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Frequently Asked Questions
At Praise Hymn, we want to make sure we answer questions you may have about our products. Look over the list below to see the answers to some questions we get asked most often.
- Questions About Praise Hymn
- Questions About Ordering
- Questions About The Singers Club
- Questions About Recording
Questions About Praise Hymn
Are Praise Hymn tracks sung by the original artist?
No. Praise Hymn Soundtracks are rerecorded by our producer and team of musicians and singers. We do not use the original artist's tracks. Each song is rerecorded in three different keys to give each singer an option to sing in a high, medium, or low range - with or without background vocals.
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Most of my Praise Hymn tracks sound just like the original. However, I have a track that is slightly different from the original. Why the changes?
Our producer strives to record each song to sound just like the original. Exceptions are made in order to make the track easier to use by you, the singer. Long intros or instrumentals are taken out as well as fade outs. Our desire is to make each track as "singer-friendly" as possible.
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Praise Hymn does not carry a certain title I am looking for. Can you custom record a track for me?
Unfortunately, no. Praise Hymn does not custom record soundtracks. If you have a song you are searching for but do not find it in our catalog, please contact us with the title and we will be sure to consider it for a future release. There are so many wonderful Christian songs it is impossible for us to record them all, but we will gladly consider all suggestions. Please click here to send your song suggestion to us.
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Why doesn't Praise Hymn include the music along with the lyrics in the inserts?
Praise Hymn only has permission from the copyright owners to print the lyrics on the print of the cassettes and CDs. We do not have permission to print the music. If you need the printed music, we suggest that you contact your local Christian bookstore to find out if sheet music is available for the song you are interested in.
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How can I become a Praise Hymn singer and record the demonstration vocals for your tracks?
Our producer has a group of singers to record our tracks. If you would like to be considered to sing for our track line, you MUST live in the Nashville, Tennessee area. You can contact us to get the mailing address to send the demo. Due to the large volume of demos we receive, if you are not from the Nashville area we cannot listen to your demo. Also, please keep in mind that demos are not returned to you.
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Questions About Ordering
Can I order product directly from Praise Hymn?
Praise Hymn does not sell direct to consumers. We strongly encourage you to support your local Christian bookstore. Click here to use our locator to find a Praise Hymn distributor near you.
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My store does not have the title I am looking for. How do I get it?
With over 1000 titles in the Praise Hymn family catalog, it would be very difficult for most stores to carry every title. Most stores are more than happy to special order products for you. Check with store personnel or the Music Manager to find out what your the policies are regarding special ordering at your local store.
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I love the flexibility and quality that the Praise Hymn CDs offer, but my store does not carry the CDs. How can I get them?
Some stores do not carry the CDs because they may not realize that their customers are interested in them. Be sure to talk to the Music Manager at your store to let him or her know that you would like to purchase Praise Hymn CDs. Most stores will special order products for you, and once they know there is an interest in the CDs, they may even begin to keep them in stock.
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Can I order a printed catalog of all current Praise Hymn titles?
Yes. While the Find a Track page is constantly updated to give you the most recent and accurate information regarding which titles are available from the Praise Hymn family, we do offer a printed catalog as well. Our catalog is updated 3 times per year and can be mailed to you, free of charge. Click here to contact us and request our most recent catalog.
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Can I order sheet music from Praise Hymn?
No. Praise Hymn only has permission from the copyright owners to print the lyrics on the print of the cassettes and CDs. We do not have permission to print the music. We suggest that you contact your local Christian bookstore to find out if sheet music is available for the song you are interested in.
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Questions About The Singers Club
I used to be a member of the Singers Club and really miss the information I received in my mailings. How can I keep getting information from the Singers Club?
While the Singers Club has been discontinued as a mailing service, the new and improved Singers Club is available on-line. You can now get all of the helpful information and listen to audio samples of the newest releases from Praise Hymn right from the comfort of your own computer!! Simply log on to www.singersclub.com. There you will find samples of our newest releases (in all 3 keys) and informative articles from vocal and performance coaches plus much more.
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Can I still sign up for mailings to be sent to me with the Singers Club information?
No. In order to insure that you are receiving the most timely information, the Singers Club is no longer available as a mailing. By eliminating the long turnaround time experienced from waiting for printing of the newsletter, duplication of the cassette and the schedule of the mailing service along with the mailing time, the Web site allows you to receive the most up-to-date information. Log on to www.singersclub.com now and see what the new and improved Club has to offer!
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Questions About Recording
What is leasing?
Leasing is the process that is used to pay a company for the work they have created and/or own. When it comes to soundtracks, there are two parties (writer and arranger) involved. In this case, Praise Hymn Soundtracks has created the arrangement to songs that songwriters have written. Anyone who would like to record a song is required by law to obtain permission and/or pay lease / royalties to each perspective party. LEASING IS NOT REQUIRED IN RECORDING PACKAGES BECAUSE THE USE OF OUR SOUNDTRACKS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE PRICE. To request a lease agreement click here.
Download Lease Agreement.
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How much does a lease cost?
$140 unless you need a CD sent to you. If a CD is needed it is an additional $10 which brings the total to $150. You may pay by Credit Card, Check, Money Order or Cashiers Check. To request a lease agreement click here.
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How long does it take to process my lease request?
Once we have received paperwork and monies due it will take around 7-10 business days to process. You can opt to speed this process up through "rush" ordering which costs $25. To request a lease agreement click here.
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What is Gratis Permission?
Gratis Permission is a free waiver to anyone who would like to record/make less than twenty (20) copies of a song. If you go over that limit you automatically must seek the same permission and pay lease/royalties. To request a Gratis Permission Form click here.
Download Gratis Permission.
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Is there a limit to the amount of copies I can make if I lease a song?
Yes, 2500 copies. If you wish to record more than 2500 copies you must reapply for the lease. To request a Lease Agreement click here.
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How can I obtain publisher names and addresses?
Check with the following companies for publishing information: ASCAP (www.ascap.com), SESAC (www.sesac.com), BMI. To request a lease agreement, click here.
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Will the publisher deny my request?
Chances are that will not happen because that is how publishers make money. To request a Lease Agreement, click here.
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Can I slightly change the words of the song without asking for permission?
No. You must in no way alter the song or arrangement without express permission from the publisher / involved parties. To request a Lease Agreement, click here.
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How can I find out more about the types of recordings I can do with Praise Hymn?
Praise Hymn offers many different packages for recording with our tracks when you choose to come and record in our studio. Click here to get detailed information.
Download Recording Agreement.
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How can I pick the songs I want to record?
A 50% deposit is required. Once the deposit is received, you can choose up to 20 CDs and/or Cassettes from the Praise Hymn Music Group catalog for us to send to you to preview. This will give you a good idea about whether or not certain songs are the type of arrangement you are looking for. We ask that you bring back the CDs and/or Cassettes when you come to record.
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Can I record a duet, harmony or background vocals?
Absolutely. Keep in mind, however, that doing so may require extra studio time which is $50 every hour.
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If I make a mistake in the middle of a song do I have to record the whole song all over again?
No. The great thing about studios is that you do not have to be perfect! We have the technology to record small sections of a song while leaving the surrounding areas untouched.
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How long should I plan on being in Nashville for the process?
Generally speaking, two days. One day is spent at the studio recording your project. One day is spent meeting with the graphic designer fine-tuning and insuring that your creative ideas for your album artwork have been captured.
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Is there a particular hotel you recommend your clients to stay in?
We have a number of different hotels that we have special "artist" arrangements with depending on your needs. Please contact us for more information.
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Will your company "shop" or "pitch" my music to other record labels?
No. We offer these packages as a service for those who would like to have a professional looking and sounding project or demo.
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Can I use my demo or full length recording project to shop for a record deal?
Certainly. Many of our clients would like to be recording artists and often use the product from the recording packages as a tool to achieve that goal.
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