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Lessons from Exile #23: Rehearse Voices Separately

Rehearse voices separately if possible. Singers need to hear themselves, hear their parts in relation to each other, match vowels, […]

The songs that everyone knows the best can be the worst. Wait… What? If everyone knows them that well, how […]

Cue your team. Got a sudden break in the music? Or a dramatic hit? Or maybe you’re going to bring […]

Lead your way. Not someone else’s way. There is no “one tried and true way” to run a band, choir, […]

Impress on your team that preparation is a matter of respect, for EVERYONE. Everyone has different talents and skills at […]

Hold people accountable. Don’t waste time. Part of your job as a leader is to communicate your expectations and hold […]

Operate from your strengths, but challenge yourself. In all likelihood, you have your position because there is an area in […]

Give people space to operate… but with the understanding it’s yours to give. Delegate, delegate, delegate… I’m a fan of […]

People need reps to build chops. Not everyone walks in having played or sung with others professionally for 20 years. […]

Respect your servants’ availability to commit. Not everyone wants to serve on the worship team every week. Not everyone wants […]