Music:
Member Since: 2/27/2007
Band Website: davidharsh.com
Band Members: David is currently a solo artist.
Influences: John Mayer, Steven Curtis Chapman, Vertical Horizon, Mark Schultz, James Taylor, Jack Johnson, Pierre Bensusan, Alex De Grassi, Big Daddy Weave, MercyMe, Tony McManus, Michael Hedges, Adrian Legg, Phil Keaggy, Dougie MacLean, Don Ross, Keller Williams. David is always listening for new approaches to the acoustic guitar, combined with well-crafted, God-glorifying lyrics.
Sounds Like: David Harsh! Although he has many musical influences, he strives to sound as original as possible.
Where David Performs:
David shares his music all over the country. 60% of the venues David serves are churches. Other types of venues that David serves are Christian Schools (10%), Camps (5%), Coffeehouses (5%), Conferences (4%), Festivals (4%), and other venues (12%).
Types of Churches Where David Serves:
David will share his music with churches of all Christian denominations (including non-denominational) who believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God, and that Christ is the only way to salvation.
Age Range That David's Music Appeals To:
David’s music literally appeals to all ages. Young children are often captivated by the creative versatile presentation that David shares. The older generation appreciates David’s piano and fingerstyle guitar playing. The youth and families are intrigued by David’s creative approach to the guitar. Everyone appreciates David’s heartfelt message of Christ’s love. To say that David’s music is “just for youth†or “just for adults†would not be accurate. His music is enjoyed by people of all ages!
Philosophy of Worship:
David believes that to lead worship, the worship leader must help create a space where people can approach God without being distracted. In addition, when he leads worship, David does his best to be peripheral, allowing God to be the focus. He sees performing and worship leading to be two totally different musical offerings.
Does David Teach Private Guitar Lessons?:
No. David used to teach private guitar lessons, but because he’s now a full-time performer, he’s not able to make time to do it anymore. He does, however, love to teach. So now, David gives back his knowledge in the form of 6 different seminars (about guitar, songwriting and worship leading) which he teaches at churches and conferences around the country. To learn more about David’s seminars, please click here.
Statement of Faith:
“I believe the Holy Bible to be the Inspired Word of God. I believe that by my sinful nature, I cannot have communion with God, but because Jesus Christ died and took my place on the cross, I have been given that opportunity. I believe that it is my calling to share the truths that He has laid on my heart, with as many people as I can. The fact that I am a musician is not central to this…it is just a means of sharing my faith.â€
– David Harsh
Musical Training:
As a vocalist, David was first trained classically in 6 languages, and he spent several years singing opera. He eventually learned to play the acoustic guitar, studying with several very skilled players from around the world. To learn more about David’s academic and musical background, view his resume by clicking here.
Goals:
To share God’s truth and love through original, innovative Christian music in full-time ministry, to serve and encourage the body of Christ through a relevant message, and to equip developing Christian guitarists, songwriters, and worship leaders with valuable tools.
Record Label: Three Strands Music (independent, self-founded)
Type of Label: None
