Sound Advice by Stephen M. Newman Pastor of Worship and Arts September 12, 2007
Worship Leader/Sound Tech
I know that there are many
cases where the sound tech may not be as proficient as you would like,
and more guidance is needed, but, if you have a guy or gal that is
capable and has potential, let him have some room. He/she will make
mistakes just as you and I did in our early days, and yes even today.
What they need is good communication and a a lot of patience. What
they don't need is constant direction during a rehearsal where everyone
is there. I know that's the only time when it is possible to have
everything going, but save most of the coaching for private times together
at the board. Make sure that you have a few good resources for training.
If you find someone who loves it, has potential and is committed, you better
hang on and do what it takes to keep them. There are a ton of churches
that wing it from week to week wondering if the sound person is going to
show up or not.
One other word, during the
rehearsals and before a service, there can be times when your guitar player
needs more monitor or the keyboard player needs the guitars level turned
down in the monitor, make sure that all communication to the sound is directed
through you...the worship leader or music minister. Nothing will
frustrate a sound tech more than to have everyone telling him what they
need at once. Learn to teach your people to speak to you and then
you communicate the need to the sound person. It will make your life
and the relationship much better in the long run. The sound tech
is a jewel and needs as much affirmation as your best player or singer.
Give them the proper respect and space, and they will make your ministry
a joyful place to be a part.
Good communication is key!
Good communication between the worship team and the sound tech is critical...just as you pointed out. I have been blessed with a great group of musicians who treat me as if I'm one of them. I know that sounds crazy to some...but others may realize th...more
Submitted by: Teresa McIntosh Location: Watertown, NY
God Bless you for this article!!
I pray that worship leaders will read this and God will impress upon them points to take to heart. I am a sound tech in a church whose attendance and media needs are growing by leaps and bounds (praise God!) We are putting in a bigger, better sound ...more
Submitted by: One of God's Sound Techs Location: Littleton, CO
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One user said..."Your 5 week study course has made a tremendous impact on my life in the study of worship... I would like to express my thanks for a well written study course that leads into a higher realm of praise and worship."
This is the debut album by EXW friend Paul Langford. Paul is a Chicago based singer, arranger, keyboardist, producer and conductor. Paul has a career that spans 14 years. Paul's work includes arranging for groups like GLAD, Voices of Liberty, VoiceTrek, The Chicago based "Caroling Party" and Day of Discovery Singers. His arranging has appeared on recordings side by side with greats like Gene Puerling and David Maddux, and he has sung with Don Shelton, Bonnie Herman and Bob Bowker, among others.