About the artist

A Personal story

As a young teen I was pretty much left on my own. Having to deal with alcoholism, divorce and abandonment, I had difficulty fitting in. Music helped me cope with all that was missing in my family life. The natural ability to put words to song gave me “process” and being able to sing and play guitar helped me become accepted among my peers. I felt safe behind my guitar and realized it was much easier being honest through a song then in a direct conversation.

As I got older, I got better and honed my skill by listening to songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young, storytellers who could draw people in with a poem and a tune, a story and a melody. 

 Throughout my life I have felt brokenness; the kind that alcoholism brings, both my parents and my own struggles in alcoholism. The kind of separation and brokenness that abandonment brings and divorce, both my parents and my own divorce, Then I found sobriety in 1988. My life changed for the better, yes.. it changed greatly. Yet, in my second marriage, after thirty years, I discovered more subtle and deep brokenness that spins in the world of narcissism. What a humbling! 

Today it feels as though I have come full circle and am back where I had started, as a child; feeling vulnerable, yes, but this time not alone.  Jesus Christ is constantly with me, He “has my back” as they say. The deeper I go with Him the more safe I feel and become.

Today, as a disciple of Jesus Christ, I count it a privilege and an honor to serve God through the gifts He’s given me. Each new song feels like a collaboration with the Holy Spirit — as if He’s right there, over my shoulder, guiding the process. He speaks to me through the songs I write, it is prophetic, all in His plan.

Music reaches people in their joy and sorrow, their heartbreaks and breakthroughs. Watching someone feel through a song — and begin to understand who Jesus is and how much He loves them,  that’s where ministry is, .
~ Lisa Gallant Seal     

history / bibliography

🎤 Artistic Beginnings

1994 – 2001 Songwriter & Vocalist – The Brotherhood Dogs

Acoustic rock band led by Gallant Seal

Gained a strong local and New England following

CD Projects: Live at Raoul’s, WCLZ Songwriter’s Compilation

🙌 Worship Ministry & Leadership

2000 – 2005 Worship Team Member – Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Westbrook, ME

Pastor Phil Strout

2005 – 2006 Worship Consultant – Crossroads Community Church, Standish, ME

Pastor Doug Walker

2005 – 2009 Worship Leader – Vineyard Christian Fellowship

Pastor Mario Maston

2010 – 2012 Worship Leader – Crossroads Community Church, Standish/Gorham, ME

Pastor Doug Walker

2013 – 2019 Worship Leader – First Baptist Church Portland, ME

Dr. Keith Moore

2020 – 2022 Worship Leader – Cornerstone Church, Standish, ME

Pastor Jim Hess

2022 – Present Founder – Lisa Gallant Seal Music Ministry Worship Leader – Berean Baptist Church, Brunswick, ME

Pastor Mark Rockwood

💿 Recording Projects

Live at Raoul’s – The Brotherhood Dogs

WCLZ Songwriter’s Compilation

The Journey – Rich Gouette (2005)

Studio 19 EP – Dan Merrill (2005)

Changing Direction – Halo Records (2012)