1. Do you have hard copy songbooks?
No. Both publishing and mailing costs have greatly increased. I hope the eSongbooks (and eSongs) will allow me to keep pricing the same for as long as I have this website.  

2. I want to use one of your songs but I really don't want to buy the whole book. Is that possible?
Yes. Now you can order one or more eSongs from any eSongkook. See To Order  for details. The songs on the page called eNEWsongs are recently written and have never been in any collections.

3. Can I copy the audio files on this website?
Yes, and there is no charge. The "Listen..." are MP3 files that you can burn for accompaniment CD's. The "Quick MIDI" can be put on floppies for use in digital pianos that have MIDI slots.  You can choose songs from any of the ebooks for your personal "mix."  

4. How do I download these songs?  
It's as easy as a, b, c:  

a.       On your computer (i.e. My Documents), create a folder in which to put the song(s) you want to download.
b.   At faithsings, next to the song text, right-click on the word “Listen…” and select “Save Target (or Link) As…”
c.   In the box that appears, select the folder you created and click Save. 

If you want to download a song’s midi file, follow the same procedure for the words “Quick MIDI.” (Also see 13 and 14)

Once saved, you can burn MP3's singly or collectively.  I don't know how you usually burn, but if you want to play them on a CD player and not just your computer YOU MUST BURN THEM AS AUDIO FILES. You might need burning software, such as Nero or Express Burn (free downloads online- google it) in order to make audio files.

5. Do you have vocal recordings so I can hear what your music sounds like when it's sung?
Sorry, no. But I would consider posting vocal recordings from CDs others have made.    

6. How do I order eSongbooks/eSongs or eNEWsongs from you?
Click "To Order" (below) and send me an email with the necessary ordering info requested there. I will confirm your order by return email and give you my postal mailing address. As soon as I receive your payment, I'll email the music (PDF file) to you- usually the same day.  

7. I'd like to see the merchandise before purchasing.
You can see what my music looks like by viewing or downloading the free samples, "Three Wedding Solos" (eSongbook Grid) and "Four Spanish Songs" (Freebies). The other eSongbooks are set up similarly. That, plus being able to read & listen to all the songs on this website should give you a good pre-purchase idea.  

8. Can I pay by credit card and get your music the same day?
I am usually able to email confirmation and give you my postal address the same day you order. It should only take a couple of days for your check to arrive, so if you mail it soon after confirmation, that's still pretty fast!

9. How many copies can I make and for whom?
 Please read Reprint Permission. 

10. We are having a special service with another church and want to have the entire assembly sing one of your songs. Can we print 400 copies of it?
If your church- or a current member- bought the book, you can print as many song copies as you need. But the other participating congregations don't have copy permission if they take them home.

11. I've bought several of your songbooks in the past. I'm moving to another state and will take them with me. What happens to the old copies I made?  
You may take them with you or leave them with your old congregation. They can still use these copies but they do not have permission to make more.

12. What prevents a person from making copies without permission?
Hopefully, a good conscience will prevail! Some people aren't aware that they need to get permission if they didn't purchase the music; some people don't know how to go about getting permission. At the bottom of each song's first page is a reminder, along with my email address.

13. Why are there two listening choices?
Dial-up service takes longer to load MP3 files (Listen...). If you just want an instant play, use the Quick Midi version instead. Midi's load fast but the sound isn't as good and you can't make CDs from them. HOWEVER, you can save them to floppy disks. In our church we have a digital piano with a Midi drive (floppy disk) and frequently use it for accompaniment. We also have a Midi box that is easy to transport to other rooms for rehearsal. Use the MP3 (Listen...) audio if you have faster uploading capability or want to burn a CD.

Yes, Midi files and MP3 are complete and can be used for performance. (exception: those few songs with multiple optional verses.) All midi's can be downloaded and put on a floppy disk for use in a midi box, the "A" disk drive of a computer, or a digital keyboard. When played through a keyboard or box, the sound is much better than what you hear on your computer.