The objective of this workshop is to provide a safe environment for those who serve or will serve as worship leaders. We will spend time together to learn, to recharge, to support and encourage each other. We will also identify some common challenges and issues we face. And then finally, we will seek guidance from the Lord so that we can serve our church bodies more effectively.

•    Spiritual preparation and awareness
•    Is song selection and flow really that important?
•    Some tips on song selection
•    How to manage the flow musically
•    Some practical suggestions

Heart vs. Skills

Avoiding a spirit of showmanship is essential for resisting a self-centered attitude in worship leading. Having all the musical techniques and knowing all the skills in leading worship does not guarantee a life-changing worship experience for your congregation. Worship leading is not just about skills as important as they may seem; it's really about your heart and your life.

This workshop will explore how to keep the balance between your heart and your skill. Recommended for worship leaders and all those who have a calling (or heart) to lead worship.

•    Do I have to be a super musician?
•    Heart first? Skills second?
•    Values in worship
•    A worship leader's life - on and off stage
•    Walking a fine line in the spot light - pride and insecurity

It was refreshing to get a biblical perspective of what worship is, and it was a good reminder that worship is not about the band or the worship leader. Too bad the time was so short, and yet personally I gained much insight in worship leading.
- Tom Lee, Lutheran Church of the Holy Spirit, CA, USA

I am encouraged, emboldened and equipped with God’s word by attending this workshop and I am challenged to continue to serve Him even when the circumstance does not allow us to.
- Debojit Saha, Borbheta Baptist Church, India

I’m really blessed from the workshop and I would like to say “Indeed we are destined to praise and worship God and JNX is doing that. May God bless JNX.
- Pau Thangsing, Evangelical Baptist Church, India

Worship Team Dynamics

This workshop deals with the technical and practical issues that make a worship team effective. More specifically, how do you play together as a team and facilitate worship with your instruments?  We will also discuss the musical and stylistic issues all worship bands and worship leaders will encounter from topics ranging from choice of songs, rehearsals, and music arrangement to the flow of worship.

•    Less is more!  and the art of listening
•    Working relationship between worship leader and musicians
•    From D major to G major to C major
•    Can you "EQ" my guitar?
•    Music that pleases God?  It is beyond music!

Enjoyed the balance the workshop brought. Thanks for truly answering the questions with honesty and wisdom.
- Jeremy Spence, First Baptist Church, OH, USA

Good workshop, dealing problems of both musical and spiritual.
- David Lu, Kepong Grace Church, Malaysia

Good to hear from every member of the worship band share. Layering concert was explained thoroughly through demonstration and it is very helpful to hear how different instruments/vocal come in. God bless your ministry! What you are providing now is much needed in Chinese Churches.
- Rebecca Wu, Seattle Chinese Alliance Church, WA, USA

Good info to use for traditional church striving to make gradual transition. Your faithfulness to our Father is so appreciated.
- Gail Brown, Wersailles Baptist Church, IL, USA

I benefited a lot from the session especially from the teachings and discussions. I get to know the power of “simplicity”, “silence” & team work.
- Qi Huei Chi, Tokyo Sunshine Christian Assembly, Japan

It's very good. A lot of appropriate suggestions that we did not think of ourselves; closed a lot of gap that we didn't know how to solve. Brought the team closer in terms of our purpose and being sensitive to the dynamics of the team and the music.
- Anna Yoong, Bethesda Chapel, Singapore

I appreciated hearing from each member on his/her perspective of their role. This workshop especially helped me understand the role of the instrumentalists in a worship team.
- Ardys Carpenter, First Baptist Church, IL, USA

Really enjoyed the discussion. Very inspirational spiritually. Good practical advice.
- Elizabeth Fakhurry, Arlington Heights Baptist Church, IN, USA

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."
-- Proverbs 4:23

(The worship team always includes the worship leader.)

Most of the time what hinders the growth of a music team (choir, worship band, singing group, etc.) is not necessarily the lack of musical talents or skills. It is the hearts and attitudes of the members.

We will highlight Ten issues that are potential stumbling blocks to the well-being of the team. This workshop offers a reality check.

1.    Not to be deficient in vitamin "A" and "C"
2.    "P" on the left and "I" on the right
3.    Tuxedo and Sneakers
4.    God created Adam and Eve
5.    Clean up your closet
6.    Watch out for nearsightedness for the TEAM
7.    Beware of Martha Syndrome
8.    "We sound really cool!"
9.    Don’t run on the same spot
10.  Amos 5:21-24

This workshop teaches you natural singing techniques based on your natural breathing and voice production process. More technically, it combines "Caruso's method of voice production",  "Speech Level Singing Technique" and the “Jo Estill Vocal System”. Really, singing is as easy as talking.

Do you have problems hitting the high notes?  Always running out of breath in the middle of a phrase?  Trying to get rid of that glitch between the chest and head voice?  Not happy with the tonal quality or volume of your voice?   This workshop will help you overcome those obstacles and unveil the mystery of the throat.  Singing to God shouldn’t be strenuous.

These topics could be one single workshop providing an overview of this technique or a series of workshops to coach you on how to master this wonderful technique.

•    The easiest way to breathe and vocal exercises that you can practice any time
•    3 basic essentials and the wonders of “Vocal Fry”
•    How to handle both low and high notes
•    Articulation 101; emotion and expression
•    Correcting wrong habits right on the spot

An eye opening experience where I learn that there are more possibilities to improve my voice.
- Francis Lam, Chinese Baptist Church of San Jose, CA, USA

I used to think that my vocal range is pretty limited and there is nothing I can do. After attending this workshop, I have new hopes. Thanks Anthony!
- Chris Chan, Fremont Chinese EFC, CA, USA

Extremely helpful, very personalized, works with each individual and meticulously finds out ways on how to address different issues. Solutions to problems are not stereotyped but varied to suit the individual. That’s what makes the workshop highly effective and insightful.
- Thea Sonya Raman, Agape Baptist Church, Singapore

Very helpful. Gave a very clear picture of overall usage of different voices. Very good explanation of how to use different parts of the vocal cord. Excellent!! Thank you.
- Daniel, The 5th Home of Christ, CA, USA

This workshop will teach you some basic and easy ways to find a harmony part to a melody even if you're not saavy in music theory!  We will work on exercises together and some voice blending issues when singing in a group setting like a worship team.

•    The basic scale
•    Training your ear for pitch accuracy
•    Open harmony vs. closed harmony
•    Basic 2-part harmony
•    Techniques in voice blending

Health Tips for Singers

You may have the proper techniques, but without the right physical conditions, your voice cannot do very much.

This workshop will enlighten you with insights, valuable information and helpful tips on staying healthy and maintaining your voice; a must for singers.

•    You are what you eat
•    Vegetable Juice - drink a cup of health for optimal performance
•    You are wonderfully made - acupressure points: natural remedies
•    The art of using herbs
•    You are God's masterpiece - take good care of yourself

Highly educational and interesting. Very beneficial. Very informative, seldom seen in Christian seminars.
- Participants’ feedback on workshop held in Singapore, provided by Singapore ORTV , the organizer for the event.

The content & topic were both very interesting, just not enough time. Thank you.
- Robin Lo, St. Stephen’s church, Hong Kong

Very good! Informative & useful!
Tsang Min-yan, St. Stephen’s Church, Hong Kong

Excellent Talk. Isabella may have extensive courses on it in future.
Theresa Wong, St. Stephen’s Church, Hong Kong

We will periodically offer one-day clinics and multi-session workshops on individual instruments such as guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, etc.

Please contact us if you would like to make special arrangements for your church / group. We are able to customize a program to coach your musicians.

I really like the workshop, it motivates me to serve and know that there is someone supporting in the ministry. It (the whole workshop) is wonderful. Thanks for the preparation!
- Charlotte Chun, Silicon Valley Alliance Church, CA, USA

My impression to drum becomes totally different by this lesson. Before I felt that drum is noisy and loud. Now, I feel that drum also can be very gentle, and is very harmony. Thank you, Bobby.
- Chin Han Tan, Tokyo Sunshine Christian Assembly, Japan

Its really good. I learn a lot about strumming and picking and even the style of strumming in a song, the role of acoustic player in a worship team. Its really helpful. Thank you so much.
- Momo Rimai, Manipur Baptist Convention, India

Good. I’ve learnt some good piano tips in this workshop.
- Karen Choong Jia Xin, Ipoh Garden Baptist Church, Malaysia

The Weakest Link?

Sound engineering has been one of the most neglected areas in churches. A competent sound crew enables the worship team to be less distracted and more focused on leading worship. It also enhances the atmosphere and energy of worship.

Church sound engineers should be properly trained and equipped. It's about giving our best to God.

•    The role and goals of a worship sound technician
•    The characteristics of sound
•    How to choose the right microphones and use them properly
•    Detailed understanding of operating a mixer
•    What makes a good sound mix?
•    Eliminating noise and feedback
•    Working with the worship team

Good sound demo. Excellent Q & A section. I learn more about the gain structure and how to set db level.
- Stephen Sinn, Seattle Chinese Alliance Church, WA, USA

I really appreciated the section covering the equipment, and calibrating the system. These are two areas that we have very little local expertise.
- Chung Ng, Seattle Chinese Baptist Church, WA, USA

Kool!! Very informative. Need more time!!
- Daniel Mung, a participant of the 2004 “Heal Our Lands” Worship Conference, India

Clarified some myths about how equipment should be placed and installed.
- Victor Suen, Crosspoint Chinese Church, CA, USA

I now understand better why and what I’ve been doing for the last 2 years. Keep up the good work. Thanks.
- Daniel Ng, Crosspoint Chinese Church, CA, USA