Day in The Life of a Church Music Director

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  • @RichAndDianaWilliams
    @RichAndDianaWilliams ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Excellent video. Its nice to see content from a "normal" worship team and leader. You face the same challenges shared with most volunteer-based worship teams and you meet them with innovative ideas. Inspiring 👍

  • @TENTS
    @TENTS ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I was a worship leader in college. Stopped going to church and doing that for a bunch of reasons, but found my way as a professional musician elsewhere. I do miss parts of it. There's something really nice about hearing about your process, seeing what your life is like. Thank you for sharing and for pouring in to all those musicians and your community! That right there is good work!

    • @imeverywhere3969
      @imeverywhere3969 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you share your experiences please?

  • @mustang9549
    @mustang9549 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People really don’t know how much work it’s takes to be on a worship team that actually strives for excellence every Sunday. God using the practice and preparation to usher in the spirit of God. Not by us, but through us. I can’t wait to get up at 6am every morning to sing and play for the Lord every Sunday. God bless you brutha! Everything you said was God sent and without a spirit of pride! Keep it up!

  • @salmonskates3400
    @salmonskates3400 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I love this video and it helped me!!! the one thing I would say is don't be afraid to talk about God directly and mention that He was doing something in the audience

    • @G-Nius87
      @G-Nius87 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yes, don't be shy about our God 🙌🏿

    • @GauravNicholasMisraNickKwan
      @GauravNicholasMisraNickKwan ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Congregation, not audience. If it’s for worship and a gathering of people in regards to worship, it’s a congregation. An audience doesn’t necessarily take part in worship.

    • @fj3571
      @fj3571 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@GauravNicholasMisraNickKwan agree with you, but I think we got the point thank you.

    • @DrKnox75
      @DrKnox75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent display of what is involved. Just wish you had shown the vocalist section and given us glimpse of video set-up.

    • @DrKnox75
      @DrKnox75 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@GauravNicholasMisraNickKwan good catch.

  • @kennethminer7812
    @kennethminer7812 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    i love the Quarterly concept of fine tuning the teams separate Gifts and Talents, also helping everyone to feel appreciated as you grow together as a Unit ! One thing I've learned thru the years in Music Ministry you never get to old to learn...no such thing. Travis, love the video bro!

  • @woodrn
    @woodrn 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great job! I love the idea of the quarterly clinic to improve the skills of the musicians. Thank you for sharing.

  • @MemphisMike901
    @MemphisMike901 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I left a church with a work pace like yours as a musician after 7 or 8;yrs. Best decision I ever made honestly. Sunday was a FULL day that I never saw my family and it wore me out

    • @randolphshield6560
      @randolphshield6560 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I can see this job can be a tremendous amount of responsibility. I grew up in Church and the worship team was always top notch musicians. No drum cage, no click tracks, no loop station. No fancy stage lights…Just pure raw worship. It was incredible.

    • @swo8on
      @swo8on ปีที่แล้ว

      @@randolphshield6560wow it’s true god does has favorites , because he has never tested you with incompetent, ignorant, egotistical people in the alter. That’s just their character. When it comes to music it’s even worst.

  • @dideoluwala
    @dideoluwala ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I really needed this cause I became MD for the first time and it can be difficult. Thank you so much man 🙏🏾

  • @skylerstewart
    @skylerstewart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love seeing how much the team has grown! Excellent points Travis and thankful for your contribution to the church that made me who I am. God bless brother.

  • @FieroGTXX
    @FieroGTXX ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was Joseph at one church and it took me a while to realize that I was less "poured" into and more taken advantage of. I could hold my own well on keys, guitar, production as well as my main drums. It was a learning experience. True serving means you're not manipulated and taken for a ride. For me, next time you see Joe, tell em you appreciate him, it does assistant guys like us a lot of good. In general, there is no extra grace for the responsibilities put on us by directors.

  • @MarkSmith-vy3tq
    @MarkSmith-vy3tq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You don't even know how much the various aspects of leading a worship team COMPLETELY resonated with me. Especially the first 4-5 minutes. And I'm not a worship leader (bassist/guitarist). I just would've liked to hear a few more of your chops (especially any slapping and popping [I'll admit it, I'm a white guy who LOVES to slap and pop). I'm going to share this with my worship leader, solely because I know he'll die laughing at how much he agrees with you! Blessings brother.

  • @tyronejones5272
    @tyronejones5272 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @DroneUpp
    @DroneUpp 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really enjoyed this and ALL the information and direction you provided! May God continue to bless you!

  • @jagmasters7392
    @jagmasters7392 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great breakdown and presentation. Very enjoyable from beginning to end thanks.

  • @jojosmoothe
    @jojosmoothe ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video. During the years that I served as the music director, we did (or tried hard) to do much of this. Prepping for my musicians, gradual training, number system, workshops, etc. All while maintaining a high demand, full time management position in the tech sector. Gruelling at times, but personally rewarding. Where I am now, I try now to be the most supportive and responsive team member, knowing what challenges the Worship Leader has.
    Again, great video.

  • @osiejiofor1898
    @osiejiofor1898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great! Thanks for sharing! Good practical points that can be used and adapted in my local setting. 👍🏾

  • @arthurjackson3337
    @arthurjackson3337 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Can you give a tutorial on how you set up your tracks on Ableton before service, share why you make certain choices while creating the track, and then show why/how those choices are effective in a live setting?
    I’m hearing Ableton is great for live church gigs. Right now I’m using garage band and have gotten along well using loops but it’s not the easiest when we are transitioning from song to song.
    By the way… GREAT VIDEO! So informative, great content, and also very inspiring.

  • @CJxPlayssss
    @CJxPlayssss ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow bro this video has been released in the craziest timing, just as im stepping in to leading youth worship and eventually stepping into leading church worship. Love all of the tips you have in here bro

  • @aaronjamesprice97
    @aaronjamesprice97 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this video bro!!! The importance of pouring into someone was probably my favorite part!!

  • @quocthai_le
    @quocthai_le ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your sharing and service, I'd love to know more about Church Music Director to serve in my local church. God Bless You!

  • @Misspelled_Etahn
    @Misspelled_Etahn ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much Travis, I've recently joined my churches student leadership which teaches the youth at my church how to be leaders in the church. This videos helps a lot with leadership in the worship scene.

  • @thoraow7549
    @thoraow7549 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoyed the video. Good stuff....... the kingdom really needs this across the board.

  • @antonybastian2836
    @antonybastian2836 หลายเดือนก่อน

    hi Travis i seen the video its so good. how church worship team should skillfully and professionally work. its so nice how you explain each and every thing. when we work as musician at church. not jus simply play but listen to each and everyone plays as a team. i bet i wish work with you to learn more ...

  • @leelenton
    @leelenton ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome dude! I'm not a follower of religion, but I am a musician and I appreciate any musician who has both your skill and passion. I'm from Australia so I'm probably not going to be at the service, however, I'd attend every Sunday to hear you perform if I lived a little closer. Well done.
    PS. When I was young I'd go to a church band practice on a Saturday, I'd take my amp and guitar and they'd give me a stand and sheet music to follow along. Best practice I ever had, It forced me to improve better than any lessons I might have paid for. I just heard them one day and wondered in, very nice people, very welcoming.

  • @fanuellandolf2009
    @fanuellandolf2009 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video inspired me. Thank you Travis. I already shared it with my Musical director. Thank you fir these hidden gems 💎

  • @Arbed225
    @Arbed225 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome vid. Thank you for the sneek peek into your Sunday work ethic. You are doing this the right way. Giving God the best.

  • @ettienegabriel6325
    @ettienegabriel6325 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this video man, I have been appointed as the band / worship leader and I also play the bass guitar. I appreciate the time you took Maki g this video, it has helped me so much. I'm from Cape Town South Africa

  • @axiomaddict
    @axiomaddict ปีที่แล้ว

    I really appreciate the precision and kindness you brought to this video. This is a video I can recommend to those musicians who are secularists (or members of denominations that don’t have a prosylitizing mandate).
    Thank you!

  • @philipdavidson-uq1bu
    @philipdavidson-uq1bu ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love this video and I could feel the present of God while listening to it. God continue to bless and keep you brother

  • @darnelldurrah3673
    @darnelldurrah3673 ปีที่แล้ว

    Travis, thank you so much for your service to the Body of Christ. This video was awesome! All of your videos are so meaningful and full of purpose and not to mention knowledge. You don't have to share the way you do, but it is greatly appreciated. May God bless you and your ministry.

  • @davidwagner5583
    @davidwagner5583 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Haha I play the drums at my church and we have 3 services, we start sound check/rehearsal at 6:20, and don’t usually leave the church till around 1:00. It’s a long day but I wouldn’t trade it for the world

  • @MJS-PS144
    @MJS-PS144 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! My first thought was, "how can you make sure your still worshiping in and moving The Spirit while playing with a loop or track" but it sounds like you guys still do that very well and leave room for spontaneous worship! Love your content - God Bless!

  • @marcusmontgomery2686
    @marcusmontgomery2686 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent Information. I play drums and our Church we rehearse on a Thursday Night for 3-4 hours where we have prayer service before Morning Worship. I love the fact the band rehearse 1 1/2 hour before the singers come in.

  • @josuamonterde
    @josuamonterde ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you sir travis❤❤ your videos help me to improve not only in bass but also as a musician thank you for your advices more videos to come❤❤❤❤

  • @ipriestking5879
    @ipriestking5879 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! I really love the video and have learnt so much from it. Thanks so much bro. God bless you
    - Josiah from Nigeria.

  • @SuperChill-cm9wo
    @SuperChill-cm9wo ปีที่แล้ว

    Great insight and a different perspective on directing. Thank you for sharing your ministry. GBU

  • @willgnerbarreto
    @willgnerbarreto ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks so much Travis, From Brazil

  • @chadrynlopez1044
    @chadrynlopez1044 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is very informative video. Your doing very good travis🙏 thank you brother

  • @greganthoevans
    @greganthoevans ปีที่แล้ว

    Wonderful insights!
    Thanks for sharing bro!
    Keep up the good work for the Lord's Kingdom!
    The Lord will re-pay your faithfulness!!
    Blessings!

  • @MandMBass
    @MandMBass ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! As a recently-named MD, especially through the transition of getting a new Lead Pastor and, much more recently, a new Worship/Creative Arts Pastor, all of this information is so valuable. Blessings!

  • @destinedtoworshipd2w121
    @destinedtoworshipd2w121 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My bro.Travis is a great musician! Been following him for a bit😎

  • @emt3889
    @emt3889 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whoa, bro. Almost didn't recognize you after the weight loss. Great thing! God bless.

  • @mathtrixmusiclix4248
    @mathtrixmusiclix4248 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bruh.
    You seem like a great leader and musician. Good luck in your musical pursuits!🇨🇦

  • @CarmenDavisWarship
    @CarmenDavisWarship หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. It was very helpful. Thanks. ❤

  • @franklintorres1440
    @franklintorres1440 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WE NEED THIS BROTHER KEEP IT COMING GBU

  • @drummer_rmft
    @drummer_rmft ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is good info. I have been playing for 40 years and toured and MD and click tracks. It's nice when someone explains this info to a lot of folks who don't have that experience. What I find truly wild is having a drummer who can't play to a click. Those are the guys, that you need to tell them go home and practice and come back, but finding someone who knows how too. Find the players with the basic skills. Just saying.

  • @gwheat63
    @gwheat63 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good insight into being a worship leader.
    Our worship leader for the past 6 years just stepped down so we are on the hunt for a new one. But these are some great things to look for or ask about in the interview process.

  • @jordanols
    @jordanols ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!
    Great insight for those of us in praise and worship teams!
    Great info about quarterly clinics!

  • @trenongrahamandfriends2628
    @trenongrahamandfriends2628 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Great way to workout the Band👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Great Video!!!

  • @bryanvaughn80
    @bryanvaughn80 ปีที่แล้ว

    @2:44- PREACH!!!!

  • @redcaddy99
    @redcaddy99 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I play saxophone at my church and we do not use number system. Would like to learn more about that. If you could suggest a video to start that would be great. This video was very good. Keep up the hard work. God Bless.

  • @jamesmharvey
    @jamesmharvey ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for this video. I play guitar at my church and was asked to serve as the MD. I have a lot to learn and this was very helpful.

  • @simbaiwara3642
    @simbaiwara3642 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Travis!

  • @anthonylisa1
    @anthonylisa1 ปีที่แล้ว

    such a blessing. I've longed to be a part of something like this. bless you.

  • @TyroneLoganMusic
    @TyroneLoganMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    6:19 - Sounds like “You make me brave”. The tone and four notes match the intro.

  • @arthurjackson3337
    @arthurjackson3337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Also if you can give an education tutorial on learning how to give singers their parts. I’ve always been a band director and now I am a MD, but haven’t received any training regarding give specific notes to specifics vocal groups.
    I can often hear parts but don’t know who the part goes to and why it goes to that group and not another group. (For example why the tenors get a certain part and not the altos).

  • @jtwright534
    @jtwright534 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Travis. God bless you.

  • @MFCbass65
    @MFCbass65 ปีที่แล้ว

    Travis, this side of things was awesome to see.

  • @SaraiPerezMartinez-v9o
    @SaraiPerezMartinez-v9o ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! This was soo amazing, I was actually seeking to how better my team and this helps a lot!!! :)

  • @randoda411
    @randoda411 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much! This was enlightening and encouraging!

  • @IICor517azr
    @IICor517azr ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent sharing of your knowledge sir. Thank you. Our church is currently searching for a new worship director and I plan to share this video with the search team. God bless 🙌.

  • @DTEspinosa
    @DTEspinosa ปีที่แล้ว

    It was a pleasure watching and a blessing to all

  • @crumpjik4906
    @crumpjik4906 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks. God bless you and your ministry. Praise God from who all blessings flow!

  • @ChristopheAncrasamy
    @ChristopheAncrasamy ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for sharing broth. The Key to everything you have implemented is Humility and Discipline from the Other Members. Being a Follower is not being 2nd or 3rd in the queue. It is a True Hearts that wants the Progress of the Church. To be Honest I had my bad experience with my own team and i've been misunderstood trying to bring some '' structure'' in the music. Have you been also through that sort of challenge ? if yes please share to encourage broth. The Lord God bless you for all your Videos.

  • @jusROBINthemarket
    @jusROBINthemarket ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing, loved hearing this.

  • @BobJones-bh9qz
    @BobJones-bh9qz ปีที่แล้ว

    3:43 very profound, thank for sharing

  • @douglaswilliams1081
    @douglaswilliams1081 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good work. The video was a pretty good idea.

  • @chadtaylor994
    @chadtaylor994 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a great look at all the work you all put in. Thank you for the insight. What church is this? I went to Belmont. Have a blessed day!

  • @Bassic778
    @Bassic778 ปีที่แล้ว

    A great expose and on-point advice! Learning the number system is CRUCIAL!!! It should be all about worshiping not performing.

  • @dewaynehastings3191
    @dewaynehastings3191 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great material your passion shines through.

  • @floramwachofi1001
    @floramwachofi1001 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the tips and insight. God bless you

  • @chris2fur401
    @chris2fur401 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m a pastor. Also a seasoned musician. I have my church band doing the number system as well. They thought I was crazy at first. But now it helps so much. None of the had ever done any studio session work or anything so never had been exposed to it.

  • @markdeal7783
    @markdeal7783 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good video! Thanks for the look into the inner workings of your team! I've been on several teams in the last 20 years! Each with their own quirks and dysfunctions! Right now, we're in a pretty good place where I'm serving. Our problem seems to center around a stable drummer! We have weekly rehearsals, and that's never been an issue. However, new leadership is much more forgiving about rehearsals being missed, whereas last leadership focused on the members being there and plugged in or not being able to play that week. One style, too strict, one style too loose! Always a balancing act! The idea of a monthly clinic is very attractive, though! Musicians sitting around and picking each others brains just seems like a very productive session! Thanks again for this video!

  • @MarioReynolds
    @MarioReynolds ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great! Thank you for sharing, we definitely appreciated your perspective!
    You're a beast 🔥🙌🏾😂

  • @tonybonilla4316
    @tonybonilla4316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Travis, thank you! This was extremely helpful and inspiring, because of this video there are many ideas going through my head. Not sure why anyone would criticize your video. Guess they hate that you worship an AMAZING God! 😂

  • @JBDirect
    @JBDirect ปีที่แล้ว

    I think this was a great video about the things around being an MD that most people wouldn't get or see. A lot of helpful tips and advice. I would love it if you broke down some steps of how you started from the just a loop and now have the in ears and talk back. Im sure others have made videos like it but I really appreciate your style of presentation.

  • @brandonmorgan7541
    @brandonmorgan7541 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much love to you Trav...great work!!!

  • @kevingray7360
    @kevingray7360 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent Travis!!

  • @moosesoundsmusic6352
    @moosesoundsmusic6352 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE YOUR WORK BRO SOUTH AFRICAN FAN & FELLOW MUSICIAN

  • @leratongcwabe3415
    @leratongcwabe3415 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video earned you a subscriber...great job buddy very helpful and practical

  • @graylingmartin6408
    @graylingmartin6408 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great Instruction!

  • @1.aboveheights
    @1.aboveheights ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Md Travis goes crazy 🔥🔥🔥

  • @johnnymcleod2983
    @johnnymcleod2983 ปีที่แล้ว

    I see go on behind the music great performance 👏

  • @melvinfogg1095
    @melvinfogg1095 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very educational towards worship ministry and what it is all about

  • @marvanhart
    @marvanhart ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Travis. This video was very helpful and inspiring

  • @tylerrayhughes
    @tylerrayhughes ปีที่แล้ว

    i like the pinky for the 6 lol! I always use my index finger pointing down at the ground. Kinda implies minor by being upside down.

  • @RHill79
    @RHill79 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great topic, well spoken I agree with everything in this video.

  • @SteveStella-gv5gl
    @SteveStella-gv5gl ปีที่แล้ว +4

    practice and prep are fine ..... commitment to excellence ...... but without the anointing (God moving) it's all just noise. Bless you, I'm sure you know that. It's gotta be spirit to spirit for eternal work to be done. Y'all know this right; God anoints what He is doing, not what we plan. Come the meeting/service, Holy Spirit may wreck the plan cos He has a better one! He might say - no instruments today ......be still ........or play that song again and again ......or play a new song and drop the song list. God take our space to do what You want to do. Cos the anointing is supremely efficient! Bless you guys.

  • @sseltrek1a2b
    @sseltrek1a2b ปีที่แล้ว

    a good vid about the inner workings of a modern worship team...

  • @johnhepburn538
    @johnhepburn538 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Travis. Good work

  • @DanielBernard
    @DanielBernard ปีที่แล้ว +5

    0:55 you said doodoo (everyone like this comment)

    • @therealjoshuaclayjr
      @therealjoshuaclayjr 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂

    • @SamuelDean-jr1ne
      @SamuelDean-jr1ne 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A little late but dude I love your playing and you’re a huge inspiration to me and my playing on my worship team

  • @brannonrice2034
    @brannonrice2034 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video man! love the content.

  • @crazyralph6386
    @crazyralph6386 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep up the great work brother.

  • @rushmanphotos
    @rushmanphotos 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro, your amazing.

  • @djtjkaapuni
    @djtjkaapuni ปีที่แล้ว

    travis is a beast! 🫡🫡

  • @JoelCampbell-sb9ms
    @JoelCampbell-sb9ms 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Keep up the great work.

  • @marshalltaylor21
    @marshalltaylor21 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great info and perspective!

  • @JmartBeatz
    @JmartBeatz ปีที่แล้ว

    This is golden 😊😊

  • @josedelva9494
    @josedelva9494 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job maestro

  • @nicolascurtis9459
    @nicolascurtis9459 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m really interested in how you break out your trainings. Who leads what, what does it look like. What might be like an itinerary for a normal quarterly training?