A few weeks ago a friend of mine sent me an article to look over that discussed a specific problem for single missionaries. I am in the middle of preparing a blog post about it so today I am presenting a tool I use in my ministry here in Portugal.
That tool is a handy little program called Noteworthy Composer. https://www.noteworthysoftware.com/
This program was the best $40. I ever spent for a program. I have used this program many times in my work. I has allowed me to make background music for singing, write original music, rewrite music with Portuguese lyrics, and make medleys for special music. In short, it has been very useful over the years.
The program allows you to write sheet music with ease. It is not a difficult program to use or learn and can be of great benefit to anyone who is a musician. Especially if they also compose music. On top of writing sheet music, you can insert lyrics in English or another language. This has helped me create music for which I only have an English source but to use Portuguese lyrics.
The file when created can be saved as a MIDI file and then played through a MIDI instrument. From there it can be played back into the computer and recorded as an mp3 or other audio file. (You should see my piano when I am doing this. It looks like it sprouted wires overnight.) The music may be a bit canned but that can be compensated for a bit with the composition.
I understand that not everyone out there will find this program useful but if you are a musician it can be your best friend. What are tools that you have found useful in your ministry?