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on what’s being plugged into it. In a world full of

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dealers around the country, the majority of their

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DRUMMER’SPERSPECTIVE GET OUT OF THE DRUM FILL RUT! Oh NO, not the same fill again!! **On the snare

with doubles and paradiddles too. That’s when

reveal to you that you are not comfortable with

3 e & ah 4 e & ah GO!!** Or the infamous “Pat

you discover how comfortable you are with

certain starting points in a bar because it throws

Boone, Debbie Boone fill” - 3 & 4 e &. Yes,

your drum kit. Also, doing this exercise forces

off your coordination. This is an awesome

we’ve all played these and other classic fills a

you to arrange your ideas because you don’t

exercise for creating fills you never thought of

thousand times. I actually like them a lot. And

have to create new rhythms. This is the classic

before. Using the four bar phrase allows you

so do artists and the listeners as well. Simple

approach of “variations on a theme.”

to lock into a groove feel first. Remember, all

drum fills launch the band into new sections of

drum fills have to fit musically within a certain

a song with boldness and confidence. But how

As you work on new ideas be sure to also try

feel. Just practicing patterns without a groove

do we keep expanding our drum fill library and

dynamic changes in your fills as well as shifting

reference is only half of the job of learning

not just rely on the same old ideas? There has to

the placement of accents. Start a fill as softly

new fills. The goal is to make them musically

be a way to use new and innovative concepts,

as you can and then build it to your loudest

applicable. If something doesn’t work with

and yet maintain that same “launching” effect

volume; or try going from loud to soft. Try also

the music don’t just throw it in there because

that the standard fills create. Well, take heart

playing at all the same level.

you’ve been working on it.

I’m going to show you. Come follow me into the

2. Doing accents also gives you a huge amount

4. One of my favorite drum fill ideas is to play

world of drum fill metamorphosis.

of options to the sound of a drum fill. Start with

them “over the bar line.” This means that as you

the typical accent on every quarter note, and

finish the phrase you don’t hit the downbeat

Keep in mind that the goal of our musical lives

then try accenting all the “&’s” of the count.

or the “1” of the next bar, but you crash or

is to make the leaders happy. So I’ll always play

Then shift it to any of the notes within the

complete the fill anywhere after that. It could

whatever inspires them with as much passion

phrase of the fill. Be sure to try double accents

be hitting the “&” of 1, or the 2nd count, or any

as I can; even if I have played it a thousand

as well. That would be the “1 e” of the phrase,

part of the bar you want. Just don’t hit the

times before. But I also strive to expand my

or the “ah 2”, or any combination you’d like.

downbeat. The trick with this kind of fill, or any

arsenal of drumming ideas so that when the

Again, the whole idea here is to create new

of them for that matter, is to maintain the feel of

time is right I can also deliver something fresh

ideas you have not tried before. Another option

the groove. If you listen to the song “Hosanna”

and unexpected.

for using accents is to continually play a pattern

by Paul Baloche you’ll notice I did this kind of

on one drum, like the snare, and then hitting

thing several times throughout the song.

my drumming comrades, there is a way; and

1. I always recommend building upon what

the accents on other drums or cymbals. Even

you already play. I would not just try to pull

adding kick drum hits with the accents as well.

5. As a final exercise in drum fill development try

something out of thin air. There should always

Practicing old fills in this sort of mechanical

to play fills that you create by copying melodic

be a foundation to build on. Of course, this is

way will open new ways of thinking about

phrases that you hear. It could be a melody of a

my method right now, and I’m always trying out

playing these classic fills. You can apply these

song, or a guitar line that you hear. It might be a

new ideas. But over all it seems this approach

techniques to any pattern you can think of.

line that you hear a bass player do.

works well.

Accents change everything! It’s like spice in your soup.

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Take a typical idea you already play a lot.

Something like the first thing I mentioned – the

3. Another great exercise for creating new

snare fill on 3 e & ah 4 e & ah. Try playing 4 bar

drum ideas is to start a fill on different counts

grooves playing this fill every 4th bar and see

of a measure. You don’t have to play the same

how many different things you can do with it.

rhythm when you do this, but you can if you’d

Start on the snare… then on the toms… then

like. Start by playing a four bar groove and then

any combination of those. Also try starting a fill

in the last bar start a fill on the third count… or

on the kick or hi-hat. Maybe even start on a

the two, or the four, or even the one. Whatever

crash and then move around the snare to the

feels natural. The next time you come around

toms. Etc. Etc. You are only limited by your

start the fill on the “&” of that count… next time

imagination AND your ability to coordinate a

on the “e”, and so on. You’ll be surprised with

certain move. Don’t feel limited to just a single

how starting fills in different places in the bar

stroke roll or hand-to-hand pattern. Mix it up

forces you to play a fill differently. It may even

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BASSGUITAR IT’S ALL ABOUT WHAT YOU HEAR So, somebody asks me, “How do you get your

smooth, punchy, not-too-rumbly bass tone

tone. Ask people who their favorite bass player

sound?” As I fumble through my thoughts,

sounds like. But, if you can’t hear it, you can’t

is, or what groups they like. Then go home,

something silly usually comes out of my

get it. Good tone is born out of good taste.

listen, practice, and try your hardest to imitate

mouth that really means, “I have no earthly

The only way to acquire good taste in tone

them with your own gear.

idea.” Apparently the answer lies somewhere

is to listen to guys who have great tone, then

between, “The grass is always greener on the

obsessively learn how to imitate it. You can’t

Another good thing to do is find a pair of ear

other side,” and, “You always want what you

learn how to do that that just by playing notes

monitors that you like and that have great

don’t have.” Good bass tone is truly is a science

on a page out of a book. You have to listen

reviews (do your research!). Then listen and

as well as a gift, but it’s a continuous journey,

and imitate. The more great players (with great

practice with them as much as you can so

arduously chasing the perfect bass tone.

tone) that you listen to, the better you’ll be able

you will be super familiar with the way they

to hear great tone in your own head to get from

sound. Having a consistent point of reference

your own bass.

is key when you are becoming more aware of

I certainly have not heard every preamp, stomp box, or bass amp in the world, but one thing

what sounds good or what sounds bad. You

I do know is that no two bass players sound

The bad news is that it also may require a bit of

must have something truly accurate to call

exactly alike, no matter what bass they are

obsession. For example, when I was almost 12

your reference. For example, just about every

playing or what toy they are playing through.

years old I was given my first bass, but it wasn’t

engineer that I know listens (at some point) to

This is simply because no two people have

even a year before I became dissatisfied with

their mixes in their own car. Why? Because

the same finger shapes, nerves, or muscles

my tone. I got new strings. I begged my parents

not only is it “real world,” but it’s where they

that pluck a string or fret a note in an identical

for a new amp, etc. The problem was that I

listen the most; the place where they spend a

fashion. If 10 different bassists play the same

wasn’t hearing my bass sound like the bass I

lot of time listening. If you have a decent set

5 notes on the same bass, no two players will

was hearing on records, and of course, being

of ear monitors that you are used to, then you

sound the same.

13, I couldn’t possibly have known why or how.

will naturally have a more dependable point

Being self-taught didn’t really help that either,

of reference.

Another thing that I’ve realized is that when I’ve

and I had no one to ask for help. I really was

had an occasion to meet another bass player

not able to begin to “connect the dots” until

There are many words I could use to try to

who loves to talk about himself, how many

I heard a great bass tone on a record on the

describe a good bass tone, but the best thing

basses he has (dropping some pretty expensive

radio and instantly knew that if it was the last

you can do is listen to great music with great

bass manufacturer names), or how often he

thing I ever did, I was GOING to have that tone

bass players on it, and try your best to imitate

buys the latest amp, preamp, or pedal(s),

in my own little hands! As it turned out, it was a

their sound. Blessings on your “journey!”

by the time I hear him play I suddenly realize

pretty expensive tone for that time (an Alembic

why he’s not working very much: he doesn’t

Series One bass), so I saved up my money and

understand how to get decent bass tone. I’ve

bought one, along with a parametric EQ and

come to the conclusion that some guys just

bi-amped combination bass amp. I constantly

don’t know what sounds good or what sounds

listened to bass tones and wrote down EQ

bad. They can’t hear the difference because

settings that made my bass sound like the

the tone that they hear inside of their head is

one on every record that I played along with.

probably not very good, and they recreate it.

I became obsessed with imitating bass tones.

The really frustrating part is that they do this

OBSESSED, yet it paid off over and over

with the same gear that the rest of us are using

through the years. What’s even more scary is

because THEY probably think that their tone

that I am STILL never completely satisfied (I’ve

is great!

bought at least two pedals in the last month).

Quite honestly, I never really want to be.

The key to getting good bass tone is actually being able to hear what great, fat, warm,

Also, you might ask other musicians about

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VOCALS 5 THINGS THE BEST WORSHIP LEADERS DO FOR THEIR VOCALISTS There are lots of folks out there serving as

they often end up in the same place. The

a cappella so that you can truly hear what is

worship leaders in their local churches. Most

difference is that they won’t have a budget and

happening, be able to detect problems areas,

of these people are hard working volunteers

a manager to see to it that they (finally) get the

and fix them. Nothing will make your team

serving others out of love and devotion. I would

training and speech therapy that they need to

want to show up to rehearsal as much as true

also venture to say that most, if not all, would

return to singing. They will simply end up being

productivity. After all, they love singing or they

love to ably serve and care for their teams. In

disqualified from being able to sing on the very

likely wouldn’t be there in the first place!

the interest of helping to that end, I’ve come

teams they love so much. This is heartbreaking

up with a few of what I think are extremely

. . . and avoidable!

4. BE MINDFUL OF KEYS THAT WORK FOR EVERYONE

important things that many worship leaders,

I think that often times worship leaders are

team leaders, or music ministers often miss

Vocal training should be a resolute and

conflicted with regard to this point. It just feels

when leading their own teams. I hope you will

uncompromised part of every team’s budget.

right to them that they should pick keys for

find these helpful.

Preserving the “lives” of our singers should

songs according to what works best for them.

be a top priority. There are lots of ways to

They need to be able to sing the songs in the

1. GET THEM (AND YOU!) TRAINING

get good vocal training for reasonable prices,

best way possible since they are leading, right?

Let’s face it. Most of our teams are filled

especially when training the group as a whole.

Makes sense doesn’t it?

with people who have a passion to serve in

There are training sites that offer subscription

their local churches through music. This is a

based training; there are programs that can

It would if they were performing, but they’re not.

beautiful thing. However, the flipside of that is

be purchased and viewed together; there are

Our goal as worship leaders should be first

that most of the vocalists serving in churches

conferences and master classes available, but

and foremost to engage the congregation in

today have had little or no training. It’s safe to

of course, nothing beats having a professional

worship. In order for them to engage, they need

say that most all of the instrumentalists on our

come and work directly with your team.

to participate. If they are to join in singing, the

teams have had at least some training on their

songs need to work for THEM. Way too often

instruments, even if they are self taught through

2. WARM-UP TOGETHER (AND TEACH!)

an ‘insensitive’ leader might put his entire team

some type of media. But our singers, by and

Warming up the vocal cords properly is essential

in an uncomfortable position vocally without

large, rarely have any training, and this can lead

to staying vocally healthy as well as getting

realizing it simply because he believes they

to problems.

the most out of the voice. But more than that,

need to stick to the ‘original’ key, or because

sharing warm-ups together can be an excellent

he has chosen a key that works best for him,

If an instrumentalist doesn’t get any training,

way of teaching great vocal technique and

without considering everyone else. If the singers

they simply won’t be good enough to function

learning how to listen to one another and blend.

on the platform are struggling, how much more

in a team. But singers often find their way on

When we fail to warm up together we miss a

so might the congregation be struggling? The

to teams by virtue of the fact that they have

great opportunity for learning, bonding, and

average singer is going to have only about an

the “right heart” and a willingness to be a part.

blending, as well as becoming better singers.

octave worth of comfortable singing range and

The problem is that without correct technique,

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vocalists can end up in trouble: Vocal trouble.

3. BE PREPARED

Vocal damage is rampant today, whether we are

In my experience, I have found that most

looking into the secular realm or the church, but

people don’t mind, and in fact will truly enjoy

the singers in church are especially vulnerable

rehearsing, as long as it’s productive. I have

because they sing regularly and most often are

also found that most people really resent having

expected to sing with a certain style. Without

their time wasted. To that end, I encourage all

proper training and technique these singers

team leaders to be prepared. You need to know

often end up following in the footsteps of the

your music and come with clear goals in mind,

many “professional” singers they are imitating.

and then do your best not to get sidetracked.

Many of the popular singers of today are going

I guarantee that your team will seriously

through vocal surgery and rehab and we often

appreciate it. Pay attention to whether or not

never hear about it. When inexperienced,

your singers leave the rehearsal truly feeling

untrained singers follow unwittingly the same

prepared. Make sure you spend a good deal

style and habits of these “professional” singers

of time during your vocal rehearsal singing

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EQUIPPINGTHECHURCH IS OUR WORSHIP MEDIA RELEVANT? I was talking to one of our customers yesterday and he mentioned that his traveling music team often visits churches that are still rocking the old school overhead transparency projectors! This may sound funny, but I kind of miss those days.

Back then the most technical thing to know was that to move the lyrics up you had to pull the page down. And if the bulb burned out you could make a quick trip to Radio Shack for a replacement at a cost of under $10.

But then I got to thinking about how the use of old technology can potentially create a disconnect with a younger demographic. So my question is this. Is what we project in our church services accurately representing our church culture? I’m not saying that in order to be relevant you have to have the most cutting edge technology. In fact, implementing technology for the mere sake of having cool technology will more often backfire than be helpful. I had a friend once describe church

At the end of the day, is the background really

are trying to share and the audience you are

media like ketchup. If it’s not used correctly it

a big deal? In my humble opinion, if it distracts

communicating to. The way you present your

can be a put-off. “I like ketchup on my fries, but

the people from worshiping, then yes.

message is just as important as the message

not in my Coke,” he explained. What a great analogy.

itself. If you’re singing traditional songs and you Now, let’s take that same thought process a

use hymnals, then using video backgrounds

step further. At my church we have a “Traditions”

may not be appropriate. Conversely, if you are

With this concept in mind, let’s look at what

service that specifically caters to the older

singing modern worship choruses and you’re

we are communicating on our screens. A

folks. In that service we intentionally keep the

still using an overhead transparency projector,

simple example would

house lights brighter, the

what message are you sending about the

be using media that’s

music is quieter, and the

relevance of your ministry?

disconnected with the lyrics on the screen.

Once I was leading a worship rehearsal and we were singing the song “Let It Rain”. At one point I turned to look at the projection screen and there were the lyrics of the song with an image of a flower behind it. I’m pretty sure

...look at your media through the lens of the message you are trying to share and the audience you are communicating to.

I rolled my eyes and

graphics on the screen are simple. In our main service we have the lights down, the stage is bright and colorful, and we use plenty of video. It would be inappropriate for me to use the same media format for the older

saints

than

it

would be the millennials that make up the main service congregation.

made a comment to the media tech about finding a more appropriate

So my challenge to you would be to look at your

background – perhaps one with rain or water.

media through the lens of the message you

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by Mitch Bohannon WORSHIP MUSICIAN: What came first,

of years later, I was taking piano lessons. My

preparing me for what He called me to, but I

Worship Leading or Songwriting?

youth pastor was also like our bandleader and

didn’t fully understand it as a kid and I knew

(my role) kind of morphed when he asked me to

there were other things that I loved. Like, I grew

MEREDITH ANDREWS: Actually, I feel like

play keys. I was so scared, but he showed me

up in a family where my parents were foster

they came simultaneously. I wrote my first song

what to do…when I was like 15 or 16, he said,

parents and I have three adopted brothers.

when I was 12. Now, granted, my first song

“I want you to lead the whole service…pick the

From the time I was a little girl, I always said I

had six verses and no chorus…so, I guess I

songs and keys. I want you to figure out the

wanted to be a missionary. I always thought I

thought I was like a modern day hymn-writer. I

transitions.” I remember working really hard for

would live overseas and work in an orphanage.

grew up in a small Assembly of God church in

that one set and I really never looked back.

That’s what I envisioned for my life. I remember

North Carolina. Also, when I was 12, my youth

going to a Rebecca St. James concert when I

pastor asked me to be a part of the youth band,

WM: When did you feel the call to become a

was 17. She gave a call forward, a surrender-

so my friend and I would sing background

worship leader?

type invitation. I went forward and I was like,

vocals and I played the tambourine. I wound up

“Lord, I don’t know what you want to do with

hitting my hand so hard that I would get like a

MEREDITH: I feel like it was a process for me.

my life, but I’ve told you like a thousand times

blood blister, but I was so proud of it! A couple

Looking back now, I see how the Lord was

and I’m telling you again tonight…whatever

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You want is what I want. I would love to do

but I’ve got a plan and the process is part of the

a song called, “Sing to the King.” I had sung

something like Rebecca is doing.”

plan. So, just be faithful to Me here and grow

that song like a hundred times, but that night

where you’re planted.”

the presence of God was like so strong and

Watching her lead people the way that she

the Lord, in that moment, just whispered to my

did and use her gifts the way that she did…it

After I graduated high school, I went to Liberty

heart, “This is what I have for you.” And, it was

just ignited something in my heart. (I just gave

University. My first two years, I was on a traveling

evidenced by the fact that I just felt most alive

it to God that night.) That was a very defining

team where we would basically sing for a

in that moment. When I’m leading people in

moment for me because God spoke to my

bunch of D-Now’s or missions conferences and

worship…that’s the thing that makes me come

heart that night and He just said, “Meredith,

we would go overseas once a year. We were

alive. And, it’s the thing that when I’m doing, I

be faithful where I’ve placed you and be faithful

kind of the missions heart of Liberty. Then my

feel closest to the Lord.

to what I’ve called you to right now. Just trust

junior and senior year, I was put on the campus

Me in that…serve Me there. Be obedient to Me

worship team. We led worship for all campus

WM: I was excited to see you being a part of

there and watch Me open the doors and watch

services and chapels…(leading worship) like six

the Christian Musician Summit. Tell me, what

Me take you to the places where I want you. It

times a week. There was one particular night

do you like to teach about when you have a

might not look like what you think or envisioned,

in November of my junior year, I was singing

room full of worship team members?

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MEREDITH: I love to teach about the heart

do that anymore?

what I’ve come to realize is that we are visible.

of a worshiper. As worship leaders, this isn’t

We have to keep in mind that in being visible,

something we stumble into because our

MEREDITH: I don’t do that as often. Number

what am I doing with my visibility? Am I calling

musical aspirations never got fulfilled. This

one, because I married a keyboard player and

people to myself or am I pointing people to the

isn’t something we take on because we are

he is way better than I am! And, number two,

Lord? Am I saying, “Hey listen to me sing these

a good guitar player or keyboard player or we

because I honestly feel more freedom when I

songs and look at my great leadership quality?”

have a decent voice. It’s more than just being

can step out. It was good for me to start with

or am I saying, “Guys, we get to go into God’s

musicians. When we get back to the heart of

that as a foundation, but it got to the point that I

presence today, we get to approach the Throne

why we are worshiping the Lord, we’re able

kind of hid behind it. It was good for me to step

of Grace with a boldness and a confidence

to ask ourselves, “Why do we sing? Why am I

out. I felt like I could really engage people.

because of what Jesus did for us!” When we

calling these people into the presence of God

go into God’s presence there is an exchange

and saying, ‘Hey, let’s worship God together’?”

When I started leading worship at Harvest

that happens. We’re not just singing for God or

I think that for us as worship leaders, the thing I

Bible Chapel about ten years ago, I remember

to God, He is singing over us! He is receiving

want to say is our private worship always has to

Pastor James McDonald saying to me, “Hey

our worship and as we are engaging with God,

come before our public worship. Singing to the

Meredith, why do you close your eyes when

He reaches down and meets us right where

Lord and offering to Him our worship behind

you lead worship…all the time?” And I was like,

we are and He meets our deepest needs…

closed doors has to come first because that is

“Well, I’m singing to the Lord…I don’t want to

not because He fixes all our problems, but we

what’s going to fuel what happens on stage.

be distracted…it’s just me and Jesus.” And he

realize how big He is and how capable and

If I am not spending time with the Lord, if He

was like, “Well, actually it’s not! (Laugh) If you’d

faithful He is when we start singing these words

is not the treasure of my heart, then what am

open your eyes, you’d see that there’s a whole

of truth over ourselves and back to the Lord.

I really doing when I step foot on stage and

room full of people that are looking to you.” That

say, “Hey people, let’s go into the presence of

was really revolutionary because it gave me

WM: I have been listening through your

God.” If I have not been there then I can’t take

permission to open my eyes and understand

new project, “Deeper” multiple times, and I

people there. It’s so important for us as worship

that being aware of my surroundings and being

especially love the title track and “I Look to the

leaders that we are first worshipers; that we

in tune to where the people are is just as much

King.” Can you tell me a little about writing for

often get to that place where we say, “Jesus,

worship as singing to the Lord. Because, this is

that project and any songs that hold special

You are the one desire of my heart.”

a responsibility that I’m not going to take lightly,

meaning to you?

and so I don’t want it to be a spectator event WM: You mentioned that as a teenager, you

but a participation event. That was so good for

MEREDITH: Well, they all hold special

were leading from the keyboards. Do you ever

me and I think that for us as worship leaders,

meaning to me honestly! They’re all feel like

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my babies in some way. I’ll say this; this record

WM: I see that your husband, Jacob Sooter,

like she doesn’t know how to juggle ministry

was probably the most personal record that

is a co-writer on “Deeper.” Do y’all do a lot of

and being a good mother. I totally get that. I ask

I’ve ever written. It’s not because for the other

co-writing together?

that you bring clarity, peace, wisdom, and hope

ones I was disengaged or I wasn’t writing

into every situation. Speak new life into every

from an honest place, but there are levels of

MEREDITH: We don’t do a ton of co-writing

situation, every heart, every reader God. I pray

honesty and you can’t get down to the deepest

together. He is a songwriter by himself and he

our eyes would be completely on You as You

place until you have to. Like you walk through

writes a lot for the Vertical Church Band and he

lead and teach us how to call Your people into

something and realize you’ve got to dig a little

produces all of the VCB stuff. But, we did write

this place of worship and Your presence. We

deeper. It’s like it exposes an area of your heart

“Deeper,” “Take Me Back,” and “I Look to the

want to lead Your people well. Help us to do

that you didn’t even know was there. That

King” together. We do enjoy writing together.

that, God. May we find You in the secret place

was what this was for me. My family was just

It’s cool to have that shared experience and to

so that everything we do on stage comes from

walking through the hardest season we’ve

have a song together that means so much. We

there. God, just bless these readers and may

walked through. We were going through a lot

wrote “Deeper” when we were in a hard place

they know you in a deeper way than they ever

of transition because we were moving from

and we were like, “We believe this. We may not

have. In Jesus name, Amen

Chicago to Nashville, I was pregnant with my

always feel it, but we believe it.”

third child (our first daughter), and most days I was feeling completely overwhelmed and

WM: The readers of Worship Musician desire

stressed out. I started having panic attacks.

to serve the Lord out of their gifting. Would you

I’ve always been very flexible; go-with-the-flow.

voice a prayer over the readers?

But, I just started having trouble breathing, and I still do…some days when I’m feeling stress, I

MEREDITH: Absolutely! God, thank You so

just can’t get a deep breath. This is just what

much for Your faithfulness to us and the fact that

we were walking through. We felt like we were

You have wired us in such a way that we’re just

being attacked on all sides, like we were in an

able to come before You as we are and bring

all-out war with the enemy of our souls. All of

our personalities and our gifting’s and even our

these songs came from that place. Every one

short-comings and hang-ups. But, Lord we

of them. Every song is just like me trying to find

bring it all to You and somehow You make it

a new way to sing the truth over myself. And

beautiful and You use us all for the Kingdom

to remind myself of the hope that I have in the

of God. So, I just thank You so much for every

Lord because many days I just felt so hopeless.

reader in the way that they are serving in their

So, these songs were my anthems long

different capacities and different churches.

before anybody ever heard them. I would play

Lord, I pray that You would encourage their

the demo in my car and just weep. Like with

hearts even as they’re reading this prayer.

“Soar” – “God, I believe You’re working while

God, I pray that You would remind them what

I wait, and I feel like I’m in a waiting season…

You have called them to. May they not take it

in a valley that I’ve never experienced before

lightly and may they understand the weight of

and I know that You’re using it to grow me and

what You have set before them and have put in

take me to a deeper place, but it’s really hard,

their hand to do. Give them a renewed vision

so help me to wait, to trust you, and to believe

and passion to worship You, to love You, and

what You said… ‘They that wait upon the Lord

to seek You out. That they would seek You

shall renew their strength. They will mount up

through Your word behind closed doors and

on wings like eagles.’” So, that’s what I was

to sing out a new song. Because it’s from that

clinging to. And, these songs are like a lifeline

place that we will be able to lead Your people

that the Lord just threw out to me. My hope

well. Help us to love the people more than we

is that these songs will be a lifeline for other

love the music. So, that means sometimes we

people. That they will offer hope to people and

have to let our preferences die in order to serve

remind the listeners of the hope and promise

Your people well. Honor every reader right

they have in Jesus that He is with us even in

now…if they feel they are in the lowest valley

the hardest place.

or alone in ministry…if there’s a mom who feels

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Worth It All (2013)

As Long As It Takes (2010)

The Invitation (2008)

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SHORT-CUTCAPO EXPLORING NEW SOUNDS WITH THE SHORT-CUT CAPO Over the years, I’ve heard so many encouraging stories from many of you regarding playing the guitar using the cut capo. It’s really exciting to find out that it’s been a key part of someone learning to play guitar. For instance, last summer, I finally had the chance to meet Jon Guerra of Vertical Church Band. Jon’s music has been a blessing to me in my ministry for several years now. To hear him tell me that the Short-Cut capo was integral to his learning guitar is humbling. It’s amazing how the Lord works!

I’ve been writing about this capo for many years now. I’m sure there are new players out there that have yet to try it out…just like Jon. Over the years, I’ve covered the general use of the cut capo… placing it on the 2nd fret and playing songs in the key of “E” or “A” then using a 6-string capo to move the cut capo up the fretboard and play in different keys. As a worship leader, this is how I find the Short-Cut

together – using 2 different voicings.

keys with the use of 2 capos. However, you’re limited by the length of the neck of you’re

capo the most useful. However, this capo is not limited to this basic use. We’re going to take a

Now, let’s apply this principle to the Short-

guitar. So, take your Short-Cut capo, move it

step back and look at it in a different way. Let’s

Cut capo. Remember, move the capo UP the

into these fret positions and give it a try. Play

review first what a capo (6-string) is made for.

fretboard and move your chord shapes DOWN

a couple of the chords in that voicing and see

A full capo placed on the first fret will move the

the scale. Our chord shapes are modified to

what you hear. You’ll be surprised to see what

string notes UP ½ step. In this position, you

make use of the design of the Short-Cut capo

God can show you once you put your fingers

can finger an “E” chord and you will hear an

– allowing strings 1, 2, and 6 to ring open.

to the strings!

“F” chord… play a “G” chord and you’ll hear a

However, you may choose to finger strings 1,

“G#” chord. Place the full capo on the 2

fret

2, and/or 6 to add color in your chord voicing.

and the string notes move UP another ½ step

Also remember, we’re playing in the key of “E.”

nd

Keep worshiping Him!

(1 full step total)… now that “G” chord is an “A”.

Place the Short-Cut capo on fret 2 and use The 6-string capo is used to allow you to use

the shapes from the key of “D,” this is DOWN

the chord voicing you prefer in the correct key

one step from “E” (chords would be D, A, G,

for a specific song. For instance, if the vocalist

Em). Place the Short-Capo on the 4th fret and

prefers to sing in the key of “A”, the guitar player

use the shapes from the key of “C” (C, F, G).

can easily place the full capo on the 2 fret and

You can also place it on the 7th fret and use the

play in the key of “G”. Notice that “G” is LOWER

shapes from the key of “A” (A, D, E). Or, place

on the scale than “A”… when the capo moves

the capo on the 9th fret and use the shapes

UP the fretboard, the chord moves DOWN the

from the key of “G” (G, C, D). NOTE: in these

scale. That means that we can move the full

positions, we’re changing the voicing of the

capo UP 3 more frets (fret 5) and play in the key

chord but we’re still playing in the key of “E.”

nd

of “E” for the same song (key of A). This can also be helpful when you have 2 guitars playing

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NOWHEARTHIS New Releases PHIL WICKHAM Children of God There are great musicians and performers in the world of CCM Worship music, and then there are those who are artists. Phil Wickham definitely fits into the latter category. Wickham’s songwriting style and poetic flavor are well known around the world and his breathy yet intense vocal style makes him stand out from the crowd. His sixth studio release, Children Of God, features 12 new songs of inspiring worship with an electronic artistic flavor that is sure to appeal to a younger generation of worshippers.

The theme of the album centers on our need for God’s love and His heart for us as His adopted sons and daughters. Most of the arrangements of this new album sit within the dance/electronica/pop genre that is becoming more and more popular with younger Christians.

Phil’s version of the “Doxology” is uplifting and energetic and features some new lyrics

The title track strangely doesn’t show

such worship writers and leaders as Leeland,

itself until the 8th cut, and is an electronic

Jeremy Riddle, and Cory Asbury, just to name

powerhouse with driving bass and drum lines

a few.

speaking of who we are as children of the King.

The song that gives exposition to the main

Whickam’s vocal chops are on full display here

theme of the album most prominently is the title

as at one point in the song his vocals soar into

cut, “Have It All,” led by Brian Johnson. Starting

the stratosphere where no normal man should

off with an intimate acappella introduction, this

be able to go.

slow pensive ballad finds a vulnerable Brian

“As It Is In Heaven” is a humble cry out to God to take His place on the throne of our

Leeland adds his unique vocal style and

in as a response to what He has done for us.

writing to the album’s most catchy burner, “Lion

I really appreciated how Whickam used the

and the Lamb.” The musical imagery and lyrical

Lord’s Prayer throughout this song, but the

painting used in this track are nothing short of

arrangement seemed a bit out of place for me.

poetic genius. Another excellent example of the

Overall, this was a nice collection of songs,

sheer artistic quality of Bethel Music is Jeremy

most of which could be used for your Sunday

Riddle’s “Be Enthroned.” This big song has a

morning worship experience. The writing was,

gorgeous cinematic introduction that draws

overall, pretty good and Wickham managed to

us into this dramatic presentation of worship

stay clear of too many Christian worship clichés

as we hear about why God alone is worthy of

while keeping most songs memorable. The

our worship.

arrangements were a bit overdone I thought, and would be very difficult to emulate.

diverse worship music for

in Psalm 84 and is a beautiful reminder we can

different genre’s, Redding,

be safe and secure when we run to the loving

California’s

arms of Jesus and cast our cares on Him.

float above the warm pads and atmospheric instrumentation as he sings with passion and adoration to our amazing Creator.

experience left her broken and inspired her

musical detours by creating

Madison Cunningham. This song is grounded

birthed creation. Wickham’s syrupy vocals

Jenn Johnson’s Grandmother’s death. The

After four years of taking

ballad showcasing the buttery, sweet voice of

own

Many of the songs on this collection were written out of real-life experiences, such as

BETHEL MUSIC Have It All

original. “The Secret Place” is a mid-tempo

the awe and wonder of God as the One who

surrender.

hearts as we lay down our pride and invite Him

while keeping the melodic integrity of the

“Starmaker” is a moving song speaking of

Johnson emptying his soul before God in utter

Bethel

Music once again returns to its roots with their 2016 release, Have It All. This huge, 16 track album contains new songs for the modern church with the theme of total surrender being the pulse that drives this entire collection. The album features new cuts from

to write the synth-driven atmospheric ballad “Heaven Come,” which speaks of how God is the great healer of broken hearts. The hymnlike “Greatness Of Your Glory” will appeal to those who appreciate a more structured approach to worship with its multiple verses and subtle chorus, while those who prefer more of a free-worship approach will fall in love with the intimate and expressive, “Sweet Praise.”

Some of the songs, especially at the end of the album, tended to run together, and the continued on 32

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arrangements were a bit dry, but overall this

between God and His people was restored

remembrance of those martyred for their faith in

album lived up to its name. Have It All is a

because of the death and resurrection. Penned

the Middle East. Assad’s ghostly vocals blend

statement of surrender and hunger to not just

by worship leader/songwriter Nate Marialke,

beautifully with the electric piano backing, and

bring an offering of praise, but for us to become

this song is a glorious explanation of how God’s

the militaristic drum beats give the listener a

a living sacrifice of worship every day before

redeeming power lasts throughout history and

sense of calling to fight the good fight of faith.

God. Welcome back to your roots Bethel. We,

extends to every generation.

the church, thank you.

INFLUENCE MUSIC Christ Redeemer Influence Music is a new worship collective of worship writers and leaders from around the country who are committed to creating resources to help build and

“There Is A King” reminds me of the well

the album is the piano driven ballad, “Jesus,

loved “Revelation Song,” with its moving

You’re Beautiful,” led by Jon Thurlow. The song

piano and rhythmic guitars as we are given a

is a cry to God to open our eyes and to see

wonderful glimpse into the heart of a God who

Him in every part of our lives. You can almost

is head-over-heels in love with His people.

picture the sea of hands raised, eyes closed,

The only negative thing I would say is that

and voices singing in unison as thousands of

there weren’t enough songs on this little EP.

people sing out as one body to the risen Lord.

I was left wanting more. This little album is

This collection from OneThing Live is nothing

a gem.

sustain a healthy worship culture in churches across

America.

Their

latest

EP,

new. They pretty much keep the same formula

Redeemer, features five new songs of Easter

Young

and Rochester Christian Church just outside

album, Love Makes Us

The songs are great, yes, and I will get to them

over-cliché’d

worship

songs.

These

songs are written and performed by NORMAL church musicians. When I say that, I do not mean that the writing was sloppy or that the guitars were flat or the drums off beat or that the mixing was sub-par, no. These songs are raw, rootsy, and real, and this reviewer could easily see his worship team playing and leading the congregation with any of these songs on a Sunday morning.

“Love Changes Everything” kicks off the album with a mid-tempo song of victory about the death and resurrection of Christ complete with grooving bass lines and powerful background vocals. Lyrically, we are reminded that what Christ did at the resurrection was the most important event in history and that He really did change everything.

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Let me say right away that I love this album!

and

Adult

in December of last year,

of Detroit.

familiar menu of over-produced, over-played,

works for them. The album is, for the most part,

Recorded at their yearly

taken from Red Rocks Church in Colorado

was not going to be what is becoming an all too

that they have had on previous albums, and it

ONETHING LIVE Love Makes Us Strong

Christ

in a minute, but I could tell right away that this

The most stirring and intimate song on

Strong,

is

an

authentic

worship collection of some of the most powerful

pretty mid-tempo and a bit on the mellow side, so if you are looking for big energy and rockin’ anthems, you might pass on this one. Most of the songs on Love Makes Us Strong will be easy for most worship teams to play and there are a few nice lyrical moments that will resonate with your congregation.

and memorable songs from the event, led by members of the International House of Prayer worship team.

ALL ABOUT WORSHIP My Pursuit One of the more recent

Some of the more outstanding cuts include

trends in worship album

“Victorious Love” led by Lauren Holmes. This

releases is the collaboration

vertical anthem of worship encourages us to

of different artists, singers,

leave our fears behind and meet with Jesus,

writers, and musicians who

who can overcome the impossible. This song

come together to form their

shines with instrumental brilliance and Holmes’ youthful, shimmering vocals give depth and

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presence as she sings passionately about the victory we have in Christ.

Long time International House of Prayer worship leader Laura Hackett Park takes the lead on the cover of the Chris Tomlin song “Even So Come,” and delivers an outstanding and honest performance as she fervently sings about the return of Jesus.

Further featured on the album is the compelling rendition of the song “Even Unto Death,” sung by worship leader and critically lauded

singer-songwriter

Audrey

Assad,

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FRONTOFHOUSE GO OR NO: UNDERSTANDING THE CHAPTERS OF LIFE On stage, worship team members tend to ebb and flow in a regular cadence. The current guitarist may have only been a part of the church for a few months, and this may be the drummer’s first Sunday. Techs, on the other hand, usually stay in the same position and location for years. The nature of AVL tasks, with their inherent stability and repetition, fit the psyche of most techs well. However, the time for change does eventually reach the tech booth and, whether it is due to circumstance or evolution, how you handle it will create a positive or negative legacy between you and the church. Here is how to know: “Should I stay or should I go?

ARE YOU QUITTING OR EXPANDING? Emotionally driven decisions rarely produce a good outcome, so, turning in your tech-team resignation after a particularly difficult and glitchladen Sunday is not the best idea. Many senior

the band.” Much truth is contained here, so

consider yourself a knob-jockey or a specialized

pastors mentally resign on Sunday night and

becoming self-aware of the fallout from our

IT pro, you are missing the point: technology is

re-enlist on Monday morning. It is human nature

failings at guitar, keys, drums, and vocals can

a disposable means to an indispensable end

to walk away from seemingly insurmountable

help us rein in our worst tendencies, such as

where temporary products permanently affect

obstacles, but we have a Godly nature at work

pretending to move knobs when asked for

eternal souls. When the vision is fully realized

within us that we must rely on to see past

“more of me in the monitor” or answering with,

and sustainable at the current location, it is then

the current issues to the guaranteed eventual

“there’s not a talent knob here to turn up.”

safe to move on.

victory. Plus, we are dealing with other fallible

Tech is a skill driven by passion, while music

people, just like us, who can only envision a

is a passion driven by skill. The best tech

Now, the question beckons anew, should you

single perspective. If we are offended, chances

result is obscurity; so desiring the limelight is

stay or should you go? Prayerfully consider the

are they are as well and we have to diligently

counterproductive to a tech career. Moving to a

results of both answers and do as you are led.

prefer others before ourselves, which, while

new place won’t change that fact.

hard, is not an impossible task. On the other hand, if an opportunity arises (and remains)

DO YOU HAVE A CLEAR VISION OF YOUR MINISTRY?

that is suited to our gifting at the next level it is

Remember; techs are the only members of

worth serious consideration. If, after prayer and

the stage team within the congregation, so

council, the opportunity fits and we can depart

we have the best vantage point of what is

without harming the current ministry, it can

transpiring. As such, we are valuable not just for

be taken.

the execution of tech, but also for connecting the congregation laterally to the worship team,

ARE YOU JUST A FRUSTRATED MUSICIAN?

and both congregation and team vertically to

In most of my tech training classes, I offer up a

God. The role of a worship tech is to create

plethora of musician jokes, but then I end the

an environment conducive to worship. We use

routine with the statement: “Techs are simply

technology to lay out the best possible scenario

musicians who weren’t good enough to be in

for the Holy Spirit to perform His work. If you

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Don’t give them the set list until the day

MODULE 7:

before rehearsal. Then change two of the five

How to Command Perfectionism

songs before Sunday.

You’ll learn that when it comes to helping

Have a master list of over 200 songs that you

people avoid any musical mistakes, laughter is

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that list either.

they mess up. Unless it’s during the worship

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frequently

to

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bar gigs.

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member who complains about these issues.

Member Whose Mistakes Go Unnoticed.

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your SM58. You’ll learn how to eliminate words like “please” and “thank you” from

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your vocabulary (unless you’re using them

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sarcastically). You’ll also learn how to train each

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of your vocalists to ask for “more me” in the

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worship album). To do this, you’ll learn how to

monitor at least 14 times during a rehearsal...

as many Sundays in a row as they’ll let you.

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and then blame the incompetent tech for their

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the musicians. So use that (and them) to your

How to Assume the Worst in Your Team Members

advantage by scheduling them every week for

You’ll discover how to jump to conclusions,

the foreseeable future.

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project your insecurities onto your team members, and believe the absolute worst about

You’ll also learn how to use subtle manipulation

them. This session comes with a handy guide

should one of them get so bold as to ask for

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a week off. These techniques will allow you to

Here are few examples from that:

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too guilty to ever do it again.

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GUITARGRABBAG A PRACTICAL PRIMER ON PRESENCE In our last issue of Guitar Grab Bag, I talked

CONTROL YOUR AREA

rehearsal figuring out how NOT to stand there.

about Performing vs. Leading. If you missed it,

If you played in a rock band at your local club,

Where can you move that gives you options?

go check it out! It will give you some insight into

you would almost be expected to step forward

this issue’s column and help you understand

for a guitar solo at some point. In the worship

SHARE THE JOY

where I’m coming from.

environment (especially when there’s lighting

Experiencing a great worship time is not unlike

involved), I tend to see that, even if it was

seeing a great band in concert. The execution of

When it comes to participating in a worship

encouraged and needed, a guitarist couldn’t

the music is excellent, but there’s another part

environment where I’m not leading or playing, I

move out of their position for a number of

to it as well: everyone looks like they’re having

wrestle with a lot of distractions: Does the band

reasons. Maybe you’re tethered to a personal

a good time! When we stand on a platform

sound right? Is the mix good? Are they playing

mixer of some kind, or surrounded by wedge

to lead worship, we don’t come dreading the

the right parts? Are they tight and cohesive

monitors. Whatever your scenario looks like,

experience - or at least, we shouldn’t! - but we

or does it feel like they’ve never played a

find a way to move out of your little box.

come with an expectation of enjoying ourselves

single note together? Do they look like they’re

This is especially helpful when it comes to

in the doing of it. It SHOULD be a joy. We are

enjoying the worship time or is it a chore and a

team interaction.

playing for our King, so enjoy yourself! Laugh,

bore? Does the team (and the leader, for that

shout, sing, dance (or Holy Hop!) out of the

matter) look nervous or do I feel like they know

Practical Tip #2: Route cords to the side or out

JOY that you get to experience as a result of

what they’re doing and where they are going?

of the way so you could move off your grid.

the way you serve.

Am I being led somewhere?

Standing in one place the whole worship set isn’t somehow holier because you stood still.

Some or all of these questions aren’t necessarily

Practical Tip #4: Since you already know the songs you’re playing (right?), look around at the

consciously thought, but more perceived. And

PRACTICE MOVING SO YOU KNOW HOW

rest of the band. Smile at someone, and make

yet, I believe all of them can be addressed by a

Ok, this is one that I am completely stealing

eye contact.

worship team as you prepare!

from my good friend, Tom Jackson, but it bears repeating: if you don’t practice moving, you

Hopefully, if you apply some of these things,

So that this article doesn’t take up the whole

won’t move. People may not know anything

the end result is that you as a musician feel

magazine, I want to talk specifically about how

about music, but they’re excellent readers of

more comfortable on-stage, and that helps

things look from the congregation’s perspective

body language. If you seem uncomfortable

the people you lead in worship each week to

and some practical ways to improve their

on stage, everyone in the audience who is

be more comfortable and able to engage with

experience on Sundays.

trying to connect with God will see you and

our Heavenly Father more easily as we worship

be uncomfortable for you. Hillsong did us all a

together!

GET RID OF BARRIERS

huge favor when they introduced what I’d like

People want to feel included in the worship

to call the “Holy Hop.” It gave us all something

experience, drawn in, and invited. How would

to do that wasn’t dancing but was more than

they feel if you were hiding most of your face?

just standing still - I love it! But there’s more to

You already have a guitar strapped on, and

a worship set than just one kind of song, and

maybe a microphone stand. . . and that huge

there should be more to you than just lifting

pedalboard. Adding a music stand is just one

your hand in a particularly worshipful moment

more way the congregation is excluded and

or hopping up and down on the fast songs. If

pushed away.

you felt like you needed to step back, do you know where to step to keep from falling over

Practical Tip #1: Have someone stand in

and landing in the kick drum?

your place and walk out to the middle of the auditorium. How does it look? Does it feel

Practical Tip #3: Make an X on the stage where

inviting or isolating?

you normally stand, then spend all of your

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THEBAND NEXT GENERATION! My wife and I run youth events, camps, and

example. There were no musicians at first except

lead teams around the world. It is our passion

the older adults. Over time they produced a

to work with young people. We are truly inspired

number of bands, singer-songwriters, and

by them and many have become some of our

worship leaders along with a lot of sharp young

dearest friends and family.

leaders in general. This happened because the youth minister, the pastor, and a group of

What I love about young people is the lack of

parents all decided to create a time and space

religious baggage attached to their creative

for them to step into their gifting and grow their

expression. They are much more free and

talents. They didn’t just build something for

uninhibited, the way I think God meant us to

them, they allowed them to participate in the

be. Needless to say, the language of music

building and became a force! I’ve learned a lot

is powerful despite the fact that the style

from their model and seen it work over and over

and relevancy changes from generation to

throughout my friend’s youth ministry career.

generation. My hope is that we’ll embrace this

Though it’s obviously not only about musicians

next movement of minstrels and artists and

and artists, they’ve clearly produced a bunch

help them to lead their generation to Christ. In

of them.

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young people grow in skill level, faith, maturity, etc., carve out a job description and give

my opinion, this needs to be a huge focus for any looking to be a vital and thriving ministry

We can’t be afraid of the messes and issues that

them more responsibility; it works! Over time

in worship.

come along with young creative people. They

we’ve seen many young kids grow into strong

need grace to grow into responsibility and

leaders and move on to great things because

There’s one church in particular that I worked

roles. My friend is not only great at spotting

they had a place to start. If we are willing to

with for many years and often refer to as a great

talents and making room for them, he’s willing

be inconvenienced and quick to befriend we

to journey with them as they learn and mature.

can help steer the course of young talents.

For most, all they need is to feel needed to do

Programs are more of a bore to them—they are

anything or to be a part of something. To impact

drawn to friendship!

and influence we simply need to embrace There are a host of young talents in our

them, messes and all!

churches and, just like we did, they’re watching In time, relationship is what earns the right to

their heroes and icons, studying them and

encourage and disciple effectively. We are not

dreaming how they can do what they do. We

so great in the Church at letting people “get

shouldn’t be intimidated, it’s not about being as

it” by way of the Holy Spirit versus our telling

good as their heroes, it’s about making them

them what all they should be doing and how

feel important and encouraged to do become

exactly it should be done; while God specializes

who God has made them. Our worship

in working with the messy and leading them

ministries should always include bringing up

deeper into relationship and holiness. “Come

the next generation. While relevancy has a

as you are” is the Jesus Model. We have a few

place, nothing replaces the generations being

short years to influence the young generation

joined, the young learning from the older, and

behind us or we lose them to a world full of

vice versa.

other opportunities. A big part of mentoring is creating opportunities for them to explore their

We are firm believers in always looking for the

gifts and try new things, and a safe place for

ones you can help along. May God give us His

them to have the freedom to fail.

heart for young people. I think we are misled to believe we have to change and become more

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Internships are a wonderful thing and a key

relevant or hip to be an influence, but we don’t.

reason some ministries have been so fruitful. As

We just need to be willing to invest ourselves.

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ACOUSTICTREATMENT BROKEN VESSELS (AMAZING GRACE) Acoustic Arrangement Upon returning from the Tommy Emmanuel

some elbow grease, an amazing team, and the

the same at home, on the platform and front

Guitar Camp USA last year, I lobbied my

help of the Holy Spirit, God has been steadily

of house. No surprise, the better your guitar

Pastors into doing a once-a-month acoustic

fanning the spark from that Tommy Emmanuel

sound, the more the sound team will be inclined

service. This format has become the template

camp into a passion that I am beyond excited

to turn you up–for more than just quiet intros

for how we’re doing worship at our newest

to share with you!

and breakdowns. In this issue we’ll be giving

San Francisco campus. Every week I get to

away my exact pedalboard and amp setup, so

explore new ways to use the acoustic-electric

Given the amount of attention that goes into

check out Page 13 if you’re looking for some

guitar to drive fast songs like “Alive” as well

building an electric rig that sounds great, I

tips on putting together a killer acoustic setup.

as slower songs like “Everything and Nothing

found it surprising to see how little information

Less”. Much of the time the team is made up

there is on getting a great acoustic sound. The

Speaking of tips, the companion video for this

of two worship leaders, and acoustic-electric

Eventide H9 and Fishman Loudbox Mini I took

column offers some strategies on how to think

bassist, and a cajon, which means that I’m left

to Tommy’s camp have become the building

about the instrument beyond a capo and open

to cover the guitar and keyboard parts. With

blocks for an acoustic rig that sounds much

position chords. If you’re not yet able to play some (or all) of the parts I’ll be going over that is 100% ok. The goal here is to inspire you to look at the instrument beyond what you see written on the chord chart. Striking a balance between playing the original parts and finding something that works is key and is reflected in the guitar arrangement I came up with for Broken Vessels.

INTRO (fig. 1) Being able to sustain the bass notes and play the melody at the same time is what makes this part fun and a bit challenging.

In the companion video I’ll go over all the parts as well as some tips on how to get them up to speed. You’ll need to install the Layar app

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Page 12.

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figure I use in Chorus A, which has a markedly

first verse very quietly and dig in a bit more

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Hope this was helpful! I look forward to seeing

so they’ll want to add more acoustic.

you next time – God Bless ~ Doug

CHORUS A (fig. 3) Chorus A primarily uses “1-53” chord voicings that really highlight the tactile

BRIDGE (fig. 5) Because I’m not using a capo

sound of the instrument. These voicings also

here I have more options for where can play the

demonstrate that you don’t have to hit all the

bass notes and melody. As much as I love the

strings all of the time!

sound of a capo’d guitar, it can become mental crutch that actually prevents you from crafting

CHORUS B (fig. 4) Like Verse 1, I play this part

parts that require more than open position

much quieter the first time through. Always

chords to pull off.

a great idea to leave some room so the

Joel Houston, Jonas Myrin Publishing arrangement can build dynamically. Many FORM The basic form I©Hillsong tend to playMusic is pretty acoustic guitar players play at two volumes

close to the recorded version: Intro 1, Verse,

quiet or loud without much in between, leaving

Chorus A+B, Intro 2 (just the second half of

the sound team little option but to bring them

Intro 1) Verse, Chorus A+B, Bridge, Chorus

down so they don’t get too loud at the wrong

A+B

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For instance, the bass line from “Trading My Sorrows” is a great hook to copy. It really could be anything you hear within a song that inspires you to try to emulate it on the kit. Be aware of the low to high phrasing of the notes, and then try to make the drums copy the tonal range of the melody. Obviously you may not be able to do the melody note for note. But what you are trying to do is imitate the movement from high to low tones of your drum kit. This is a situation where I really enjoy playing a large drum kit in order to do this. But even on a scaled down “Ringo” kit (4 pieces, hi-hat, ride + 2 crashes) you should be able to respond melodically to whatever you hear. If you’d like to hear some drum ideas like this check out Paul Baloche’s “Our God Saves” project. On the songs “The Kingdom of God” and “Your Love Came Down” play close attention to melodic lines being sung and played on other instruments and how I reacted to them on the drums.

These methods of creating new fills can be

will eliminate some of my favorite songs! Please

simpler in nature so that worship leaders and

consider that not all songs are appropriate for

bands around the world could incorporate

congregational singing. Some may be better

them into their own worship services.

suited for your private listening (and singing) pleasure.

based on Psalm 121 featuring Alisa Turner’s silky yet expressive voice. This surprisingly

5. WORSHIP WITH THEM

mellow

You rehearse music with them, but are you

faithfulness of God and that He is the help we

really preparing them to be worship leaders?

need amidst the trials of life. This song is easy

You might become a tight band with great

to sing, memorable and will resonate with your

vocals, but are you changing people’s lives

worship audience.

reader, learning to create new ideas can happen just as easily by using your ear and these techniques. As you expand your “tool box” of drumming ideas be sure to remember to always honor the music and the people you play for. Sometimes the best drum groove or fill idea is still the simplest thing you can think of. But don’t be afraid to go out on a limb and see what happens. There are times it’s a good thing to venture into new territory. You might just “stumble into greatness.” ~ Blessings on the journey, Carl

continued from page 16

this will be very mid-range. A general rule of thumb is “C to shining C” when considering overall range of your songs. Ah, but you say, this

opener

talks

about

the

“I Can’t Contain It” begins with gorgeous

primary goal as worship leaders is to shepherd

piano arpeggios and pad as Dustin’s sincere

people into the presence and ultimately the

vocals declare how God’s power and love

knowledge of our Lord and Savior. We can’t

overcomes all and strengthens us. “Great Is

do this by simply being a great copy band on

The Lord” follows in the same vein, also being a

Sunday morning. We need to be entering into

piano driven ballad of pure vertical worship that

His presence personally and corporately as

speaks of the abundance of love that our God

a team as an integral part of our preparation

has for us. Rhyan Shirley’s vocals on this track

for leading others. As a team leader it is your

are fresh and honest, reminding this reviewer of

responsibility to keep your team focused and

a young Christy Nockles.

properly prepared to do their job. Take time to

“Hope Of The Cross” is a powerful song of

worship together. You will see a difference in

worship with a decidedly Irish flavor that lays

you, your team, and your congregation.

out the story of the cross in poetic beauty.

~ Sheri Gould

The

combination

of

Cowart’s

expressive

tenor and Norhoff’s airy harmonies are a perfect compliment to the powerful Celtic instrumentation of this song of victory.

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“Royal Blood” closes out the album in

own unique collective. Rather than a single church or worship leader writing and releasing his or her own songs, these collectives bring a variety of writing styles, experiences, and instrumental diversity that represent what God is doing through music in the larger Body of Christ here on earth.

Based in Nashville, “All About Worship” is a collective of Christian writers and musicians that is led by Gateway Church Pastor, Michael Farren. Their first live worship release, My Pursuit, features both new and veteran

VOCALS

album

by introducing them to Jesus Christ? Our

done without getting into the method books.

Although I recommend becoming a good

“Lift My Eyes” is a driving acoustic anthem

worship leaders from across the country including: Krissy Nordhoff, Dustin Smith, Benji Cowart, Corey Voss, Tony Wood, and many

declarative power as Michael Farren reminds us that we share in the victory of Christ because of the blood of Jesus that runs through our veins.

The driving drums, guitars, and piano hooks provide a powerful foundation for this song of hope.

I really appreciated how most of the songs on My Pursuit focused on what God has done and continues to do for His people rather than what we are going to do for Him. I enjoyed the myriad of vocal talent and sincere scriptural content contained in this project. I think the collective hit the mark of making these songs singable and easy for most worship teams to play.

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TIMELYADVICE GOD DOES NOT CALL THE QUALIFIED For those of you who don’t know me, I am the least qualified person to be doing what I am doing. I don’t have a college degree. I have no formal music education. I can’t read music.

I can play instruments pretty well, but am no virtuoso by any stretch. I am not a great talker; in fact, I am a better listener than I am a talker. I don’t understand music gear all that well. I was

It’s really not as complicated as we make it

the calling God has for us, it doesn’t feel like

raised in a small town famous for not much.

seem. I don’t think God’s will is some divine

work. Sure there are days that aren’t easy, but

My family was not really involved in music. And

moving target that is ever elusive and waiting

ultimately, it is what gives us sustainability in it,

I’m 28.

for us to miss it. I believe every time God puts

finding true purpose and satisfaction knowing

a passion in your heart and a drive to do it, it

we are giving Him our best.

But for those of you who don’t know me, I’ve

is His will. I believe every time God opens a

been blessed to win GRAMMY® Awards, Dove

door of opportunity for you, it is His will. My

What I’d like to leave you with is this - don’t

Awards, SESAC Awards, and dozens of No. 1

encouragement to you would not be to make

let anyone else in your life - not your friends,

Radio Awards as a producer and songwriter.

it so hard that you get “analysis paralysis” and

not your family - tell you what your calling is.

I’ve had the privilege of working with artists

don’t do anything. I have a lot of people I know

You know what is in your heart to do. Go with

I’ve grown up worshipping with like Newsboys,

that don’t do anything for fear of “not being in

your gut. It really is that simple. It’s not easy. But

Michael W Smith, MercyMe, and Hillsong, to

the center of God’s will”. Here’s my challenge:

it’s simple. Don’t worry about not being “good

name a few. And I have a team of amazingly

Don’t do that, unless you audibly hear God

enough”, or not “knowing enough”. I promise

talented guys working with me in a company

telling you, “DON’T DO ANYTHING.”

you this, God isn’t looking for the smartest or the most skilled. He’s looking for servants. That

called Full Circle Music.

I also know a lot of people who don’t do

is the highest thing we can ever attain in life - to

I don’t say any of this as a brag. Quite the

anything for fear of looking stupid. It’s amazing

be called a servant of God.

opposite. I say it out of a spirit of humility. Here

how powerful this force can be over people’s

is the reason - Not a single step of it was in

lives. Here’s my encouragement in this area

So if you haven’t found your calling yet, start

my plan. I am living proof that GOD DOES

- Don’t worry about what other people think.

there. Don’t wait to be qualified. Just start

NOT CALL THE QUALIFIED - HE QUALIFIES

When we can align our joy in knowing God

serving wherever you are.

THE CALLED.

loves us through everything, and He delights in

When God puts a calling on your life, He makes

us, it doesn’t matter if we mess up, or if we

And for you worshippers and worship leaders

look dumb.

out there, look for a new way to serve your church this week. It might not even happen

it so that none can get in the way.

The fact is, even if God has put a calling on your I’ve been re-reading the Bible from start to

life, there is a period of time before you master

finish, and I am in Genesis where we learn

it. You have to be willing to be NOT GOOD at

about the story of Joseph. He has the worst

something on your way to becoming great at

possible misfortunes happen to him. His own

it. There will be a period of you writing songs

brothers sold him into slavery and left him for

when they just aren’t good. You won’t be ultra

dead. He was falsely accused by his master’s

comfortable on stage until you’ve been on it

wife and thrown in prison. Yet it says, “God was

dozens of times. Here’s the trick - STAY AT IT. It

with Him.” God had a divine calling on His life

might sound overly simplified. But that is really

that even his own brothers couldn’t silence. His

all it comes down to.

from stage.

accuser could not come in the way. When God sets out to use someone, He will finish the job.

We’ve often heard the saying, “Do what you

In life we often have the urge and the temptation

love, and you’ll never work a day in your

to chase things on our own and to force things

life.” I believe this is another way of talking

to happen that just aren’t meant to happen.

about God’s calling. When we are working in

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WORSHIPTEAMTRAINING INTRODUCING SONGS IN YOUR CHURCH: TEACHING SONGS EASY When introducing new songs there is a two-

mp3 – cool. Typically, I’ll have a general idea in

It’s not rocket science, it’s just keeping up with

fold process in Rehearsal and in the Service.

mind for the band/singers, and will provide a

your people. The more friendly we can make

How do you do it? Here are a few ideas I’ve

basic guide on the groove, arrangement, and

the music, the better engaged with new songs

learned in what to do and what not to do.

dynamic. Importantly, I like all the details to be

they will be. No, we don’t give them a private

filled by the band’s ability to put their touch on

music lesson on what the song is doing, we just

the music.

start the song simple and let it grow. Also, we

Psalm 149.1 says: “Praise the LORD. Sing

lean on repeating the chorus a bit more to help

to the LORD a new song, his praise in the

stay in their heads.

assembly of his faithful people.” The Bible

Still, I follow the 5-minute per song approach,

makes this a command: sing to the Lord a new

because I know we’re going to rehearse it again

song. As we learn new songs as leaders, we

next week. It will also stick in their minds better.

Remember this, as you may already know,

also are to help the church learn them as well.

Normally, we will rehearse the song 4-5 times

the church loves to sing new songs, but it’s a

The difficulty is that most congregations don’t

before unveiling it on a Sunday. We will spend

process not a microwave oven. Your team and

get it the first time. It may take a few rounds

a bit more time on the song as we get close to

church has a longer curve to learn than you.

plus a little patience on your part. In the end,

ensure that all is good. Then, we move to the

Most likely, you (and your band) look at music

your church will be singing full as long as you

next tune and keep the momentum going.

everyday, if not, play it, breathe it, and swim it – your people do not. Besides, they’re not

make it simple. Here are a few things I do to prepare my team and church when teaching

Remember, people learn better in short stints.

musicians and singers, they are just common

new songs...

At the same time, they should be practicing the

Joes. We have to meet them where they are.

song at home to help save time on rehearsal.

REHEARSAL One thing I need to mention is

“Sing the praises of the LORD, you his faithful

When we praise together, we make worship

creating a “Rehearsal Plan.” Now, if you’re not

people; praise his holy name.” Psalm 30.4

easy for everyone. Psalm 98.1 reminds us: “O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done

a planner, it can be as simple as using your Planning Center Online and make your own

SERVICE When introducing the song, we need

marvelous things.” When we find new songs

annotations or notes within the program. If you

to be careful in how we lead it. A not-so-good

that the church can sing, it opens up new

don’t use this or another software program, a

thing to do is jump right into the song without

inspirations of praise.

pencil and paper will do.

any context. I have found that people are creatures of habit. They like to take their time;

New songs have a way of speaking into the

After writing out the regular service songs to

they like familiarity; and they love connecting

soul. They become a delightful expression that

cover (toughest to easiest), I list the new songs

the dots.

multiplies praise. Teach your church new songs by meeting them at their pace. Don’t force the

at the bottom. Still keep time per song to stay on schedule. Hopefully, everyone heard the

Usually, I will set up the song with a brief prayer

song and don’t force the worship. Allow the

mp3 you sent a week ago. Use the mp3 as a

or Scripture that is in line with the lyrics. Keep it

Lord to move and speak naturally as he uses

guide – not as the rule, unless that’s who you

short and sweet. Next, I provide a little guidance

you. Sing together as you make your joy in

are. Get the basic riff of the song and go for it.

to the church. I’ll start with the Chorus first to

the Lord.

With certain musicians, they may not want to

sing as an example – just by myself on guitar/

hear the mp3, but make-it-up as they go. I love

piano and voice. Why? Most churches sing on

this idea!

the chorus sections anyway.

“Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and

Many times, I’ll introduce the new song with

shout for joy.” Psalm 33.3

only 1 instrument and voice. At this point, you’re giving your band a blank canvas by

On Verse 1, I’ll add the band, but keep it low so

saying: “Here’s your space to color, watch

the church can hear the lyrics. By the time we

out for your neighbor and paint inside the

hit the Chorus again, everyone’s already heard

picture frame!” Some may not agree with this

the tune and they begin to sing.

approach; plus, we don’t use this method all

“I will give you thanks in the great assembly;

the time. However, it does give a lot of liberty to

among the throngs I will praise you.” - Psalm

the band. If you’re more comfortable using the

35.18

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PIANOKEYS DRAB OR DRAMATIC? STATIC OR STALE? Playing parts using a pad sound is one of the

by introducing moving notes from time to time?

most common contributions of a keyboard

I’m not suggesting you begin playing melodic

player on a worship team today. If you’ve

activity that could compete with the song’s

listened analytically to many modern worship

melody or melodic activity someone else in

recordings where pad sounds are heard,

the band might play. You must always factor

you’ve probably noted that you hear a lot of

these two things into any melodic activity you

static notes in the pads. I refer to these as

provide. But, using long note values like whole

droning notes. I’ve taught about how to create

and half notes, you may discover some melodic

pad parts in previous articles here, but want

possibilities that could enhance your musical

to give a quick review of the essential point I

presentations. Something like in Example 2.

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make: Learn the 1 and 5 notes of the key st

th

you’re in and use those notes to create a pad

Note that I’ve let the top note (soprano) continue

part. Stack the 1 and 5 with either the 1 or 5 on

as a droning note. Below that droning note (in

top and hold those notes as the chords of the

the alto) I made some stepwise movement

song go by. Something like in Example 1.

(to a neighboring note in the scale) and some

could introduce movement in your soprano

leaping movement (skipping one or more notes

voice of your pad part. Notice here that both

in the scale).

voices move together in bars 1 and 3 while

And that’s it for review. Seriously. Whatever key

only the alto voice moves in measures 2 and 4.

you’re in, play 1 and 5 as stacked notes and let Note, too, that I tied the A out of measure 3

I’m transposing this example into the key of C,

into measure 4. Then I added a G below that A

where the chord progression is the one used in

Two notes. Held measure after measure. Okay.

to my voicing, creating the first 3 note voicing

the bridge of “Forever Reign”. Example 4.

Some of you may be wondering if your future

heard in the pad part.

them drone above changing chords.

All of my examples here have conformed

contribution from your keyboard will be limited to these droning notes. That may be a decision

There’s a huge variety of pad sounds available

to a tendency I notice in pad parts I hear on

that your worship leader/music director will

to you. Some are warm with little percussive

recordings: all the notes of a stated chord

influence, but if you’re open to contributing

attack. Others have pulse and movement

are rarely used. For the Dsus chord in 2 of

more than droning notes, you’ll find some

programmed into them. Others emulate a string

my examples 3 notes are heard at once, but

options here.

ensemble. Let’s say you chose such a sound,

otherwise only 2 notes are played together.

something that has a strong attack allowing American

you to imitate a cello section. You might choose

If this approach to pad part creation feels

composer and conductor, once said, “Variation

to play this alto activity that uses quarter notes,

like too much work, too clinical, no problem.

is a manifestation of the mighty dramatic

giving more movement to the part. Example 3.

As stated earlier, and as evidenced by many

principle known as the Violation of Expectation.

Bernstein’s “Violation of Expectation” could

wonderful recordings available today, droning

What is expected is repetition... When those

influence your pad part in a later section of

notes in pad parts work very well. My hope

expectations are violated, you’ve got variation.”

your song. Let’s say you’re playing a bridge

here, though, is that you’ll discover some

In our context, what is expected (and most

of a song and will repeat the section several

enhancements to your musical offerings by

often heard) from pad parts is static notes.

times. After playing a pad sound with only

incorporating some of these options you have

How might you depart from that expectation

static notes like my first example here, you

as a creative keyboard player.

Leonard

Bernstein,

the

great

Example 1

Example 3

Example 2

Example 4

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AFEWMOMENTSWITH FRIEND OF THE BRIDEGROOM I have only been a best man once in my life. That

We also know that the Bridegroom is Jesus,

“Joey” from the old show “Friends” rolling with

auspicious day happened on December 11th,

the Lover of our souls.

his signature, “How you doin?” line every time

2004, and the wedding in question happened to be that of my older brother, Michael.

he meets a pretty girl – even if that girl happens So, who does that leave in this story? It leaves

to be the Bride, promised to someone else.

the friend of the Bridegroom.

I was honored, excited, and more than a little

Then there’s the “’Friend of the Bridegroom’

bit nervous. What did being a best man actually

In this case, that friend is John the Baptist. In

Best Man”: He’s there to help this wedding go

mean? What was my job? What if I got it wrong?

our modern-day vernacular, John the Baptist

off without a hitch. He never stands between

Like most things, I was overthinking the whole

would be the best man. And that’s where things

the bride and groom. He never flirts to gain the

deal. As the day came and went, I realized that

started to connect for me in deeper ways, as I

affection of the Bride. He never draws attention

my job was to do everything in my power to

saw that being a worship leader is very much

away from this beautiful moment of communion

make sure that the Bride and the Bridegroom

like being a friend of the Bridegroom. I began

between the two. And, if need be, this Best

had a joyful and memorable day. I sang a song.

to think about how a few of those different

man is there to help the bride find the groom.

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice.

Therefore this joy of mine is fulfilled.

It seems like John the Baptist learned something

(John 3:29)

What if we never came between the Bride and

I said a prayer. I laughed and got teary-eyed.

But mostly, I got out of the way. Above all, it was their day. It was their celebration. And I realized quickly that my main job was to facilitate that.

A few years after serving as my brother’s best man, I read a verse that connected that incredible moment to the equally incredible moments when I stand up in front of our church, Grace Chapel, and encourage the congregation to worship. The verse that connected the dots for me records a conversation between John the Baptist and some of his disciples - disciples who were concerned that more and more people were turning to follow a new teacher named Jesus.

On that day, I wasn’t looking for the perfect

pretty useful in John 3:29 - something that serves us well as Lead Worshippers today.

The Bride’s affections belong to the Bridegroom - and the Bridegroom alone. The friend stands by and rejoices greatly at the voice of Jesus. In this, the best man finds his joy fulfilled. When we have the honor of leading worship, what if we took on the “friend of the bridegroom” attitude of John the Baptist?

What if we were always available to help the Bride find her Groom? her groom?

What if we didn’t need the affections of the

job description as a worship leader, but I joyfully

types of “best men” might operate, and how

bride at all because our joy is utterly complete

stumbled onto it. The verse says this:

those different types might apply to our times

in hearing Jesus’ voice?

of corporate worship.

May it be so in us.

He who has the bride is the bridegroom; but the friend of the bridegroom, who stands and

First there’s the “Invisible Best Man”: This would

hears him, rejoices greatly because of the

be the best man who is so committed to not

bridegroom’s voice. Therefore this joy of mine

getting in the way that he never actually shows

is fulfilled. (John 3:29)

up. Do you need directions to the sanctuary?

Don’t ask him, his eyes are always closed. Do

What does this particular conversation have

you need the ring? Sorry, he’s hiding behind a

to do with leading worship? Here are several

pew so nobody thinks he’s the groom.

things that unveiled themselves to me as I pondered the verse.

Then, there’s the “Look at Me Best Man”: This is the guy who makes sure everyone knows

We know that the Bride is the church, the

how awesome he is. He may even flirt with

beloved of God.

the bride while she stands at the altar. Imagine

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JONATHAN ALLEN Worship pastor & songwriter from Franklin, TN with his wife Allison & their 2 boys.

Has served at Grace Chapel since 1997. New album “So Loved” comes out Summer 2016. Search Grace Chapel Worship on Facebook.

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