by Mark J Martin | Oct 6, 2015 | Devotional, Music
Singer, you have a gift that someone needs. Player, you do too. You have something that can turn hearts. This gift you have redirects minds. It replenishes emotions and encourages hearts. You have a song. Not the general “song.” You have a song....
by Mark J Martin | May 8, 2015 | Music
Last week, I said that we music directors must repeat songs. Why do you think that is the case? One reason we should repeat songs more often is that the impact of a song is affected by its context. Here’s what I mean. A different combination of songs will bring...
by Mark J Martin | May 3, 2015 | Music
The fear that says, “They will not want to play/sing,” is unfounded. If I’ve learned anything this year, it’s that instrumentalists love to play and singers love to sing. Don’t feel like you are inconveniencing them by having them...
by Mark J Martin | Jul 26, 2011 | Music
I know. I know. Choirs are so last Millennium. I should get with the times. But, in spite of the trend away from choirs, I still love them. In high school, choir is where I learned to love singing. It taught me harmony. Choir encouraged in me a heart for praising...
