrus Morgan, Chad Mattson and James Tealy admin by Right Angle Music (ASCAP) Centricity Publishing (ASCAP) (admin@CapitolCMGPublishing.com) Centricity Songs (BMI) (adminCapitolCMGPublishing.com) FALL TO PIECES Dave Pittman, David Ray eTIPP (SESAC) Six Eighteen Music (ASCAP) I'D RATHER HAVE JESUS (Public Domain) HOPE'S SONG David Ray SIx Eighteen Music (ASCAP)

PETER HARTZELL: How to Reach a Larger Audience with Your Music Feb 16, 2019

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In this very special episode, John sat down with our new podcast producer, Peter Hartzell (www.treehousemediaco.com) to talk about the #1 thing YOU should be doing to reach a larger audience with your songs. Peter is an entrepreneur and master content marketer, with high-visibility clients in both the corporate and private sectors. He is a skilled multi-instrumentalist, producer, songwriter, and creative that carries an equally strong handle on how things work in the business world. If you chose to apply the principles laid out in todays podcast, you will be setting off on the right track to getting your songs in front of more people than ever before.

We recorded this episode as a special Facebook Live update, and are excited to make some big announcements.

How to get involved

Join the Successful Christian Songwriters Group on Facebook and continue the discussion! https://www.facebook.com/groups/SuccessfulChristianSongwriters/
Check out all of the resources for you to become the songwriter you were meant to be at www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com

If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!