I was first introduced to Tom Conlon and his music through my good friend and colleague, singer/songwriter Lee Kizer. Tom’s music is elegant and poetic. It’s easy to listen to and one immediately connects with his heart and message. In addition to his excellent music, Tom spends time traveling and encouraging musicians and worship teams […]
There’s Music Inside You
There’s music inside you just waiting to burst out! Just waiting to fall upon the ears of listeners who don’t even know they’re longing for your music and message. Do you catch yourself running to grab your guitar during the day to accompany a melody that you just made up? Do you find yourself writing […]
Composing Memorable Melody (Chapter One)
Melody is king! Think of your favorite song. Okay, now sing it out loud. I’m serious! Go on and sing it from the top of your lungs! Do you know why the desire to sing is so strong? It’s because your favorite song has a killer melody or tune. Melody is a sequence of single […]
It All Begins With a Song
“It all begins with a song” is a pretty famous saying. It’s an album title, a song lyric, and it’s the The Nashville Songwriter’s Association’s famous slogan. To what does it refer? What, exactly, begins with a song? Let me answer this question by telling a story. I know a little girl. Well, she’s not that […]
Learning New Things, You’re Never Too Young Or Too Old
Mozart began learning composition at age 6. Beethoven published his first work at age 12. Debussy was 18-years-old when he began to compose prodigiously. Bruckner finished his studies at age 40 and soon after produced his first mature work. Elgar didn’t start composing until he was over 40-years-old. What do all of these composers have in […]