Instrument solos are right to do in a service, provided that they have context. Like anything else, a solo must have its place. When it comes to soloing, how do we stay true to it's role, art and application? (artist video examples)

(Continued) The rate of volume changes due to adding instruments, amplification and technology on the stage (and behind the board). We have more toys in our live gear set-up than what we really need. How can we effectively co-exist with technology and the authentic leading of worship?

Who said that you can't get enough out of a band - trio? There is an untapped power that lied in the bass, drums and guitar (piano) than what you realize. Take a look at this article as I recap a recent worship band experience. There is great power in your singers and band, according to how they are placed.

The important thing to remember is that we have a responsibility not to just fill positions in ministry but to connect people with the ministry that they will thrive in.

Getting a clear understanding of worship-life-direction doesn’t have to be as difficult as a medieval battle with an overgrown lizard (the "Dragon of Duplicity")! It can be as simple as answering a few fundamental questions about ourselves or our team. In this article, Sandy Hoffman tackles the two basic questions we all need to answer in order to find our personal or corporate worship-direction.

“It’s too loud, can you turn it down?” “The drums are too loud!” “I Can’t hear the singers?” “Tommy, please turn your guitar amp down while on stage!!” Do you hear these or similar comments weekly? If so, then you’re in the same room as the rest of us. Volume wars are not just between the sound engineers and the musicians, they are also between the worship team and the congregation.

Strong musicians not only play the fancy riffs or easily move from key to key.  They also have the ability to creatively take people along a journey of dynamics. 

Jonathan Firey (FFH) shows us a few clues and tricks to keep us on the path for making great transitions. This is a great video for guitar players as well as keyboardists who lead worship.

I've had many worship leaders ask me, "Should I make my worship team members be a part of the choir in order to be eligible for singing on the worship team?"  The same type question could be asked about band members in the orchestra, etc., etc.

Rehearsals can be a great time of growth in skills and abilities, but they can also be times of frustration.  Most worship bands have a wide variety of skill levels in their musicians and singers.  The wise band leader/worship will recognize this fact and have a strategy to deal with it.  The following are some tips to unify the team under the pressures and grow in strength as a team.