The best advice I have ever received for SONGWRITING came from Gloria Gaither when she said, “First, never write a song until you have a story to tell. Don’t just write to be writing. Second, when you finish, writing the song, read through what you’ve written to make sure it follows the story you’re trying to share.” if you’re strong, does not evoke intended emotions (i.e. laugh, cry, smile, etc..) then your song is not ready. Always remember the scripture, Colossians 3:23. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart…”. Johnathan Bond
September 26, 2026
When we sit down to write a song, we often get caught up in the mechanics. We chase the perfect chord progression, the catchiest hook, or maybe a clever rhyme scheme. But strip all of that away, and you are left with the absolute core of songwriting: your message. But...
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