One Song Challenge LIVE: Write a Full Song in Just 5 Days!

Join NCS and veteran songwriter, John Chisum, inside this 5-day interactive songwriting challenge. Complete the daily sessions, then submit your song for a chance to have it critiqued LIVE!

September 8-13, 2025

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW FOR $15
 

Why the One Song Challenge might be for you:

Are you struggling to...

  • Finish your songs? It’s easy to start writing, but it can feel impossible to wrap up your ideas, leaving songs half-done and collecting dust.

  • Find your voice? Do you feel like you’re writing songs that lack impact or don’t fully reflect your message, calling, or style?

  • Overcome self-doubt? That nagging voice that says you’re not good enough, or the fear of putting your work out there, keeps you stuck.

  • Get real, actionable feedback? You want more than just encouragement; you want expert guidance to take your songwriting to the next level.

  • Know where to start? You have ideas, but don't know how to organize them into a solid structure that turns into a complete song.

If any of these resonate with you, this challenge is exactly what you need!

How the One Song Challenge Helps

Whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned songwriter who’s hit a wall, this challenge will give you the tools, feedback, and structure to turn your ideas into songs you’re proud to share:

Clear direction for each step of the songwriting process

Each day, we’ll walk you through important songwriting principles that will give you the confidence to finish your song.

An opportunity to have your song evaluated

Every submission will be listened to and considered for critique.

Actionable feedback

During the live call on the last day, listen to professional feedback for selected songs and strengthen your craft!

By the end of the challenge, you'll have a complete song, clarity on your unique songwriting style, and the motivation to keep creating!

"After a long work day, it was so refreshing...

...to hear words of wisdom from Mr. John Chisum himself. Simple little things I have never thought about before but apparently very important. Thank you so very much!"

-Olga

đŸŽ¶ Turning Your Ideas Into a Song You’re Proud of

Learn the professional songwriting skills that will help you not only finish current song ideas, but apply a tried-and-true method to all future songs you write:

→ Find concepts, hooks, and great ideas that stand out

→ Write lyrics that make an emotional impact and last

→ Craft melodies that stick with your listeners

→ Use harmony to support your message and emotion

→ Build song structure, arrangement, and production that fits your style

→ Step confidently into your calling as a Christian songwriter

📆 LIVE VIRTUAL SONG CRITIQUE WORKSHOP | SEPT 13

As part of the One Song Challenge, you’ll be invited to join a LIVE Song Critique Workshop with John Chisum and the NCS team at the end of the week.

See the song critique process in action and gain valuable insights into how professional songwriters refine their work.

While not all submissions will be selected for critique (but yours might be!), watching other pieces get analyzed and hearing feedback will help you apply the same principles and elevate your songwriting process!

Your 5 Days to a Finished Song

Watch the recordings as they drop each day or go at your own pace!

Sept 8: Concepts, Hooks, and Finding Great Ideas

Sept 9: Writing Lyrics That Last

Sept 10: Crafting Magical Melodies

Sept 11: Song Structure, Arrangement, and Production

Sept 12: Stepping Into Your Calling as a Christian Songwriter

Sept 13: LIVE call and song critique!

Ready to write your best song yet?

For the cost of two over-priced lattes from your favorite coffee shop... you could be on your way to Christian songwriting success 😀

With the One Song Challenge LIVE, you’ll get daily pre-recorded trainings that will guide you through every step of your songwriting journey and the opportunity to submit your song for professional feedback. Plus, you can join the live song critique, where you’ll not only refine your own song but learn from others as well.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR $15