VIDEO
Exploring Visual Worship-Nate Reagan (A.M Session)- Dave Hopkins

Do you want media that is creative, fresh, and inspiring, while at the same time flexible, easy and fast? Let us show you how fast it can be to create a presentation for your service, and how easy it can be to make changes on the fly. Learn how much media is right for you and where to find the videos you are looking for. The class will be interactive, you will hear from many of your peers about how they are using media to reach different generations and groups.

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Multimedia in Worship-Dave Hopkins (P.M Session)

We are in a new generation of multimedia in the church. Gone are the days of overhead projectors with dimly lit bulbs and barely legible typeface. Lighting, image magnification (IMAG), live video switching, and projected motion backgrounds have become the new "normal" in churches. This class will explain how all of these tools combine into a multi-sensory experience. We will explore effective themebased worship services.

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Proper choice of videos for worship and sermons. The most important section of this seminar will be encouraging team building with a production unity in mind.

Worship Leaders
Beyond The Blue: Where Wonder Meets Worship Dan Wilt, M.Min.

What do the stars, micro-organisms and water have to do with worship? Everything. Join worship leader and artist Dan Wilt for an approach to worship theology like you've never heard it before - wonder and mystery find a home in worship.

A.M Session
From Team To Tribe: The Heart Values Of A Worship Team
Dan Wilt, M.Min.

Dan Wilt explores the art of the heart and the skills of that hands that make a worship team transform into a creative tribe of friends. Great ideas for building up your relationships as a band.

P.M Session
MISSION

WorshipTraining.com and The Essentials Courses exist to theologically, creatively and spiritually deepen the creative and worship life of the local church community. We resource the worship leader and culturally influencing creative artist, as well as those who direct and participate in the gathered worship experience, primarily through roundtable, accessible live and online educational forums. WorshipTraining.com is a creative division of McManus Studios.

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Audio AM Class
AUDIO 101 Vic Thomas
Understanding Signal Flow.

Want to be in the sound ministry but not sure if you have the capabilities? This 6 hour class will help you with the basics of sound, taught by helping the student to understand Signal Flow. It is an overview helping you understand what sound is. Understanding signal flow is probably the most important tool for a good sound person. Tools that will make you a better mixer and troubleshooter. So what is Signal Flow? It is the path a sound signal takes on its way through equipment in the sound chain, from source to destination. To put it simply, "Input and Output," microphone to speakers. Why do you need to know this? if you understand Signal Flow you will be able to walk into any situation and be able to setup or troubleshoot any sound system. Being a great sound person means understanding sound.

CONSOLE MASTER CLASS "Digital Mixing
Consoles" IN 3 Parts (3 Hours)-Dan Craik Yamaha
Commercial Audio Systems (P.M Session)
Part 1 - Console Basics

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"If you understand signal flow, you can operate any sound system"
 Session 1 starts with how to understand signal flow through a typical analog mixing console. Topics will include how to read a block diagram, understanding and setting gain structure, types of EQ, routing and set up of the aux mix, sub groups and main outputs.

Part 2 - Intro to Digital Consoles

"In this session we will debunk the myth that digital consoles are difficult to learn and use" Session 2 compares analog and digital console operation, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two. The class is hands-on. Several M7Cl digital consoles will be provided by Yamaha for students to work with. Students will learn how to route signal through the console, set up and name channels, work with channel functions including built in dynamics processors, FX processors and other built-in features. The student will learn how to create auxiliary and sub-group mixes, set mute group assignments and other basic console functions.

Part 3- The Art and Science of Mixing.
"Tips and Tricks to Get the Killer Mix"

Part 3 is the "how to Mix" session. Mixing from tracks and guided by the instructors, the student will learn how to clean up the mix by using channel EQ and dynamics processing. The student will be able to apply and practice what they have learned.

We will go deep into the capabilities of today's digital audio workstations and modern

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Recording. Working with an actual multi track session, we will learn every aspect of the recording process from planning, set up, gear selection and tracking the basic tracks. We will also discuss the mixdown and the concepts of parametric equalization, reverb, delays, mod effects, insert effects, global effects, plug ins, editing audio, fixing problems and doing a great final mix of our project. During all, we will examine, in depth, the software and hardware involved including audio interfaces and digital control surfaces.

Keyboards/Worship Leaders/Musicians
Arranger Workstations in Worship -Mike Overlin
Yamaha (P.M Session)

Arranger Workstations (portable keyboards) are some of the most capable and musical of all keyboards allowing for the creation of realistic musical arrangements with a minimum of programming. Drawing on a wide variety of built in musical styles and high quality instrument sounds, these keyboards provide everything you need to produce comprehensive demos, complex musical arrangements and flowing live worship. Built in vocal effects and vocal harmonizer allow your vocal performance to be just as amazing as the music you create on the fly! Equally at home as a solo instrument or as part of a complete band, you won't want to miss this workshop.

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Drummers
Drums in Worship-Kris Castillo (A.M Session)
Par t 1 Basics

" Rudiments: Singles, Doubles, Paradiddles, Flam's, etc.
" Drum set: Applying the rudiments on the entire drum set
" Basic drum tuning ideas, Drum head selections, muffling, etc.

Part 2 Timing

" Reasons why to use clicks, metronomes, and sequencers (drum machines)
" What is a Click or Metronome?
" How to practice with a Metronome
" How to use a metronome in a live setting

Part 3 Groove

" What is a groove?
" Playing in "the Pocket"
" Playing with a band/worship team

Part 4 Praise and Worship Drumming

" Playing in your church
" Playing in different size churches
" Playing with others
" Knowing what to play at the right time
" Dynamics
" Sensitivity

Part 5 Q and A

Groove master Class-Kris castillo and Michael Rossback (P.M Session)

Watch Kris and Michael demonstrate the basis of foundation and it's vital importance to holding everything together: Bass and drums must play as if they're joined at the hip, as one instrument, supporting each other and the band . The most

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popular rhythms and grooves will grooves in worship will be heard and discussed; when to play , when not to play (Arranging); locking in; playing with loops; breakdowns; fills and much more.

Vocalists
Vocal Master Class-Sheri Gould (A.M session)

In a hands on approach we'll be discussing some of the most common vocal issues that affect the worshiping vocalist. We'll review some basic techniques that are frequently overlooked by many amateur vocalists. Then we'll go on to study some more in-depth aspects of singing such as: developing better pitch control and intonation, developing your own unique style, song preparation and delivery, issues that affect women, issue that affect men, vocal techniques to avoid, tackling tough passages, extending your range, choosing the right microphone, the right song in the right key, enunciation, breathing - all this and more are covered in this interactive class that's fun yet very informative.

Take your Worship Team to the Next Level
(Vocal track)-Sheri Gould (P.M. Session)

Fine tune your worship team vocals! Learn how to take your group vocals to the next level by sharpening listening skills and intonation. We'll cover mic technique for group singing, getting the best blend for your group, arranging your team, finding the best keys, how to work productively with your tech team and maximize your rehearsals.

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