If I gave you a choice between mixing and setting up the stage, I know which you'd pick. However, it's the work on the stage that gives you everything you need for mixing. Recently, a discussion came up surrounding the best process for training volunteer sound techs. Many people said they have ... Read More
I've been talking with some worship guitarists recently and asked them questions as it relates to the sound tech / worship team relationship. Below, I've listed each question and some responses. I've edited them only to shorten their length. I'm not really sure if I need to expound ... Read More
This was originally posted in my newsletter. Holding the position of technical director (or "head sound guy/gal") means you are tasked with leading your crew so they can create the best atmosphere for worship. This means you lead by example, you lead by training, and you tend ... Read More
Imagine your musicians in a classroom. Imagine the door is padlocked so they can't leave. You are the instructor. You can teach them anything you want about sound. That's exactly what I'll be doing in two months and this is what I'll teach them. First off, ... Read More
The future of church audio is not all pretty flowers and sunshine. A student from the Indiana University School of Music asked me my thoughts on the future of church audio. The more I dwelt on the topic, the more I saw that the future is not pretty. Here is my view of the future, why the church ... Read More
