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What Is The Best Teaching Plan For New Acoustic Guitar Students?

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Mark Cole

The best teaching plan for new acoustic guitar students will depend on their age, skill level, and learning style. However, here is a general framework that can be adapted to suit different students: Remember, the most important thing is to … Continue reading →

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Singing: 7 Keys To Improving Pitch

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Mark Cole

When I am auditioning new singers, one of the main things I listen for is their ability to sing in-tune. There are few things that ruin singing more than being out-of-tune. If you are a singer or working with singers, here … Continue reading →

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9 Keys To Memorizing Music for Worship

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

Lately, I have been reminded about the importance of memorizing the music when I lead worship. I have found that memorization brings my leading of the congregation and worship of God to a whole new level. I lead on either … Continue reading →

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A Little-Known Hack to Learn a New Skill in a Fraction of the Time

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Mark Cole

By David Finkel – It’s called ‘deliberate practice’ and it’s a proven way for you (or your staff or student) to master a new skill in a fraction of the time. There are five core elements that make it work. … Continue reading →

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8 Tips On How To Improve Your Singing

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Mark Cole

By Natalia Sander, M.A. Singers are a very special kind of musician. While guitar players, drummers, and pianists rely on their physical instruments, singers have their tool inside them. Maintaining its quality is a special task. You can learn how to … Continue reading →

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What Does A Healthy Worship Team Look Like?

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Mark Cole

Adapted from Brad Kohring and Matt Hann  Healthy culture isn’t something that you can fabricate, it’s something that you “are”. Team culture isn’t just something to talk about, it’s who we are. These attitudes and commitments are vital for any worship … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things Every Church Drummer Must Know

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Mike Murray ~ Practice until you can’t get it wrong There’s a famous, but anonymous, quote I remember my high school baseball coach liked to tell players: Don’t practice until you get it right. Practice until you can’t get … Continue reading →

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