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Using Tracks as Practice and Rehearsal Tools

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Will Doggett  Using tracks is incredibly beneficial. Previously we’ve discussed How to Start Using Tracks in Your Live Worship and some of the benefits. But tracks are also incredibly advantageous for practice and rehearsal. I would argue that using tracks for rehearsal … Continue reading →

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Strong Congregational Singing: 12 Things To Avoid

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Mark Cole

I love it when congregations sing so loud that the soundman has trouble hearing the worship band over the people singing around him. Worship leaders – if the congregation is not singing, we are not doing what God has called us to do. Here are a few things that I’ve learned to avoid in order to encourage the congregation to sing.
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Celebrating 200,000 Reads: Top 10 Posts

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Mark Cole

This blog recently reached 200,000 reads from over 185 countries. Wow, that’s amazing to me! Here are my Top 10 posts in reverse order: 10. Singing: 7 Keys To Improving Pitch There are few things that ruin singing more than being out-of-tune. … Continue reading →

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Does a Click Track Help or Hinder Worship?

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

By Kade Young ~ During my 8+ years of piano lessons, I found some moments to be enjoyable and others not-so-much. Especially when my piano teacher would pull out that darn metronome. I thought musicians were supposed to be creative, go-with-the-flow … 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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10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader

Posted on April 12, 2015 by Mark Cole

How are you doing as a worship leader? How do you know if you are a good worship leader? Let me suggest a few guidelines that will help to quantify your leadership. 10 Tests Of A Good Worship Leader 1. Is … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Plug the Power Back Into Your Rehearsals

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Branon Dempsey ~ Maximizing Your Time No matter if you rehearse during the week, or all-in-one-shot Sunday, it can be a waste of time or a value to others. Think about the uses for home electricity. Without it, the … Continue reading →

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Celebrating 30,000 Views: My Top 10 Blogs

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Mark Cole

Yesterday my blog went over 30,000 views from over 120 countries. That’s amazing! That means that thousands of worship leaders, musicians and Christians from all over the world have spent time reading and learning. What a privilege! Thank you to all who … Continue reading →

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50 Church Media Tips For Everyone On Your Team

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Jeff McIntosh…. With some help from the Visual Church Media Facebook Group I was able to compile a list of fifty tips that every member on your church media team should know. RAM is very important in an your … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Blogs of 2014

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Mark Cole

One of the pleasant surprises of 2014 has been the success of this blog. Since my start in May of this year, there have been 22,000 reads from over 120 countries. It has been a joy to write and see the responses … Continue reading →

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