I am the person who submitted the first question. To my surprise, it was announced shortly after I submitted this question that our church had hired a new worship pastor. He is a gifted musician who was raised in our church and who had been serving as the worship leader at another local church for a few years. It was an easy decision to offer him the position when he approached the church leadership asking if they were still looking for someone to fill the role. He took over the worship ministry in November and his leadership has already yielded significant improvements to the team. He listens to the whole group, knows what he wants to hear, and offers clear and direct instruction on how to achieve the overall musical vision. I am thankful to God for his providence.
Spencer did a great job at addressing this! I was thinking another good point for the loud vocalist is to make sure if her vocals are in the right placement in her voice. If she's doing a chest voice when it should be a mixed or head voice it could sound abrupt and unpleasant. Like he said, if she doesnt have the knowledge of how to blend with other singers that is something that takes time. My main thought though is... turn her down but also help her in growing in those important techniques of blending, vocal placement and control too. I dont think its wrong to help with the blend from an audio-visual angle. Sometimes people need to be brought higher because their voice isnt a booming voice.
I’m trying to think if I’ve ever had a worship leader who tried to improve things musically. Over 30+ years as a church musician at numerous churches. The formula is always to run the set, and then the WL says to go back and play something again but never says why or what they hope to change. Sometimes we hit a transition a couple times just to smooth it out. But as long as it isn’t a total train wreck, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard anyone suggest any manner of musical improvement
Just chiming in as a tired/stressed out worship leader 😅This has always been my experience on various teams I've served on, and how I run my current team, mostly due to time constraints. Between the hour-long weeknight rehearsal and Sunday morning runthrough/soundcheck, there is just enough time to play through each song and then take a few minutes to go over any issues or questions. But yeah, can confirm that "not a train wreck" is basically the goal each week. For me personally, that's all I can do given the time and resources I have.
I am the person who submitted the first question.
To my surprise, it was announced shortly after I submitted this question that our church had hired a new worship pastor. He is a gifted musician who was raised in our church and who had been serving as the worship leader at another local church for a few years. It was an easy decision to offer him the position when he approached the church leadership asking if they were still looking for someone to fill the role.
He took over the worship ministry in November and his leadership has already yielded significant improvements to the team. He listens to the whole group, knows what he wants to hear, and offers clear and direct instruction on how to achieve the overall musical vision. I am thankful to God for his providence.
Thanks for sharing your results. It's nice knowing that all is well.
lucky bastard💯 glad to hear that bro…my church also need more experienced musicians and worship leaders
Glad to hear that! Have a great Christmas David! 👊
Spencer did a great job at addressing this! I was thinking another good point for the loud vocalist is to make sure if her vocals are in the right placement in her voice. If she's doing a chest voice when it should be a mixed or head voice it could sound abrupt and unpleasant. Like he said, if she doesnt have the knowledge of how to blend with other singers that is something that takes time. My main thought though is... turn her down but also help her in growing in those important techniques of blending, vocal placement and control too. I dont think its wrong to help with the blend from an audio-visual angle. Sometimes people need to be brought higher because their voice isnt a booming voice.
Very true! Thanks for the insight Kinsey 👊
I’m trying to think if I’ve ever had a worship leader who tried to improve things musically. Over 30+ years as a church musician at numerous churches. The formula is always to run the set, and then the WL says to go back and play something again but never says why or what they hope to change. Sometimes we hit a transition a couple times just to smooth it out. But as long as it isn’t a total train wreck, I’m not sure I’ve ever heard anyone suggest any manner of musical improvement
Just chiming in as a tired/stressed out worship leader 😅This has always been my experience on various teams I've served on, and how I run my current team, mostly due to time constraints. Between the hour-long weeknight rehearsal and Sunday morning runthrough/soundcheck, there is just enough time to play through each song and then take a few minutes to go over any issues or questions. But yeah, can confirm that "not a train wreck" is basically the goal each week. For me personally, that's all I can do given the time and resources I have.
Solution #5. Let the loud singer lead the singing. ...hahahahaha
I suppose that's another option 😂