Listening Room
Award-winning songwriter Talena Winters. Craft-driven songs. Heart-forward lyrics.
Demos spanning Christian and mainstream pop, rock, country, and moreβavailable for artist recording and commercial licensing. Pull up a chair and press play.
![Moonshot [Songwriter Demo]: Pop (Boy Band)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/ad5d7d88-41f8-425f-8345-bc21301bec24/Moonshot+-+album+art+web.jpg)
Moonshot [Songwriter Demo]: Pop (Boy Band)
Hooky boyβband pop love song about aiming high for the one who lights your sky. Up-tempo at 110 bpm with stacked harmonies, chantβready hook, and a oneβoctave, riffβfriendly melody for rotating male leads or adaptable solo. Ideal for artist releases and film/TV sync (new master recording required).
![Love Song to Remember [Songwriter Demo]: Adult Contemporary Pop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/83e92879-3815-4ac5-ab2d-d962ee498377/Love+Song+to+Remember+-+Songwriter%27s+Demo+web.jpg)
Love Song to Remember [Songwriter Demo]: Adult Contemporary Pop
Sweeping, heartfelt love ballad for anyone whoβs ever struggled to put true love into words. Slow, cinematic pop ballad at 60 bpm with piano and lush strings, solo vocal, and a classic, very singable melody spanning a major 11, suitable for male or female lead. Ideal for artist releases, weddings, and romantic media/sync needing a timeless love song feel (new master recording required).
![Way Everlasting (Psalm 139) [Songwriter Demo]: Praise and Worship](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/81924c17-6a87-425f-88d3-deaebef9fc0e/Way+Everlasting+-+Songwriter%27s+Demo+web.jpg)
Way Everlasting (Psalm 139) [Songwriter Demo]: Praise and Worship
A reverent worship ballad rooted in Psalm 139, for anyone longing to be fully known and led by God. Band-driven with an intimate female vocal on the demo, though suitable for either gender; powerful yet tender in delivery. Ideal for artist releases, worship projects, church services, and faith-based sync (new recording required).
![Home for Christmas [Songwriter Demo]: Christmas Pop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/bcf7e6d5-fd79-40b9-bbf5-a75e045c1c57/Home+for+Christmas+-+Songwriter%27s+Demo+web.jpg)
Home for Christmas [Songwriter Demo]: Christmas Pop
For when you long to be where love is calling. Major-key pop Christmas ballad with an accessible melody and room for powerhouse vocalists to improvise and soar. Suitable for any gender. Adapts beautifully from pop to country to jazz crooner (new recording required).
![The Promise of Christmas [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Christmas Pop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/1e97d975-7768-4f07-8744-1c8f51ae9fee/The+Promise+of+Christmas+-+demo+web.jpg)
The Promise of Christmas [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Christmas Pop
Christmas ballad for hurting hearts. Major-key, Latin-influenced groove with optional choir/childrenβs choir. Suitable for church Christmas services, artist/worship releases, and faith-based media/sync (new recording required).
![Ancient of Days [Songwriter Demo]: Christmas Pop/Rock](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/1764008962883-FHVB6QUQCJNHNI26TOAF/Ancient+of+Days+-+Demo+Album+Art+web.jpg)
Ancient of Days [Songwriter Demo]: Christmas Pop/Rock
Epic Christmas worship song in a minor key. Latin-influenced groove, pop/rock crossover, strong melodic hook, and a male- or female-led vocal range that also adapts well to choir. Ideal as a show-stopper for Christmas services, concerts, special features, and faith-based media/sync (new recording required).
![Redemption (Raise the Tide) [Lyricist Showcase]: rock anthem from Rise of the Grigori](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/f175d877-244b-418c-b7f3-32357a711b62/Redemption+%28Raise+the+Tide%29+-+album+art+web.jpg)
Redemption (Raise the Tide) [Lyricist Showcase]: rock anthem from Rise of the Grigori
Epic mermaid fantasy rock anthem. βRedemption (Raise the Tide)β is a powerful rock anthem from the world of Rise of the Grigori, inspired by Calandraβs courageous fight for truth, freedom, and love. (Public release; not available to license.)
![Elyonβs Children (A Mermaid Lullaby) [Lyricist Showcase]: Celtic pop rock from Rise of the Grigori](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/37102d61-47e5-4a96-8658-b1e6c87b525d/Elyon%27s+Children+%28A+Mermaid+Lullaby%29+-+web.jpg)
Elyonβs Children (A Mermaid Lullaby) [Lyricist Showcase]: Celtic pop rock from Rise of the Grigori
A haunting Celtic pop-rockβinspired mermaid melody from the Rise of the Grigori series that echoes with forgotten truth, redemption, and divine love. The lyrics for this lullaby are key elements of the series. (Public release, not available to license.)
![Help Me Find the Words [Songwriter Demo]: Orchestral Alternative Pop/Rock Worship](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/4aa40b9b-8f97-46ca-924d-51d991fd3efb/Help+Me+Find+the+Words+-+album+cover+web.jpg)
Help Me Find the Words [Songwriter Demo]: Orchestral Alternative Pop/Rock Worship
Worship song for when words fail before the beauty of Jesus. Mid-tempo pop or rock worship song in a moody minor key with orchestral textures, written for male or female lead and adaptable for band or solo artist. Suitable for artist and worship releases and faith-based media/sync (new master recording required).
![Beautiful Mystery [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/98387caa-d4a3-41cd-be43-1ed9a70a7dc3/Beautiful+Mystery+album+cover+web.jpg)
Beautiful Mystery [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad
Raw, redemptive worship ballad about undeserved grace and being fully seen yet fully loved. Lyric-forward and ideal for artists or worship leaders seeking a vulnerable, confessional lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Piano-led ballad presentation of a lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship projects (new topline and master recording required).
![In the Valley (Psalm 23) [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/99b9a427-1374-4007-b9d4-77adf5880d08/In+the+Valley+%28Psalm+23%29+-+album+cover+web.jpg)
In the Valley (Psalm 23) [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Worship Ballad
Tender worship ballad for seasons of suffering and dark valleys. Lyric-forward and rooted in Psalm 23, ideal for artists or worship leaders seeking a gentle, comforting lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship projects (new topline and master recording required).
![The Way You Love Me [Lyricist Showcase]: Upbeat Christian Pop Solo/Duet](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/28270ae4-af33-468d-92b8-122bb0b2abc8/The+Way+You+Love+Me+-+album+art.jpg)
The Way You Love Me [Lyricist Showcase]: Upbeat Christian Pop Solo/Duet
Joyful Christian pop solo or duet about being fully known and wildly loved by God. Upbeat, feel-good song ideal for artists seeking a catchy, grace-focused lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts and co-writing (new topline and master recording required).
![God of the Desert and the Storm [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Rock Anthem](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/af8671a0-351d-47fa-a9bc-c9efa00e6e7d/God+of+the+Desert+and+the+Storm+cover.jpg)
God of the Desert and the Storm [Lyricist Showcase]: Christian Rock Anthem
Bold, honest Christian rock anthem for seasons of trial and doubt. Lyric-forward and ideal for Christian rock and CCM artists needing a raw, faith-under-fire lyric to set to their own melody and arrangement. Lyricist showcase for artist cuts, co-writing, and worship/CCM projects (new topline and master recording required).
![Walking in the Sonlight [Songwriter Demo]: Up-Tempo Christian Pop](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/34ba4d8c-fbdb-4427-b311-b3fcc650f09c/Walking+in+the+Sonlight+album+art.jpg)
Walking in the Sonlight [Songwriter Demo]: Up-Tempo Christian Pop
Joyful Christian pop song about stepping out of darkness into the freedom of Godβs grace. Up-tempo, hooky and suitable for male or female lead, ideal for artist releases and faith-based media/sync (new master recording required).
![The Nails (I Did This For You) [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Pop/CCM Ballad](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/1745883059101-KR3773ZMZML3AX14YXVY/The+Nails+album+art.jpg)
The Nails (I Did This For You) [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Pop/CCM Ballad
A deeply personal Christian pop/CCM ballad for when you feel unseen in your pain. Mellow, emotional, lyric-driven song in the voice of Jesus, suitable for male or female lead and ideal for artist projects, special music moments, Easter services, and faith-based media (new master recording required).
![Let Me Love [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Pop/Worship Ballad](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5400f920e4b0b0a7e18454b2/1745869157434-L0JX00ZS5Y46CDMQX4RE/Let+Me+Love+-+album+art.jpg)
Let Me Love [Songwriter Demo]: Christian Pop/Worship Ballad
Christian pop/worship ballad for anyone praying to love like Jesus with heart, mind, and strength. Mellow, singable, and easy to pick up with an AABA structure and a comfortable melodic range, suitable for congregations or solo vocalists. Ideal for praise and worship settings, reflective Christian pop releases, and faith-based media (new master recording required).