Hello!
I'm Tommy Tush. I wrote this below from my wealth of experience as a Choir Director for a while now and also because I know 85% of Music Teams in Nigeria are filled with people who don't do music full-time because they work a 8-5 or do business. And also many can sing and play but have refused to join a choir because they are now "busy". Yet they were active singers and instrumentalists in school. If I'm describing you, read the following 9 grenade points.
1. If you find it difficult to be effective in the choir while you're single, if getting trained, building capacity, rehearsi...
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When Music Pastors/Music Directors Play gods!
Some very interesting truths in this write-up...
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In the last few months, I have met and spoken with a few Music Directors, who were once ordinary musicians or vocalists, who have now risen to this heavenly position, due to ability, experience or service to their various ministries. For once, i was able to do a general personal assessment of who they really are, and their contributions to the further growth of the Music Ministry.
My Verdict: Most have no clue about the responsibility of the office of...
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What a Worship Leader Actually Does
This is for my fellow worship leaders and everyone in the music ministry. Read and meditate and be blessed.
What a Worship Leader ACTUALLY Does
Let’s be real. You’re not the best worship leader there is. Neither am I.
There will always be a better musician, a better singer, a more charismatic personality, a more organized leader. You’re not the best.
But isn’t it good to know that leading our churches isn’t about being the best? World class worship leading is about being hidden more than being noticed.
It’s important to distinguish what we actually do and facilitate as worsh...
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20 Signs Of Insecure Musicians/Singers
I find this to be true in many people. If there's something that reflects you in this list, then you need to pray and work on it.
1- A Bassist who is Insecure would detune the Strings after playing especially when another bassist would be playing after him. That's one reason most bassists carry their own Guitars to programs.
2- An Insecure Keyboardist would Transpose the Keyboard and would leave it like that, so the next player comes to play a wrong key. Abi you remember the Musical Rockshow days.
3- A singer who is Insecure does not want anyone else to lead the Songs.
4- A Sin...
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20 Ways to Pray for Worship Leaders
I love this article. 20 ways you can pray for worship leaders in your local assembly or elsewhere.
Pray that they never sacrifice their family for ministry since their family is ministry.Pray for them to prepare for Sunday by focusing on worship as primary and music as secondary.Pray that they will help us focus more on the creator and less on their creativity.Pray that Scripture and Prayer instead of song selections frame their worship preparation.Pray for healthier ministry staff relationships.Pray that their days off and vacations provide rest that is free from church responsibilities.P...
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