Nashville Number System: 101–Worship Leading
We’ve all been there… We posted the song on Planning Center in the key of F, (and everyone learned it in F), then on Sunday morning the vocalist can’t hit the high-note. She needs it dropped to the key of E… Or, in the middle of rehearsal, you realize it’d be great to flow from […]
The Most Productive 3 Minutes Of Your Day
I just did it. I just stopped the flurry of emails, texts, to-do lists, online Christmas shopping, headline hopping, article skimming circus that is my brain on Monday morning. I took three minutes and unplugged. Closed my screen. Closed my eyes. I reminded myself that if I want to get better at doing (and we […]
Andy and Rachel Graham - Vision in the Wild — 10,000 Fathers Worship School
Earlier this May, alumni Andy Graham and his wife Rachel released a new album, Vision in the Wild. A follow up to their 2016 EP Awake, this collection of 10 new and original songs offers the listener a sweeping view of their faith, wh. Learn more about the project, from the Grahams themselves, below.
Reflections on the Online Experience with Derek Williams — 10,000 Fathers Worship School
I didn’t know how much time I would need to spend away from my job and family every week to do the coursework. I didn’t have much of an idea as to what kind of work we would actually be doing. That was all explained well up front and things settled in really well. When […]
At first glance, the modern worship movement seems to be heralded by a select number of singer/songwriters or “arena” acts. Groups like Hillsong, Elevation Worship, Chris Tomlin, and Passion have been dominating the charts and airwaves for decades. Yet, all the while, other sub-genres of worship have been simmering, and it looks like one of […]
Live from Facebook — 10,000 Fathers Worship School
QuestionsJosh: Can you weigh out the pros/cons of participating in the on-site intensive versus simply the online experience for an out-of-state student? Cameron: We’ve launched, about two years ago, and online platform. We basically filmed an onsite intensive. All of the teaching, Q and A are on film. You join a coaching huddle, watch these […]
Three Values Every Creative Should Consider
I’ve always had a fascination with sound. In particular, the effects that sound can have on an individual or group of people. CNN did a health study on how singing together can have a physical impact within the human body. The study found that when a choir begins to sing together, their hearts synchronize as […]
Being a good public speaker is both a talent and a skill. Yes, some people are naturally gifted in speaking, yet that doesn’t mean it’s a task meant only for them. If we are asked to lead a service without a mic stand or instrument, it’s all too easy to feel completely out of place. […]
It’s hard to stomach how powerless we are over certain things. Racism; poverty; intolerance; inequality… And honestly, even the smallest things can be just as frustrating. Our children’s behavior; our personal finances; hell, even the laundry. We are confronted (daily) with our inability to control significant parts of our lives. As a pastor, I spend time […]
A Few 'Must Have' Apps for Musicians
Phone and tablet apps have made learning, playing, and enhancing music better than ever. With literally thousands of options, you could spend valuable practice and play time scrolling through the myriad of options. Below are some of the best apps we’ve found to help you build skill, organize your music, and have fun! For Singers […]