Instrumentals – Kareem Powell

Lessons from Exile #44: Music Has Shape

Every piece of music – from “Mary Had a Little Lamb” to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 – has some sort […]

Look… I’ve got two music degrees. I’ve played for thousands of recitals. I’ve seen piano majors lose their shit because […]

I’ve seen this thousands of times as a professional musician and it annoys me even more in the church than […]

At rehearsal, don’t just run everything down, especially if you have limited time. (You should always limit your time, but […]

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

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

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 […]

Instrumentalists: Find a vocalist who respects your contributions and knows why you’re there. Straight out: If you are an instrumentalist […]

Vocalists: Find an instrumental collaborator who can read your mind. A good instrumental collaborator who can read your body language […]