by Abbie Stancato | Apr 5, 2013 | Ask Abbie
Ask Abbie… Stephen M. of Tulsa, Oklahoma asked… Where Can I Get Background Music For A Video You have one of only several choices. You can use a public domain. song for free. Once a copyright expires, the song becomes available for anyone to use…...
by Abbie Stancato | Mar 31, 2013 | Praise Music, Praise Teams
Become a Praise Team Member You have a God given talent and want to use it honor him. How should you go about it? A position on the praise team is an excellent way to use your talent and have fun at the same time. Paid or Volunteer I have personally played in many...
by Abbie Stancato | Mar 31, 2013 | Audio 101
So Now You’re Running Sound Your music director has asked you to run sound for the praise team. What do you do next? The sound tech has one of the most important positions in the church team, and it is my experience that only a very few churches are able to...
by Abbie Stancato | Mar 31, 2013 | Shadowlands and Songs of Light, The Christian Music Biz
Quick note for fans of C. S. Lewis and/or U2 before the article begins: When life’s sorrows bring us into shadowlands, we need the joy of Christ to restore our strength. We tap into this joy by nurturing a deeper longing for God. Shadowlands and Songs of Light:...
by Abbie Stancato | Mar 31, 2013 | Music Directors, Praise Music
As Christians, we do our best to share our God-given talent. However, what happens when you’re faced with your worst nightmare…the singer who can’t sing! I’m talking American Idol highlight of terror bad. Music Directors are eventually, and inevitably face to face...