We often use the phrase “Hands and Hearts”, to distinguish between aspects of worship training. It can be a useful phrase. “Hands” might define aspects of practical training, like developing skills, understanding music theory and working on practical musicianship. “Hearts” might define aspects of spiritual training, like developing our devotional life, understanding the way of … More Worship: Hands and Hearts?
These tracks are for worship leaders who find themselves having to work alone. Whether you are a guitarist, or pianist, or lead worship on the ukulele, these tracks will add a background warmth and sustain to the music you play. … More Worship Pads | Sea of Glass
Maybe you’re not musical and don’t enjoy singing. Maybe you are self-conscious about how you sound or look. Maybe you only have one dance move and it’s not appropriate for church! How, in that moment, are we meant to believe that worship can be fun? … More Worship: Sacrifice or Fun?
Q. “I was hoping maybe he could explain different settings for worshipping in groups between larger and smaller ones” There are numerous factors to consider when organising your music group for worship. In no particular order these things would be: The list goes on. But this is plenty to start with. Let’s look at them … More On Band Size and Arrangement
Q. “I would like to know how to tell what key the song is in just by the chords used. As well as how to better choose chords for a song.” For songs in the major key. Identify which three major chords appear most often in the song. Of those three two will be next … More On Playing by Ear
I’m often asked worship-related questions. Recently, two people, running different teams asked me for a list of essential things every worship leader should know. Hi Adam! With the year drawing to a close, we are rounding off training and looking to see what areas may have been missed in the year. Want to ask if … More Advice to Worship Leaders
You may have heard talk of a ‘Lifestyle of Worship’. The Bible teaches, “whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him” (Colossians 3:17). When we live towards God, we give Him worth. Giving Him worth is part of what … More PRAISE GOD!
Making the Jump From Classical Music to the Contemporary Church Music Team I am often asked how someone can make the jump from studying classical music to playing in a contemporary church music team. For many, it seems a complete mystery, and for good reason. If your only experience of music is having every note … More Classical to Contemporary
If someone has recently begun guitar or keyboard and knows a few chords, but doesn’t have a wealth of music theory, then a letter-based chord sheet will certainly work best for them. … More Understanding Chord Sheets
Recently I received another question about song selection, it went something like this: Good day Adam I would like to ask for some advice. How do you personally check a song’s theology? What are the things you look for ect. Knowing this will help with writing my own songs, as well as selecting from new ones … More Picking the Right Songs for Worship
I Mean No Disrespect 