Jim Firth is a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and follower of Jesus, serving as the Lead Pastor of Hope Community Church in Santa Barbara, California since June 2002.
From the age of twelve, Jim’s passion for music has shaped his life. A gifted singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, he began writing and arranging for bands, choirs, and orchestras by fifteen. His love for music, paired with his deep faith, led him to a 30 plus-year vocation as a worship leader and music director. Jim has arranged and produced over a dozen albums, countless demos, advertising jingles, and commercial projects. He is published songwriter, and has been featured in Worship Leader Magazine (Oct-Nov 1992 & Dec 2008).
Explore this page to enjoy a selection of Jim’s original music, as well as a sampling of musical projects showcasing his talents as an arranger and producer.
Songwriting
A diverse sampling of songs Jim has written (and produced where noted). All song protected by copyright.
Producing & Arranging
A sampling of music Jim has arranged and produced (and written where noted).
Commerical Jingles Demo Reel
Music & Lyrics, Vocal & Musical Arrangements, Production, Drums, Bass, Keys, Synth, Acoustic Guitars: Jim Firth
Electric Guitars: Hank Easton & Grammy award winner Dave Raynor
Sound Engineer: Jim Firth
Psalm 63
Arranger, Producer, Cajon, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Keys, Strings, Audio Engineer: Jim Firth
Melody, Chord Progression, & Lyrics: Troy Shaw
Vocals: Jim Firth & Hana Aluna
Dave Irish, A Place We Belong (Album)
Music and Vocal Arranger, Producer, Drums, Keys, Bass, Audio Engineer: Jim Firth.
Piano: Dave Irish
Guitars: Grammy Award winner Dave Raynor
Sax: Rich Cole
Backing Vocals: Tracy Lass, Billie Schrecengost, Jim Firth
All song lyrics and music written by Dave Irish
Link to album
Bill Osborn, Remember When (Album)
Arranger, Producer: Jim Firth
Horn Arrangements: Wayne Shepherd
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Zion Fellowship, Christmas Is Jesus (Album)
Music & Vocal Arranger*, Producer, Drums, Keys, B3, Bass, Strings, Percussion, Audio Engineer: Jim Firth
Guitars: John Phillips
Vocals: Zion Fellowship Choir
*Vocal Arrangement on “Like A Child”: Grammy Nominee Roger Treece
Lyrics & Music on Nobles Song and If I Must Go: Jim Firth
Link to album