Foundational – learn with media from world class songwriters like Paul Baloche

Affordable – cheaper than sending one person to a worship conference

Accessible – study online from wherever you are; do it in your spare time in 6 hours/week

Practical – write a song during the course and get feedback from your peers

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for unlimited people from your church – $249

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for 1 person – $149

Register by September 8th and your Essentials In Songwriting course comes with a FREE  1 years membership to the WorshipTraining.com Online Worship Conference. The course  is paid in 4 quarterly instalments. Or pay all at once by check if you’d prefer.

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The Details

ESSENTIALS IN SONGWRITING. Songwriting focuses on the craft of songwriting for worship. Learn with other songwriters from around the world. Write a song.
The course runs 3 times each year. Next course is Sept 10 – Oct 11.  Take it with others or do it on your own schedule (anytime this year) if you’d prefer.

Songwriting is all about digging into the heart of the creative process, taking a song from the early stages of inspiration all the way to the final stages of completion and usage. Participants will write and craft a song based on input from the course leader, peers and DVDs such as Songwriting For Worship (Dan Wilt, Matt Redman, Brenton Brown, Kathryn Scott, Brian Doerksen, Andy Park, Tim Hughes), Worship Songwriting (Brian Doerksen) and Paul Baloche’s God Songs.

WEEK 1: It All Begins With An Idea

In this week, we begin with a study on the creative process, and how we can continually create an inspiring environment for those “little ideas from heaven.” Participants will reflect on some of the stories behind favorite songs, and the importance of effective documentation of song ideas.

WEEK 2: From Idea To Song

In this week, we will explore together the process of moving an idea into the framework of an effective song form. Verses, pre-choruses, choruses, bridges, and song forms such as VC, AAA, and AABA will be learned, as well as vital keys in the craft of lyric writing.

WEEK 3: From Song To Rewrite

In this week, participants will learn the (sometimes grueling) art of the rewrite. Fighting for the best lyrics, melodic motif and section distribution will be our focus, with an emphasis on sharing songs with others for input. Participants will receive peer input, and professional input, on their song at this stage of the course.

WEEK 4: From Rewrite To Final Song

In our final week, we will bring all of the elements of songwriting together in the final crafting of our song, and post these to our Creative Exchange. Feedback will then be invited from the wider Learning Community and final rewrites (at least for the course itself) will begin.

How does a Course work?

Courses take place on the WorshipTraining Campus website where you’ll find all media, assignments and conversations related to the course.

During the first four weeks of each module participants WATCH VIDEOS, listen to AUDIO and read BOOKS and ARTICLES related to the course. Participants then POST their responses to weekly questions to their course group on our WorshipTraining Campus website. Classmates INTERACT with each other’s posts as each week unfolds.

Which books/resources are required for the Course?

Required:

• Baloche, Paul. God Songs: How to Write & Select Songs for Worship. Provident-Integrity.  Buy Now
• Wilt, Dan and others. Songwriting For Worship DVD. Houston: Vineyard Music USA, 2003.  Buy Now

Optional:

• Doerksen, Worship Songwriting: Embracing Heart and Developing Skill, Doerksen Productions. 12 week DVD course.
• Webb, Jimmy. TuneSmith: Inside The Art Of Songwriting. Grand Rapids: Hyperion, 1999.

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for unlimited people from your church – $249

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for 1 person – $149

Register by September 8th and your Essentials Blue course comes with a FREE  1 years membership to the WorshipTraining.com Online Worship Conference. The course  is paid in 4 quarterly instalments. Or pay all at once by check if you’d prefer.

Foundational – deep ideas made accessible by worship leaders and theologians

Affordable – cheaper than sending one person to a worship conference

Accessible – study online from wherever you are; do it in your spare time in 6 hours/week

Practical – you’ll immediately be able to apply what you learn at your church

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for unlimited people from your church – $249

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for 1 person – $149

Register by September 8th and your Essentials Blue course comes with a FREE  1 years membership to the WorshipTraining.com Online Worship Conference. The course  is paid in 4 quarterly instalments. Or pay all at once by check if you’d prefer.

“Essentials Blue made a huge impact on and in me. Not only that, but its influence is expressed every time I participate in or lead worship, or teach or discuss faith with other people.” (Mark, Pennsylvania)

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The Details

ESSENTIALS BLUE: Worship Theology Course. Blue is an exploration of foundational worship theology and worldview – the nature of God, people and worship.

The course runs 3 times each year. Next course is Sept 10 – Oct 11.  Take it with others or do it on your own schedule (anytime this year) if you’d prefer.

With media guests N.T. Wright (Bishop of Durham), Jeremy Begbie (Duke University) and Keith Getty (In Christ Alone). Highly recommended for worship leaders, worship teams and others who care about worship.

Essentials Blue explores ideas in Christian worship related to the nature of God (Creator, King, Trinity and Savior), the nature of human beings (sub-creators, image-bearers, community-builders, and salvific storytellers) and the nature of biblical worship (ideas in resurrection, atonement, cross, new creation, heaven, mission, etc.).Show Details

How does a Course work?

Courses take place on the WorshipTraining Online Campus where you’ll find all media, assignments and conversations related to the course.

During the first four weeks of each module participants WATCH VIDEOS, listen to AUDIO and read BOOKS and ARTICLES related to the course. Participants then POST their responses to weekly questions to their course group on our WorshipTraining Campus website. Classmates INTERACT with each other’s posts as each week unfolds.

During the final week of each seminar, participants work on a CREATIVE PROJECT which draws from material covered in the course with the goal of being practically used in local and/or global church communities.

Which books/resources are required for the Course?

Required:

• Wright, N. T. Simply Christian: Why Christian Makes Sense. San Francisco: HarperCollinsPublishers, 2006.  Buy Now

Optional:

• Wilt, Dan and others. What Is Worship? DVD. Houston: Vineyard Music USA, 2006.  Buy Now
• Wright, N.T. and Dan Wilt. Reclaiming Worship CD. Houston: Vineyard Music USA, 2004.  Buy Now
• Wright, N.T. Surprised By Hope: Rethinking Heaven, The Resurrection and The Mission Of The Church. Grand Rapids: HarperOne, 2008.

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for unlimited people from your church – $249

REGISTER FOR THE COURSE for 1 person – $149

Register by September 8th and your Essentials Blue course comes with a FREE  1 years membership to the WorshipTraining.com Online Worship Conference. The course  is paid in 4 quarterly instalments. Or pay all at once by check if you’d prefer.

We want to give you a FREE ON-DEMAND TRAINING NIGHT download for your worship team, compliments of WorshipTraining.com.

Simply start the video, handout the Study Guide sheets, and have some nachos as you talk about it. It’s a “just add nachos” training session!

Just complete the form below and you’ll be redirected to the download page.

Complete The Form Below To Get Your Free Download.

What’s Inside?

• High-quality Video Download teaching with Dan Wilt, M.Min.,
• Full-Color PDF Group Discussion Sheet for photocopying and
• Free Cafe Account access to our training groups on our Campus!

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After you sign in above and get your free download, you’ll receive an email asking if you’d like to get our weekly Resource Update with more free resources and info on our world. Just click “confirm” if you’d like to, or don’t respond if you don’t – either way you’ll get your download immediately. It’s up to you! Live Strong!

Invite the crew over, and run the “Are You In Your Element?” video.

We want to give you a FREE ON-DEMAND TRAINING NIGHT download for your worship team, compliments of WorshipTraining.com.

It’s a little taste of our On-Demand worship training for churches.

Worship leader Dan Wilt, M.Min. says your life is a gift to the rest of us – especially when you’re “in your element.” This 6 minute video, coupled with our PDF Group Reflection Tool, is a great discipleship resource for your team. After downloading, double-click the file and dig in.” 31 MB ZIP file.

What’s Inside?

• High-quality Video Download teaching with Dan Wilt, M.Min.,
• Full-Color PDF Group Discussion Sheet for photocopying and
• Free Cafe Account access to our training groups on our Campus!

Click to Download FREE TRAINING NIGHT.

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AND…              $100 Off The WorshipTraining Online Conference.

The WorshipTraining Online Conference is a full year of training for your entire church. Live sessions and on-demand downloads. Training for worship leaders and teams is easy and affordable.

Register by July 30th, 2010 using coupon code WTRGAW4 to get $100 off a church membership to the conference (unlimited users).

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE.

The WorshipTraining Online Conference is a full year of training for your entire church. Live sessions and on-demand downloads. Training for worship leaders and teams is easy and affordable.

Register by July 30th, 2010 using this exclusive coupon code WTRGAW3 to get $100 off a membership to the conference.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE.

You found the eBook that thousands are using around the world.

3 WORD LESSONS FOR WORSHIP LEADERS AND TEAMS is a playful, yet meaty, set of 52, once a week reflections for worship leaders and teams. An entire year of worship team resource on values, skills and more.

Crafted by worship leader Dan Wilt for worship leaders and their teams, you’ll love the brief sound bites of worship wisdom, attitude adjustment and laughter inducement.

It’s quite funny, actually. Or so we’ve been lead to think….

What’s Inside?

• 52 weekly lessons encouraging you with skill builders and leadership perspectives.
• A “My Action” writing area for individuals to practically apply learning.
• Values-packed suggestions for further growth as a creative leader.

Click to Download 3 WORD LESSONS.

………………………………………………………………………………

AND…              $100 Off The WorshipTraining Online Conference.

The WorshipTraining Online Conference is a full year of training for your entire church. Live sessions and on-demand downloads. Training for worship leaders and teams is easy and affordable.

Register by July 30th, 2010 using coupon code WTRGAW2 to get $100 off a church membership to the conference (unlimited users).

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE.

You found the eBook that thousands are using around the world.

3 WORD LESSONS FOR WORSHIP LEADERS AND TEAMS is a playful, yet meaty, set of 52, once a week reflections for worship leaders and teams. An entire year of worship team resource on values, skills and more.

Crafted by worship leader Dan Wilt for worship leaders and their teams, you’ll love the brief sound bites of worship wisdom, attitude adjustment and laughter inducement.

What’s Inside?

• 52 weekly lessons encouraging you with skill builders and leadership perspectives.
• A “My Action” writing area for individuals to practically apply learning.
• Values-packed suggestions for further growth as a creative leader.

Complete The Form Below To Get Your Free Download.

After you sign in above and get your free download, you’ll receive an email asking if you’d like to get our weekly Resource Update with more free resources and info on our world. Just click “confirm” if you’d like to, or don’t respond if you don’t – either way you’ll get your download immediately. It’s up to you! Live Strong!

Invite the crew over, and run the “Are You In Your Element?” video.

We want to give you a FREE ON-DEMAND TRAINING NIGHT download for your worship team, compliments of WorshipTraining.com.

It’s a little taste of our On-Demand worship training for churches.

Worship leader Dan Wilt, M.Min. says your life is a gift to the rest of us – especially when you’re “in your element.” This 6 minute video, coupled with our PDF Group Reflection Tool, is a great discipleship resource for your team. After downloading, double-click the file and dig in.” 31 MB ZIP file.

What’s Inside?

• High-quality Video Download teaching with Dan Wilt, M.Min.,
• Full-Color PDF Group Discussion Sheet for photocopying and
• Free Cafe Account access to our training groups on our Campus!

Click to Download FREE TRAINING NIGHT.

………………………………………………………………………………

AND…              $100 Off The WorshipTraining Online Conference.

The WorshipTraining Online Conference is a full year of training for your entire church. Live sessions and on-demand downloads. Training for worship leaders and teams is easy and affordable.

Register by July 30th, 2010 using coupon code WTRGAW1 to get $100 off a church membership to the conference (unlimited users).

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE.