Prepare, Pray and Plan! before you take the plunge by Mojisola MusiQ

The fact that you’ve been leading worship for many years in your local church does not mean you will automatically be a successful recording artiste the minute you hit the studio. There is a difference between leading “your” church congregation on Sunday  who are used to your voice and smile at you even when you sing off key, to ministering effectively to people you will probably never meet over the Radio/TV/Social Media channels etc. 

I have been leading worship for almost 20 years but when it came time to start recording and releasing music in 2015. I realized that i had the gift but did not know the art and business side of the ministry (yes there is a business side believe it or not Being anointed is great but its not all you need..... yup you heard right. 

The anointing enables you to do the work but you must sit down and plan how to be excellent at your new phase through Gods leading. You must be humble enough to approach those who know how you can learn what you lack in ministry. Ask a lot of questions, take advice, make mistakes, learn from the mistakes of others  but don't compromise on your vision, take correction... not everyone is jealous of your vocal range or success you can't be praying to God for destiny helpers and not be willing  to trust the team you are working with (even if they are not your age mates... wisdom is not by age Selah). The people that will help you succeed are usually those that rub you up the wrong way.... they are the ones that will tell you how you really sound and what you must improve on. LISTEN TO THEM!!!

Don’t let the infamous  church language ...”sister bola you have a good voice, please drop an album we will support you”...rush you into the studio until you have heard God for yourself 100% because if you release a song out of church hype and sentiment you will be very surprised that many people will not buy your single let alone album because you are more a indie, pop, or soft rock singer person than Makossa style singer. ouch!!!... Truth hurts 

So please Prepare, Pray and Plan! before you take the plunge. 

And to your faith, add works...James 2:26

From one learner-recording-gospel-artiste to another.. 

Love and light