Category Archives: Music

7 Bible Facts About Music

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Mark Cole

By Crystal McDowell – Music permeates every culture in diversity, expression, and experience. It can serve a godly purpose or encourage evil behavior. Most churches use music as a part of their worship together as a way of uniting the … Continue reading →

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A Heart Of Gratitude: Giving Thanks!

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Mark Cole

I don’t know how it is for you, but when the big birthday’s come (20, 30, 40, 50, etc), it is a time for pause and reflection. This week was one of those big ones! The last few days, I have been in … Continue reading →

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My Favorite New Worship Songs

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Mark Cole

I love new songs of worship to God. I often get asked by worship leaders about the new songs that I’m leading. Here is my current list of newer songs. I’ve put links in the titles to YouTube. Let me know … Continue reading →

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He Is Mighty To Save

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Mark Cole
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When Your Own Songwriting Disappoints You

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Mark Cole

This is an article that resonated with me from Bobby Gilles: It’s happened to all of us. We have an idea that seems grand—even transcendent—in the mind. But once it is on paper, we feel like telling anyone who might read … Continue reading →

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Do You Like Contemporary Worship Music?

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Mark Cole

 I recently had an online conversation with an old friend (and very good musician) about today’s worship music. He doesn’t like it and is not crazy about the guitars taking over. He went on to say that because of the … Continue reading →

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The Power Of Worship

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Mark Cole

Have you ever read the story of when Paul and Silas were severely beaten and thrown into jail? Then they were put in an inner dungeon and their feet were put into stocks. What a terrible situation! But what they … Continue reading →

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Learning To Transcribe and Write Music

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Mark Cole

I recently transcribed the toughest piece of music that I have ever been asked to do. The Christmas medley entitled ‘Christmas Songs’ is almost 11 minutes long and includes a full symphony orchestra and choir with two soprano soloists. It’s … Continue reading →

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10 Best Practices For Worship Vocalists

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Mark Cole

Here is some good advice from Dan Wilt. The vocals in a worship band are an instrument, and when played well, musically, and in intentional connection with the rest of the music the band is making – can lift the … Continue reading →

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This Changes Everything!

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Mark Cole

Recently I did a worship webinar for Praisecharts.com and was reminded by the host, Ryan Dahl of the story of how I got into worship band chart writing. In the 90’s I used to go to a music seminar in San … Continue reading →

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