Posts Tagged ‘song’

The Importance of Teaching

When working with my youth worship team I often find myself emphasizing rehearsing the songs. After all, we generally have one event or another to prepare for so that means creating a songlist, and working up that music to perform or lead with.
I have realized, however, that there is a huge benefit to teaching, and [...]

The Right Key is One Key to Stong Vocals

There are many ways you can help your worship team vocalists sing strong with confidence. One thing I discovered this past year is that the right key is the key!
Last year I would introduce a song usually by listening to the cd then having the band try it and vocals sing. Many times they would [...]

Songwriting

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Instrumental Reflection #11- Veteran’s Day

This past week we created a video of member of our church, who was in the military, sharing his thoughts on what veterans day means. This weeks instrumental reflection is the background music I composed for that video.  Click here to see the whole video.
Just a reminder.. Instrumental Reflections is now available as a podcast. Click [...]

Instrumental Reflections #10- Bridal Entrance and Podcast Test

This past weekend I had the privilege of providing music for the wedding of one of my former youth. The really cool part is that I was given the challenge of providing original music for the ceremony. This is the original recording of what was chosen for the Bride’s Entrance.
Also, I am using this post to test [...]

Creative Artists or Praise and Worship Cover Band?

Do we foster an atmosphere of creativity and unleash our members to use their talent in unique and creative ways, or do we throttle creativity by insisting on playing a piece just as it was recorded by the latest worship band?

Christmas Reflections Week 1

Last week I said I would be taking suggestions for Christmas hymns you would like to hear as instrumental reflections. So here is your chance.

Help Me Choose Christmas Instrumental Reflection

I want your suggestions for the Christmas Instrumental Reflections.

Worship Planning with Google Wave

Could you use Google Wave to plan a worship service with many people? Let’s find out!

Instrumental Reflection #9- It Is Well With My Soul

Sometimes these reflections are hard to come up with. Unfortunately this weeks came way to easy.