We’re continuing our series on how to get more musicians and vocalists for your team! Last week I talked about why people are leaking out of your team, and before that I talked about creating a culture where people are free to leave. I highly suggest reading those posts first, so you can get the full benefit …
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Today we’re continuing our series on how to get more musicians and vocalists for your team! Last week I talked about creating a culture where people are free to leave. If that sounds crazy to you, you have to read that post first. And even if you haven’t read that one, I suggest you do it …
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It’s stressful…It’s a struggle…it’s time consuming… These are all words that accurately describe what it’s like to spend half of your week trying to find a drummer for Sunday. …Or to call every one of your contacts, trying to desperately find a bass player …THE NIGHT BEFORE SERVICE! If words like “cancel,” “decline,” or “out …
5 Steps To Get More Worship Musicians Or Vocalists (Part 1) Read More »
We always talk about what to do when we’re playing in a band, but what about those moments when we’re not? And why are these so important? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been listening to someone speak at church and just over that person’s shoulder, I see some guitar player in their …
Musicians – 3 Moments on Sunday, When You’re NOT playing Read More »
Being able to play your instrument by ear is one of the most useful skills that a musician can acquire. And it happens to be something I know a little bit about. After recording over 450 electric, acoustic, and bass guitars tutorials for Worship Online (that I learned completely by ear), I’ve picked up a …
With the new year upon us, I can’t think of a better time to shake up our thinking in terms of our goals. More specifically, I want us to take a look at our musical skill goals in comparison with our music gear goals. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got all of the new …
Skill Goals VS Gear Goals (Which Ones Are You Setting?) Read More »
When I first started leading worship, I would go up on stage and just worship. You’re probably thinking “so what?” Allow me to explain. I would tell myself that it didn’t matter what anyone in the congregation did, I was just going to worship. It’s easy for many of us to have this mentality, especially …
Worship Leaders – Why Your Congregation Doesn’t Worship And What To Do About It Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered why a guitar player would use 2 amps, how they use 2 amps, or you just want better guitar tone, this is the post for you! We’ve done our best to cover everything you need to know about using a stereo electric guitar setup. From the basics and why, to specific effect …
Ok, that may not be a totally accurate statement on all fronts, but allow me elaborate. A few years ago my church was getting ready for our “huge” yearly event. It was up to me to choose and prepare the band. I wanted this event to be spectacular, so we began planning and rehearsing months in …
I’ll never forget the Sunday everything went wrong.Guitar strings snapped, monitors screamed with feedback, and two bandmates got into an argument right before soundcheck. It was a disaster—and unfortunately, not my first. Leading worship bands over the years has taught me that excellence on stage starts off stage—with leadership, preparation, and the right systems in …
9 Worship Band Leading Mistakes: Which Ones Are You Making? Read More »
