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Thursday, November 7
 

9:00am PST

Bass Intensive
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
4 - North Campus
I'm excited for this RARE opportunity to spend some concentrated time with a smaller group of bass players.  Bring your bass!  No pressure, no worries...and lots of "aha moments"!  :^)
I hope you'll join me. Blessings- Norm

Here's what we'll cover...

Groove & The Worship Bassist
An interactive, 2-hour intensive for bass players interested in developing their groove abilities! Topics covered will include warm-ups, fingerboard familiarity, essential ear-training, calibrating your internal clock, effective bass/drum interaction, the critical subtleties (playing on top, spot on, or laying back), rhythm chart basics and much more. This class will establish a foundation and context for subsequent bass classes this afternoon.

Developing a Vocabulary of Musical Styles
Whether called upon to play a particular genre of music authentically, or just seeking ways to freshen up your lines, a working vocabulary of various musical styles is invaluable for bass players. It’s important to be familiar with the idioms - some of the technical things that make a style of music sound that way (i.e., "what makes funk...funky?"). We’ll explore the rhythmic, harmonic and sonic idioms of a handful of different genres.

From Pyrotechnics to Art: Modern Bass Technique
The basic mechanics & practice methods for many popular techniques (slapping, tapping, chording, artificial harmonics, etc.) will be covered....as well as (and most IMPORTANTLY!) ways in which these techniques can be incorporated in a musically subtle and artistic manner!

Bass Gear Talk / Q & A
Norm's thoughts and suggestions regarding the broad range of considerations and factors pertaining to selecting the right bass, amp, speakers, strings and/or effects. Additionally, an open Q & A time: Frustrated trying to learn the slap technique? Need tips for hearing yourself better onstage? We'll focus on everything from the technical to musical to spiritual!
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Norm Stockton

Norm Stockton

Bassist, clinician, author and solo artist Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He has appeared in leading music publications worldwide and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today.He toured & recorded for six years with... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
4 - North Campus
  Bass

9:00am PST

Guitar Intensive
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
3 - Chapel
What we will cover:

  1. Chord Crunch
    A precise, clean way to play rhythm guitar
  2. How Did We Get Here?
    In depth look at the history of guitar playing and what we can learn from each era.
    This will be a big part of our day as we discover how to listen and apply the sounds and techniques of the guitarist of the past and the present.
  3. Numbers or Letters?
    A quick review of how to incorporate the number system into our music.
  4. Reading charts and understanding roadmaps of songs.
  5. Scales and Chord Formulas for practice and performance.
    Including playing with triads and arpeggios for creating parts.

Bring your guitar (acoustic, or electric w/ small practice amp or a headphone amp).
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland is a first call session guitar player in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played on a multitude of Grammy and Dove Award winning projects with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Over his 26 years in Nashville, Dave has played on over... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
3 - Chapel
  Guitar

9:00am PST

Keys Intensive
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
Room 207
At this year’s Pre-Conference Keyboard Intensive, Ed Kerr will share insights, stories and tips that will help you grow more confident as you minister on your instrument.
You are encouraged to bring a keyboard with you with headphones, if you are able.

Whether you’re a classically-trained pianist who loves playing from sheet music or your happy place is playing from a chord chart this Intensive will inspire, encourage and challenge you.

Session content will include:
  1. Tame Your Technology
  2. Develop Your Skill Playing Pad Sounds
  3. Explore and Exploit Common Tones
  4. Create Keyboard Parts that Fit
  5. Make Your Own Intro or Interlude
  6. Explore Color Notes and Color Chords
  7. Develop Your Keyboard Technique
  8. Learn to Listen Well

And more! The casual setting of this all day session allows Ed to spend time answering questions, dig deep into content as needed and tailor his content to what’s relevant to keyboard players who attend.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
Room 207
  Keys

9:00am PST

Audio Intensive
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
Room 206
Our plan for the day...
We will spend an hour on proper gain structure and ecosystem configuration, that is, how to set up consoles, stage-boxes, and peripheries.
We will follow this portion up with an overview of acoustics and how it plays into the mix.
That takes us to lunch.
After lunch, we will delve into the two hour house versus online mix class and end with an overview of monitor mixing techniques.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Kent Morris

Kent Morris

Sweetwater
40+ year veteran technology consultant primarily focused on the live event market with an emphasis on practical solutions to audio, video and lighting issues common in today's media-centric environment.
avatar for Doug Gould

Doug Gould

Worship MD
With decades of experience in training and equipping Worship Leaders, Musicians and Technicians, Doug brings the highest level of excellence in his workshops for those willing to learn. He has been teaching at Christian Musician Summit events since day one.
avatar for Jeff Barnett

Jeff Barnett

Sweetwater
My name is Jeff Barnett and I lead the House of Worship Sales team here at Sweetwater. I joined the Sweetwater team in 2001. Since 2007, I've also been an instructor in Sweetwater's Academy of Music and Technology, teaching live sound. I've been a live sound engineer, a recording... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 9:00am - 3:30pm PST
Room 206
  Tech
 
Friday, November 8
 

9:00am PST

Opening Worship
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs that are sung by thousands of churches each week. “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Above All”, “Hosanna”, “Your Name”, and many others have become congregational favorites throughout the world.A three-time Dove Award... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

9:30am PST

Keynote - "Get Up! - Strengthening Yourself in the Lord"
Friday November 8, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
1 - Worship Center
As music ministers, we serve our church communities. We can only give what we already have received. As we lead people into the presence of Jesus, we must first be filled with His presence. A problem is that Jesus says that we will experience tribulation, distress and suffering. Then He tells us to be courageous, confident, and filled with joy because He has overcome the world. Like King David, we must learn how to strengthen ourselves in the Lord. Let’s talk about how to be encouraged and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Frank Montgomery

Frank Montgomery

Frank is the lead pastor at Kings Circle Church in Corvallis, Oregon.
Friday November 8, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

10:15am PST

Unlocking Your Worship Songs with Brian Doerksen Part 1
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
In this 2 part workshop Brian will explore how each of us can develop a style of songwriting that is our own, yet artistically anchored in truth and in a way that speaks to those around us. Brian will explore subjects like the key of overcoming the resistance that keeps your song locked up, writing for the gap so you are competing with no one but yourself, writing in your signature style and learning your mother tongue, how songs start as seeds and the importance of being a seed collector. He will also explore structure options with viable alternatives to verse / chorus, and some techniques to help your lyrics find a fresh way to say the familiar. Brian will also share the inspiring stories behind some of his well-known songs.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with... Read More →
Unlocking Your Songs with Brian Doerksen pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
  Artists

10:15am PST

Groove Crash Course for Bassists
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
4 - North Campus
The essentials for effective bass playing in a worship band!  Includes warm-ups, technique, phrasing, developing a groove vocabulary, avoiding groovicidal tendencies, effective bass/drum interaction, ear-training, the critical subtleties, and much more.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Norm Stockton

Norm Stockton

Bassist, clinician, author and solo artist Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He has appeared in leading music publications worldwide and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today.He toured & recorded for six years with... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
4 - North Campus
  Bass / Drums

10:15am PST

Adding Color to Your Guitar Chords
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 206
Looking to reach beyond simple Major and minor chords? As a rhythm guitar player, sometimes it’s nice to break out of standard formulas. Chordal embellishment can add beauty to your accompaniments for worship, whether you’re strumming or fingerpicking. Come explore some chords you may have never played, which could add color to the chords you know, and enhance your toolkit as you enjoy your guitar in a new way.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for David Harsh

David Harsh

David Harsh is a first-place national award-winning independent Christian artist, worship leader and clinician who has equipped thousands of guitar players to discover their gifts for the glory of God for almost three decades.
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 206
  Guitar

10:15am PST

Developing Your Tech Setup (Keys)
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 207
We’ll explore ways you can let hardware and software enhance your keyboard contributions to your worship team.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 207
  Keys

10:15am PST

Get Up! - Strengthening Yourself in the Lord (keynote continued)
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
3 - Chapel
As music ministers, we serve our church communities. We can only give what we already have received. As we lead people into the presence of Jesus, we must first be filled with His presence. A problem is that Jesus says that we will experience tribulation, distress and suffering. Then He tells us to be courageous, confident, and filled with joy because He has overcome the world. Like King David, we must learn how to strengthen ourselves in the Lord. Let’s talk about how to be encouraged and spiritually energized with power through His Spirit.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Frank Montgomery

Frank Montgomery

Frank is the lead pastor at Kings Circle Church in Corvallis, Oregon.
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
3 - Chapel
  Leadership

10:15am PST

Leading Worship
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs that are sung by thousands of churches each week. “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Above All”, “Hosanna”, “Your Name”, and many others have become congregational favorites throughout the world.A three-time Dove Award... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
1 - Worship Center
  Leadership

10:15am PST

Mastering In-Ear Monitoring for Your Worship Team
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 204
Are you already using personal monitors but looking to unlock their full potential for your worship team? Or are you still relying on wedges (floor monitors) and wondering how to make the transition to in-ear monitors? You may be asking: What’s the cost? Which products are the best fit for our church? How do we seamlessly integrate them into our existing system? Join us for this comprehensive workshop, where we’ll tackle these questions and more, helping you take your worship team’s sound to the next level.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Doug Gould

Doug Gould

Worship MD
With decades of experience in training and equipping Worship Leaders, Musicians and Technicians, Doug brings the highest level of excellence in his workshops for those willing to learn. He has been teaching at Christian Musician Summit events since day one.
Friday November 8, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 204
  Tech

11:30am PST

Unlocking Your Worship Songs with Brian Doerksen Part 2
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
In this 2 part workshop Brian will explore how each of us can develop a style of songwriting that is our own, yet artistically anchored in truth and in a way that speaks to those around us. Brian will explore subjects like the key of overcoming the resistance that keeps your song locked up, writing for the gap so you are competing with no one but yourself, writing in your signature style and learning your mother tongue, how songs start as seeds and the importance of being a seed collector. He will also explore structure options with viable alternatives to verse / chorus, and some techniques to help your lyrics find a fresh way to say the familiar. Brian will also share the inspiring stories behind some of his well-known songs.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with... Read More →
Unlocking Your Songs with Brian Doerksen pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
  Artists

11:30am PST

Drums in Worship
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
4 - North Campus
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Carl Albrecht

Carl Albrecht

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 40 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
4 - North Campus
  Bass / Drums

11:30am PST

Unleashing the CAGED Beast for Guitar
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 206
If you’ve got more than one rhythm guitar player on your team; if you want to more intentionally leverage your capo to gain full access to any key; if you want to expand your playing beyond open position with chords, scales, and more, this workshop will empower you on all fronts.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for David Harsh

David Harsh

David Harsh is a first-place national award-winning independent Christian artist, worship leader and clinician who has equipped thousands of guitar players to discover their gifts for the glory of God for almost three decades.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 206
  Guitar

11:30am PST

We have nothing to gain if we don't understand gain!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
3 - Chapel
A deep look at every aspect of creating great guitar tones
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland is a first call session guitar player in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played on a multitude of Grammy and Dove Award winning projects with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Over his 26 years in Nashville, Dave has played on over... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
3 - Chapel
  Guitar

11:30am PST

Works For Me
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 207
How to think as an arranger to bring fresh life to a song that you and your team (and your congregation?) are fine with never playing (or hearing) again. Finding chords that are satisfying additions to what’s already in your chord charts.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 207
  Keys

11:30am PST

Immersive Worship Experiences and Church Technology — A Closer Walk With Thee
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 204
This session presents historical and philosophical context for the hot topic of immersive audio and worship environments. Leaning into contemporary research on the psychoacoustics and emotional responses connected to ‘immersive’ spaces, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of deploying a more engaging and immersive design in your house of worship.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Jeff Hawley

Jeff Hawley

Allen & Heath
Marketing Director — Allen & Heath USA // American Music & Sound
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 204
  Tech

11:30am PST

The Only Voice Lesson You’ll Ever Need
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Great technique doesn’t have to be complicated! Come learn Chance's EASIEST and MOST EFFECTIVE techniques to warm up your voice, support your sound, find your best tone, build endurance and safely widen your range. If you’re a worship leader, this class is for YOU! Master these fundamentals and you will absolutely, positively sing like you’ve never sung before!
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Chance Scoggins

Chance Scoggins

Chance is a Producer, Singer, and Coach in Nashville. Father of 2 beautiful girls. Husband to the nearly perfect Jennifer. Even on a bad day, life is great!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  Vocals

2:00pm PST

Afternoon Showcase
Friday November 8, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland is a first call session guitar player in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played on a multitude of Grammy and Dove Award winning projects with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Over his 26 years in Nashville, Dave has played on over... Read More →
avatar for Norm Stockton

Norm Stockton

Bassist, clinician, author and solo artist Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He has appeared in leading music publications worldwide and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today.He toured & recorded for six years with... Read More →
avatar for Carl Albrecht

Carl Albrecht

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 40 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise... Read More →
avatar for Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:00pm - 2:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

2:45pm PST

Music Business - Taking Your Songs from Your Head to the World
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 206
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Jonathan Mason

Jonathan Mason

Curb/Word Music Publishing
Jonathan is the VP, Christian A&R and Publishing at Curb/Word Music Pubishing.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 206
  Artists

2:45pm PST

Electronic Drums
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
4 - North Campus
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Carl Albrecht

Carl Albrecht

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 40 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise... Read More →
avatar for Doug Gould

Doug Gould

Worship MD
With decades of experience in training and equipping Worship Leaders, Musicians and Technicians, Doug brings the highest level of excellence in his workshops for those willing to learn. He has been teaching at Christian Musician Summit events since day one.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
4 - North Campus
  Bass / Drums

2:45pm PST

Two guitars are better than one. And a capo'd Chord is not easily broken!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
If you’ve ever been one of two guitarists playing on the worship platform and felt like there was a sonic ceiling, this class is for you.  Instead of awkwardly stepping on each other’s notes or playing the exact same chords, learn some ways to contrast and complement the other guitarist’s offerings using countermelodies, register, capo positions and rhythmic artistry in this new class.  Co-taught by Dave Cleveland and David Harsh.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for David Harsh

David Harsh

David Harsh is a first-place national award-winning independent Christian artist, worship leader and clinician who has equipped thousands of guitar players to discover their gifts for the glory of God for almost three decades.
avatar for Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland is a first call session guitar player in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played on a multitude of Grammy and Dove Award winning projects with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Over his 26 years in Nashville, Dave has played on over... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
  Guitar

2:45pm PST

Creative Collaboration with Marika Siewert & Brian Doerksen
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Whether you serve on a worship team, aspire to write songs, or just want more room in your life for creativity, you’ll be inspired by Brian and Marika’s story of creative collaboration. This workshop will explore the importance of creative intention and how to seek out and navigate collaborating with others. They’ll share stories of co-writing on songs, producing special event music projects for network television and most recently collaborating together on the Come Now is The Time To Worship Tour.  
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with... Read More →
avatar for Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert is an award-winning director, actor and recording artist based in Vancouver BC.She has garnered numerous top 10 singles on radio charts on Pop, Hot AC, AC and Christian Contemporary Music stations, is a number 1 charted songwriter globally, and has published songs featured... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  Leadership

2:45pm PST

Effortlessly Pro: High Production Made Easy with Playback
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 207
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Oscar Elliott

Oscar Elliott

Multitracks.com
VP of Business Development for Multitracks.com
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 207
  Tech

2:45pm PST

Improving Your Live Stream
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
3 - Chapel
If you’re like many churches, you’ve recently geared up for live streaming and learn very quickly how to stream events online. But getting the service online was just the first step. Now that you have a foundation in place, it’s time to take your live stream to the next level. In this session, you’ll learn the best techniques to make the most out of your live stream, not just technically, but also how to better understand and engage your viewers.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Kent Morris

Kent Morris

Sweetwater
40+ year veteran technology consultant primarily focused on the live event market with an emphasis on practical solutions to audio, video and lighting issues common in today's media-centric environment.
avatar for Jeff Barnett

Jeff Barnett

Sweetwater
My name is Jeff Barnett and I lead the House of Worship Sales team here at Sweetwater. I joined the Sweetwater team in 2001. Since 2007, I've also been an instructor in Sweetwater's Academy of Music and Technology, teaching live sound. I've been a live sound engineer, a recording... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
3 - Chapel
  Tech

2:45pm PST

Pitch Perfect — Pitch Correction in Live Sound and Worship
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 204
When is pitch correction necessary for live worship? If we decide to utilise these tools, where do we start from a technical (hardware/software) standpoint? Where might things go wrong if we don’t have a good plan in place? Whether you are new to pitch correction or a seasoned pro, this session will provide a framework for increasing your odds of musical success!
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Jeff Hawley

Jeff Hawley

Allen & Heath
Marketing Director — Allen & Heath USA // American Music & Sound
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm PST
Room 204
  Tech

4:00pm PST

Writing Songs for Your Church
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Benji Cowart

Benji Cowart

After graduating from Belmont University, Benji’s journey in ministry began. In the beginning, he led for various camps conferences, and youth groups with his wife Jenna, which led to serving in local churches in Florida, Las Vegas, Georgia, Louisiana, and seven years in Buffalo... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
  Artists

4:00pm PST

Bass & Drum Synergy
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
4 - North Campus
Effective interaction between the bass and drums is essential in today's worship environment.  A multitude of concepts and groove considerations will be explained and demonstrated by drummer Carl Albrecht & bassist Norm Stockton.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Norm Stockton

Norm Stockton

Bassist, clinician, author and solo artist Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He has appeared in leading music publications worldwide and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today.He toured & recorded for six years with... Read More →
avatar for Carl Albrecht

Carl Albrecht

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 40 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
4 - North Campus
  Bass / Drums

4:00pm PST

Beyond Playing Guitar
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Room 206
What are you doing to enhance your musical offerings beyond your guitar playing? In this class, we’ll talk about the delicate art of strumming and speaking simultaneously, 10 ways to transition smoothly between songs in worship, and six ways to communicate effectively with your band from your guitar (without saying a word).
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for David Harsh

David Harsh

David Harsh is a first-place national award-winning independent Christian artist, worship leader and clinician who has equipped thousands of guitar players to discover their gifts for the glory of God for almost three decades.
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Room 206
  Guitar

4:00pm PST

Because So Much Can Happen
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Room 207
Creating musical/ministry moments where we choose to go beyond the chart for a musical interlude or instrumental.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Room 207
  Keys

4:00pm PST

Lighting for Worship
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
3 - Chapel
Lighting 101 – The basics of lighting for the non-lighting expert. If you’ve ever had lighting responsibility unwittingly thrust upon you, this session is for you! We’ll cover various types of stage lights, what they do, and how they are controlled.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Kent Morris

Kent Morris

Sweetwater
40+ year veteran technology consultant primarily focused on the live event market with an emphasis on practical solutions to audio, video and lighting issues common in today's media-centric environment.
avatar for Jeff Barnett

Jeff Barnett

Sweetwater
My name is Jeff Barnett and I lead the House of Worship Sales team here at Sweetwater. I joined the Sweetwater team in 2001. Since 2007, I've also been an instructor in Sweetwater's Academy of Music and Technology, teaching live sound. I've been a live sound engineer, a recording... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
3 - Chapel
  Tech

4:00pm PST

Sound Systems for the Portable and Small Church
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Room 204
Many of our churches meet in rented spaces, including mine. The faster the gear
can be set-up and taken down is a huge advantage in this environment. Our
church for example is charged additionally every hour that goes by after our time
is up. We also don’t want to tie up the volunteers ’day.
This class will illustrate how easy systems can be to set up and operate, even by
volunteers with little to modest levels of skills. We will demonstrate the scalability
of these systems so that as the church grows , the systems capabilities can grow
right along with it. We will talk about loudspeakers, audio mixers for the
sanctuary and the stage and why you would want to consider digital technology
for these applications: presets and recall, which will facilitate fast and repeatable
set up and operation.
Artists & Clinicians
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Doug Gould

Worship MD
With decades of experience in training and equipping Worship Leaders, Musicians and Technicians, Doug brings the highest level of excellence in his workshops for those willing to learn. He has been teaching at Christian Musician Summit events since day one.
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Room 204
  Tech

4:00pm PST

The Power Of Identity: Stewarding Your Purpose In Worship
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
1 - Worship Center
When you sing, it’s not just a song. You literally change the atmosphere with your worship, in ways that are unique and specific to you alone. Come join a discussion that explores the privilege and responsibility of your calling as a worship leader, how to steward your gift, and stand in the power of your spiritual identity.

Artists & Clinicians
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Chance Scoggins

Chance is a Producer, Singer, and Coach in Nashville. Father of 2 beautiful girls. Husband to the nearly perfect Jennifer. Even on a bad day, life is great!
Friday November 8, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  Vocals

7:00pm PST

Evening Concert
Friday November 8, 2024 7:00pm - 9:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with... Read More →
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Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs that are sung by thousands of churches each week. “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Above All”, “Hosanna”, “Your Name”, and many others have become congregational favorites throughout the world.A three-time Dove Award... Read More →
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Benji Cowart

After graduating from Belmont University, Benji’s journey in ministry began. In the beginning, he led for various camps conferences, and youth groups with his wife Jenna, which led to serving in local churches in Florida, Las Vegas, Georgia, Louisiana, and seven years in Buffalo... Read More →
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Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert is an award-winning director, actor and recording artist based in Vancouver BC.She has garnered numerous top 10 singles on radio charts on Pop, Hot AC, AC and Christian Contemporary Music stations, is a number 1 charted songwriter globally, and has published songs featured... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 7:00pm - 9:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session
 
Saturday, November 9
 

9:00am PST

Opening Worship
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Benji Cowart

Benji Cowart

After graduating from Belmont University, Benji’s journey in ministry began. In the beginning, he led for various camps conferences, and youth groups with his wife Jenna, which led to serving in local churches in Florida, Las Vegas, Georgia, Louisiana, and seven years in Buffalo... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:00am - 9:30am PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

9:30am PST

Keynote
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
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Carl Albrecht

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 40 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

10:15am PST

Bass Groove Workout
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
4 - North Campus
Spontaneous composition and improvisation of bass lines doesn’t have to be daunting or intimidating!  Bring your bass as we unpack strategies for coming up with your own parts that serve the song while injecting creativity and musicality.

Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Norm Stockton

Norm Stockton

Bassist, clinician, author and solo artist Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He has appeared in leading music publications worldwide and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today.He toured & recorded for six years with... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
4 - North Campus
  Bass / Drums

10:15am PST

The Local Church Guitarist
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 206
How to make your prep time for Sunday worship more effective.
This includes: learning the songs and parts.
Dialing in your in ear mix (or monitor mix)
How to practice with the band,
And other important techniques and concepts for great worship.
Artists & Clinicians
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Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland is a first call session guitar player in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played on a multitude of Grammy and Dove Award winning projects with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Over his 26 years in Nashville, Dave has played on over... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 206
  Guitar

10:15am PST

Going It Alone
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 207
Tips for how to create music when it’s just you and your keyboard. Moments like playing for prayer times and communion moments or transitioning from song to song.
Artists & Clinicians
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Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 207
  Keys

10:15am PST

Empowering Women as Creative Leaders with Marika Siewert
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
1 - Worship Center
In this workshop, Marika will share on how to support women in creative projects and leadership, and how to empower women within our worship community. She will share stories drawn from her life as a songwriter, recording artist, worship leader & team member, actor, film director and as a creative coach and mentor with the goal of helping create safe spaces and environments for all women to thrive in church and creative spaces. 
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert is an award-winning director, actor and recording artist based in Vancouver BC.She has garnered numerous top 10 singles on radio charts on Pop, Hot AC, AC and Christian Contemporary Music stations, is a number 1 charted songwriter globally, and has published songs featured... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
1 - Worship Center
  Leadership

10:15am PST

Level Up Your Transitions, Level Up Your Worship Services.
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 204
With over 50 years of combined experience, Tim and Gerod will share a few principles to elevate every moment, from tender repentance to triumphant worship. Learn from their light-hearted, practical approach as they share lessons from their journey.


Then, participants will get “hands-on” as Tim and Gerod “set the stage” for you to put these principles into action during the session.


Perfect for both new and veteran worship leaders and pastors, this session promises not just skills but laughter, engagement, and a deeper connection in leading people into God’s presence through worship.
Artists & Clinicians
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Tim Bayer

Tim is the Lead Pastor at our host church, Our Savior Lutheran Church. 
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Gerod Bass

Gerod is the Director of Worship Arts at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Tacoma, WA.
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 204
  Leadership

10:15am PST

Advanced Audio Mixing Concepts
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
3 - Chapel
Is the mix right? Can you understand the pastor? Can you hear each part of the worship team? Getting the mix right is essential for speech intelligibility and music production. In this session, we’ll teach you techniques for mixing, compression, EQ, and more to take your mix to the next level.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Kent Morris

Kent Morris

Sweetwater
40+ year veteran technology consultant primarily focused on the live event market with an emphasis on practical solutions to audio, video and lighting issues common in today's media-centric environment.
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Jeff Barnett

Sweetwater
My name is Jeff Barnett and I lead the House of Worship Sales team here at Sweetwater. I joined the Sweetwater team in 2001. Since 2007, I've also been an instructor in Sweetwater's Academy of Music and Technology, teaching live sound. I've been a live sound engineer, a recording... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
3 - Chapel
  Tech

10:15am PST

Cameras & Video Switching 101
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 209
Basics of good camera composition. Proper methods for pushing and pulling zoom, and manual panning. Using PTZs. How to switch during music and during preaching/teaching.
Artists & Clinicians
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RD Willis

RD worked for several decades in the broadcast industry, primarily in sports television. He spent many years with the Sunday Night Football crew on NBC. His expertise is with cameras. 
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
Room 209
  Tech

10:15am PST

Taking Your Voice From Good To Great
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
This class reaches beyond the basics to explore the nuances that make GOOD singers GREAT! Come learn tools and techniques professional singers use to create masterful vocals, including one that will dramatically improve any singer - instantly! Chance will also share his favorite natural remedies for taking care of your voice and tips for singing through sickness and fatigue.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Chance Scoggins

Chance Scoggins

Chance is a Producer, Singer, and Coach in Nashville. Father of 2 beautiful girls. Husband to the nearly perfect Jennifer. Even on a bad day, life is great!
Saturday November 9, 2024 10:15am - 11:15am PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
  Vocals

11:30am PST

Indie Artist or Worship Leader - You Can Do Both
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
3 - Chapel
Shane and Lauren will share their stories and insights on being Indie Artists while still being called to worship ministry at their local church. Learn from their successes and challenges.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Shore Lane (Shane & Lauren Welter)

Shore Lane (Shane & Lauren Welter)

We are Shane and Lauren Welter (aka Shore Lane), and we are a married acoustic duo who have been performing, creating, writing, and making music together for the past several years.We currently hail from the Seattle, Washington area where we continue to perform. Together, we have... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
3 - Chapel
  Artists

11:30am PST

The Strumming Fool: A Guitarist’s Guide to Strumming
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 206
Stuck in a rut with your strumming? No more! Come discover multiple highly useful strumming patterns that you can put to use right away (or give names to some of the patterns you’re using.) These patterns (captured in rhythmic notation with a specialized strum arrow system) are ideal for multiple settings. Time permitting, we can go deeper with selective palm muting, partial strumming, shuffling, triplets and more.

Artists & Clinicians
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David Harsh

David Harsh is a first-place national award-winning independent Christian artist, worship leader and clinician who has equipped thousands of guitar players to discover their gifts for the glory of God for almost three decades.
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 206
  Guitar

11:30am PST

Worship Band Workshop
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Norm Stockton

Norm Stockton

Bassist, clinician, author and solo artist Norm Stockton travels extensively throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He has appeared in leading music publications worldwide and is recognized by many as one of the premier bassists today.He toured & recorded for six years with... Read More →
avatar for Carl Albrecht

Carl Albrecht

Carl has been a professional drummer & percussionist for over 40 years. He has a Bachelors of Music Degree in Composition and Arranging with an emphasis in percussion studies from Webster University in St. Louis, Mo. He has played on over 80 Integrity Music projects; Maranatha Praise... Read More →
avatar for Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr

Ed Kerr has been a professional musician for many years. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Piano Performance from Indiana University, he began traveling full time with Harvest, a contemporary Christian singing group. He then began a season as an exclusive songwriter with Integrity... Read More →
avatar for Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland

Dave Cleveland is a first call session guitar player in Nashville, Tennessee. He has played on a multitude of Grammy and Dove Award winning projects with artists including Steven Curtis Chapman and The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. Over his 26 years in Nashville, Dave has played on over... Read More →
avatar for Kent Morris

Kent Morris

Sweetwater
40+ year veteran technology consultant primarily focused on the live event market with an emphasis on practical solutions to audio, video and lighting issues common in today's media-centric environment.
avatar for Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche

Paul Baloche has written hundreds of worship songs that are sung by thousands of churches each week. “Open the Eyes of My Heart”, “Above All”, “Hosanna”, “Your Name”, and many others have become congregational favorites throughout the world.A three-time Dove Award... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  Leadership

11:30am PST

Does your Church have the Right Type of Loudspeaker?
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 204
Faith comes by Hearing, right? Can your congregation hear the Word or the lyrics
of the song clearly?
Are some parts of your church too loud or not loud enough? What do we need to
know about loudspeaker placement and performance so that everyone hears the
same thing? This is basically a Loudspeaker 101 class. This is a layman’s class not
filled with gobbledygook and specifications that make you glaze over but rather a
very practical class on what are the basics knowing how to make the best use of a
loudspeaker in given environment.
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Doug Gould

Doug Gould

Worship MD
With decades of experience in training and equipping Worship Leaders, Musicians and Technicians, Doug brings the highest level of excellence in his workshops for those willing to learn. He has been teaching at Christian Musician Summit events since day one.
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
Room 204
  Tech

11:30am PST

Vocal Critiques and Hands On Help
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
Get one-on-one help from one of Nashville’s top studio singers, vocal producers and coaches. Bring a song you love to sing - or one that’s a challenge for you if you’re feeling brave. Chance will help you deepen your strengths, minimize your weaknesses and get to the next level of your ability!
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Chance Scoggins

Chance Scoggins

Chance is a Producer, Singer, and Coach in Nashville. Father of 2 beautiful girls. Husband to the nearly perfect Jennifer. Even on a bad day, life is great!
Saturday November 9, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm PST
2 - Fellowship Hall
  Vocals

2:15pm PST

Afternoon Showcase
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Shore Lane (Shane & Lauren Welter)

Shore Lane (Shane & Lauren Welter)

We are Shane and Lauren Welter (aka Shore Lane), and we are a married acoustic duo who have been performing, creating, writing, and making music together for the past several years.We currently hail from the Seattle, Washington area where we continue to perform. Together, we have... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

3:00pm PST

A Table In The Wilderness
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session

4:15pm PST

Closing Worship
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm PST
1 - Worship Center
Artists & Clinicians
avatar for Brian Doerksen

Brian Doerksen

Brian is a songwriter, recording artist and songwriting instructor (founder of ‘Unlocking Your Songs’), but most of all he loves spending time with his high-school sweetheart Joyce (they have been married for 38 years.) Brian & Joyce have 4 adult daughters and 2 adult sons with... Read More →
avatar for Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert

Marika Siewert is an award-winning director, actor and recording artist based in Vancouver BC.She has garnered numerous top 10 singles on radio charts on Pop, Hot AC, AC and Christian Contemporary Music stations, is a number 1 charted songwriter globally, and has published songs featured... Read More →
Saturday November 9, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm PST
1 - Worship Center
  General Session