Lyricist/Arranger/Singer Needs Help

[Charles Beavers]

Hello,

My name is Charles Beavers and I'm in need of help putting music to my lyrics. I have been writing for about 15 years and I don't play any instruments well enough to put music to my songs. I live in Lawrenceville, Georgia about 25 minutes from downtown ATL. If there's anyone out there who is willing to help, please give me a holler. You can check out a couple of my original songs on you tube at www.youtube.com/revwoodchuck

[Woman of God]

If this help any, in some cases my songs can not be put with the melody of music. So what I've done is sing it accopella, and therefore you go to your own tune, and sound/melody. this been helping me since I was singing at age eleven. Some of the best songs are with music, and/or without it, either way God gets his praise from it.

[Charles Beavers]

Praise God for the comment. When I write a song it already has that. I just need someone to compliment what God has already given me. Sometimes I hear the instruments playing in my head as I write. I'm looking to hook up with someone who is in tune with the Spirit of God so that when I sing, they can pick up easily and add the musical notes and so that I can possibly record my music. Thanks again for the encouragement.

[T.L. Hawkins]

Brother Beavers,
I know exactly what you mean about "hearing" the instruments in your head. I've been writing since I was 8 years old and the only instrument I've learned to play is the Clarinet. Well, I can't sing AND play the clarinet, so, this is what "I" did until I was blessed to cross paths with an individual who could play / accompany me:

I downloaded a program (FL) formerly called "Fruity Loops". This program is GREAT! It's like having a professional recording studio right on your computer. It has ALL the instruments you need. If you can hear the music, you can create that sound with this program (user friendly and has a tutorial).
Check it out here:
http://www.stagepass.com/download/flstudio.html
If that's not the way you want to go, I'm sure I can come up with something / someone else to help.
Be blessed!

[Charles Beavers]

Hey Sis,

Thank you for the encouragement and knowledge. If you get a chance, check out my videos at www.youtube.com/revwoodchuck to hear a couple of my original songs and make sure to leave a comment if you can.

Be Blessed

[Minister Paul Youngblood]

My Brother...I went to your Youtube deal and heard you flow bro......here's what I suggest...Find out if there is a chapter represenative in your area from the G,M.W.A.(Gospel Music Workshop of America)....get hooked up with them because there are a gazillion arrangers that attend,and they are looking for new stuff all the time...now you probaly already know this,but I'm gonna tell ya anyway....MAKE SURE ALLLLLLL,YOUR MATERIAL IS COPYWRITED........BECAUSE PEOPLE WILL STEAL YOUR STUFF,AND YOU'LL BE SITTIN UP LISTENING TO YOUR FAVORITE GOSPEL RADIO STATION...YOU KNOW HOW THEY GOT THAT "NEW MUSIC"SECTION OF THE PROGRAM...ALL OF A SUDDEN YOU HEAR SOMWBODY SANGING YOUR SONG!!!!AND I'M TALKING ABOUT MAJOR ARTIST!!!!WE NEED TO STOP FAKING.....YESSSSS!!!!!MAJOR ARTISTS AND OTHER ARTIST.......STEAL....I AIN'T GONNA CALL EM OUT......BUT THE BIBLE TELLS US TO BE AS HUMBLE AS SHEEP....BUT WISE!!!!AS THE SERPENT........BLESSED...IM OUT...

[Charles Beavers]

Thank You Bro. Paul I really appreciate the wisdom.