 The
Craft of Christian Songwriting
New book released by Robert Sterling
- AVAILABLE NOW
through Hal
Leonard and Amazon.com
ISBN: 978-0-9818053-0-6
Born from eight years of teaching songwriting for the Academy
of Gospel Music Arts, Robert Sterling's The Craft
of Christian Songwriting deftly tackles the
much-overlooked subject of craft in the Christian songwriter's
creative process. The book challenges its readers to
aspire to the highest level of excellence, providing chapter
after chapter of practical insights into the Christian songwriting
experience. All the way from "Getting Started"
to "Building a Demo," The Craft of Christian
Songwriting shows the beginning writer how to
make his next song his "best song ever," all from
the unique perspective of the Christian songwriter.
What People Are Saying About The Craft of Christian
Songwriting...
"Practical and realistic, The Craft of
Christian Songwriting is a smart read for anyone
with aspirations of becoming a Christian songwriter. With
an impressive career in Christian music, Robert Sterling writes
from experience with authority. And he has pulled together
great commentary from some of the best writers in Christian
music. If you're serious about being a Christian songwriter
this book will provide you with a firm foundation. While this
book is written with beginning songwriters in mind, there
is plenty here that some of us veteran writers can use. I
highly recommend The Craft of Christian Songwriting
to anyone who writes, wants to write, or simply loves to listen
to Christian music."
~James Isaac Elliott
Songwriter; Assistant Professor & Program Coordinator
- Songwriting
Belmont University / Curb College of Entertainment & Music
Business
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"Of all of Robert's incredible contributions to
the Christian music industry, this book may well be his most
important yet. No stone is left unturned! From his thoughtful
insights into the motives and heart of great songwriting,
right down to his technical 'how-tos' on rhyme schemes and
memorable melodies, The Craft of Christian Songwriting
is a learning tool that no aspiring songwriter can afford
to miss. A great read and powerful learning experience!"
~Shelley Breen
Point of Grace
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"So, has the final book on songwriting been written?
Maybe not, but Robert Sterling's The Craft of
Christian Songwriting goes a long way toward
containing just about all you need to know concerning both
the heart and the craft required to write great songs. If
you write for a living, or if you've only dreamed of trying,
I promise, this book holds something valuable for you."
~John Mays
Vice President A & R
Centricity Music
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"I've been writing songs professionally for 25 years
and when I learned that Robert Sterling had written a book
on songwriting, I couldn't wait to read it. It is Robert's
passion for the craft of songwriting that sets him apart in
a town crawling with successful songwriters. Not only does
Robert know how to write a great song, he also knows how to
teach you what he knows in a way that you 'get it.' He is
articulate, funny, insightful and practical. If you're a beginning
Christian songwriter, you need to read this book."
~Ed Kee
Creative Director
Brentwood Benson Music Publishing
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"Robert Sterling is perhaps one of the best friends
a song ever had. I am glad that his passionate, consistent
advocacy of the well-crafted Christian song has found its
way into your hands in the form of this book. Rob is an articulate
teacher, a diligent student, a trustworthy veteran of the
Christian music industry, a skilled craftsman at songwriting,
a lover of Christ, an engaging storyteller and one heck of
a funny man. He is the voice of the prophet in a wilderness
of what passes for Christian music. For all these reasons,
you should read this book."
~Karla Worley
Speaker, Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Author of Traveling
Together and Growing Weary Doing
Good?
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"Jesus Chairs will guide the
aspiring Christian songwriter and sharpen even the most experienced
writer. This is a great resource that should be in every songwriter's
library. Thank you, Rob for sharing your heart and 'trade
secrets'” to help and challenge us all."
~Steve Smith
Pastor of Worship and Music, Brookwood Church
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