In The Joy of Songcraft, platinum-selling songwriter John Mark McMillan explores the philosophies, practices, and creative habits behind meaningful, enduring songs. Drawing from years of writing, recording, and living with songs in the real world, John Mark reflects on both the craft and the inner life of the songwriter.

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned professional, this workshop offers practical tools, a fresh perspective, and encouragement to strengthen your process, deepen your intuition, and write songs that are honest, alive, and worth returning to.

About the instructor: 

John Mark McMillan is an American singer-songwriter known for his genre-bending blend of rock, folk, worship, and indie music. Rising to prominence with the enduring worship anthem How He Loves, he built a two-decade career marked by poetic lyricism and emotional honesty. Wikipedia+2CBN+2 In April 2025 he released his ninth studio album, Cosmic Supreme — his first full worship record in over eight years — returning to themes of faith, mystery, and awe. JubileeCast+2Wikipedia+2 In September 2025, he announced that his upcoming fall tour would be his last full-time tour, signaling a shift toward writing, mentoring other artists, and pursuing local creative projects — though he left the door open for occasional performances.