Original Wireframe (Aug '09)
SongSuggest is really just our solution to a problem we had. We were always asking ourselves ‘franticly’ as our Pastor was wrapping up his message – “What song would be perfect for this moment?”
It’s not that we didn’t plan, but our church is spontaneous in nature, and the planned song didn’t always fit the service theme. Perhaps you have been in similar situations.
I know many worship leaders who have a ‘cheat sheet’ list of familiar songs that they could reach for when they needed one. Well – that’s so last century… there must be an app for that. Or so we thought. Well we searched – and nada. Nothing. Nothing for worship leaders.
So we sat down – with no clue of how to build an iPhone app, or any money to pay the reported ten’s of thousands of dollars it takes to make an app.
We chipped away bit by bit… got help and advice from some great people. We worked with people all around the world from Russia to Armenia (seriously) – and 5 months later SongSuggest launched in the App Store on Dec 1, 2009. Now there’s an app for that… for us worship leaders.
Special thanks: Jeff Berg from Ministry Centered Technologies He really helped us, encouraged us and gave us a leg up. This is the Kingdom of God. Let iron sharpen iron! Thank you Jeff!)
SongSuggest was designed to do one thing. Provide worship leaders with familiar song ideas for their set lists and services.
Over 600 songs ideas
With over 600 songs in the database, we needed a simple yet effective way to suggest some decent song ideas. It’s simple. Pick a theme, a key and a tempo. Try different combinations – it’s interesting to see what songs are suggested!
Search All Songs
Looking for a song by Misty Edwards? Maybe you can only remember part of a songs lyrics? If you are looking for a familiar song that your congregation already knows you will probably find it here. So search by Song Title, Lyrics, Theme or Songwriter(s). Enjoy.
Save to Your Binder
Sometimes you want to remember a song for later… all you need to do is ‘Add it to your Binder”. Store songs that you use frequently or stuff you just want to remember later. Adding or removing songs is easy.
Show the Song
Need a quick reminder of how a song goes. With one click you can search for Song Videos on YouTube, Audio in iTunes, Lyrics & Chords through Google. All you want to know about a song is a click away.
Always have a great song for any occasion!
No more frantic flipping through that huge song binder minutes before the service… (We all know someone who has done that before)
Quickly build a set of amazing songs your congregation loves.
This is not meant to replace prayerful planning, but jog your memory when you can’t think of anything. It’s also helpful when you are in transit, or away from your desk to start next weeks set list – no matter where you are!
Discover long forgotten yet loved songs awaiting a comeback & your musical makeover.
You will be surprised at all the great songs you have forgotten… also remember many new Christians have never heard these songs – so add your own creative sauce to the old, and mix them with the new.
See your congregation gain confidence in their corporate worship.
Ever been to a concert when the artists starts to sing their popular and familiar songs… remember how the audience responded. Same dynamic here. Confidence comes from familiarity with songs. Confident congregations are free to be expressive and authentic in their worship.
