Comments on: Reflections on the Christian Songwriter’s Retreat

By: David Paul Regier

David Paul Regier — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:42:01 +0000

Thank you for your insight and transparency in dealing with songwriter idols during the conference. I appreciate your ministry and pastor’s heart.

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:25:33 +0000

Bob,

I was at the retreat as well and sat in on your class on songwriting. I think it was helpful for a lot of us to see how you revised and rewrote some of your own songs (particularly In the Valley) before they were really “right”. I think we all struggle with being satisfied to easily as writers and need to see the value of hard work in the craft of writing songs. I’d love to see you post your questions for songs that you worked through in that session as I think it would be very beneficial for a lot of writers. Thanks for your talk on the idols of the songwriters heart too. I think God used that in a lot of peoples hearts that week.

By: Rich

Rich — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:35:58 +0000

Bob,

One of the most influential songwriters in my life has been Derek Webb. I would love to hear what he has to say about songwriting. How was your experience with him and what did he teach, and what are your thoughts about his songwriting?

By: Jayson

Jayson — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:11:32 +0000

Why do great conferences have to be so far away? How are us poor folk supposed to get there?

What are you thoughts on Phil Wickham’s songwriting? I downloaded his “Singalong” CD from his website and I LOVE IT. I’ve since downloaded “Cannons” from iTunes. He seems to have a worship leader’s heart and has the singing church in mind when he writes. Thematically, he doesn’t tackle much out of the ordinary. Any thoughts?

By: Desiree

Desiree — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:17:56 +0000

I couldn’t agree more about Sara Groves’ writing. I really enjoy her writing about relationships through a lense of learning more about God. Thanks for all the great songs, Bob!

By: Socrates Perez Jr

Socrates Perez Jr — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:00:46 +0000

Bob, I was deeply affected by the songwriters conference and continue to process the many things God revealed during that period. Thank you for your lessons and fellowship! Thanks also for the Valley of Vision…it’s becoming a refreshing, regular read for me. Be blessed!

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:12:09 +0000

Thanks, Joe. I was going to mention where I was going to be on the blog, but never got to it. It was on my Events page, but I don’t think many people check that out. In any case, great to hear from you.

By: joe lee

joe lee — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 21:06:14 +0000

hey bob, you were in nor cal near san jose? i live in san jose. i wish i was there at the songwriters conference. i saw you at the t4g conference and shared how your reignited love for singing hymns again in me. thanks for your book and autograph. it’s a blessing.