song-stories
There is a profound difference between a worship song that mentions the Bible and a worship song that was born from the Bible. I have written both kinds over the past seven years, and I can tell you from deep personal experience that the songs that come from genuine immersion in scripture carry a weight…
I still remember the afternoon I sat on my bedroom floor with a cheap nylon-string guitar, staring at a blank notebook page, wondering if I would ever write a worship song that actually meant something. That was seven years ago. Since then, I have written over forty original worship songs, released them independently, and watched…
Introduction There is a small corner of my home that most visitors never see. It is not impressive. It is not Instagram-worthy. There are no vintage microphones in glass cases, no acoustic foam in geometric patterns, no LED strip lights changing colors with the music. There is a desk, a laptop, an audio interface, two…
Introduction The Digital Audio Workstation—your DAW—is the software engine of your home studio. It is where you record your vocals, edit your guitar takes, arrange your song sections, apply effects, mix your levels, and export your final file. For many beginners, the DAW is the most intimidating part of music production because it looks like…
Introduction The acoustic guitar is the backbone of independent worship music. It provides the harmonic foundation, the rhythmic pulse, and the organic warmth that makes a home recording feel human. When I sit down to record a new Worshipune song, the acoustic guitar is almost always the first instrument I track. It establishes the tempo,…
Introduction The microphone is the lens through which your congregation hears your voice. In worship music, the vocal is not just another instrument. It is the primary vehicle of spiritual connection. A harsh, thin, or distant vocal will create a barrier between the listener and the message. A warm, present, intimate vocal will draw the…
