Modern Alma the Younger Ganster Who Wrote “Come, Thou Fount”

Modern Alma the Younger Ganster Who Wrote “Come, Thou Fount”

Dr. Douglas Pew
Published on: 17/11/2025

Enjoy this look at the history of "Come, Thou Found of Every Blessing."

Hymn Reviews
Confessions of a Semi-Recovered LDS Music Snob!

Confessions of a Semi-Recovered LDS Music Snob!

Dr. Douglas Pew
Published on: 11/11/2025

5 thoughts from a semi-recovered LDS music snob about how we can come together around the new hymnal instead of being divided.

Hymn Reviews


Powerful Melody-Writing Secret

Powerful Melody-Writing Secret

Dr. Douglas Pew
Published on: 13/05/2025

Crushing the fear of writing your testimony songs.

Student Interview
Making a Too-Long Arrangement Just Long Enough

Making a Too-Long Arrangement Just Long Enough

Dr. Douglas Pew
Published on: 10/05/2025

I'm first going to share another tip about how to make a 4-verse arrangement feel NOT too long. This first tip has to do with making the melody... which has now been presented 4 times... and which is in serious danger of becoming redundant in so many hearings without any contrasting sections... wonderful and just the right way to finish.

Choral Music