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7 Tips To Become A Great Back-up Singer On Your Worship Team

Posted on May 8, 2023 by Mark Cole

Becoming a great backup singer in a church worship team requires dedication, practice, and a few key skills. Here are some tips to help you achieve this goal:

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How To Be A Great Worship Band Singer

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Mark Cole

Leading worship and singing on a praise team is such an honor and a privilege. As a singer, there are several things you can do to prepare yourself for great worship rehearsals and services. Here are seven suggestions to help … Continue reading →

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What Is The Best Way To Teach Music Students To Play-By-Ear?

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Mark Cole

Teaching students to play by ear can be a valuable skill for any musician. Here are some tips that can help music teachers teach their students to play by ear: Overall, teaching students to play by ear requires a combination … Continue reading →

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How Do I Improve My Pickleball Playing?

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Mark Cole

Here are some tips to improve your pickleball playing:

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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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