Would you rather…
a. Tour the country with a famous band?
b. Write “behind the scenes” worship songs for churches or choirs to sing?
c. Serve as a full-time worship leader?
d. Be an independent artist?
e. Collaborate as co-writer with a well-known songwriter?
Maybe you are not sure yet.
THE REAL BASICS
OK, let’s start with the basics. Before you can go down any path in Christian music, you must have guidance:
1. Get your heart right with God. I John 1:9 “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness”;
2. Search the Scriptures daily. John 5:39 “It is these that testify about Me.”
3. Go to Jesus in prayer and ask Him daily what He would have you do this day and with your life and your music. “‘I know the plans I have for you’ declares the Lord,’ ‘thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope’”.
4. Ask yourself what it is that you really want, and fix that goal in your mind.
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REAL MUSIC INDUSTRY CHOICES
Here are some real options in the field of Christian Music. Start by checking off what interests you, then narrow it down to your favorite(s):
Solo Artist
Worship Band Member
Producer
Worship Leader
Sunday Musician
Revival Music Director
Voice Over Artist
Church Music Director
Christian Movie Music Supervisor/Manager
Christian Movie Music Writer/Composer
Actor
Demo artist
Recording Engineer
Background singer
Song Plugger
Artist Manager
Talent Agent
Lead Singer in a Band
Instrumental Composer
Lyricist
Independent Singer/Songwriter
Street Musician
Music Support for our Military
Stage Manager
Arranger
Venue Owner
Merch Organizer
Entertainment Attorney
Accountant for a Band
Promoter
Contract Specialist
Tour Scheduler
