62- How to Control Your Bass Player

We all love them, and if he's not there we sense a gap at the bottom end of our mix, but sometimes a bass player can disrupt things, especially if they are too loud.

The Bass Player

Bass provides the lower end of your mix and is often the most overlooked part of the music team.  The Bass player rarely has solos and lacks the pizzaz and prominence of a lead guitarist.  he lacks the romance of a piano or a saxophone, but if he is not playing, or not playing well, you can lose the entire mix! And I would have to say that the "big bottom end" is one of my favourite things (it could be argued that my bottom end is bigger as a result of the lockdown, and the amount I have eaten!), but I love a great bass.  I generally equalise the bass lower, and take some of the bottoms out of the kick drum, and this gives it a rumbly, deep sound. However, the risk with a bass player, because bass notes are of a longer wavelength, is that overwhelm many of the other sounds in the mix.  So controlling your bass player is going to essential if you want a pleasant mix, and if you want to avoid a hundred complaints about how loud the entire thing is! So this week we are going to examine some sensible, subtle and excellent measures you can take to not only control your bass guitarist but to unleash their full potential. Listen and learn how to encourage and get the very best from your bassist, who should be an integral part of your team and your worship sound...

https://praiseandworshipleader.com/worship-leader-podcast/62-how-to-control-your-bass-player/

61- Things to Do in Isolation

Isolation... most of the known world is going through it right now, thanks to some virus that is afflicting mankind, so we thought we would do something crazy like discuss what you can do during the COVID 19 crisis.

So what can you do when you are in isolation due to COVID 19?

We thought we would have a bit of fun and look at things you can do while in isolation.  Obviously sitting watching Netflix and eating chocolate is not the best use of your time while isolated, right?  That would never lead to a flattening of the curve you know! So we are turning the tables on lockdown, and giving you the top 5 things to do while in isolation, as long as you socially distance yourself of course.  And we do it all in just 12 action-packed, socially distanced minutes. So use the time you have for things that in the long run really matter, and don't waste all of your time watching the reruns of TV shows you don't even really care about. The Kardashians can survive without you, and you are better off investing in things that have long-lasting value, both in our world and in eternity to come! Here Downunder, for example, I have done a variety of things in lockdown, from planting a veggie patch to recording a new album, featuring a song about the coronavirus and the climate of fear it has produced among those who are lacking hope across the world. I can't solve all your problems, but we thought a bit of fun and a few useful suggestions would be in order for those still in isolation. Tune in, get some fun ideas, and have a few laughs along the way...

https://praiseandworshipleader.com/worship-leader-podcast/61-things-to-do-in-isolation/

60- How to Improve Broadcast Quality in COVID 19

The need to improve Broadcast quality has suddenly become all-important in the lockdown due to COVID 19.

So How Can You Improve Broadcast Quality on a Budget?

With the church as we know it closed, church leaders have been forced to adapt quickly to the current climate, and for many, it has been a steep learning curve. OK, you might be the best tech person in the world, but I would say most if not all of our many listeners have at best a limited knowledge and at worst complete ignorance of how these things work. So here's some great news... It is not as hard as you might imagine to improve broadcast quality, even if you are on a tight budget!  And, in these COVID times, who isn't on a tight budget, right? And the same applies to worship leaders and worship teams.  We want to produce the best quality without compromising the spirit of worship, but most of us do not know how to achieve this goal given the lack of technology, or technological knowledge. So don't let the fear of the unknown rob you of a powerful and long-reaching influence across Facebook, Youtube and the whole internet. Using something as simple as a cell phone, we will discuss how you can get a great worship sound, clear and balanced, and broadcast it to all of your church, and possibly way beyond. Fear not, because we have produced this special podcast just for you to help you use simple, effective and easily obtained technology to make your broadcasts top notch.  You will probably want to continue your online exploits once the corona pandemic is over, because most of us are finding that we can reach more people online than we were reaching in face to face contact at church before the crisis. Yes, I know all this tech stuff is uncomfortable, confusing and frustrating at times, but if the crisis causes you to modify your behaviour and reach even more people with the gospel, then this could be a great opportunity. Tune in to today's podcast and get excited!

https://praiseandworshipleader.com/worship-leader-podcast/60-how-to-improve-broadcast-quality-in-covid-19/