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The Importance of Music Mentors

Ever wonder how musical legends are made? Get ready for a wild ride through the world of musical mentorship.

Picture this: Don Moen, the guy who wrote some of your favorite worship songs, driving a tour bus and teaching harmonica on the side. Or Larry Dalton, whipping up impromptu medleys that’d make your jaw drop faster than you can say “Flintstones theme.”

This isn’t just a stroll down memory lane – it’s a peek behind the curtain at how raw talent gets shaped into musical mastery. From high school band teachers to big-time composers, you’ll see how these unsung heroes mold the voices that lead our worship.

So if you’ve ever picked up an instrument, stepped up to a mic, or just wondered how the heck those worship leaders got so darn good, this one’s for you. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a story that’ll have you looking at your favorite musicians in a whole new light. Who knows? You might just find yourself inspired to pick up that dusty guitar in the corner…

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Don Chapman

A prolific arranger and songwriter, Don has had songs published by Word, Integrity Music, G3worship and Worship Today, and has orchestrated music for several Christian artists. He serves as the arranger for Hymncharts.com and Worshiphymns.com. He’s been featured on the 700 Club, has been quoted in USAToday and has been a guest lecturer at Liberty University.

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