A new word was introduced to me at the Gurus conference; Sabbath. Apparently, it's a day when I'm supposed to rest. I don't have time for this "Sabbath day." Oh wait, you say God blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy? I might give it a try. Nancy Beach, of the Slingshot Group, kicked off ... Read More
Breathe in. Breathe out. It's ok. They simply don't understand. They think anyone can operate a mixing board. They think all microphones work the same way. They think...oh, you'll find out soon enough. Lately, I've been in a writing rut because I've been frustrated at things I have seen and ... Read More
Smashing pumpkins, that's a great way to deal with anger. I've even been known to decimate hundreds of aliens with the quick-fire of my computer mouse. Everyone has ways of dealing with anger and letting off a little steam. By the way, I don't go around smashing ... Read More
"I am the Great and Powerful Wizard of Oz" said the man behind the curtain. Looking back on that scene from the movie, I realized there was something unstated that was very profound. The people in Oz visited the Wizard and BELIEVED he was this magical wizard. They never ... Read More
I'm not saying I've ever done these. I'm not recommending you do any of these...except for number one. Come to think of it, number six sounds good too, but that's because I'm hungry. So without further ado...the top ten ways to get kicked off the audio team.1. Play a laugh track ... Read More
In my last blog entry, I talked indirectly about advancement. It wasn't until I posted it up did I see what was happening. My desire for advancement had kicked in.As a sound guy, advancement comes in two areas; size and technology.By the desire for technological advancement, I mean that ... 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
I was at a small outdoor concert this past weekend with about 1500 other people. The sound guy, a friend of mine, looked to be having a great time while he was working. He even grooved to the music while he worked. This afternoon, I was thinking about what I look like when I run sound verses ... Read More
