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Leading a Team

May 15, 2013

Your Guide to Playing Church Music and COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT!

I'll admit that a long time ago...errrrr, I'd better not admit anything!  And thus begins our foray into the realm of copyright law, copyright infringement, and everything you need to know so your church stays out of trouble.  As a church, can you play any music you want?  Is it ok to show a video ... Read More

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August 7, 2019

What You Should Teach Rookies Techs…But Likely Don’t

With episode 45 of the podcast, Chris and Brian return from a short hiatus to talk about the topic everyone should teach their new audio techs right from the start.  Unfortunately, it's a topic that's usually taught last.  They also discuss the top 3 qualities a church tech leader needs but why it's ... Read More

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March 6, 2019

Tips on Volunteer Recruitment and Retention

Episode 43: What mistakes are we making as tech team leaders?  For that matter, what mistakes are we making as volunteers? In this episode, Chris interviews his wife, who has worked in a variety of leadership roles, including the volunteer coordinator at the local hospital where she oversaw 90 ... Read More

May 20, 2014

Is Your Small Church Audio Team Under-Equipped? Here’s Your Gear Checklist

Are you running sound at a small church or a new start-up church?  If so, chances are you're struggling with the sound reinforcement system. I’ve seen a lot of "inventive" systems cobbled together by well-meaning folks and believe it's time to toss out a life-line. I’ve put together a list of the ... Read More

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March 3, 2015

Don’t Miss the Right Time to Upgrade Gear

The question of, "Should we upgrade now," is one I hear from time to time.  Every piece of gear will eventually need to be repaired, replaced, or upgraded.  There are five times when a replacement or an upgrade is due. I need to pause and say that an upgrade does not mean an improvement in ... Read More

November 9, 2017

Compression, Feedback, and Mentoring Q&A – Episode 11

You asked, they answered. Audio production topics include compression, feedback, mentoring, and what to do with your old equipment.  If you've got a question for Chris and Brian, drop them an email via the link in the podcast resource links. Resources: How to Use Compression Remove ... Read More

December 14, 2017

Build Your First Audio Production Team – Episode 16

Too many people work on a one-person audio team.  No vacations, no sick days, and burnout is just around the corner.  Now imagine recruiting another person to join the team and that team growing.  But how does that happen?  In this episode, Chris details the exact steps to take to recruit and train ... Read More

April 10, 2015

How Does Your Service Rate? Take The 15-Point Church Service Review

How does your service rate? I've visited different churches this year and found myself analyzing the audio aspects the minute I walk in the door. I'm not talking just the mix. Today, I'm listing out the 15 points I check. Review your last service against this list.   The 15-Point Service ... Read More

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