One of the hardest things for transitioning classical piano players into a contemporary worship keys context is that your hands have to do less. In classical piano pieces, the piano is the featured instrument, and the musician is constantly playing. In a 21st century, western, contemporary worship context, the keys part must create room for vocals and electric guitar to shine.
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Harmony can be one of the most difficult skills to perfect, but it can also be one of the most impactful components of a worship set.
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The goal of padding is to help create an emotional environment without drawing attention to ourselves, but instead, aiding in pointing our people’s hearts to worship Christ for who he is and what he has done.
Set design is not a burden, but an opportunity! Prayerfully and strategically consider how you can make the most of it!
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This article outlines three habits of well-prepared people that you can implement immediately in any context to take your preparation to the next level.
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In actuality, we spend very little time leading corporate worship each week. What are you doing with the rest of your time?
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As a bass player, not only do you need to bring confidence in a role that, often times, is not very glamorous, but you also have to come prepared to play at the level and add the depth required for each song.
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Memorizing your music is a fantastic step towards becoming a better leader on your stage.
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Compression, EQ, and Gates are essential to creating an enjoyable, clear sound. These effects all work together and can help to add clarity and balance to your mix.
A good shepherd knows their sheep, guides their sheep, protects their sheep, and remembers their own position as a servant of the Chief Shepherd.