So… In this “If I Had” series, I’ve specifically looked at worship as a form of engagement, not only for […]
Tag: Collaboration
Lessons from Exile #104: If I Had – Part III – Arranging
Most worship leaders don’t have the chops or musical background to create original arrangements and most musical directors don’t have […]
Lessons from Exile #101: If I Had – Part I – Media
At the time of writing this, I actually wonder if I should write it. In some alternate timeline where 2020 […]
Lessons from Exile #78: The Nature of Collaboration
This is not widely known, but my Masters thesis project was a semiotic analysis of “The Beauty of All Things”, […]
Lessons from Exile #61: Synergy > Rivalry
Consider some of the great partnerships: Rodgers and Hammerstein. Key and Peele. Outkast. TLC. When you work with someone who […]
Lessons from Exile #35: Bring People In
Whether you are running a choir, band, worship team, media crew, or any other ensemble, recruitment and retention are going […]
Lessons from Exile #6: Serve the music, not the vocalist.
Instrumentalists: Find a vocalist who respects your contributions and knows why you’re there. Straight out: If you are an instrumentalist […]
Lessons from Exile #5: Vocalists Collaborate with Instrumentalists
Vocalists: Find an instrumental collaborator who can read your mind. A good instrumental collaborator who can read your body language […]