A COMPLETE, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DEVELOPING AND PRESENTING YOUR MUSIC MINISTRYEmbarking on a career in Christian music can be a daunting task. How do you get started? Where do you begin? You try to begin your music career by attending an industry showcase or seminar. You learn that you should develop your ministry and key relationships within the industry, you should develop your press kit and stage presentation, and you should learn as much as possible about the Christian music industry, but how?A Beginners Guide To Christian Music answers your most basic question; How do I get started in Christian music? This book answers that question in specific detail and provides a step-by-step guideline for you to follow. It is a road map for the early development of your music ministry.A Beginners Guide To Christian Music is loaded with nothing but essential information to launch your career and ensure your best opportunity to succeed. This informative guide will teach you in clear, logical steps how to: Develop and fund your music ministry Troubleshoot your career and make your music better Develop a marketing plan & effective press kit Effectively promote yourself and your music Develop a stage presence and connect with your audience Use MP3 & the Internet to develop your personal distribution channel Submit your music and whereThis book is the resource for every independent Christian music artist. A Beginners Guide To Christian Music gives you the tools and information necessary to pursue the ministry God has called you into. Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see (Hebrews 11:1).

From basic industry concepts to the ministry skills so necessary in Gospel music, industry veteran Monica Coates discusses it all honestly and with an eye toward practical application.

Offers a straightforward look at the Christian mystical tradition, using examples of the classical mystical journey from the lives of Christian mystics.

(Guitar Educational). The Hal Leonard Christian Guitar Method is designed for anyone just learning to play guitar. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner's guide uses well-known praise and worship songs to teach you the basics of guitar style and technique. The accompanying CD features all of the songs in the book for demonstration and play-along. Songs include: Awesome God * Blessed Be Your Name * Here I Am to Worship * How Great Is Our God * I Could Sing of Your Love Forever * Oh Lord, You're Beautiful * Open the Eyes of My Heart * You Are My King (Amazing Love) * and more.

A great resource for singers, soloists, back ground vocals, instrumentalists, sound technicians, worship leaders and anyone involved in church music ministry. A useful handbook for Singers and Instrumentalists involved in church worship ministry. Teaches vocal skills, and techniques .

Sing to Him a NEW song! Whether you want to write a song for just you and God or for the entire congregation, this book will equip you with everything you need to finish that dream song. Be inspired, empowered, and encouraged as this book walks you through your journey step-by-step. Its simple organized format allows you to easily revisit any topic so you can write your song in your own unique way. Don't know how to play an instrument? You CAN still write a song! This book includes a variety of ways to add music to your lyrics. All you will need is one instrument--your voice. Put your personal love for God into a unique song that only you can write. Worship coming straight from your heart is so precious to Jesus! You are so loved! What's inside: 1) Why me? 2) Don't we already have too many worship songs? 3) The Basics--Purpose and Direction 4) The Lyrics--Personal, Authentic, Simple 5) The Music--Where to start, Song Structure, Rythm, Notes, Chords, Changing Keys

A COMPLETE, PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DEVELOPING AND PRESENTING YOUR MUSIC MINISTRYDeveloping a career in Christian music can be a daunting task. What are the most important aspects? Where do you focus your energy and efforts? You attend industry showcases and seminars and learn that you should develop your ministry and key relationships within the industry, you should develop your press kit and stage presentation, and you should learn as much as possible about the Christian music industry, but how?The Artist?s Guide To Christian Music answers your most basic question; ?How do I develop and grow my music ministry?? This book answers that question in specific detail and provides a step-by-step guideline for you to follow. It is a road map for the development, growth and refinement of your music ministry.The Artist?s Guide To Christian Music is loaded with nothing but essential information to grow your ministry and enhance your career. It will ensure your best opportunity to succeed in this highly competitive industry. This informative guide will show you in clear, logical steps how to:? Develop and fund your music ministry? Troubleshoot your career and make your music better? Develop a marketing plan & effective press kit? Effectively promote yourself and your music? Develop a stage presence and connect with your audience? Use MP3 & the Internet to develop your personal distribution channel? Submit your music and whereThis book is the resource for every independent Christian music artist. The Artist?s Guide To Christian Music gives you the tools and information necessary to pursue the ministry God has called you into. ?Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see? (Hebrews 11:1).