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The Problem With Young Worship Leaders...

The Problem With Young Worship Leaders... By Jon Nicol   |  October 29, 2012
Is it inexperience? Or Naivety? Or the traits of late adolescence? Or something else...

Slash Chords: Why Guitarists Should Play the Bass Note

Slash Chords: Why Guitarists Should Play the Bass Note By Jon Nicol   |  October 25, 2012
It's time for guitarists to reclaim the bass note. Find out a little more why the note on the right of the slash matters...

The Biggest Wall in Worship

The Biggest Wall in Worship By Jon Nicol   |  October 24, 2012
One of tough barrier in worship that we need to break...

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #5

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #5 By Jon Nicol   |  October 23, 2012
The final tip, and putting all the tips into action...

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #4

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #4 By Jon Nicol   |  October 22, 2012
Where's the best place to insert new songs?

Four Worship Lessons from the Fab Four

Four Worship Lessons from the Fab Four By Chris Skelnik   |  October 19, 2012
50 years later, we're still learning from them...

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #3

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #3 By Jon Nicol   |  October 18, 2012
Practical ideas for intentionally teaching each part of the song to your congregation...

New Electric Guitarist Struggles With Last Minute Changes

New Electric Guitarist Struggles With Last Minute Changes By Jon Nicol   |  October 17, 2012
In another segment from a recent WorshipQ session, the panel tackles a tough issue of last minute changes that trip up a new electric guitarist...

A Pro Reveals His Technique for a Great House Mix

A Pro Reveals His Technique for a Great House Mix By Jon Nicol   |  October 16, 2012
This is a Jedi-Ninja secret-awesome technique that might not be legal in your state. It's that good...

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #2

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs, #2 By Jon Nicol   |  October 15, 2012
A simple tip to bridge the gap between "brand-spankin' new" and "now we're trying to sing along with it"...

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs: #1

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs: #1 By Jon Nicol   |  October 11, 2012
Preview your new song as people are coming in...

Forget Excellence in Worship...

Forget Excellence in Worship... By Jon Nicol   |  October 10, 2012
There. I said it. "Forget excellence." Want to know why?

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs: #4.5

Five (and a half) Tips for Teaching New Songs: #4.5 By Jon Nicol   |  October 9, 2012
Finding the balance between teaching a song and maintaining the flow of worship...

Eight Questions for Great Song Selections

Eight Questions for Great Song Selections By Jon Nicol   |  October 5, 2012
Why You Need to Be a Micromanager of Worship Music...

11 Ways to More Deeply Engage - Seminar Playback

11 Ways to More Deeply Engage - Seminar Playback By Jon Nicol   |  October 3, 2012
FREE: the playback for the webinar: 11 Ways to More Deeply Engage

The Ideal Worship Leader (and Other Myths You Should Stop Believing)

The Ideal Worship Leader (and Other Myths You Should Stop Believing) By Jon Nicol   |  October 2, 2012
Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy, the Easter Bunny, and the Great-At-Everything Worship Leader...

What If Your Sr. Pastor is a Lousy Leader?

What If Your Sr. Pastor is a Lousy Leader? By Jon Nicol   |  October 1, 2012
Jon chats with a couple great worship leaders about this tough question...

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