Tag Archives: Music

Guidelines For A Strong Worship Team

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Mark Cole

In any quality organization there are codes of conduct and concrete expectations. A number of years ago I attended a worship conference at Gateway Church in Dallas and was totally impressed by their worship team. Based on Gateway’s code of conduct … Continue reading →

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Seeking God In A Fast

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Mark Cole

Engaging in a time of prayer and fasting can be a meaningful spiritual practice to draw closer to God. Whether it is for 1 day, 3 days or longer, here are some suggestions to enhance your experience: Continue reading →

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Mark Cole Personal Timeline Highlights

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Mark Cole

This timeline was born out of remembering the favor and blessings of God in my life. Here are the main milestones, photos and links (to the stories from this blog) from my life and adventures so far… Every good and … Continue reading →

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12 Keys To Picking Great Songs For Worship

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Mark Cole

Picking great songs for worship is one of the most important skills a worship leader needs to learn. There are many different kinds and levels of worship songs. Some songs are written about God, some songs are written to express our … Continue reading →

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The Power Of A Great Team

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

It has always amazed me how much you can accomplish when you work with a team. For the first dozen years that I was in church ministry, huge Christmas, Easter and Canada Day productions were a large part of my … Continue reading →

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Learning Musical Notation

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Mark Cole

Learning to read musical notation, including notes, can be an enriching and rewarding experience. Here are some steps you can follow to learn how to read musical notation effectively: Remember, learning to read musical notation takes time and consistent practice. … Continue reading →

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Music Lessons: Do They Make You Smarter?

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Mark Cole

By Ford Barker – Do music lessons make you smarter? This question is misleading. It is easier to address this question by rephrasing it. Do music lessons improve cognition? The answer is a resounding yes! To elaborate, there are four basic components … Continue reading →

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10 Keys To Improving Your Singing

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Mark Cole

I have worked with average to great singers on the road, in the recording studio, in church and other musical settings for many decades. Here is what I have learned so far about helping singers improve: 1. Learn to Breathe Properly Learning to … 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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9 Keys To Memorizing Music for Worship

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Mark Cole

Lately, I have been reminded about the importance of memorizing the music when I lead worship. I have found that memorization brings my leading of the congregation and worship of God to a whole new level. I lead on either … Continue reading →

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