Song Revolution Podcast - Season 3, Episode 3
Episode Title: John Chisum: Discovering Your Hidden Songwriting Genius
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Episode Highlights:
- Celebrating a Decade of Songwriting Excellence:
- Reflecting on 10 years of Nashville Christian Songwriters (NCS) and 42 years in Christian music for John Chisum.
- Announcement of the 30th-anniversary edition of "Firm Foundation," set for release this month.
- 2025 Songwriting Challenge:
- A free year-long program to help Christian songwriters develop one new skill per month.
- Includes monthly free training sessions, resources, and a downloadable guide.
- Encouragement to set a "giant intention" for songwriting growth this year.
- Discovering Your Songwriting Zone of Genius:
- Insights inspired by Gay Hendricks' book The Big Leap.
- Identifying whether you're a producer, lyricist, technician, or big idea person.
- Strategies for maximizing strengths and collaborating to address weaknesses.
- Community and Coaching Opportunities:
- Overview of NCS programs, including one-on-one coaching, group coaching, and artist development programs.
- Introduction to the NCS Collective, a record label supporting emerging Christian songwriters.
- Music Showcase:
- Sneak peeks of music produced through the NCS Collective, including "Mighty God" featuring Kobe James and "You Are The One" by Bonnie Barbet.
- Examples of world-class music from songwriters empowered by NCS coaching programs.
- Practical Songwriting Advice:
- Avoiding common mistakes like premature production of underdeveloped songs.
- Understanding the importance of proper song form and market readiness.
- Encouragement to invest in personal growth as a songwriter.
Key Takeaways:
- Discovering and focusing on your songwriting strengths will lead to more impactful music.
- Developing skills and collaborating within a supportive community can elevate your craft.
- Time will pass regardless; use it to grow and fulfill your God-given calling as a songwriter.
Get Involved:
- Download the NCS 2025 Songwriting Challenge Guide from the show notes.
- Join the NCS Community for weekly coaching and resources to revolutionize your songwriting journey.
- Explore the NCS Collective and listen to inspiring music from Christian songwriters.
Next Week's Episode:
- Special guest: Galen Crew, a songwriter with over a billion streams in China, shares his creative journey.
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