by Kevin Ott | Nov 29, 2013 | General Christian Topics, Music Directors, Praise Music, Praise Teams, Shadowlands and Songs of Light
My First Time, Scared To Death… Be Thankful for Your Worship Team! It was Sunday morning, and I felt sick to my stomach from nervousness, much like how a person afraid of heights feels in those first seconds on a rollercoaster as it clicks slowly up the track towards...
by Abbie Stancato | Nov 21, 2013 | General Christian Topics, Music Directors, Praise Music, Praise Teams, The Christian Music Biz
Kansas Band Rock Star & American Idol Contestant Share Their Vocal Secrets! I recently spoke to John Elefante, lead singer for the band Kansas, now a Christian solo artist, and to Josh Holiday, a top twenty male contestant in the 2013 American Idol competition. I...
by Kevin Ott | Oct 31, 2013 | Praise Music, Praise Teams, Shadowlands and Songs of Light
How To Implement Classical Guitar Technique in Worship![Note: after you read this article about classical guitar, if you’re a fan of U2 or C.S. Lewis, please check out my new blog Stabs of Joy that will explore 13 U2 albums and 18 C.S. Lewis books to answer one...
by Kevin Ott | Oct 28, 2013 | Audio 101, Church Media, Music Directors, Praise Music, Praise Teams
Five Easy Tips for Avoiding Feedback During A Live Performance! Let’s start off on a positive note: just because feedback sneaks into your live set does not mean you are a failure. It’s not always easy to avoid, even for experienced engineers. Although the definition...
by Kevin Ott | Oct 24, 2013 | Music Directors, Praise Music, Praise Teams
Climbing the Heights: How to Make Worship Songs Ascend! It was many years ago, but the memory is still vivid in my mind. After hiking for hours, I reached the top of a mountain’s summit with my family on a warm July afternoon. My mother looked at me with a smile and...
by Abbie Stancato | Oct 17, 2013 | Ask Abbie, Praise Teams
HELP… How Do I Get People To Join An All Girl Band? I have been trying really hard to get three other girls to join an all-girl group, but it never happens. Do you know any websites that helps put groups together? I keep getting answers like make a Facebook page...