A 7 DVD set with 11 hours of practical training for the entire worship team from Christian Musician Summit 2009. Raise the bar by offering direction and insights by this group of professional musicians who are worship musicians as well. Get your team together and watch these great video lessons.
Instruction on guitar(Rich Severson), bass(Dave Ellefson), drums(Gregg Bissonette), keyboards(Tom Brooks), vocals(Sheri Gould), songwriting(Matt Kees), teams(Lincoln Brewster), leadership(Brian Doerksen), band dynamics(Jeffery Scott w/Norm Stockton), audio(John Mills) with a keynote message for musicians by Bob Kauflin.
Also includes performances by Abe Laboriel & Friends, Starfield, Brenton Brown, Above the Golden State, Andy Park, Doyle Dykes, Kelly Carpenter, Karen Lafferty, Sarah MacIntosh and Jon Abel. With interview excerpts from John Patitucci, Matt Maher and Dave Cleveland
The included DVD-Rom also features Mp3 songs by Darrell Evens, Blue Tree, Jeremy Riddle, Jesse Shuster, Scott Riggan, Michael Bahn, Jesse Butterworth, Bob Kilpatrick, Brandon Bee, Ryland Russel, Matt Kees, Chad Gentry, Shelley Green, Matt McCoy, Heather Magnum, Matt Pitzi and more. The PDF file includes song charts of the Mp3s, two magazines (Worship Musician and Christian Musician) and workshop handouts from the guitar and keyboard classes.
DISC 1
Bob Kauflin - "Why Theology Matters"
Bob answers the question, "Why do people object to knowing good theology?"
And he gives three reasons why theology matters...
1. You're already a theologian
2. God reveals Himself primarily through words, not music
3. Being a good theologian makes us better musicians
Jeffrey Scott - "Working Together as a Band"
Jeffrey and band discuss the following...
1. Each band member must know their role (100% rule)
2. Playing in the context of the song
3. Small band, big sound
4. Teaching the drummer their part
5. Learning music... not just your instrument
6. Straight vs. Shuffle
7. The sign of a mature musician
and more...
DISC 2
Brian Doerksen - "Effective Worship Leadership"
Brian discusses the importance of song selection as worship leaders.
1. As leaders, we need to know where we're going.
2. Being a leader through song selection
3. Our pastoral calling must rule over our artistic calling
4. Taking risks with song selection
and more...
Rich Severson - "Mastering the CAGED System"
Rich teaches the CAGED system of chording for guitarists.
Learning chord shapes and scales will improve your ability to play up and down the neck of the guitar more fluidly.
DISC 3
Tom Brooks - "Keyboard Master Class"
Tom gives several tips on improving your keyboard skills in a worship team environment.
1. From basic to brilliant in 5 steps (chord voicing, added tones, rhythmic patterns, counter melody, chord substitution)
2. Rock piano
3. Working with guitars
4. Beyond piano
5. Perfecting your sound
and more...
Sheri Gould - "Vocal Technique"
Sheri shares some great tips on keeping your voice healthy in this interactive workshop.
1. What are some vocal health issues
2. How to deal with vocal damage
3. Breath control
4. Posture
5. Staying relaxed (understanding the larynx)
DISC 4
David Ellefson - "Bass Guitar in Worship"
David discusses some techniques on improving your skills as a bassist on a worship team.
1. Getting aligned vertically (w/ God) and horizontally (w/ your team and others).
2. Using a pick
3. Playing in the pocket
4. Locking in with the tempo
5. Using your fingers
6. Becoming familiar with the neck
7. Playing with the piano player
8. Gear
9. Leading worship from the bass position
and more...
Matt Kees - "7 Steps for Writing and Recording Better Songs"
Matt shares some good basic information on how to write a better song, and then how to capture that song in a decent sounding demo.
1. Focus on the song topic
2. Work the lyrics
3. Work the tune
4. Get good gear
5. Capture good sounding tracks
6. Effective mixing
7. Cautious mastering
DISC 5
John Mills - "Critically Listening"
John shares the importance of the art of listening when it comes to creating a great sound mix for worship.
1. What to listen for.
2. Fundamentals in ANY mix
3. The space in a mix
4. Where does everything fit?
5. Mic selection & positioning on guitar amps
6. Sweeping EQ
7. Practical outcomes
and a lot more...
CMS LIVE MUSIC
featuring Abe Laboriel & Friends, Andy Park, Sarah MacIntosh, Doyle Dykes, Karen Lafferty
Interview with Matt Maher
DISC 6
Lincoln Brewster - "Thriving Relationships in Worship Ministry"
Lincoln and the creative arts team at Bayside Church discuss the value of developing strong relationships in ministry.
1. The 'Silence' boundary
2. The value of having a teachable spirit
3. Dealing with attitudes
4. Discipling volunteers
5. The 4 C's - character, chemistry, competency, capacity
6. Dealing with big changes and transitions
and a lot more...
CMS LIVE MUSIC
featuring Starfield, Jon Abel, Above the Golden State, Kelly Carpenter, Brenton Brown
Interview with Dave Cleveland
DISC 7
Gregg Bissonette - "Drummer's Master Class"
World class drummer, Gregg Bissonette, talks about the importance of being a musical drummer.
1. Dialing in for sound check and the sound check groove
2. How to improve your time
3. Enhancing your 'vocabulary'
4. Importance of learning different styles
5. Polyrhythms
6. Some great stories...
plus a lot more...
Interview with John Patitucci
DVD-ROM Content
* PDF files of Worship Musician and Christian Musician Magazine
* MP3 and PDF files of new songs by: Darrell Evans, Bluetree, Scott Riggan, Jeremy Riddle, Michael Bahn, Jesse Suster, Jesse Butterworth, Bob Kilpatrick, Brandon Bee, Matt Kees, Ryland Russell, Chad Gentry, Shelley Green, Matt McCoy, Heather Mangum, Matt Pitzl and more...
* PDF files for "Keyboard Master Class" and "Critically Listening"
