🗓️ DATE: Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11 AEST (Sydney)
The Real Reason You’re Working Harder but Your Songs Aren’t Getting Better (And How to Change That in 5 Days)
Many worship songwriters think the way forward is more opportunity, more complete surrender, or more talent.
The truth? You could be writing songs at a far higher level right now — by mastering the ONE section of the song that rules them all 😀
Five days, writing 5 choruses, applying principles used by today’s best worship writers. Transform the most-repeated section of a song into its most powerful one.
🗓️ DATE: Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11 AEST (Sydney)KILLER CHORUS CHALLENGE
You write a verse you love. You spend hours on the pre-chorus until it lifts just right. You chase a bridge that builds powerfully.
And the chorus? — the section that gets heard the most, sung the most, and has to carry the most — gets worked on the least!
No wonder it’s not landing like you wish it would.
The chorus is your highest-leverage section. If it’s great, it lifts the rest of the song. If it’s distinctive, the rest of the song gets drawn up in tighter lyrics and more unique melodies.
If it’s forgettable, no amount of awesomeness in the Verse or Bridge can rescue the song.
This challenge exists to fix that — in five days, not five years.
What You'll Walk Away With
✅ 5 finished choruses you can take into your next write or co-write
✅ A repeatable process for writing choruses instead of waiting for them to arrive
✅ The confidence to evaluate your own work — so you're not guessing whether a chorus is ready, you know
✅ A song-starts library — five strong chorus ideas, ready to grow into full songs whenever you need one
🗓️ Here's How It Works
👉 WHEN: Live for 5 days — Monday, December 7 to Friday, December 11 AEST (Sydney)
1-2 hours per day. 8-9pm AEST (Sydney) for General Admission and 7-8pm AEST (Sydney) for the VIP Experience
👉 WHERE: Online, from anywhere in the world
👉 WHO IT'S FOR: Writers like you: teachable, hungry to grow, and wanting to give their utmost for His highest.
👇 Limited VIP Spots
💬 A 1-hour live group Q&A with me each day before the Challenge begins. Bring your actual song, and I’ll give it my full attention. You’ll get feedback on your own writing, beyond what the sessions cover, and the chance to ask me anything about songwriting.
💻 Plus access to all the Challenge recordings for the duration of the week, so you can revisit any session and refresh what you’ve learned.
There are only 20 VIP spots. This is because I want to give you all as much attention as possible in our Q&A sessions.
Secure your VIP ticket now.
Challenge Starts: Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11 AEST (Sydney)
THE KILLER CHORUS CHALLENGE
VIP EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ADMISSION
Why This, Why Now — From Ray
I've spent years honing the craft of worship songwriting, writing songs that have been sung by congregations on every continent. I’ve also spent years mentoring songwriters who are serving God in their calling by sharpening the talents He’s given them.
Here's what I've learned: the gap between "trying hard" and "writing well" almost never closes through more effort in the same direction. It closes when someone shows you where to put that effort.
The chorus is the song’s highest-leverage section — most repeated, most remembered, most able to carry it into a room of worship, and most determining of its staying power. Master the chorus first, and everything else aligns.
This challenge will take your songwriting further, faster -five days instead of five years.
What Others Are Saying About Ray’s Teaching
Ray Badham has the rare ability not just to write songs that have impacted millions of people globally, but also to break down the craft in order to teach and train songwriters. Ben Fielding
As a teacher, Ray has a special grace to make songwriting both accessible and meaningful. He doesn’t just teach technique, he draws out purpose, helping songwriters write from a place of authenticity and faith. Pastor Andrew Yeo, Cornerstone Community Church
Ray is a proven expert in songwriting who skilfully blends deep theological insight with practical application. His warmth and approachable nature create an environment where people feel encouraged to explore new and uncharted territory in their writing. Joshua Halls, Founder of Australian Worship Network
Ray helped us grasp the foundational principles of songwriting, offering clear, practical tools we could apply right away. What stood out most was how he approached song evaluation. Ray brings such a unique and wholistic perspective to lyrics and melody—he doesn’t just critique; he helps bring songs to life. Martin Amos
Ray’s songwriting teaching carries both spiritual weight and practical clarity -the kind that doesn’t just inform but transforms. Every class I’ve been part of has stirred something fresh in my spirit. Cyril Julien
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will I really finish 5 choruses in 5 days?
Yes. Each day builds the next layer — title, melody, lyric, rewrite, integration — so that by Saturday you have five complete chorus ideas, not five sets of notes.
Q: Do I need to already be a "good" songwriter?
This challenge is for people who are already writing. It is for worship songwriters who are putting in the work and want that work to actually move them forward — not for those looking for a shortcut around the effort.
Q: What if I can't make every live session?
Only at the VIP price, recordings are available for the duration of the challenge, so you can catch up if you miss a day. The General Admission price, is only for the live sessions.
Q: Is this just for solo songwriters, or does it help co-writing too?
Both. A strong chorus is also the best thing you can bring into a co-write — it means you have something worth building around.
Q: Who is this NOT for?
This is not for wanna-be songwriters who aren’t prepared to put in the work and time necessary to develop and improve. This is NOT for those aiming for the romantic ideal of something falling out of the sky fully-formed. If you are not serious, please don’t waste your money or time.
Q: Will I get direct feedback from Ray?
Only if you purchase an upgrade of a VIP ticket. If you have General Admission, you will not have access to the Q&A sessions prior to the general training.
Your Songs Deserve Better Than "Good Enough”
Every month that you stay stuck in average, or giving up because of that, is losing the precious time you have been given.
Imagine being able to write songs that shift people’s relationship with God -songs that people can't help but sing.
This is your opportunity.
Join The Killer Chorus Challenge today and learn how to optimise your songwriting — without wasting time on things that were never going to get you there.
Spots are limited, and once they’re filled, the doors close. Grab your seat now and take the first step toward writing songs that reach more people.