Piano in Contemporary Worship (Part 3)
In this three hour workshop, geared towards intermediate to advanced pianists, Bob will be covering a wide variety of techniques relevant to playing the piano in a band. Drawing on thirty years of experience, he’ll cover topics including starting and ending songs, voicings, effective modulations, the use of the left hand, modernizing hymns, individual vs. […]
Piano in Contemporary Worship (Part 2)
In this three hour workshop, geared towards intermediate to advanced pianists, Bob will be covering a wide variety of techniques relevant to playing the piano in a band. Drawing on thirty years of experience, he’ll cover topics including starting and ending songs, voicings, effective modulations, the use of the left hand, modernizing hymns, individual vs. […]
Piano in Contemporary Worship (Part 1)
In this three hour workshop, geared towards intermediate to advanced pianists, Bob will be covering a wide variety of techniques relevant to playing the piano in a band. Drawing on thirty years of experience, he’ll cover topics including starting and ending songs, voicings, effective modulations, the use of the left hand, modernizing hymns, individual vs. […]
Keyboard: Maximizing Your Contribution
We live in a time in which endless technological possibilities are available to keyboardists when it comes to their musical contribution to the corporate worship gathering. Have you ever asked yourself, “Where do I even begin with all there is to choose from?” With so many keyboard, synth, and software options this can be a […]
Electric Guitar: Introduction to Loops, Multitracks and Tech: How and Why?
Using loops, multitracks, and programs like Ableton Live can help keep your musicians together, fill out your sound and even offer creative opportunities for arranging and writing. But used too much or in the wrong way they can be unhelpful. Come and learn about how you can use new technologies in your weekend services while […]
From Notes to Charts: Keyboards
The goal of this seminar is to help classically trained pianists interpret guitar charts effectively and find a part to play within the context of a contemporary band sound. Topics will include chord structure and voicings, harmonic and rhythmic options, different uses of the left and right hands, deciding when to play melody, and the […]
Essential Skills for Guitarists
Essential Skills for Electric Guitar
The electric guitar is a powerful, versatile tool and yet many guitarists struggle to break beyond box positions and a collection of favorite chord voicings. This session is designed to provide you with practical resources for creativity and greater expression across the entire length of the fretboard. We’ll explore a wide range of topics that […]
Essential Skills for Acoustic Guitar
As a rhythm and melody instrument, the acoustic guitar is a uniquely expressive tool, though its potential is often left undeveloped. In this session we’ll explore a system for voicings and interpreting charts that will equip you with a wealth of creative options.
Electric Guitar: Maximizing Your Contribution
The electric guitar can play so many roles as we’re leading and serving on our teams from week to week. From rhythm and lines to textures and ambient playing, come and equip yourself to maximize what you can offer as we dive into a variety of concepts and techniques.
Drums and Bass: Building the Foundation
The foundation of your band is the rhythm section composed of the drummer and bassist. Musical chemistry between these members is worth attention and development. You’ll learn in this seminar how to apply practical tools for each instrument and explore how they can serve the song by filling in spaces and working with the rest […]
Bass: Craft and Creativity
A competent bassist understands how harmony, melody and rhythm can enrich even the simplest of arrangements. To that end, this seminar will cover techniques such as open and closed chord voicings, counterpoint, scales, modes, and inversions. Of course, the challenge every musician faces is how to take technical skill and apply it in a way […]
Band on the Run
This seminar was a hit at WorshipGod06 so we’re offering it again. You have three songs to learn and one hour to learn them. How do you develop arrangements quickly? Using simple but tested principles, you’ll see how you can maximize your musicians, and develop good musical arrangements in less time than you think. Different […]
Auditioning and Developing Musicians
How do you incorporate new musicians into your team? Whether you’re just getting started or oversee a large group, this practical seminar will give you specific ideas for cataloguing and maximizing the musical gifts in your church.
Planning Sundays
What should we sing this Sunday? Join the conversation as three leaders walk through how they specifically plan for leading in congregational song. Topics of discussion include choosing songs, the structure of our gatherings, introducing new songs, and the questions you (yes, you) bring.
Pastors and Artist Musicians Working Together
Not every Christian musician is called to serve exclusively on the worship team. What kind of relationship should there be between the local church and musicians who feel called to serve outside the bounds of the congregation? How does a pastor encourage and lead artist musicians to use their gifts without exalting them? What can […]
Making Room for the Spirit’s Leading
This seminar is designed to increase your eager expectation for the presence of God’s Spirit in your meetings. We’ll look at questions like how do you help your church learn to expect and appreciate the spontaneous activity of the Spirit in your meetings? And how do you guard against spontaneity becoming a faithless activity or […]
Let All the People Be Glad: Corporate Worship and Expressiveness
What is the role of physical expression in congregational worship? How do you discern between natural response and drawing attention to yourself? How are we to understand the biblical examples and commands of physical expression? How do you lead a lifeless congregation in heartfelt engagement with God? Bob will address these questions and more in […]
Lessons Learned from 30 Years of Leading (Part 2) [WG14W]
This workshop is geared specifically towards those who are responsible for leading or planning the music for the Sunday gathering in their local church. Drawing on over thirty years of experience, Bob will be covering a wide variety of topics including the role of a worship leader, a leader’s relationships, how to pastor your church […]
Lessons Learned from 30 Years of Leading (Part 1) [WG14W]
This workshop is geared specifically towards those who are responsible for leading or planning the music for the Sunday gathering in their local church. Drawing on over thirty years of experience, Bob will be covering a wide variety of topics including the role of a worship leader, a leader’s relationships, how to pastor your church […]
Leading in Prayer
Leaders can easily underestimate the effect their public prayers can have on the church, for good or ill. In this workshop you’ll learn the importance of modeling Scriptural, engaging, gospel-aware, Spirit-empowered prayer, and be equipped in the practice of it.