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Allan Midgley replied to Bryan Thomas Schmidt's discussion 'Keyboards in Disfavor' in the group Keyboard Players

"The good thing about having four music leaders is that you get variety and that means you can hear what works well and where , as well as what does not. It is important for the leader to get to know his or her team, down to the grass roots level.…"

May 24, 2010

Mary M. Redondo replied to Bryan Thomas Schmidt's discussion 'Keyboards in Disfavor' in the group Keyboard Players

"All chords are the Lord's!"

Jul 31, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to Bryan Thomas Schmidt's discussion 'Keyboards in Disfavor' in the group Keyboard Players

"I would say that any instrumentalist can set the melodic tone, and sometimes it can be a vocalist. I don't think keys are required, nor do I think guitars are. I think they work well together and it is beneficial, when possible to have both.…"

Jul 31, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to J Pettigrew's discussion 'Appearance of worship team members'

"You seem to be putting the personal right to express yourself as a higher priority than our call to love your neighbor as yourself, Jenn. Those who have kids can't do everything they feel free to do as adults in front of their kids because kids…"

Jul 31, 2009

John C Smith replied to Bryan Thomas Schmidt's discussion 'Keyboards in Disfavor' in the group Keyboard Players

"That was well said I think. Amen."

Jul 30, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to Matthew Edey's discussion 'The Piano' in the group Keyboard Players

"I think a good musician working with a good sound man can make any adjustments in dynamics required on a piano, just as well as an electronic keyboard. Keyboards are flatter overall and don't allow the emotional dynamics you can create with a…"

Jul 30, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to Phil Williams's discussion 'Should Worship Leaders "Lead" Or Provide An Environment Where People Can Worship In Any Way They Feel Comfortable?'

"I don't think good leadership is defined by step by step instructions. I think modeling is far more effective. The reality is that sometimes theological beliefs determine what's acceptable and what is not in a particular congregation.…"

Jul 30, 2009

Samuel Davis replied to Bryan Thomas Schmidt's discussion 'Keyboards in Disfavor' in the group Keyboard Players

"Your point is valid and I would add that the keyboardist is known to set the "melodic pace' and accentuate the highs and lows in the songs. The key is finding a perfect blend. That can only be achieved when the musicians coordinate their…"

Jul 30, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to J Pettigrew's discussion 'Appearance of worship team members'

"I agree that striving to not offend and sensitivity to others are signs of maturity. The Christian heart attitude is tested in such times. It is similar to the case Paul writes about in Romans where mature Christians had eaten meat thrown from the…"

Jul 29, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to Matthew Edey's discussion 'The Piano' in the group Keyboard Players

"I have had the pleasure of using both simultaneously and separately in a variety of settings. My ideal would be to have both, because the keyboard's sheer versatility -- pads, strings, organs -- is so great for adding energy beyond what the…"

Jul 29, 2009

John C Smith replied to Bryan Thomas Schmidt's discussion 'Keyboards in Disfavor' in the group Keyboard Players

"Having played guitar for over 35 years and working in several different style bands I can tell you that getting the band to "blend" has always been a hurdle to get over. I think the style and type of music plays a part as to the mix you…"

Jul 28, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt commented on Phil Williams's group 'Brazilian Worship Leaders & Musicians'

"Please do not mistake what I said for discouragement. It is not. I think what you're doing is great and interesting and I hope it brings great glory to God and joy to your life. I just wanted to be sure you understood that writing a song…"

Jul 28, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt commented on Phil Williams's group 'Brazilian Worship Leaders & Musicians'

"Rene: I work a lot in Brazil, Mexico and other cultures. I think it's great that you are finding Christian inspiration in other cultures and languages, but you are not Brazilian. So you do have to be careful when you refer to the music you…"

Jul 28, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt commented on Phil Williams's group 'Brazilian Worship Leaders & Musicians'

"Interesting, Rene. Where are you from that you want to write Brazilian songs in Portuguese? What makes them Brazilian songs if they are not written in a Brazilian musical style? The language?"

Jul 27, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt replied to Mark Paulson's discussion 'Need suggestions for a song for a 50th Wedding Anniversary.'

"I Will Be Here or Go There With You by Steven Curtis Chapman are both nice and talk about spending life's journey together, which is very appropriate."

Jul 27, 2009

Bryan Thomas Schmidt joined Phil Williams's group