The ultimate worship song arrangement

By Marie@Musicademy | July 19, 2012

Other funny stuff at Musicademy you might like: The difference between hymns and choruses Martin Smith’s worship trainwreck moment 10 reasons why men should not be ordained for ministry Songs of Praise with subtitles Flow chart – do you have too many guitars? Worship leaders – what people think I do Craigslist ad – are […]

10 reasons why men should not be ordained for ministry

By Marie@Musicademy | May 21, 2012

We found this list on the Sojourner’s blog who in turn attributed it to the work of Dr. David M. Scholer, a former professor at Fuller Theological Seminary. We present it as a satirical piece which gives us cause to reflect. Please don’t shoot us down in flames… 10 reasons why men should not be […]

Top Ten Signs You Lead a Smaller Church Worship Ministry

By Guest Blogger | May 10, 2012

If I replaced my guitar strings, I’d blow my budget. For the year. The congregation follows the loudest singer in the room. Unfortunately, she’s not on the team. Nor a great singer. I entered a three-month depression after attending a national worship leader’s conference. The senior pastor is also the worship leader. And youth pastor. […]

Do you ever feel that musicians are taken advantage of?

By Marie@Musicademy | January 17, 2012

Sounds familiar? Here’s a cheeky ad from Craig’s List: Craigslist Ad: We are a small & casual restaurant in downtown Vancouver and we are looking for solo musicians to play in our restaurant to promote their work and sell their CD. This is not a daily job, but only for special events which will eventually […]