Greetings!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! We experienced a great time of encouragement and ministry at my church yesterday morning. We also had a much needed time of fellowship and sharing at a church home group meeting last night. If you are disengaged from your local church body, you're missing out!
Training Event - Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Location: Friendship Worship Center sanctuary
Time: about 8:30pm (following the Youth Prayer Service)
Length: 1 hour 30 minutes
Contact: Andy Johnston
Email: musicsharegroup@gmail.com
We will be hosting a training event this Wednesday evening, February 20, 2008. We will begin at about 8:30pm. I say "about 8:30" because Wednesday evening is the slot for our Youth prayer service and we will begin after that service is finished. The agenda includes training and discussion on listening to each other, locking into the groove, and being sensitive to the Lord as we play. This training was scheduled specifically for the band at Friendship Worship Center, but anyone that is interested may attend. Short notice and long distance will make it difficult for some to attend...come if you can.
As I have said many times in print and in person, the goal is not to become technically excellent just for the sake of playing better. My goal is to equip musicians with technical skill so that we are competent and confident to the point that the technical side of music becomes like second nature. When we deal with the technical issues, those issues won't be dealing with us and hindering our worship.
I hope you all have a great week...see you Wednesday!
Be blessed!
Andy Johnston, the facilitator
musicsharegroup@gmail.com
musicsharegroup.blogspot.com
Monday, February 18, 2008
Friday, February 15, 2008
For all the bass players out there...
Greetings!
I received a newsletter email from Musicademy yesterday. I have mentioned this resource on this blog in the past, but I hadn't really seen their products. In the newsletter they included a link to the trailer for their bass guitar DVD series. I just watched the trailer and it is incredible!!! This type of product is something that any bass player, especially worship-oriented bass players, would benefit from. This type of practical instruction is exactly the sort of thing that I want the Music Share Group to be about. When we become skilled worship musicians, the technical stuff no longer becomes the focus...that's when it really gets fun and that's when God is truly glorified in us. The goal is to focus on Him, not worry about what to play.
When you have about 6 or 7 minutes, go to this address and watch the trailer:
http://musicademy.com/basscoursepromo.mov
To buy this product, you can visit the Musicademy online store:
http://www.musicademy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8
I guess you could consider this email an ad for Musicademy except for one major difference...I don't receive any compensation from Musicademy. For bass players out there, using this DVD series will save you a lot of money and a lot of time on your way to becoming equipped, competent and confident in your playing. It's not just a way to learn new songs; the content will equip you and teach you how to think like a bass player (teach a man to fish vs. handing him a fish).
FOR THE NON-BASS PLAYERS READING THIS:
If you know anyone who plays bass or wants to learn, spread the love...send them this information today!
Have a great weekend!
Andy Johnston, the facilitator
MusicShareGroup@gmail.com
MusicShareGroup.blogspot.com
I received a newsletter email from Musicademy yesterday. I have mentioned this resource on this blog in the past, but I hadn't really seen their products. In the newsletter they included a link to the trailer for their bass guitar DVD series. I just watched the trailer and it is incredible!!! This type of product is something that any bass player, especially worship-oriented bass players, would benefit from. This type of practical instruction is exactly the sort of thing that I want the Music Share Group to be about. When we become skilled worship musicians, the technical stuff no longer becomes the focus...that's when it really gets fun and that's when God is truly glorified in us. The goal is to focus on Him, not worry about what to play.
When you have about 6 or 7 minutes, go to this address and watch the trailer:
http://musicademy.com/basscoursepromo.mov
To buy this product, you can visit the Musicademy online store:
http://www.musicademy.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8
I guess you could consider this email an ad for Musicademy except for one major difference...I don't receive any compensation from Musicademy. For bass players out there, using this DVD series will save you a lot of money and a lot of time on your way to becoming equipped, competent and confident in your playing. It's not just a way to learn new songs; the content will equip you and teach you how to think like a bass player (teach a man to fish vs. handing him a fish).
FOR THE NON-BASS PLAYERS READING THIS:
If you know anyone who plays bass or wants to learn, spread the love...send them this information today!
Have a great weekend!
Andy Johnston, the facilitator
MusicShareGroup@gmail.com
MusicShareGroup.blogspot.com
Friday, February 8, 2008
Upcoming Events for Musicians!
Greetings to all!
In keeping with my aim for the Music Share Group to be a resource for encouragement and training for musicians that love God, here are some upcoming events that I wanted to let everyone know about. Mark your calendars!
Vision of You Spring Tour
Artists: Shane and Shane, Starfield, Bethany Dillon, and speaker David Nasser
Where: North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC
When: Feb. 24, 2008 at 7:00
Tickets: $12 advance, or they will be $15 at the door. Call 864-229-6010 to order tickets or stop by the North Side Baptist Church Bookstore.
Thunder School
"Forging Media Warriors, Musicians and Evangelists for the Harvest."
This is an intensive 3 month program designed to equip people for Kingdom purposes in Media, Arts, and Evangelism. It is not for the faint of heart!
When: March 1 through June 1, 2008 (yes, this is a 3 month course)
Location: The Fortress of Hope/Foundry
1419 Clinton Street Nashville, 37203 USA
Contact:
thunder@harvestsound.com
phone: 615-327-1200
Cost: $2550.00 - includes most foods (except on Mondays) and lodging and course expenses.
All applications must be in by Feb 18th! Limited acceptances… do not delay for application as applications are processed in the order received. References needed.
2008 Thriving Musician Summit
Come learn with Paul Baloche, Lincoln Brewster and others!
Where: Bayside Church in Roseville, CA
When: September 19 & 20, 2008
Registration: $109 Register online
If you have any questions about the above events, use the contact information provided to get in touch with someone directly connected to the event. I am not affiliated with the events (except I plan to attend the Vision of You Tour and the Thriving Musician Summit!).
Know of an event that needs to be promoted here? Send me an email to let me know.
Be blessed!
Andy Johnston, the facilitator
musicsharegroup@gmail.com
musicsharegroup.blogspot.com
In keeping with my aim for the Music Share Group to be a resource for encouragement and training for musicians that love God, here are some upcoming events that I wanted to let everyone know about. Mark your calendars!
Vision of You Spring Tour
Artists: Shane and Shane, Starfield, Bethany Dillon, and speaker David Nasser
Where: North Side Baptist Church in Greenwood, SC
When: Feb. 24, 2008 at 7:00
Tickets: $12 advance, or they will be $15 at the door. Call 864-229-6010 to order tickets or stop by the North Side Baptist Church Bookstore.
Thunder School
"Forging Media Warriors, Musicians and Evangelists for the Harvest."
This is an intensive 3 month program designed to equip people for Kingdom purposes in Media, Arts, and Evangelism. It is not for the faint of heart!
When: March 1 through June 1, 2008 (yes, this is a 3 month course)
Location: The Fortress of Hope/Foundry
1419 Clinton Street Nashville, 37203 USA
Contact:
thunder@harvestsound.com
phone: 615-327-1200
Cost: $2550.00 - includes most foods (except on Mondays) and lodging and course expenses.
All applications must be in by Feb 18th! Limited acceptances… do not delay for application as applications are processed in the order received. References needed.
2008 Thriving Musician Summit
Come learn with Paul Baloche, Lincoln Brewster and others!
Where: Bayside Church in Roseville, CA
When: September 19 & 20, 2008
Registration: $109 Register online
Know of an event that needs to be promoted here? Send me an email to let me know.
Be blessed!
Andy Johnston, the facilitator
musicsharegroup@gmail.com
musicsharegroup.blogspot.com
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