None of us would argue that the most effective musicians know their instrument.
It’s almost as if the instrument is a part of their body, like an additional arm. Because of that, the music seems to flow out of them.
They are able to communicate with their music. They feel it deeply, and in return, make others feel what they feel.
I experienced it when I saw Sigur Ros in concert this past year. Or when I saw U2 play to a sold-out stadium.
But I also experienced it when I saw a blind man play the piano in a lobby of an old building in downtown Pittsburgh.
It’s music that bleeds emotion, heart, depth, and story. It’s music that doesn’t try too hard to conform but instead, is relentless in its honesty and passion.
Dear Worship Musician or Singer, 
If you’re waiting for the proverbial drummer joke, you won’t find it here.
It’s funny how we say worship isn’t about us – that it’s all about the glory of God. But our focus doesn’t always reflect such a passion.
If I could pick the top 2 or 3 songwriters and worship leaders who have influenced me the most, Brian Doerksen would be on that list.