There are well over 500 references to music and its use in the Bible. It would benefit every church musician to do a careful study of the purpose and use of music in the scripture. You can see from the scripture that music is used in many different settings. On the shores of the Red… Read more
Downloadable Digital Music vs Traditional Print Music
Pros and Cons of Downloadable Digital Music This may be a topic that only a publisher would enjoy studying, but I think it has merit. More and more I see the, “print on demand” option available when I purchase music. Offering music digital copies of music seems logical for many reasons: First is convenience, seeing… Read more
MFM007: A Passion for Church Music with Lance Bastian
A Passion for Church Music In this session of the Music For Ministry Podcast, I chat with Lance Bastian who shares his passion for church music. He sees a need for church music leaders to write more music within the local church. Several of his arrangements are available through Grace For All Publications. Lance Bastian is… Read more
A Biblical Philosophy of Music | Do you need one?
A Biblical Philosophy of Music 13 “It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the Lord; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the Lord, saying, For he is good… Read more
Proper Posture Tips You Need To Know To Be A Better Singer
Proper Posture While Singing Every church choir director would like their choir singing to the best of their ability for the Lord. Most church choirs, however, are made up of inexperienced singers who have never been taught the basics of how to sing properly, let alone, how to read music. If we are ever to… Read more
What Makes a Hymn “Good”?
Recently, I was urged to teach the next generation about the qualities of great church music. I realize this is a tall order and one blog post would never come close to what is a lifelong endeavor. In consideration of the finest church music of the ages, I would be amiss to neglect the basic… Read more
The Background Story of “It Is Well with My Soul”
I have always loved the story of the hymn, “It Is Well with My Soul.” Recently, I came across a treasure archived in the Library of Congress pertaining to the background of this familiar hymn. As with any treasure, it’s of great value, especially, to those of us who love the study of our hymn heritage… Read more