Writing & Producing Authentic Worship: A Conversation with Oscar Gamboa

In this episode of the Song Lab Podcast, we sit down with producer Oscar Gamboa to explore his journey from a skater kid to producing some of the most impactful worship music today. Oscar shares his powerful encounter with God at 13 that transformed his life, how he learned to play bass overnight for his dad's church, and the story behind the legendary 10pm-midnight prayer sets that shaped Upper Room's sound. The conversation dives into his first production experience, his perspective on balancing creativity with corporate worship in the church, and so much more. Whether you're a worship leader, songwriter, producer, or just someone who loves the creative process, this conversation with Oscar Gamboa is packed with practical wisdom about finding your voice, choosing the right collaborators, and staying authentic in your craft. We hope you enjoy! Subscribe to our channel:    / @songlabmsc   Listen on Apple Podcasts | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Listen on Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Eqt... Connect with Oscar Gamboa Website | https://nolongerenslaved.com/ Instagram |   / laurasanger444hz   Youtube |    / @nolongerenslaved   Connect with Mauldin Ministries: Website | https://www.mauldinministries.org/ Instagram |   / smichaelmauldin   &   / meredithmauldin   Connect with Song Lab: Instagram |   / songlabmsc   Facebook |   / songlabmsc   Website | https://www.songlabmsc.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 2:03 - Oscar's Musical Beginnings 6:24 - Upper Room Journey Begins 10:23 - The Legendary 10pm Sets 17:08 - First Production Experience 22:40 - Producing the Abby & Aiden Project 26:08 - Creativity in the Church 33:16 - Choosing the Right Producer #worshipmusic #musicproduction #songwriting #upperroom #christianmusic #worshipleader #musicpodcast #oscargamboa