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Music Recording, Sequencing, Mastering We can offer you tips for using various software programs to do acoustic recording, virtual instrumentation, sequencing and song mastering. Applications we can help you with include: Apple Logic, GarageBand, Cubase and Sibelius. You can even ask us to mix and master a song for you for a fee ($60 to $120 per song, depending on complexity). Send us your tracks as individual files, or send us your DAW project in a ZIP archive (please include plug-ins used). DAW=Digital Audio Workstation (i.e. a sequencing program). Send an email to info@topcatholicsongs.com to get started.	3	4	5 years 39 weeks ago by Richard Schletty
Songwriting Tips Discussion about songwriting. Lyrics, song sketches, prosody, chords, melody, harmony and orchestration. How to connect with your audience with meaningful messages.	3	11	5 years 39 weeks ago by Richard Schletty
Notation of Sheet Music (Sibelius) Sibelius and Finale notation software (engraving).	47	55	7 years 51 weeks ago by Richard Schletty
Making song videos Software, hardware and techniques for videography (filming), video editing and publishing, specifically targeted for song/music video creation.	0	0	n/a
Music Distribution, Promotion, Rights, Royalties Ideas for getting your music published and purchased. Website creation, blogging, new media (social media), concert performance, music portals, iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon Music, writer/composer share, publisher share, royalties, PROs (performing rights organizations), U.S. Library of Congress.	5	14	43 weeks 5 days ago by Richard Schletty
What is Catholic music? Discussion of various genres of Catholic Christian music, including Gregorian Chant, Classical, Traditional Hymnody, Contemporary Liturgical Songs, Catholic Folk, Catholic Jazz, Catholic Rock, Catholic Pop, Catholic Praise, Catholic Hip-Hop and more.	1	1	10 years 36 weeks ago by Richard Schletty
Singing and Playing at Church Visitors to our site have said they would like to improve their singing and playing of instruments in church. This forum provides tips for beginning as well as experienced cantors, choir members and musicians. Included are suggested songs for weekend Masses, following the readings for the day as well as the liturgical season.
Song planning for Masses and other services In this forum we provide suggestions for songs for weekend Masses and other services, following the readings for the day, the Catholic liturgical calendar or a specific sacramental, praise or adoration theme. Included are hymns, responsorial psalms and Mass settings. We provide links to song texts (lyrics), guitar chords and piano sheet music, if available. We will try to note which songs are copyrighted and which are in the public domain. Some songs are demoed via YouTube or audio links.	4	5	1 year 38 weeks ago by Richard Schletty
Tips for better singing and playing Visitors to our site have said they would like to improve their singing and playing of instruments in church. This forum provide tips for beginning as well as experienced cantors, choir members and musicians. Ask questions and share your knowledge!	4	4	8 years 15 weeks ago by Andre van Haren
Song Search Looking for a song? Whether it's many years old or something you just heard on the airwaves, we'll help you identify and locate it.
Searching for old or new Catholic songs Looking for a song but can't find it anywhere? Perhaps we can help you. Tell us what you can remember – bits of lyrics, "sounds like," the year you think it was published or was popular, etc.	5	8	24 weeks 3 days ago by Don9of11
Choosing songs for liturgies, devotions and celebrations Ask here for advice in selecting songs for weekend Mass or other liturgies, devotions and celebrations. Specify the style or genre of music you are looking for, or your target audience.	0	0	n/a
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Posting songs at this site This topic discusses posting song links and uploading your songs to this TopCatholicSongs site. Also, we are considering a new section where artists can create their own Artist Profile. It could include song uploads, links to videos, song management, bio, photos and social links. We welcome your ideas and suggestions!	2	4	8 years 36 weeks ago by Richard Schletty
Suggestion Box Suggestions for content or features for this site	1	3	10 years 41 weeks ago by SpiritN3D
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LUO CATHOLIC MUSIC

Want to promote catholic music

Quip11

I've written a Mass setting, got it approved by the USCCB, several psalm settings, and a couple years of gospel acclamation verses. Looking for a place to publish my works.

KatyMary321

To assist with the parish liturgy. I am a member of our folk group at mass and love singing a variety of hymns.

Dahlia440

Music for prison ministry

Tara

Starting to play at our church and need to practice

St Clare

I love Catholic music and I enjoy listening to the older hymns.

Clam19

my husband and I have started supporting the music ministry at our local church

brianjtucker

As a Catholic songwriter and singer myself, I want to contribute to the community and receive info on how to promote good Catholic songs to a wide audiences.

Kadeschepper

I am Catholic and a piano teacher. The Catholic Church has the most beautiful treasury of hymns. I want my students to study hymns. Also, I want to memorize the words of some of the hymns that are in Latin and having access to the sheet music will help with that. Thank you.

GregR

I would like to listen and comment on songs to offer encouragement, feedback, and constructive criticism.

VonBalthazar

Dare we hope that all will be saved

ckelley

to hear good Catholic Music

Bev88

I'm a music director at a Cathedral and a composer. I would love to hear other composers, music, ideas, etc. Additionally, I'd like to share my own music.

jnnfrcrbn

I like to listen to good music.

mimosa19

I am searching for a hymn sung on line in Canada - when I am confined to home and watch mass. I am a piano player for many years and would like to find the musical score.

Don9of11

To share my research on Catholic devotional hymns.

Top Organ Baba

I am an organist (80 years old) for an old small country church in Camp Morton Manitoba... I am doing research for appropriate hymns for all readings.

Rose

Lead of Catholic music liturgy

rskoreyko

mass hymn

kalewis

Searching for a song I sang in grade school

Jeremy St Martin

My Father is on here. It is great!

Masterartistspps

I will be Catholic Church Organist

ronsue

I have written and recorded about 70 songs over the last two decades that are posted on my YouTube channel - Ronald St Martin songs. I would like to share them with a larger audience. Thank you and God bless your work Ron St Martin

Tim229

I’m looking forward to playing guitar at mass again.

boni

I am a true catholic wanted to learn more songs .

francisbernadette

I am Catholic wanting to learn more songs to sing

Kathilm8

I am a sixth grade catechist so I think using song is an excellent way to help them remember Catholic teachings.

Sburke

I am a Catechist that believes that religious song is the prayer of the angels, that lifts the soul. What better way to get a child to feel the present of God's peace

Immaculate1

Ave Maria! I want to be a registered user because I would like to download songs for creative projects I am working on.

Jude

Choir ministry

dstlouis

I sing in a Church choir and sometimes I only have the lyrics. I am looking to also have the sheet music to learn the songs before the next Mass

celinagorham

I am a practicing Roman Catholic always trying to increase my faith and holiness. I like Christian music particularly prefer Catholic Christian when I am driving or at home completing tasks.

BGONZALESTX2017

MUSIC DIRECTOR FOR CCE.

MEL0708

to learn songs I can use in my atrium with children

filmcomposer59

I have been a minister of music for almost 40 years, and I am, primarily, an ear-trained pianist/composer. I am hoping that, becoming a member, I will be able to find sheet music (mostly, lead sheets, if available), that also contain the guitar chords, as I, typically, see them, and then, improvise, accordingly.

allysweet

I am a resident organist and singer, also training choirs. I very much would appreciate learning more contemporary music to help integrate a wider and more diverse congregation. Thank you.

Terri

Because I am a devout Catholic and I love sacred music. Also I have the answer to a question from another user and I would like to share it.

Mryan510

Need to replace copyrighted music on my YouTube Rosary channel (https://www.youtube.com/@mryan510) to stop the constant interruptions with ads. Perusing your site affords me with plenty of ad free solutions. I hope to donate to your site when I make my selections.

KarlaDS

Church organist with low vision

dsalto

learn about God

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