Making the band

TOPIC: The Most Important Instrument
INSTRUCTOR: Mike O’Brien
What is the Biblical role of gathered worship? Why can’t we just worship at home? Why do we need leaders and worship bands? In this inspirational class, Mike will lay out the Biblical purpose of congregational worship. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of our current contexts and how we can continue to remove obstacles to an edifying service.

TOPIC: Making the Band
INSTRUCTOR: Mike O’Brien
Music is more than just playing the right chords and beats. It’s more than just copying the recording or utilizing “tracks" to make it sound better than it actually does. Making the Band is a high-energy class to help you reimagine and find the joy of producing music together as a worship team. In real-time, using real instruments Mike will break down a recording and build it back up, but for a smaller church context with volunteer musicians. Come ready to explore each instrument's role including specific vocal work. Everyone in your worship team will benefit from this class!

TOPIC: Sound Training
INSTRUCTOR: Mike O’Brien
Have you ever wondered what all those knobs do on the soundboard? Have you achieved good sound, but want GREAT SOUND? This class is for new AND experienced sound techs. If you’ve always wanted to know how to make your voice or instrument sound better, this class is for you!

A sound tech’s ability to understand and refine the signal path of each individual instrument will provide the foundation for an excellent mix. There is no amount of sound reinforcement that will overcome poor musicianship or musical chemistry, but a sound tech with the kind command of the stage signal flow will ultimately be able to better serve the band and congregation.

TOPIC: Worship Leader Masterclass
INSTRUCTOR: Mike O’Brien

The worship leader master class is an opportunity for you to lead worship (vocally only or with an instrument) without a full band. Mike will call on volunteers to lead the class into a song of worship. You will stand on stage and pretend like it’s the church! We will worship with you. When you are done we will encourage you and tell you all the areas we appreciated about your leadership. Mike will offer some constructive feedback on what you can do better. This is a powerful class that will leave you encouraged and equipped.