One of the most impactful, musical, experiences in my life is playing songs for the saints who are confined to nursing homes. Many of these brothers and sisters have Alzheimer’s and dementia. They are so weak that they cannot rise from their wheel chairs and if somehow they manage to stand they are in greatContinue reading “Equipping The Saints”
Author Archives: Dan Loch
Writing Songs That Teach
There are many ways to write songs. When I was young I used songwriting as an emotional journal. I would feel something and I would try to capture that feeling with my guitar and a pen. Eventually I grew tired of the angst and pain that accompanied my songs and took a break. For twoContinue reading “Writing Songs That Teach”
How Harmony Impacts Lyrics
This past Sunday we sang “Your Grace Is Enough” by Matt Maher. Personally I love the song, its upbeat, has a great message, there’s a cool, syncopated guitar intro and outro, but there’s one line that always makes me go “hmmm… why do we sing that?” Now when I tell you what line it isContinue reading “How Harmony Impacts Lyrics”
Yes, one “P” (and thoughts on worshiping)
Ever since The Worshiping Songwriter began there has been a debate about whether it should be “worshiping” or “worshipping”. Some people, who I greatly appreciate, are passionate about keeping my grammar and spelling in line with acceptable conventions. The Lord knows that I give them enough material to correct but in this instance I takeContinue reading “Yes, one “P” (and thoughts on worshiping)”