How to EQ

Hopefully I find more resources on this subject or we can create some regarding sound. Many times I know we try to EQ our sound as best we can, but sometimes we just do not have the trained staff to do so. Here is a video outlining a few tips on EQ for vocalists and guitarists.  In order for our congregations to have a distraction-free worship experience we need to make sure our sound is tight and pleasant to the ears.

A Few Recommendations (Part 2 of 3)

Balance Your Group
Most guitar amplifiers are about 2 feet tall and sit on the floor. As a result, the sound hits the back of our knees and we think we are too quiet. So, we turn it up and the vocalists complain so you turn it down…it’s a vicious cycle.

There are a couple things you should do to fix this. First off, realize that your part is rarely the most important. The congregation is singing and therefore the singers are the most important. It’s difficult to admit but true. However, this doesn’t mean they are always right about the levels. The second thing is to bring someone else in to listen. Sit someone in the pews so they can listen and let you know what the congregation is hearing. Balancing is a huge part of the playing experience, so do it right!

A Few Recommendations (Part 1 of 3)

Hello readers. My name is Israel Doria and I will be posting helpful tips and techniques for the guitar about once a month. However, today I’m just going to give you some recommendations not all to do with your playing.

Speak to Your Audience
As guitar players, we are usually trying to excel; to find more difficult music and play faster licks. I strongly encourage you to continue pressing on and try to learn something new every day. But when you get up on the platform on Sunday, your motives need to be different. When you play for a congregation, you are their spiritual leader and like any leader, you must cater to their needs.

If your congregation wants Hillsong, play them some Hillsong. But if your congregation wants 20 year old Hallelujah Chorus songs then that’s what you need to play to lead them in worship. Later on you may try and ease them into the 21st century but you can never forget their needs.

Be Creative

One of the major qualities for a musician or worship leader to have is the ability to be creative.  Think of musical arrangements and incorporate new ideas to bring a new refreshing quality to the music you minister with at church.  Here is an audio tool that will get your mind thinking of different ideas.  You might never use this in a worship service, but it will definitely get your creativity flowing.

Hobnox Audiotool