How to Set Gain on Your Mixer
There is a knob at the very top of your mixer that often gets mistaken as volume control. But, it is so much more. Properly setting gain is foundational to…
EQ for Clean Backup Vocals
Backup vocals can add a lot of depth and strength to a worship team. But they can also muddy the mix if you’re not careful. The challenge often comes when…
Unexpected EQ for Better Bass Guitar
What’s the first thing to do when you want more of that big bass sound? “Boost the bass!” with a low shelf EQ filter. OK, don’t lie. We’ve all done…
One EQ Filter for Better Drums
The drum set is really composed of several different instruments, but when you combine them together and mix them as a group, you start to notice some interesting things. As…
Hymns vs Modern Worship
The two primary criteria I use when choosing worship songs are “Is it theologically sound?” and “Is is singable for the congregation?”. All other criteria are secondary, and that includes…
How to Achieve a Better Mix for Your Worship Band [Podcast]
iTunes I was stoked when Jake Gosselin with Churchfront invited me to be a guest on the Churchfront Podcast! In the podcast, we talk practical tips for achieving…
How to Make Drums Quieter (without a drum cage)
Drummers are a wild bunch. And for the safety of everyone in the church, we put them in a cage. Okay, so maybe this isn’t the real reason. But a…
Backing Tracks in Worship: A Love-Hate Relationship
When first introduced to backing tracks, I am a bit ashamed to admit I responded like the older generation responds to loud music… Plus, our drummer was the only one…
How To Make Your Church Sound Better [Podcast]
iTunes Weston Williamson with WorshipTrac invited me to be a guest on the Prepare for Worship podcast and you’ll really enjoy the conversation. In the podcast, we reminisce…
How to Set Level on Amp (or Powered Speaker)
When setting up my first sound system, I vividly remember looking at the front of the amp, wondering why there was a level control, and then shrugging my shoulders and…
5 Engaging Worship Songs [2017]
One of the most challenging things about leading worship is finding songs the congregation will engage with. Once per year I share the top 5 songs really resonating at my church…
How to Use a Matrix as a Crossover
If you have a digital mixer, you may be wondering, what is the best use of a matrix? An audio matrix should be used anytime you need to create a…
What’s Expected of a Worship Leader
I thought the congregation expected a full band, lights and the whole shebang every week or they would not come back. Turns out, I was wrong. Not too long ago,…
EQ Tips for Keys, Pianos and Synthesizers
When it comes to EQ’ing keys, there is a big difference between what you will do for electronic keys/synthesizers and acoustic pianos. So, let’s go through both. Keys & Synthesizers…
Pursuing Excellence as a Small Church Worship Leader
Church size should not determine the amount of effort we put into our worship services. Truth is, someone who leads a church of 100 has no less of a call…
Why Worship Should Go Beyond Music
Not too long ago, the church as a whole began to put a huge emphasis on music. The most important hire was the worship leader. And if a church didn’t have…
How to Become a Better Problem Solver with Church Sound
It’s Sunday morning rehearsal, time is strapped, and something goes wrong with the sound. It worked just fine last week, why is it not working now? You frantically search for…
5 Tips for a Better In-Ear Mix
If you are new to in-ear monitors, chances are, they are not your favorite. It’s tough to get the mix just right and you often feel isolated from everyone else…
3 Mistakes Worship Leaders Make
As a worship leader, I’ve made all three of these mistakes. And, it took me years to realize what was going on. This post is not to put you down,…
The Key to Great Church Sound
When it comes to great sound, there is one thing that often gets overlooked – especially in churches. We run to the mixer to fix problems that arise while ignoring…