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I was born to sing. I am a singer/songwriter and pianist currently serving as worship leader of my church. Growing up, there was only one passion for me and that was singing. Although I went to music college and studied classical singing and piano, I never liked that style of music. I've always preferred contemporary styles, blues, rock, ballads and soul. Although my goal is to record an album I think that the challenge of making this dream come true, is the real prize for me. When I sing for the Lord's purposes, namely worship of Him, I believe that I am accomplishing what I was created to do. And I want to share this with everyone with your help.

"ising4him"

Many years ago, I gave up my youthful dream of becoming a professional secular singer. That decision was made after I became a Christian and realized that God had created me and given me talents that He intended for His use and not mine. Hence the title of my album, "ising4him", depicts what I believe the purpose of my life is . I have sung in many places and in many styles over the years and have enjoyed it all. But none better than in my home church, singing the songs that the Lord has helped me to write. It is a wonderful thing to be able to fulfill my purpose for being in this world. I have no regrets for my decision.

I would like to be able to record the songs that I have written for Him to share with everyone. Please consider contributing to that cause. Thanks. Chris

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Monday, March 7, 2011

Springing Ahead

One might look at the amount of progress that I've made in actually recording a CD and say, "She must not really want to record it since she hasn't gotten anywhere!"
I have to admit that it certainly looks like that.

I DO want to record my CD and the more time that passes without gaining any headway is thoroughly discouraging. For a while we had some momentum going with Derek (my friend) helping us out with his recording programs and his computer. But as we began, his computer began to go into overload.

Then the holiday season came upon us. Meanwhile Derek scrambled to buy a new computer and some upheaval occurred in his life. And how about that winter? Wasn't that something! Worst snow we've had in years. It seemed like every other rehearsal we had to cancel for either weather or not enough of the team could attend to even make it worthwhile to have the rehearsal!

Meantime, I've written another song called, Lay It Down. It's really a good song. At least I think so and so does the congregation. It's about laying down our problems at the foot of the cross and allowing Jesus to guide us through our lives and problems. It's about realizing that at our lowest points, Jesus will bear our seemingly enormous burdens and carry us through the storm.

In truth, I would like to simply have the ability to go into a recording studio and not have to worry about the money that it would take to record it that way. I would like to have a big computer of our own to house all the recording programs that we would need to record it ourselves. Then send it off to be professionally mixed. I would like to have a producer; someone who knows what they're doing, has the musical abilities to critique, add and take away from the music. AND someone who believes in me and just wants to help make this recording happen. God, are you listening? Love to all ...... Christine