It is my great pleasure to introduce my good friend, Sean Ellis. He joined The Worshiping Songwriter early on and, if I remember correctly, had not written any worship songsContinue reading “Song of The Month: The Love of the Savior”
Author Archives: Dan Loch
Song of The Month: How Long? (A Quarantine Prayer)
Originally, I planned on releasing a hymn arrangement this month. However, with the events of the past week, this song came back to my mind. I had started it earlyContinue reading “Song of The Month: How Long? (A Quarantine Prayer)”
Writing Songs That Worship
So far in our series of “Writing Songs That…” we’ve explored “Writing Songs That Teach” and “Writing Songs That Encourage”. Now we come to one of the most obvious topicsContinue reading “Writing Songs That Worship”
Song of The Month: Joy Inexpressible
New song is up! Check it out here Joy Inexpressible It’s been a while since I’ve posted here and I hope you’ll forgive me. With Covid-19 life has gotten aContinue reading “Song of The Month: Joy Inexpressible”
Writing Songs that Encourage
Now, more than ever, we need encouragement, right? We live in turbulent times full of fear and uncertainty. In these trials, millions upon millions of people will turn to musicContinue reading “Writing Songs that Encourage”
On Hating Songs and Reflections on “The Blessing”
One thing that most denominations hold in common is that they all tend to hate how someone else worships. If you want to experience this try clapping at a PresbyterianContinue reading “On Hating Songs and Reflections on “The Blessing””
“Be Thou My Vision” and the Importance of Hymns
It’s March! And The song of the month is “Be Thou My Vision (All That I Long For)” . This one has a special place in my heart. “Be ThouContinue reading ““Be Thou My Vision” and the Importance of Hymns”
Equipping The Saints
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’sContinue reading “Equipping The Saints”
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 feelingContinue 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 andContinue reading “How Harmony Impacts Lyrics”