Songwriting as a prayer with Steve Harmony

Toronto’s own Steve Harmony emerged from the heart of Regent Park, navigating a life surrounded by challenges to find his true calling in music. With his smooth blend of R&B and gritty hip-hop influences, Steve’s music reflects his personal journey through repentance, recovery, and redemption.

As a mental health advocate, he combines his passion for music with a biblical approach, offering inspiration and encouragement to those struggling with anxiety, depression, and trauma. Steve’s mission is to create healing through harmony, reminding others they are never alone in their battles.

Steve shared the process behind his song I Get It Now – Faithfully Forgiven. Download the lyrics to follow along.

We talked about:

• The Function Bar Open Mic
• How to write a song with a lot of words
• How Steve works solo or with producers and other songwriters to develop his songs
• Working to your strengths
• Writing simple vs. simplistic
• How your song only needs to be about one thing