Aug 23, 2018
“The process of discovering a song, is that it comes together. It may just be a thought, or an idea, or a line. As you move forward, though, it will unfold before you.”
In this episode of the Song Revolution Podcast, John Chisum sits down with one of Nashville’s most influential songwriters and artists, Cindy...
Jul 21, 2018
“This isn’t about what I want to say or what I think, the song has to be about what people want to hear”
In Episode 74, John Chisum sits down with veteran songwriter, Sue C. Smith. Sue has written 15 #1 songs, including "Mourning Into Dancing" (The Bowlings) in March 2017, and "I Choose Christ" (Karen Peck and...
Jun 9, 2018
“This whole art endeavor that we’re involved with as songwriters is an amazing combination of your whole life. Bring all that you are to your songs”
In episode 68, John wraps up a 5 part series on “Writing Hit Hooks” with one of the most important, yet difficult to master keys to songwriting. Simplicity is...
May 26, 2018
“Most often, the Holy Spirit gives inspiration that you can then take and, with the other gifts, talents, and tools that you have, craft it in a way the entire world can embrace”
In episode 66, John dives back into writing hit hooks. This is the 4th episode in this series and today, we’re talking about...
Mar 17, 2018
Ask Don Moen what he does, and the answer might surprise you. He won’t say he’s a songwriter even though he’s written more than 100 songs. He won’t say he’s a worship leader even though he’s led worship on every continent but Antarctica and recorded numerous albums.
He won’t say he’s a businessman or...