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 …
5 Steps To Get More Musicians And Vocalists (Part 2) Read More »
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’m going to be completely honest. Through my years of leading worship bands, I’ve flopped on my face too many times to count. Besides actually seeing someone get punched on stage, I’ve seen most problems that a band could run into. Here are a few tips that can get you a long way! 1. Lead By …
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