One ministry I worked with for a couple years, the worship leader was also the MD. He used the HotShot to talk to the band, and because the entire band really knew the Number System to the point of chords within a key, he could call out spontaneous chord progressions through the Number System, and we would write original music and lyrics from the stage for 2 hours straight.
Long-time follower here... I think you boys have identified a need for an online MD course. I'm a keys player who has been asked to MD for my big church. First time we've had an MD, so it's brand new (for me and the band). I'm sure are others in the same boat. Looking forward to more content like this!
You should make a video something along the lines of “The three levels of MD’ing.” This video was like what is MD’ing. The next could be how to MD. Knowing when it can be to much, things like that.
I think what Sam is referring to is more of a step by step on “how to” actually MD. Like a here’s step one, behind the scenes of a service for a beginner who is timid and not exactly sure how to start. (Example: opening up the service, going through a whole song but in detail, transitions, what works behind speaking engagements, etc..) I guess more practical information if that makes sense. This video is amazing though! Just trying to clarify these things because there are a lot of people who are confused who are going with the flow and trying to take on the role of an MD but not sure if they are doing it right. I’ve been in that boat before (no longer doing that at the moment) and it can be stressful because if you are lacking or doing too much the band can get a little angry and ticked off at you at times. Anyways sorry for the book, this would be cool to cover!
Hi, good day!!!! Been watching your videos lately. I feel blessed and I really learned a lot. I play E.Guitar at my local church and at some point, I have been assigned to act as an MD but the only difference is that since we're a local church here in our city, we don't use in-ear monitors and so when we perform on a Sunday service, the worship leader does all the leading. If possible, can you make a video regarding small churches should be using in-ear monitors? And how can small churches' worship team improve leading worship? I hope to hear from you soon. I really learned a lot from your videos and content. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas on leading Worship. God Bless!!!!
Thank you Brian and Bradford for the great and useful information! 🙏 I’ve been hesitant at becoming an MD at my church but this definitely added some much needed insight
I've actually used a talk back mic to our drummer and our sound tech on stage, next to my vocal mic. That worked beautifully. Not using it now, since we had a new drum booth built and it needs to be wired. But it works great unless you have that little system set up. I also don't use in-ears currently, although I have in the past.
Great video. Explains a lot. Because I was one of the questions or statement saying about the direction and leading of the Holy Spirit. Thanks for clearing that up.
Do professional bands use MD's when they are live like Metallica or Disturbed? or is this something that was conceived only for the live worship space? Like who thought of this technique?
Hey i have a question, I play e-guitar at my church (we dont use tracks) and we are planing to use an MD. How do I het started? We use In-ear monitoring and our leaders often use Talkback to adress stuff but we try and take pressure off the leaders and have a dedicated person doing the job. Personally i sometimes struggle with my parts and dont have the clearness to listen to the band as a whole. greetings from Germany :P
My apologies. I just got curious. Is it okay for song leaders to have tattoos? Why are there song leaders having tattoos in their arms? Do they have it before they got involved in the Music Team or after? 🤔
Is there any chance that you will provide samples with clues that you use in click track to download ? The spoken words ' one '' two '' ready '' chorus' verse 'etc. ? :) Greetings from Poland !!
hey im 15 years old and i am becoming the "music director" for our youth worship services and i wanted some tips on how i can be a leader to the other band members that are my age and up
Lead by example, be humble, listen to all sorts of music and learn a few things about the instruments your band mates play to expand your musical imagination and communication
How would you guys do it when you first started? Obviously now you have experience, but how was it when both of you had just started out with no experience? (I’m talking about Playing in church as a band or your first time being in a band)
Hey Guys, thanks for the vid, I bought that foot switch but I get a pop when it switches, I think it's because I'm using mics with Phantom power. Do you have a recommendation for a switch that can handle phantom?
I was looking for Something like you used to mute the mic. My stage is to loud and I Would like to foot mute the mic. Small church. We use in ear and everything but the drum are to loud and get into the talk back mic and Distort everything. Any pedal that I could use? Help pls
I think that having an MD in your ear ruins worship. As a musician, you should be prepared to play your part properly, and when you are on the stage, you worship, knowing your part. Worship is supposed to be worship, NOT a production, and absolutely NOT a concert. Granted, if there is an issue, etc., then yes there should be an in ear for an MD to cut in and say something, but as a musician you should know your transitions and where they come. As a musician, this would completely distract me from actually making the music and enjoying it, as God intended it to be.
there are 6 other days to enjoy personal worship , sunday is for the rest of the congregation to be led into worship. If our worship is only on sundays, we have a problem
@@ocbfdog agreed. it takes time but both having your musicians know their parts before hand, and having an M.D will further solidify transitions and sections that could lead to error. It's about keeping communication up, and errors to a minimum
One ministry I worked with for a couple years, the worship leader was also the MD. He used the HotShot to talk to the band, and because the entire band really knew the Number System to the point of chords within a key, he could call out spontaneous chord progressions through the Number System, and we would write original music and lyrics from the stage for 2 hours straight.
That's insane dude what an honor it must've been to be a part of something so special. Have a blessed day
what is a HotShot
The “meet my eyeline Jim!” had me rolling
We cannot pass up an opportunity to throw in an office or Seinfeld reference 😂
Long-time follower here... I think you boys have identified a need for an online MD course. I'm a keys player who has been asked to MD for my big church. First time we've had an MD, so it's brand new (for me and the band). I'm sure are others in the same boat. Looking forward to more content like this!
Brian, thanks for always remembering us small churches and bands. 😅
You should make a video something along the lines of “The three levels of MD’ing.”
This video was like what is MD’ing.
The next could be how to MD. Knowing when it can be to much, things like that.
We covered all that in here actually :)
I think what Sam is referring to is more of a step by step on “how to” actually MD. Like a here’s step one, behind the scenes of a service for a beginner who is timid and not exactly sure how to start. (Example: opening up the service, going through a whole song but in detail, transitions, what works behind speaking engagements, etc..) I guess more practical information if that makes sense. This video is amazing though! Just trying to clarify these things because there are a lot of people who are confused who are going with the flow and trying to take on the role of an MD but not sure if they are doing it right. I’ve been in that boat before (no longer doing that at the moment) and it can be stressful because if you are lacking or doing too much the band can get a little angry and ticked off at you at times. Anyways sorry for the book, this would be cool to cover!
Too much. way too much and way way too much
Brian and Bradford, you guys are fantastic! Thanks so much for all the free helpful stuff you put out 🙏
Hi, good day!!!! Been watching your videos lately. I feel blessed and I really learned a lot. I play E.Guitar at my local church and at some point, I have been assigned to act as an MD but the only difference is that since we're a local church here in our city, we don't use in-ear monitors and so when we perform on a Sunday service, the worship leader does all the leading. If possible, can you make a video regarding small churches should be using in-ear monitors? And how can small churches' worship team improve leading worship? I hope to hear from you soon. I really learned a lot from your videos and content. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas on leading Worship. God Bless!!!!
I love this video. The advice and band/organization structuring you guys are doing here is very well done.
when i saw the thumbnail i thought it said 'Trips to McD's' and i was intrigued. New series maybe?
These sunday volgs are amazing
I hav aplied many of the ideas from these videos and i hav seen improvement
So thax guys
“Meet my eyeline Jim!”😂😂
Thank you Brian and Bradford for the great and useful information! 🙏 I’ve been hesitant at becoming an MD at my church but this definitely added some much needed insight
2:43 I use it to turn on and off vocal harmonizer. Our stage is small and directions are given directly
This was very useful information, thank you and bless you guys
Thank you both! This was very helpful 👌🏻
I've actually used a talk back mic to our drummer and our sound tech on stage, next to my vocal mic. That worked beautifully. Not using it now, since we had a new drum booth built and it needs to be wired. But it works great unless you have that little system set up. I also don't use in-ears currently, although I have in the past.
Great video. Explains a lot. Because I was one of the questions or statement saying about the direction and leading of the Holy Spirit. Thanks for clearing that up.
Wow!! This production is massive!! Crazy budget. How many people are there on "any given Sunday "
Good stuff right there!
Amazing video! can you share please when I can get the pedal to make the talkback mic? Thank you very much 🙏🏼
Do professional bands use MD's when they are live like Metallica or Disturbed? or is this something that was conceived only for the live worship space? Like who thought of this technique?
I think the OG MD’s were called conductors ;)
Depends on the band, but several do, yes.
Shoutout to the lizard behind the downspout at 9:36
This really helps!
Thanks for this man
So good!
Great stuff
What you are telling me you have to practice spontaneous moments? 😉😉
Is there a video on the “hot shot” pedal? And a link to get one?
Saludos desde mexico !
Thank you guys! What about a wireless mic set up? Is it possible to run a hot shot or A/B pedal with a wireless mic?
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Hey i have a question,
I play e-guitar at my church (we dont use tracks) and we are planing to use an MD. How do I het started? We use In-ear monitoring and our leaders often use Talkback to adress stuff but we try and take pressure off the leaders and have a dedicated person doing the job. Personally i sometimes struggle with my parts and dont have the clearness to listen to the band as a whole.
greetings from Germany :P
My apologies.
I just got curious.
Is it okay for song leaders to have tattoos?
Why are there song leaders having tattoos in their arms?
Do they have it before they got involved in the Music Team or after? 🤔
👍👍👍
Is there any chance that you will provide samples with clues that you use in click track to download ? The spoken words ' one '' two '' ready '' chorus' verse 'etc. ? :)
Greetings from Poland !!
Multitracks.com has a free guide folder which you can download off their website that has all of that.
How do you add a prerecorded voice on the multitrack?
hey im 15 years old and i am becoming the "music director" for our youth worship services and i wanted some tips on how i can be a leader to the other band members that are my age and up
Lead by example, be humble, listen to all sorts of music and learn a few things about the instruments your band mates play to expand your musical imagination and communication
How would you guys do it when you first started? Obviously now you have experience, but how was it when both of you had just started out with no experience? (I’m talking about Playing in church as a band or your first time being in a band)
This is a question for the next video !!!!
We’ve covered stuff like that! Worship Leader Wednesday videos and other vlogs!
Hey Guys, thanks for the vid, I bought that foot switch but I get a pop when it switches, I think it's because I'm using mics with Phantom power. Do you have a recommendation for a switch that can handle phantom?
Checkout the the Pro-Co Panic button, or the Sevenfifty1 passive talkback button.
Meet my eyeline Jim 😂
It looked like Cody carnes in the thumbnail
💯
I was looking for Something like you used to mute the mic. My stage is to loud and I Would like to foot mute the mic. Small church. We use in ear and everything but the drum are to loud and get into the talk back mic and Distort everything. Any pedal that I could use? Help pls
Yeah we cover that in this video. We use a Hot Shot.
@@worshiptutorials rewatched the video and understand perfectly. I’m buying it as soon as possible 🤩🤩🤩. It will make my life a lot easier
What do you call that switcher pedal, for MD and Vocal?
This particular one is the RADIAL Hotshot - there are 2 models (one has +48v and the other does not)
EVERY BODY PAY ATTENTION TO 6:40
Excuse me. but the Spirit doesn`t move spontaneous days before the service. lol
I think that having an MD in your ear ruins worship. As a musician, you should be prepared to play your part properly, and when you are on the stage, you worship, knowing your part. Worship is supposed to be worship, NOT a production, and absolutely NOT a concert. Granted, if there is an issue, etc., then yes there should be an in ear for an MD to cut in and say something, but as a musician you should know your transitions and where they come. As a musician, this would completely distract me from actually making the music and enjoying it, as God intended it to be.
You have to learn to do both.
there are 6 other days to enjoy personal worship , sunday is for the rest of the congregation to be led into worship. If our worship is only on sundays, we have a problem
@@ocbfdog agreed. it takes time but both having your musicians know their parts before hand, and having an M.D will further solidify transitions and sections that could lead to error. It's about keeping communication up, and errors to a minimum