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I Remember

Posted on April 30, 2019April 30, 2019 by Steven Reed

I remember it like it was yesterday. Sitting by a campfire out in a mountain clearing that we had hiked to, watching the flickering embers float up to meet the stars shining brightly down on us and feeling a deep sense that God was there with us. I don’t remember what songs we sang or[…]

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How Many Singers Should You Have?

Posted on March 1, 2019November 25, 2020 by Steven Reed

Today we return from a long hiatus to answer a recent question of, “how many singers should you have each service?” We will discuss why many vocalists struggle to hear themselves and what factors are important to consider when determining what number is right for you. Join us!

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Recording Growth

Posted on February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 by Steven Reed

I recently pulled out my old recording board from its protective foam lined road case that I’ve kept in the garage for years. The sights, smell, and the familiar feel of knobs and faders sprung a flood of memories that sloshed my mind back to the day when this Roland VS-2480 HD with 80 Gig[…]

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Have You Heard The One About…

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by Steven Reed

So a metal drummer, folk guitarist, and a classically trained pianist walk into a church… While that sounds like the opening line to a joke, I’m actually describing the real life situation for the average worship team around the world. At your church the instrument and style differences may vary but the results are the[…]

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Task vs. Goal

Posted on January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 by Steven Reed

I sat down to write the annual “Read Family Goals” in my usual “be specific with a deadline and a budget” manner. But as I began to fill in the blanks of my spreadsheet for this year I heard a still small voice ask, “What’s the difference between a goal and a task?” Which was[…]

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The Air Force Academy Bookstore

Posted on October 19, 2018November 25, 2020 by Steven Reed

How much time should you spend in Worship? Maybe this story of a visit to the Air Force Academy will help you ask a better question. Join us today as Steven Reed shares a funny story and some great insights into how to do more with what you have.    

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Sound: A Technical Art

Posted on October 4, 2018November 25, 2020 by Steven Reed

Running a soundboard demands both technical and artistic skills. While there are people who have both, most people have more of one than the other. Join us today as we discuss why getting both of these skills into the sound booth is essential, even if all that skill is not contained in just one person[…]

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Vocalist Audition/Evaluation: Part 2

Posted on September 24, 2018November 25, 2020 by Steven Reed

Today we are continuing our conversation about the benefits of an audition/eval. This episode focuses on why some singers though they struggle on stage might actually have an environment problem and how to develop muscle memory to sing on pitch every time. A short episode that is filled with valuable information.

Posted in Leadership, Podcast, Sound, Steven Reed, Training

Vocalist Audition/Evaluation: part 1

Posted on September 19, 2018November 25, 2020 by Steven Reed

We are often asked, “How do I help my vocalists?” Today we are going to run through some of the basic steps of an audition/evaluation so you can know how they are doing. By breaking down singing into simple skills that build upon each other you can know what to expect from each person, place[…]

Posted in Leadership, Music Theory, Podcast, Steven Reed, Training

Understanding Expression

Posted on September 12, 2018November 25, 2020 by Steven Reed

It’s hard to sing with all your heart what your head doesn’t understand. Join us today as our host Steven Reed shares a recent story of how this was true for one of his own songs. We also discuss some common methods people use to try and solve this issue and how song selection and[…]

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