Tips on worship songwriting (part 1) // Vlog #31

Jonathan from Rivers & Robots answers your questions on songwriting and worship music in this Q&A. How to fit lyrics into a melody, how do you write a song based on a Bible verse, and great ways to get inspired to write.
This vlog was filmed on the Canon G7x. Edited in Premiere. Music by ourselves. / jonathanogdenmusic
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[@JustinKhoe]

When a verse jumps out, I view that as an opportunity to jump into it! Sollllid advice!

[@MagnifyStudio]

I didn't even realise I'd said that. Listened to it back afterwards and was like "that's quite profound!" haha 😂

[@MontellFishMusic]

Amen ! He is forever!!! Yes brotha

[@joaofilipeesilva134]

Honestly, this is one of the best videos I've watched from you guys. Good bits of advice on writing and creative process, but most importantly on meditating on the word of God and abiding in His truths and having the songwriting just be a consequence of that. Just recently came across your work and you've been blessing me a lot. Very inspiring songs, listening to them all day long.

[@MontellFishMusic]

ha literally releasing a vlog today, on a similar subject in it!

[@MagnifyStudio]

Haha! Well the more tips the better. Looking forward to your video bro!

[@serrot970311]

I must say you have such a unique, soothing style, one can say you're true to yourself. There is a lot of mainstream worship today that listening to your music is refreshing.
God bless you so much!

[@KevinQualls]

Yeah, every time I read or hear someone read Colossians 1 I hear the melody of "Fullness of God" in my head. It's awesome!

[@annalisawren]

Jonathan this is beautiful! Thank you!

[@JosiahGennell]

Thanks Jonathan!!! This is the perfect video for me.

[@ruthmendoza7439]

Exactly!! I love it when the exact verse fits in the melody. Some of your songs actually helped me memorize verses. :D

[@AnnaRammel]

Thanks so much for the encouragement, lesson, and preaching.

[@TheHedgerowFolk]

Love this. Thanks for sharing!

[@musicforall1859]

Man. What amazing video! Really enjoyed it. Obsession with Jesus! That's it! Loved it. Good stuff Jonathan. God bless

[@beatrizbragancabaraldi6381]

You're very good in what you do! Since I discovered Rivers and Robots I'm amazed with your lyrics and melodies. Kisses from Brazil! :)

[@jasblossoms]

Thank you! I like your voice without reverb a lot. Great advice.

[@type_5]

Thank you for this!!!!🔥🔥Great video!!!

[@WololoRogan]

Fullness of God is my favorite song by you guys. Great example of writing songs from scripture!

[@MagnifyStudio]

Thanks! One of my favourites too!

[@serrot970311]

And I love recognizing bible verses when listening to your music

[@e4jcelindsay386]

Praise God! Was just hoping to connect to another singer songwriter who are a Christian . Love the way you relate your relationship with Jesus in your songwriting. Awesome video. I have been writing songs myself, but haven’t been able to focus for the last couple of years. This year, I The Lord has put in my heart to commit to song writing again. So, I was hoping to connect to other songwriters like you to keep myself on track and motivated. Thanks for all the tips and most of all the inspiration in your video. God bless!

[@samdelavega8450]

Brother you are so inspiring!

[@anonymouscat1568]

wow! I love that Jesus-obsession! He's really Awesome!!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@bloodearnest]

Love the Edgar Wright opening.

[@MagnifyStudio]

Glad you noticed the influence :)

[@letscallitanight2174]

Great part 1! Part 2 should be an in depth behind the scenes masterclass on how you made the Set Sail vlog song! :)

[@MagnifyStudio]

Haha! Can't give away those kind of secrets!

[@peterloveson8075]

Such good tips

[@stephanieortega6954]

Amen, Jesus is what our whole life is all about! You're right, going to him first being in His presence will make everything be added, His word in our mouth to give Him what He wants to hear :D

[@BobbyWashingtonvlog]

Praise God... I love the lord Jesus too. I subbed...

[@justinmartin8543]

I think in the gospel music game that inspired me is Kirk Franklin, fred hammond,John P .kee and Yolanda Adams,deitrick haddon and marvin sapp straight up

[@angelikadetalla8787]

Your contents are so inspiring. Can you give some tips on learning how
to improve playing instruments, say guitar. It's like I'm playing for almost a
year and still I'm settled in G C Am D hahahhaha.

[@emmanuelibus]

Any tips on coming up with melodies?

[@justinmartin8543]

I'm obsessed with Jesus Christ for real

[@twennbzu]

I am living in Kansas City now. Which conference did you go to?

[@MagnifyStudio]

onething 2011 at IHOP :)

[@noehpiedad3408]

Bro can i send my original songs to you?

[@MagnifyStudio]

Yeah of course! Send them to [e-mail]

[@noehpiedad3408]

Set Sail Thanks Bro👍
PRAISE GOD!😇😇😇😊😊

[@openbanter1958]

Your tea is too dark.