Wouldn’t it be nice to sit down for coffee with Matt Redman?

Grab a bite to eat with Joel Houston, Israel Houghton, or Darlene Zchsech? Having the opportunity to pick their brains about worship over a nice dark roast would be so helpful, right?

That isn’t always possible. But that’s how I feel when I sit down to read Advice for the Modern Worship Musician by Jayme Lewis.

Well thought out, engaging, useful advice for anyone involved in the art and ministry of worship music. It’s a small book, but a book packed cover to cover with useful tips for you and your team members to discuss together.

(Matter of fact, Jayme has agreed to give away two copies to two people who leave a comment on this post.)

But before I talk more about the book, imagine something with me.

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Becoming a musician isn’t about “arriving” or “making it”.

Sure, some musicians are farther along than others. We all have our idols that we want to be like. But even the most advanced, skilled musician has more to learn.

The moment you stop learning is the moment you stop being a musician. The nature of music is that you never arrive. There’s a world of creativity to unlock.

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Drums. You either love them or you hate them.

If your drummer is out of control, you can’t wait for him to stop. If he doesn’t have enough energy, you’re longing for the music to actually build somewhere.

The old adage is true – your band is only as good as your drummer.

But we already covered that here on the blog. What I want to explore today are some drumming tips that are unique to worship music.

I want to discuss being a drummer who is more intent on serving the people in the room than rocking their faces off.

A drummer who creates a musical context that is energetic and easy to follow.

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