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Alignment of expectations. I think this is a major issue with artist in the church. We share commonality in Christ, but that doesn't always bridge the…"
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Are You Mentoring Others?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark J Rieger Jan 13, 2010. 4 Replies 0 Likes
As we grow and mature in our personal experience of worship ministry, are we helping to grow others into the same?1. How do you mentor others in your team?2. What are some practical examples of how…Continue
Who Gets To Play?
Started this discussion. Last reply by daniel cash Sep 16, 2009. 4 Replies 0 Likes
In a body of 200+ believers, we have a healthy assortment of available talent.I have always heard that talent draws more talent.The experience level varies widely. Of course, we have many guitarist,…Continue
How close do you "cover" other's material?
Started this discussion. Last reply by MIke Sep 18, 2009. 28 Replies 0 Likes
What is your point of view, and experience?If you are covering material, which most of us do, do you press for accuracy from your team?Do you leave room for a more open interpretation by your players…Continue
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Judah Community commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Hi John,
It sounds like you're making great progress - and that frankly with the additional drummer that Jesus is working it out for you without it being a huge stress for you, which is awesome.
I just wanted to make sure you took my comments…"
john smith commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"The guitar looks just like our bassist. Georgeous wood!
Our keyboard player runs a Mac for plugins, metronome, and some backing tracks, live. The metro has the band locked in so well, the vocalist can stay pretty close to us most of the time,…"
Wulf Forrester-Barker commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"My bass is a Sei Flamboyant, made by a custom shop down in London.
On the sans-drummer rehearsals, I wonder if it might be worth trying without a metronome? Metronomes are a good tool for practise but metronome time isn't the same thing as…"
john smith commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Agreed Stevo, the split church thing can become an issue.
I think the consensus from leadership may well be asking the drummer to take some time off from the platform.
I was "asked" to take a sabbatical a few years ago (where my wife…"
Wulf Forrester-Barker commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Burn out isn't good. It sounds like he might find it useful to either take a complete rest or at least scale back. I'm guessing the other drummer isn't able to play on the same level; perhaps a good investment for all concerned would…"
Stevo commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Hi John - I have noticed that burnout can be high when the family is split across churches. It all depends on the individual and the situation at hand."
john smith commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"This individual is our primary drummer. Wulf and Stevo are correct about “his” presence being foundational for the whole team. He really sets the dynamics, as much as timing. The musicians all have a metronome in our PM’s, but the…"
Stevo commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"I have an update to this original post - and I hope the original poster comments eventually. But what I'm finding in my own group is that one person being late can disrupt everything. No matter how good they are, they cannot make up for…"
Judah Community commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Hi John,
If I'm understanding your comments right, this gentleman (a brother in Christ) is indispensable to what you feel is necessary for making worship at your church happen - if he isn't there it is more work (expected or unexpected)…"
Stevo commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"OP - John - where are you?"
Toni commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Having been one that played almost continuously while having a demanding job and a growing family, while at the same time living outside the town where our church was based I'd not really considered that an issue. As indeed it should not be -…"
Diana Jurss commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"I'm kinda surprised nobody has asked about his personal situation, such as...Does he have a long commute?
Does he have little kids and child-care issues? Is he working full-time and also trying to go to school?
Things like that can have a big…"
Timothy Nelson commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"Have meeting with the whole team and decide on some rules, like if you can't make practice you sit out that day, or if you are going to be more than.......so late you........
I would also talk about dedication :-)
Blessings
Some people…"
Toni commented on john smith's blog post 'Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?'"This is a very difficult one, because so much more depends on the why and the who than the what. I'll just 'think out loud' a little.
At face value I'd say that if you want to keep him on the team then he needs to be placed in a…"
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Compulsory Attendance for Band Members?
Posted on August 21, 2012 at 4:30pm 21 Comments 0 Likes
How do some of you in leadership deal with an individual that appears to feel he is the "best there is", and takes liberties in frequent time off, and being consistently late for rehearsals.
The man is really good in his craft, he just does not seem concerned the burden he places upon others when he is absent.
I know this is a matter of the heart, compulsory attendance mandates from leadership seem to only work for a very short time with most individuals…
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- At 3:31pm on October 30, 2009,
Frank Woolrich said… - Thank you for your kind words, I hope you enjoy your time here on WTR and I hope you get some good advice from my Group PA (Engineers Corner).
Blessings from the UK (Yorkshire)
Frank
- At 12:45pm on September 11, 2009,
David Goodwin said… - Hi John, welcome to Worship The Rock. Great to see you getting involved. Hope you are blessed by all the great people and resources on this site. Enjoy the discussions, music, blogs and fellowship with people around the world, including me here "down under" :) God bless you, David
- At 12:23pm on September 11, 2009,
Elman Authement said… - Welcome to WTR. Enjoy the forums! Enjoy the music!
- At 4:15pm on September 10, 2009,
Lorraine Doswell said… - Hi John, a very warm welcome to Worship The Rock, great to have you with us. God Bless Lorraine
- At 3:28pm on September 10, 2009,
Junjie said… - Hi, John!
Welcome to Worship the Rock! Glad to see you getting involved with the discussions here. And do check out the songs the others have uploaded, lots of great stuff! :)
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