Songwriting is the act of baring one's soul to another in the form of words and music.
This is My Beloved Son is a song from the LDS Children’s Songbook by (Words) Marvin K. Gardner, b. 1952 and (Music) Vanja Y. Watkins, b. 1938. Each verse talks about a different setting and point in time in which God the Father introduces his Son Jesus Christ, calling him “Beloved”. 3 Nephi chapter 11 contains the account of the voice of the Father testifying of his Son and Jesus Christ appearing to the people in the Americas after his resurrection.
I have a new original song for you this month; it’s about my amazing daughter, Laya. It’s hard to put into words the emotions and story behind this song; the years of ups, downs, efforts, growth, set backs, challenges, struggles, determination and joy that have been piling up in the pocket sized moments of her 12 years of life. As her Mother, I haven’t quite blossomed to my full potential yet, but I feel this fire inside of me that gives me some inkling of what I am capable of. I have glimpsed, during sweet moments of inspiration, how precious she is; and they have been like rays of light continuing to lead me down the correct path. I have a lot of hopes for her and I believe in her. I know she is brilliant, unique and priceless. I just hope she can believe all of it for herself.
As I Ponder My Eternal Value by Marilee Kay Verse 1: As I ponder my eternal value, help me feel the worth of my soul. Father, Thou hast blessed me with Thy light, and Thy Son can make me whole. As I
Happy Music Monday – My bonus song this week is the first song I wrote and recorded. I wrote it back in my junior year of high school and it was later recorded (around 2003) by our talented friend Bodie
Happy Music Monday! Here is the sheet music for I’m Gonna Be There. I have a love for Jazz music that grew during my college years. I was in a group at Utah State University called the Sunburst Singers and we did a lot of Big Band/Jazz music and I even wrote a few arrangements in that style during that time. I wanted to explore my inner jazz, with this song.
Happy Music Monday! It’s a new month and I have another original song for you. It’s called I’m Gonna Be There. Don’t forget to enter your email in the subscription bar. Enjoy!! I’m Gonna Be ThereVerse 1: I find him
Happy Music Monday! My son, Eli, is turning 10 this weekend! Since it is his birthday month, I wanted to record and share his lullaby. I made up a little lullaby for each of my children to sing to them
Happy Music Monday! Before I dive into my little rant today on perfectionism and creating something that is good enough, here is the sheet music for “Not Alone”. I’ve also attached the lead sheet for this song as well…
Happy Music Monday! I have another original song to share with you today. It’s called “Not Alone”. I began writing this song over a year ago and after many edits and changes, it has become the song it is today.
Happy Music Monday! Before I introduce my bonus song, I want to let you know that this is the last week “Love, Loretta” will be available to download. So if you’d like to download it while you can, here is