We’ve launched our very first Christmas album!

By Andy@Musicademy | November 3, 2014

Comprising nine carols, one brand new Christmas song, and a bonus track, all produced in a contemporary worship band style by the Musicademy/Worship Backing Band team, we are pleased to announce our first ever Christmas album. The album is available as a MP3 download from our webstore and even features an 11th “bonus” track. We’ve […]

11 new Worship Backing Band MultiTracks launched

By Andy@Musicademy | October 20, 2014

Today Worship Backing Band launches 11 new MultiTracks suitable for our Pro Wav Player, Ableton or any other DAW. Click on the links below to purchase any of the songs. Buy at least 10 tracks in the same transaction and you’ll enjoy a bulk buy discount. In this article Andy shares the thinking behind the […]

Learn how to play by ear

By Marie@Musicademy | October 16, 2014

Ear training for song writers (and any other worship musician) For many people, the thought of playing “by ear” or being able to anticipate the chords, notes and musical charges in a song you’ve never heard before seems like an impossible task. It’s often considered a gift rather than a skill that can be learned […]

Recommended songs and hymns for a wedding

By Marie@Musicademy | October 3, 2014

Traditional hymns for a wedding Be Thou My Vision (traditional) Great is Thy Faithfulness (backing track here) All Creatures of Our God and King (choral) Amazing Grace Oh Jesus I Have Promised Contemporary hymns for a wedding Be Thou My Vision (contemporary – Rend Collective) There is a Higher Throne (Keith and Kristin Getty) In Christ Alone […]

What makes a great worship song?

By Guest Blogger | September 25, 2014

Yesterday we asked on Facebook “What makes a great worship song?” As usual our subscribers had lots of great ideas which you can read by clicking through . But below that is an interview with a worship academic who reckons he is on the road to defining the science behind a great worship song. An […]

NEW! Worship Backing Band Volume 4 available now

By admin | September 17, 2014

Launching the latest volume of the Worship Backing Band DVDs featuring 35 new songs including 5 Christmas carols If you are wanting backing tracks on a budget, our Worship Backing Band DVDs are the best value around. Perfect for churches without any musicians each DVD includes 35 contemporary worship songs with on-screen lyrics and fully mixable […]