Author CCM Magazine Staff

What makes the of marriage music and fashion so intriguing? It captures a lifestyle. But from concept to creation, there is a business behind it all, and it starts with your band's brand. I recently had the opportunity to speak with TRUNK LTD's Director of Retail Sales, Kristine Van Galder.

Spin Circus is a six piece funk rock band from the northwest suburbs of Chicago IL. Formed in 2007, members include Vince Consolo on drums, Jerome Cunningham on bass, Dug Schoenbeck on guitar, Kevin Jones on keyboards and Vince Allison on the congos, and Angel Chariez joined up to embark...

In 2001, the band was a national finalist in the NACAS songwriting competition for the song Heart's Desire." Then, in 2002, they were featured in Christianity Today's Sports Spectrum Magazine for their Faith & Family Night Tour where they've performed for pro sports teams in the NBA, NHL, AFL, MLS,"

Judy Edwards reflects on Darlene Zschech's lyrics in Shout to the Lord.

You've likely heard Nathan Brumley's Love Outside the Lines" on Grey's Anatomy. Winner of Embassy Music's songwriting contest (2000), Runner-up in the USA Song Contest, and was voted best 14 acts of the Southeast by Discmakers 2007. Continue reading and you will surely see why Nathan..."

Independent Publisher/ Songwriting Consultant and former VP of Publishing for Word Records, Cindy Wilt Colville explains her unique role in assisting indie artists and songwriters in the development of their writing chops. One of only a handful of people offering this service worldwide...

Just like many other areas in life, writing is a balancing act. It takes a while to get your bearings when you are just starting out, but eventually you begin to see three separate types of writing sessions emerge: writing by yourself, writing with a Paul, and writing with a Timothy.

If you can sing a little bit, and you can play a couple chords - you can write a song." These are the very simple words of the very accomplished Andrew Fromm, and if you're not sure who he is, you've probably heard of some of the notable artists he's written songs for: Backstreet Boys, NSYNC..."

John Mullins, a Writer Relations Rep at SESAC, answers some basic questions about performance rights organizations (PROs) such as SESAC, ASCAP and BMI. His insight is valuable for budding songwriters who are confused about the legal implications of creating and selling their music.

Check out this duet between Kari Jobe and Jason Crabb... "Healer" at Pathway of Life Church