We all have our idea of the dream drum kit. The perfect snare, cymbals, hardware, the works! The reality however, is that a lot of us don’t have the means to have everything we want unless the church where we serve has a big budget or we go in the red financially to have it. …
What Cymbals Should I Use in Church?
So here’s something you will NEVER hear spoken in church, or anywhere, for that matter; ‘I just wish those cymbals were louder!!’ Cymbals are often thought of as the most offensive part of any drum kit, so let’s fix it!! I’ve played many cymbals that just make me cringe every time I go to hit …
How To Speak: Drums
We all would agree that communication is a very important part of being a worship team. Not just socially communicating, but musically as well. When the MD (Music director) or worship leader says something in regards to drum playing and how it pertains to a song, there needs to be a common language of sorts …
5 Things Every Worship Drummer Should Know
Over many years of playing drums in various churches, I’ve come across many different drummers, varying from beginners to seasoned players. And yet I’m shocked at how many of them have totally missed the boat on what we’re trying to accomplish! So I’ve come up with 5 things that every drummer, from start to finish, should be …
Tuning a Drum Kit for Modern Worship
One of the things I am frequently asked about when I’m playing a show, doing a clinic, or just filling in at someone’s church is, “How should we tune our drums?” The more churches and drummers that I’m around, the more I realize that very few people feel confident in tuning drums. In most worship …
Four Tips for Drummers in Worship
Playing drums in a church setting requires a certain mentality. We must always be aware of what’s going on around us, and be in tune Spiritually with God so that we can be effectively led by Him. As a musician on the worship team, you are in fact, a worship leader. It’s not just about playing the drums, it …
Help! Our Drums are Too Loud!
I have a confession to make. The first thing I look at when I walk into a new church is their drums. You can tell a lot about a worship team by just looking at their drum set-up. What’s their style? How loud do they play? How current are they? How much does the church invest …