Posts by Scott Jasmin
Mixing Sound Without In-ear Monitors (or) Can I Get MORE of ME in MY Monitor?
“The common problem with stage monitors is proximity to the microphone and overall sound pressure coupled with the fact that no one ever gets the mix they want and every musician wants “more of me”. By the time you get the stage volume loud enough you’re killing the front of house. Once the guitarist is…
Read MoreA Letter to the Younger Me: Leading Worship in Spirit and Truth
I was at a youth retreat this past weekend. The speaker made an example of himself by having a conversation with (one of the retreat attenders) the younger version of himself. He shared encouragement, regrets, etc. It was very powerful and thought-provoking, so I have decided to do the same here. Younger Scott, take it…
Read MoreThe Worst. Worship. Time. Ever. – Leading Worship In Spirit and Truth
“All hail the pow’r of Jesus’ name, let angels prostrate fall. Bring forth the royal diadem and crown Him Lord of all!” “Ye chosen seed of Israel’s race, ye ransomed from the fall: hail Him who saves you by His grace and crown Him Lord of all!” Verses one and two had been fairly familiar. Verse three…
Read MoreStarting Over: Leading Worship in Spirit and Truth
My wife and I recently moved. Same jobs, but new town. New house, new neighborhood, new neighbors. It’s all very exciting. One of the things I am looking forward to most is a new start. We loved our old house and our old town, but there was a certain amount of painful history there from…
Read MoreWaiting: Leading Worship in Spirit and Truth
Dear friends, I come to you today with mixed feelings. On the one hand, I am kind of depressed because I had to have a repeat operation on my right wrist in December. I have had a cast on my arm for a month now, and will have one for another two weeks, after which…
Read MoreLeading Worship in Spirit and Truth: Happy Now Year!
Every New Year, it’s the same old thing: look back over the past twelve months; smile; cringe a little; wipe away a tear; determine to make the next year a better year. We Americans are great at making New Year resolutions that are forgotten by the following Saturday, at least this American is. There’s nothing wrong…
Read MoreWorship Planning Tip: Implementing Music Theory Using The Circle Of Fifths
In my experience, most people have never thought of putting together song lists in this way. And most of the time people are impressed or even blown away by the effect it has on them!
Read MoreWorship Drumming: Don’t be the same old Little Drummer Boy
Drummers, do you ever get tired of your own drumming? Wondering what you could do to spice things up? Here are a few ideas: First of all, make a video recording of yourself during an actual worship service, and watch it, paying attention to dynamic, timbre and sophistication. Dynamic: relating to the volume of sound produced…
Read MoreLeading Worship in Spirit and Truth: Advent Conspiracy
“What are you thankful for?” our pastor’s wife asked during the children’s message. “God’s love!” said one child. “My family!” said another. “God’s love, family…anything else?” “Sugar!” added on little boy, which brought a laugh from the congregation. As the family of God, we’re at an interesting place on the calendar: Advent. We just celebrated…
Read MoreLeading Worship in Spirit and Truth: without God, I can do nothing
Worship leader, take heart. You may feel tired from working at your job, caring for your family, getting in a workout at the gym, planning and rehearsing a worship service and squeezing in some late-night fun with your friends on the weekend. You may feel frustrated by a seeming lack of effort or investment on…
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