Drums and Sound Clinic
If you’ve ever said (or heard) any of these phrases, I have something to tell you about.
One drummer hits too hard, one too soft.
Our drums sound terrible, dead, too loud, or like they are not part of the mix.
Our sound people don’t know what to do with the drums.
Practicing is A Discipline That Sets You Free
You can't make music if you are focusing only on your instrument. You have to listen and respond to the rest of the band for it to be music.
How to Actually Play with a Click
More and more worship teams are beginning to play with a click.
I'm Sorry, But You Can't Sing With Us
I received this question from a pastor:
"How do you describe the minimum level of vocal ability that a person needs to possess before they will perform on a Sunday morning? As you might guess, this is prompted by a church member who very much wants to sing with the team, but frankly probably falls below the standard of what we would like to have on stage...."
What Happens Next Is Up To You
Maybe you’re a worship leader who is caught in the unrelenting cycle of leading weekly worship gatherings while managing songs, arrangements, schedules, teams, relationships, and life.
You feel the need for...
A deep walk with God (Intimate, Consecrated, Scripture-soaked)
A deep love for people (Shepherd, Launcher, Encourager, Leader)
A deep understanding of music (Listener, Craftsman, Fluent)
Serving The Song
The best way to play better music, get along with your teammates, serve the congregation well, and enjoy it all is...what? How would you answer that?
The Secret To Modern Piano For Worship
I’ll get right to the point.
If you want to play piano in modern worship, there’s one primary word to help you: LESS.
How To Practice Your Instrument Without A Band
How can I better prepare to play bass without a team so that I can arrive at rehearsal prepared? (I feel like I’m more prepared when I get to play with the team)
Worship Team Retreat
Doesn’t this just have a great ring to it? Campfire. Eating together. Relaxed worship. Late-night talks. Teaching tailored to your team. Friendships deepened. A break from your routine. God speaking...
How Healthy Is Your Team?
As we approach the end of the year, I encourage you to take a moment between sips of 'nog (stay tuned for a killer recipe) to reflect on the state of your team's relationships.
A Family Of Worshipers
What’s your worship team like? And by “worship team,” I mean the musicians and techs together.
Are you like a Worship Family? A Worship Indie Band? A Worship Elevator? Let me describe each one.
3 Ways to Teach Musical Instincts
Did you ever wish you could teach your worship team to have better musical instincts? You can!
Relationships: A Roadmap For A Growing Disciple
Every leader disciple needs to learn how to work with people.
Soon Baboon Soon
Every week, when we make music together as worship teams, we have essential musical decisions to make. So here’s a humorous yet insightful story of what it takes to make music together.
How To Increase Congregational Engagement
Today, I’m giving you an outline rather than paragraphs. That’s obvious.
But what’s not obvious is how much what you do impacts congregational engagement. I want to challenge us, as leaders, to grow in BEING:
The Art of Constructive Conversations
Have you ever wished your teams, pastors, and congregation were great at giving each other feedback?
From Friendly to Friends
Going it alone really, really stinks! Oh, it can kill you too. You may have friendly people on your teams, but how do you become true friends?
How to Actually Do Something About My Growth Plan
I hope you were inspired by the last Worship Fertilizer to begin creating a Growth Plan, but chances are it collected about seven days of dust by now. Poor little Growth Plan.
Growth Plan
You have talent, gifts, and the desire to improve.
Questions To Ask At Rehearsal
I love questions.