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Worship Leading: 4 Major Ways To Improve

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Mark Cole

Leading people in worship to the Living God is an awesome privilege and really involves four major areas: music, worship, leadership (people) and your relationship with God. The more you understand and grow in each area, the stronger your worship leading should become. … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Team (The Band) ~ Part 3 of 4

Posted on November 11, 2023 by Mark Cole

This is Part 3 of 4. Here is a link to Part 1 and Part 2 8. The Worship Band Rhythm Section a) The Band: A worship band can come in many different shapes and sizes. Most contemporary church worship bands … Continue reading →

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If You Had An Infinite Budget For Your Worship Team, What Would You Spend It On?

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Mark Cole

I recently saw this question posed on Musicademy’s Facebook page. It’s a fascinating and, I think, a good exercise in vision-casting and dreaming. Nobody has an infinite budget, but over a number of years, a good size church should spend a … Continue reading →

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Special Reminder: Cole Music Studio Recital on Tuesday, June 13 at 7 PM

Posted on May 31, 2023 by Mark Cole

Dear Students, Parents, Grandparents, and Friends, We hope this message finds you well and filled with anticipation for an evening of musical joy! We wanted to remind you about the upcoming Cole Music Studio Recital, a showcase of talent and … Continue reading →

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The Organized Worship Leader

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Mark Cole

During my 30 years of worship leading and leading church music departments, I have discovered that one of the best ways to take any stress out of music ministry is to be organized and well prepared. During my busiest seasons … Continue reading →

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10 Ways To Improve Your Worship Leading ~ Part 2 of 2

Posted on August 7, 2022 by Mark Cole

This is the 2nd of two parts: Check out part 1 here: 10 Ways To Improve… 6. Learn a musical instrument Most worship leaders play an instrument. It is not a prerequisite but it is of great help. The two main … Continue reading →

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Using Tracks as Practice and Rehearsal Tools

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Mark Cole

By Will Doggett  Using tracks is incredibly beneficial. Previously we’ve discussed How to Start Using Tracks in Your Live Worship and some of the benefits. But tracks are also incredibly advantageous for practice and rehearsal. I would argue that using tracks for rehearsal … Continue reading →

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Where Each Instrument Fits In The Mix

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Mark Cole

By Kade Young Most assume achieving a great mix is simply a matter of moving faders up and down. But, if you have been mixing for long, you know better.  You not only have to possess a wide array of … Continue reading →

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The Fraction Principle: How To Make Beautiful Music By Playing Less

Posted on February 15, 2015 by Mark Cole

by Dan Wilt The Fraction Principle is, perhaps, the most important band-arranging principle any musician, worship leader, or arranger can implement immediately to make their music start sounding 100% better. I first heard about The Fraction Principle from my master arranger/co-writing buddy, Bruce Ellis. … Continue reading →

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Make A Joyful Noise to the Lord and Praise Him!

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Mark Cole

Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; Come before Him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; We … Continue reading →

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