I am so excited for you all to hear my interview with Jared Henderson as we speak about how to give your best no matter what! Jared has been a friend since the early days of Worship Drummer and has always been so kind to us. This episode is no exception as he shares some great insight on a topic that he actually came up with!
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[tweet_box design=”default”]Showing up having already practiced is a huge way of honouring people’s time. Determine what kind of person you are going to be.[/tweet_box]Show Notes:
- Filling in for Austin Davis (Kari Jobe)
- Giving your best and how to prepare
- How our playing influences the worship atmosphere
- Being emotionally present
- How we transition from the technical side of drumming to the worshiping
- Practical steps to learning a song or set
- Listen, really listen to the song
- 3 or 4 listens before even playing it.
- Take notes
- Play to the song
- Turn off the song and play to the click
- Tests how tight you are
- Tests how well you know the song and the mapping of the song.
- About 20 minutes per song.
- Listen, really listen to the song
- Difference between practice and rehearsal
- Advice for worship leaders struggling with their drummer
- Have open and honest conversation
- Communicate expectations with the whole team. This helps establish a church culture.
- People can’t read your mind
- Help clarify the “Why” this is important
- Giving your best no matter who you’re playing for
- Advice to impart to worship drummers in the local context
Subscription Links
Show Links
- Austin Davis (Kari Jobe’s Drummer)
- Desperation Band / New Life Church
- Conversation with Josh Ward
- Jared Henderson on Instagram
- Jared Henderson’s YouTube channel
- WorshipDrummer Mug and Shop
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