Journal

Receiving song compliments with humility in worship

When someone approaches you after a set in Brunswick and tells you that a particular moment moved them to tears, the temptation is to feel a quiet surge of…

Preparing a Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship Set

A Christmas Eve candlelight service creates a distinctive worship atmosphere. The room may be filled with families, occasional visitors, children, and people…

Lessons from Recording a Worship Song in One Take

When our band finally hit record for that spontaneous session in a small Brisbane studio, none of us were certain the take would be the one. We had rehearsed…

Pedal Steel Guitar for a Distinctive Worship Sound

Learning how to use a pedal steel guitar for a unique worship sound begins with listening rather than adding volume. Its sustained notes, sliding pitch and…

Why We Don’t Skip the Illumination of Scripture in Our Lyrics

At UpFront Worship, we believe songs can do more than create a moving atmosphere. They can help people recognise God’s character, remember His promises and…

Writing Worship Songs That Lead People To Confession

A song that leads people to confession does more than describe guilt. It creates a safe, truthful space where listeners can recognise sin, bring it before God,…

When Worship Music Carries a Difficult Memory

A familiar worship song can open the heart to God, yet it can also bring an unexpected memory into the room. A melody heard during a funeral, a season of…

Mixing An Acoustic Drummer With Electric Instruments In A Wedge Monitor

A wedge monitor should help a drummer make musical decisions without turning into a second front-of-house mix. When an acoustic kit shares the stage with…

Why we keep our Bibles open during practice and rehearsal

At UpFront Worship, music is never treated as a performance separated from faith. Our harmony-led acoustic and rock sound is shaped by a simple conviction:…

Writing a Resurrection Song After the Cross

A resurrection song begins in the shadow of the cross but does not remain there. It tells the movement from sorrow to victory, silence to praise, and death to…