Christian Music

For people looking to become part of the next generation of Christian music, one way to understand the path before you is to read the story of today’s biggest Christian musicians. Not only can you learn about the pitfalls of being a working musician, you may pick up a few important lessons on road life or writing hit songs. These artists have incredible stories that will appeal to readers of all backgrounds. Here are some of the Christian music biographies for student musicians to read this semester.

Musicians who are just starting out as songwriters may find it difficult to put their ideas down on paper. It can be especially hard in Christian music when there is a certain tone or message with which you feel confined. Haven’t all of the bases been covered over the last 400 years of hymns and worship songs? If you’re wondering how to start a song in Chrisitan music, we have a few tips to accelerate the writing process. By the end of this article you should feel confident in knowing how to start a song and be ready to put pen to paper.

Music can be something very personal. Whether you are a musician yourself or you simply enjoy listening to your favorite artists, music is personally affecting and hits each person in a unique way. If you’re wanting to get your Christian band noticed, however, your music needs to grow and be heard by the right people. So how does one take a band that’s brand new or only known in some local circles and get the word out? We’ve got a few ideas.

If you ask kids today what they’re listening to, you’ll hear about singers like Ariana Grande and bands like Imagine Dragons. Christian music, on the other hand, is sometimes frowned upon by younger listeners. While we can’t be surprised by non-Christian kids’ lack of interest in the genre, there’s plenty for Christian kids to love about music that praises the Lord. Instead of dismissing Christian music as lame church stuff, think about all the ways in which we can engage with it. We believe Christian music has a rightful claim to your listening time.

Writing a song can be difficult. Even the best musicians can be clueless when it comes to knowing how to write song lyrics for Christian music. On one hand, you don’t want to come across as cheesy. While on the other hand, you know how difficult it can be to stick complicated theology into a song. It can be a difficult highwire act of being faithful to God’s word and understandable by today’s audience. That’s why we want to give you a few things to think about as you begin (or continue) to write songs.

When you browse the hit songs of pop culture these days, you may be shocked to find the number of tracks that are labeled “explicit” and glorify a hedonistic lifestyle. It’s not anything new for secular music to blast a narrative that contradicts the truth of the Bible, but that doesn’t make the stumbling blocks any less dangerous for the upcoming generation. We live in a great time for finding new Christian music for teens. Whether your preference is pop, rap, or worship, you can find something God-honoring that you enjoy.

Never say “I’m bored” again. For young Christian musicians, the summer is full of possibilities. Whether you are a student who gets to enjoy a season of freedom or a young adult whose only advantage is more hours of sunlight, there are many free summer activities to enjoy. Unless your favorite hobby is watching the NFL, the summer gives you more chances to do just about anything you love (though you could still probably find some classic matchups on the NFL Network or ESPN). Take advantage of the time that you have this summer and do something with your skills in music.

Keep it casual. Play it cool. We have so many different phrases for not taking things very seriously. This isn’t just a phenomenon for Christian teenagers, though. The world today has taught us to not get too invested in anything. The problem is that that leaves us as jacks of all trades and masters of none. So if you’re someone who enjoys playing music (and maybe even creating a little of your own), we think it’s time for you to get serious about it. Not because we want to suck the joy out of the process, but because you should give something you love your full effort.