How To Write A Worship Song (Explained by GRAMMY® Winning Songwriter)

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So you want to serve the church and write a song that impacts and leads people towards Christ. That's awesome. But unfortunately, there's a big difference between wanting to do something and actually making it happen. So if you want to write a worship song, how exactly should you approach that? What are the first steps? And how do you make sure that it ends up sounding like you were hoping it would? Seth Mosley (GRAMMY® Winning Producer & Songwriter, has written a LOT of worship songs, and he'll explain exactly what you should be thinking about!
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@thomasvarghese3136 3 жыл бұрын

I was so confused before, everyone wanted me to become so many things, but since my childhood, I don't know I always had song writer in my head but never said that out, and then I left the thought . And again and again it kept coming , now I'm realising that God wants me to write songs about him ..... I am so glad now I know what I want to be and am so grateful.

@OfficialFCMusic 3 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome Thomas! Be sure to subscribe and follow along for more videos like this one!

@autumngaribay9377 3 жыл бұрын

Keep melodies accessible Use repetition It should feel better every time it's sung Verse/Chorus/Bridge variate Use easy key progressions Reflects biblical truth Putting words in people's mouth Register with CCLI

@gabrielleclennon6589 Жыл бұрын

I needed this. Thank You

@diamond_278 3 жыл бұрын

I'm here because God gave me my words and said write Christian music

@chitalusiame7161 3 жыл бұрын

i like the way you have explained this topic sir, thank you.

@Theprojectsguitarplayer777 2 жыл бұрын

This is useful to me I’m startin out writin worship songs

@takiffanywilliams210 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your advise. I really appreciate what you said about the importance of scriptural truth. Our choir and praise teams have to add or take away words to make the song line up with scripture correctly. Thanks a million, may the Lord bless you brother.

@JoshuaDavid_Music 4 жыл бұрын

Love it! Worship is definitely more challenging than it seems. It’s definitely got to come from a genuine place. And actually leading worship or having experience leading worship at a church and learning how the room responds to certain songs I think is crucial. You start to get a feel for what works well and what doesn’t. Awesome video Seth!

@OfficialFCMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you’re out there doing it! Seth

@reynaldogarcia643 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! Ive played guitar and written poetry since 15 years old The last 5 years I truly amplified my playing with joining as lead guitar in my church worship team. But Ben trying to write a worship song the last year and definitely mote challenging than I had originally conceived! Cheers/ Blessings

@lukebowermusic 2 жыл бұрын

Oh well would you look who it is😂 I never see people I know in KZfaq comment sections

@JoshuaDavid_Music 2 жыл бұрын

@@lukebowermusic haha dude! What’s up! I must say this is a first for me as well. 😂

@gabrielleclennon6589 Жыл бұрын

Oh Lord, thank you so much for your advice. I needed to hear this and I wrote some notes to help because I do want to write songs of worship, but I just didn't the time and effort to do it because I have been super confident on my talent and all the things that God has truly blessed me with but yet I didn't do it because I was just lazy and not wanting to. This has helped me a lot and I just digested all of this to help me write songs this year in 2023. Thank you.

@REMMYCEPHAS 2 ай бұрын

Did you end up writing the song?❤

@gabrielleclennon6589 2 ай бұрын

@@REMMYCEPHAS Not yet, but hopefully in about 2 months or so.

@bendavidmusic 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome info!!!

@yvonnemukete9132 Жыл бұрын

Wow you're a God sent to me in particular, thanks very much sir

@Tenornote Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much my brother! Holy Spirit will also help us,even in the most practical ways. But your tips are so very helpful Seth! Thank you for teaching us!!

@loudpraise9395 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sir . God bless always

@wesleyhendricks153 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your ideas on writing christian songs. You are a true inspiration to help other christians to be an encouragement and a blessing as your advise and ideas here will help someone to write a song who will in due time bless or encourage someone who might go through a tough time and that song that you helped someone to write will unknowingly help that person through that trial and be a blessing. God richly bless you!!!

@OfficialFCMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!! Blessings!! 😊

@loulollio 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth: Always really good info. Thanks, Lou Lollio Christian Recording artist and Jesus Worship Tour

@carolynenanjala8767 Жыл бұрын

hv bn looking for this Thanks seth❤

@michaelfischman8810 3 жыл бұрын

Great reminder of keeping it to what works.

@OfficialFCMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@BlaanArtistTv 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks sir and God bless

@MattLeFaitMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Love this man!

@OfficialFCMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@ssegawakefa9265 Жыл бұрын

For sure he has nice words

@dergoathighscore170 3 жыл бұрын

Love it thank u

@user-me8id2qb8l 8 ай бұрын

thank you for your .

@diretoaoponto3075 Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation! When you make it explicit that repétition is a key I can understand why after 2 or 3 minutes I want the worship to be over. I find the infinite repetition very annoying. I also find that every (or the majority of) worship songs have the very same crescendo structure. When I listen to 1h of this I feel like I am trapped in the same repetitive song. My wife loves it and many people love this style. It's just not for me.

@omomajemuolumidetv1770 Жыл бұрын

I want to learn how to write a good worship medley song with free styling.

@is-music3730 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus!

@estherchiadika2793 Жыл бұрын

I am first a songwriter. My challenge is the lyrics. I guess I haven't gone through any sort of classes on professional song writing as they seem to come easily but the need for newness or a sense of versatility in the content of the song is where I need help with. What do I do?

@niallsactualgf Жыл бұрын

I wrote this song, but I’m not sure of it gives the message I want it to. Can you help me? Often times we ignore the calls And we don’t do what we should at all Often times we tend to stray Farther, farther, farther each day But then we open open that magic book And we feel compelled to take a look And suddenly suddenly we see That God still cares God still knows who I am And even when I fail He draws me closer to the lamb For I am His And He is mine And I will live Him For the rest of my life God still cares

@yukiyamamoto-oq3tm 7 ай бұрын

This is powerful! Keep going because I love this, That shoes God is rich in Love!

@iweanadufavourexcel5290 Жыл бұрын

I like to gospel music but I don't know how to start or write one and I just don't like it i love it

@_Efann_ 4 жыл бұрын

great content🤘🏼

@OfficialFCMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope it helps you in your journey towards your dreams!!

@juliengmusic 3 жыл бұрын

That's the wrong hand sign, sry dude...

@_Efann_ 3 жыл бұрын

@@juliengmusic i feel stupid now

@juliengmusic 3 жыл бұрын

@@_Efann_ why?

@missxealaneous7713 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the information here. I guess I always thought the main ingredient of worship music was authentic worship. Just heartfelt moments spent in the presence of God in prayer or in His Word. This video seems so formulaic. 🤷🏾‍♀️ That being said, I think there may be a difference between worship music and "hit" worship music. I love the way the Getty's write. They seem to embody the Word through their music. But preferences are just preferences, so...

@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi 2 жыл бұрын

the main ingredient is a humble loving heart toward God and agreeing with His Word. this video is formulaic and not that it's bad(because music is still applicable to theory) but don't let this be what defines worship writing. even big worship artists like Elevation or Maverick City go outside of this and we both know there's tons of lesser known worshippers that are outside of this

@kcraycan4675 2 жыл бұрын

It's time I start. Soon as I get a peace of paper and pen! All I need is a safe heaven to get together!

@Evangelene 3 жыл бұрын

Sir can you please tell me that how to make our own worship band?

@laurettavernon77 8 ай бұрын

So what if you feel you have songs that are written, but don't know how or know people to help record them? Where would I start to learn how to record or at least have a recording that isn't just on my phone. ❤❤ I have learned a little from watching videos, but to buy the equipment to do, and I am not sure if I could. Thank you for the info.

@OfficialFCMusic 8 ай бұрын

I would suggest joining our community at joinsongchasers.com

@theprophetminstrel1597 3 жыл бұрын

Seth I want to use already written material as a cover but change the genre it was written in and present it as a demo for my own after purchasing the mechanical license for said song. Next take and R and B song change the lyrics but keep the melody but add my own accessories. For example I went to Harry Fox Agency purchased the license to Alicia Keys "No One" changed most of the lyrics (after thousands of edits) including the title. How can I present the demo to you or someone else? Need input on this matter please.

@OfficialFCMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Larry! Thanks for watching! Try putting your demo into Songspace and pitch to local artists.

@iweanadufavourexcel5290 Жыл бұрын

Please teach me 🙏🙏🙏

@swallowtail555 Жыл бұрын

I wrote lyrics because I’m a poet. I have written a few songs BUT putting music to it is not easy. I don’t know how to put music to my lyrics. Any easy ideas. I play uke and easy guitar. Ty

@TheBrettWilson Жыл бұрын

Try the chords suggested in this video and sing your lyrics over the top. You can do it!

@okebukky9702 3 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖

@russellgray1308 2 жыл бұрын

I am "Older" like 59 years old. I have been a song writer since my 20s. I have written songs for Progressive Rock bands all during the 90s. But my own style is not progressive rock. When I write a song and don't tell anyone who wrote it they like it. When they hear it's one I wrote they say. "Oh that sounds so 80s" So how do you write a song that doesn't sound 80s? I listen to all the modern worship like Red Rocks, Elevation, Church of The City, etc...And I thought my songs were very similar sounding. Is there a certain chord or song structure that is different from "The 80s"???

@OfficialFCMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe your instrumentation is very 80s?

@russellgray1308 2 жыл бұрын

@@OfficialFCMusic I was using Keyboards with a Pad layer/Ballad Stack, and Bass Guitar, Acoustic and a couple electrics with mild distortion. And a fairly modern sounding drum track from a funk setting. kinda in a tempo like 68

@johnmichealvanzang3073 3 жыл бұрын

Does gospel song rhyme. And how to rhyme??

@OfficialFCMusic 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! One of the best ways to learn the different tendencies of genres is to go and listen intently to the most successful songs in that category. So in this case, I would listen to the top gospel songs and listen very carefully to their rhyme schemes - then use it as inspiration for your songs.! We have to study to continue to grow better!!

@JoshuaPatrickGarrett 2 жыл бұрын

Be in step with the Holy Spirit, and trust Him with how you should write.

@OfficialFCMusic 2 жыл бұрын

yup!

@gloryofure3779 Жыл бұрын

Soooo true

@ojoemmanuel4964 Жыл бұрын

So true! But you still need some "technical know how"

@loveaboveall2382 3 жыл бұрын

From 3:32 to 3:40 is exactly why Christian music lacks creativity nowadays. It's also the same reason why almost every song in CCM is the same. They are milking that formula for every last cent it's worth. The CCM industry is just like every other industry, it's money driven first and foremost. Which is why, if new and upcoming artists don't sound like hillsong, bethel, Chris tomlin, Jesus culture, etc. They won't make it to the radio. Disclaimer, I like listening to these guys I mentioned. I just don't think they are the gold standard for what worship music and ccm should sound like. That decision is made by the industry and certainly NOT by GOD.

@midlander4 3 жыл бұрын

Use the same tired old four chords and repeat the same line over and over. Who knew?

@nomadicrecovery1586 8 ай бұрын

The critique I and many have about this kind of music IS the things he said, its too simple, too repetitive.. People can handlemore than that

@JoshuaPatrickGarrett 2 жыл бұрын

No. Drop the vain repetitions, which I believe is not totally removed from Matthew 6 regarding vain prayers.

@OfficialFCMusic 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for sharing!

@FirstNameLastName-pg3pi 2 жыл бұрын

remember that just because there's repetition doesnt mean its vain

@PastorMcfly66 2 жыл бұрын

I can’t believe he admits so much of what is wrong with CCM…. The shallow droning and often heretical (Hillsong) lyrics of dollar-driven intent.

@joirnalhswarrior 12 күн бұрын

talks about worship songs, then mentions the two most dangerous groups as positive reference. mmm....

@andreameier4988 2 жыл бұрын

Blimey cow did it first.

@marthauyoder4424 Жыл бұрын

Do you know anyone who wants words to songs I was told I should do something more with my poetry than just leave it in a book. I think a lot of it needs to be sung. Do you know anyone that would pay for it?

@nomadicrecovery1586 7 ай бұрын

That’s whTs wrong with this genre It’s dumbed down. And really just cloned from every other song

@innovationhq8230 3 жыл бұрын

This modern "praise and worship" music is very man centered and unbiblical.

@kelvinfunkner 2 жыл бұрын

mistitled. maybe "tips when writing a worship song"?

@ianrichards5742 2 жыл бұрын

Bless the lord Mr Mosley. Am so glad I stumble on your page .It was very informative.I also love the. Concept you give.musch appreciated. Am a song writer but need help to get my worship songs out