Personal Songwriting

Songwriting is an ancient practice to deepen divine connection. The priestly King David, the “man after God’s own heart,” used songwriting as a way of advancing his heart towards God. He exhorted future generations to “Sing a new song to the Lord!” In this Gather, we’ll explore how writing original songs can mold our hearts and facilitate connection. We’ll start with words that resonate with each of us individually—from a piece of literature, a poem, or a scripture. We’ll learn how to build ideas into verses, how to speak in different cadences, and how to deepen the sounds and words that resonate with us. We’ll each craft a short stanza paired with a tune, and we’ll leave with the tools to write future songs.
Please bring:
Headphones (noise canceling if possible)
A Bible or book of poetic inspiration
An instrument if you play one, or a smartphone if you don’t.