CMB 045 : The Songwriting of Sean Carter

The Christian Music Blog Podcast: Christian Music | Songwriting | Worship | Creative Productivity | Music Business

Today on the podcast I’m delighted to introduce you to Sean Carter. No. Not Shawn Carter. But singer/songwriter and worship leader, Sean Carter.

If you’re not already, you’ll be a fan of his after today’s episode. His heart for Jesus and serving others is contagious, and, not only does it come through in his music, but it also comes through in his everyday life.

Here’s an overview of what we discussed, along with some links you may enjoy….

• Sean’s story of faith
• Transitioning to becoming a full-time artist
• Co-writing and insecurity
• The unity of the Spirit in co-writing
• Disciplines for songwriters
• Writing consistently
• Thinking of the people in the church
• Becoming a student of other great songs
• Ask what are people currently listening to?
• The story behind “The Telling”
• The Great Divorce
• Loving the one that you tell, not the the telling of it
• The story of the song “Passion Song”
• GMA Immerse 2012 Songwriter of the Year
• The Emerging Sound – Jennie Lee Riddle
• Child like creativity that pleases God
• Heart check

Links for Sean

• Official website
• “The Telling” on iTunes
• Facebook
• Twitter
• YouTube
• Instagram
• Sean with The Emerging Sound

What Sean Is Currently Listening To

• Sleeping At Last
• David Ramirez
• Taylor Swift
• Aqualung
• Caroline Cobb
• Jennie Lee Riddle

Other Items Mentioned

• The Emerging Sound
• Rick Cua interview
• Frances Havergal
• C.S. Lewis quote from The Great Divorce (Look in the song description at Soundcloud).