Hey Folks,

Thanks for visiting Custom Serenade and for your interest in our holiday special!

Unfortunately, the Elves are working overtime to get all the musical stockings stuffed, which is my attempt at trying to cleverly say THAT WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ORDERS FOR THE 2013 HOLIDAY SEASON.

We are very sorry to disappoint you, and are thus offering you the following.

Order now for a song to be delivered any time in 2014 and receive a 20% discount!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1- Make your payment of $120.00 (normally $150)

Step 2- Provide information for the song by filling out this questionnaire.

Step 3- You will receive a confirmation email from us within 24 hours of your submission.

Step 4- Your song will be delivered as an mp3 music file to your email by the desired date.

For more information on Custom Serenade’s process, please visit the How it Works page or feel free to Contact Us with any questions.

Happy Holidays!

 

I cut my teeth as a songwriter as a member of a quirky power pop band called “Evil Wiener”. We made a Christmas EP that was released on a vinyl seven inch record. I was surprised when, a few weeks ago, I was contacted by Home Box Office and asked if “All Around The World” could be used on the show “Eastbound and Down”. Being a proud resident of North Carolina, how could I say no! Here are the lyrics:

lyrics
He likes his milk and cookies
He dresses all in red
He isn’t much for shavin’
Yeah you ought to see his sled

Well I swear I wasn’t smokin’
When I saw the reindeer fly
He went all around the world and it only took one night
With a thermos full of black coffee by his side
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday Jesus

He’s got video monitors
He’s got your telephone tapped
He’s got spies planted everywhere
He knows if you’ve been bad

He’s got a sack full of toys
For the good girls and boys
But if you’re on his shit list
You won’t get nothin’ but switches
He goes all around the world and it only takes one night
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday Jesus

Well some people don’t believe in him
And I’ll admit I’ve had my doubts
Until I found a pile of reindeer droppings
On the roof of my house

Well I swear I wasn’t smokin’
When I say the reindeer fly
He goes all around the world and it only takes one night
With a thermos full of black coffee by his side
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday Jesus

Just got back from Carolina
Delivered switches to a sailor
But watch those ashes in the chimney
Don’t you know you’ll stain the carpet
But now I haven’t got the time time
Too busy givin’ out the presents
Too busy flyin’ around the world
With the radio on

He’s got a sack full of toys
For the good girls and boys
But if you’re on his shit list
You won’t get nothing but switches
He goes all around the world and it only takes one night
Saying:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ
Saying:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ
Saying:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus Christ
He says:
Ho Ho Happy Birthday, Jesus!

 

My name is Bill McCormick. In addition to running Custom Serenade, I am passionate about playing the guitar and also about teaching.  In the Chapel Hill/Carrboro area, we are lucky to have a plethora of great guitarists and guitar teachers. Two things set me apart from the others. First, I am a certified elementary school teacher and really know how to work and communicate with children. Second, my guitar curriculum includes a songwriting component that incorporates literacy, basic music theory, and digital recording. Students will learn not only the fundamentals of the guitar, but will also study the elements of song structure and the composition of lyrics. The end goal is for the young musician to put their guitar skills to use  by writing, playing, and recording his or her own original song. They will also have an active part in the recording process and will learn to use recording software. I have previously used this curriculum at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, Carolina Friends School, Orange Charter School and various other learning facilities.

These lessons are one on one and tailored to the needs and interests of the student.

I currently have time slots available after 5:30 PM on Tuesdays, and starting at 4:00 PM on Thursdays.  Rates are 40 dollars per hour, or 25 dollars for a half hour.

I work primarily with kids, but am nice to adults too!

Send me an email or call me at 919-593-5160 if you are interested.