Content

• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Form an idea
• Part 2 of 3: Decide on a Genre
• Part 3 of 3: Write a song
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

This article will show you how to write a Christian song. In the step-by-step instructions below, you will find everything you need to write good Christian lyrics for any genre of music. Ready? Then let's get started!

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Form an idea

1. 1 Come up with a general theme for your song. If you already have ideas, start from them. It's much easier to write a song if you have an idea of ​​what it will be about in advance!
2. 2 Look in the Bible. Find the lines that you like the most. Can you use them as a basis for a song? Concentrating on specific Bible passages will strengthen the Christian meaning of your song, making it deeper and more grounded.
3. 3 Listen to your priest. You can write a song with inspiration from Sunday sermons. Use the topics the priest focuses on in his speech. Alternatively, you can ask him to help with the song or to correct it at the end.
4. 4 Decide what message your song will convey to the world. Will there be a story in the plot? Maybe she will talk about adventures, or demonstrate a certain worldview?
5. 5 Think about what you yourself have experienced lately. The lyrics based on your own experience will help you reach the hearts of your listeners. If you are sad, consider writing a melodic ballad, or if you feel happy, write something more cheerful and optimistic. Your listeners will feel more connected to the song if they can associate it with situations they encounter in real life.

Part 2 of 3: Decide on a Genre

1. 1 Think about what genre of music you would like to compose. Rely on your preferences and tastes - it should bring pleasure first of all to you. With the right imagination, a Christian song can be written in any genre.
2. 2 Think back to your favorite musicians. They don't have to be Christian music performers, the main thing is that they inspire you.

Part 3 of 3: Write a song

1. 1 Make a plan of action. This will help make your work more efficient.
2. 2 Write verses. You can write several mini-songs and then link them together to create a general idea.
3. 3 Experiment. Move the verses, swap them. If you're having trouble putting the verses into a story, move them around. Add new ones, get rid of old ones. Don't forget about the meaning you originally planned to put into the song.
4. 4 Rehearse. Play or sing your song - do you like the way it sounds? If not, don't worry. Song writing can be a lengthy process. Focus on what you want to tell the audience.
5. 5Come up with a title for the song based on the theme.

Tips

• Write about what you believe in. Don't hold yourself back.
• If you find it difficult to come up with a theme, listen to your favorite songs again. They can give you an idea (just don't copy the text!).
• Include lines from the Bible. Most Christian songs quote scripture, albeit paraphrasing the text.
• Don't be afraid to sound weird. Write for God's sake. Ask God for help.
• Try not to use slang if it is not part of the overall concept of the song.
• The psalter is another good source of inspiration.
• Listen to famous Christian artists; they have wonderful music that brings light and love to the masses.
• Most people like simple tunes and lyrics, so don't try to sing about everything at once. The simpler the better.
• Be creative! Don't be afraid to change the length, key, or rhythm of a song if you think it sounds better there. Don't frame yourself. Try yourself in different styles, chords, and techniques.

Warnings

• Do not plagiarize - not only is it immoral, you can be prosecuted in court. If you think your song sounds like another song, play it to your friends and ask their opinion.
• If you want to write good Christian songs, you have to be religious, otherwise it is just hypocrisy. And how are you going to write about what you don't understand?

What do you need

• Idea
• Pencil and paper (or computer)