DRUMS
THE HEART OF THE MATTER | Carl Albrecht
I’ve been writing a lot about tech stuff. my point of contact for the adventure into the is easily the first thing that we neglect. Maybe
Equipment, practice techniques, artistic growth, latest and greatest gear and to catch up with because it’s a bit harder to track your progress
etc. They will forever be part of the musician’s my friends in that world. I love it! And I mention in spiritual matters because it’s a life journey.
journey. The mechanics of great drumming is it here because I want to confirm that it is good Unlike our work and performance life there’s
an ongoing education. But, the heart and soul to be ambitious to grow and learn, even as I not always someone holding us accountable.
is always where life is breathed into all of these speak of the other side of what we do. Of elements. As a musician, writer, producer, course growing spiritually is also a process. Anyway… I personally believe that it is the work
teacher, and now also a pastor, I often come And as a worship drummer/ musician it’s vital of “the enemy.” The devil’s M.O. is to “steal, kill,
back to the subject of the spirit of what we do. to maintain a solid spiritual life to do what we and destroy.” It’s a scheme of the demonic
I’ve written a bit about this before, but I felt it are called to do. So how do we do that? realm to weaken the believer. He likes to throw
was time to come back for a spiritual tune up.
as many distractions at us as he can, to draw
Our “priestly calling” is the most important thing 1. BE AS AMBITIOUS IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH us away from an intimate walk with Jesus.
to maintain and nurture. I’ve always shared this AS YOU ARE IN YOUR GROWTH AS A MUSICIAN. And that leads to all kinds of trouble. Not just
as a private teacher, mentor, and with large 1 Timothy 4:8 - "Physical training is good, but boredom with worship and spiritual activities,
groups at clinics. And so, grab a cup of coffee training for godliness is much better, promising but a full-blown crisis of faith. So keep stirring
and take time to ponder these things with me. benefits in this life and in the life to come." When up your hunger for the Lord. Engage spiritual
worship becomes all about the mechanics and disciplines like you pursue other personal
The winter NAMM (National Association of performing we loose the most vital component growth ideas. Yes, it will feel like hard work, but
Music Merchants) show in L.A. just wrapped of what we do. It’s so easy to fall into the trap like any exercise, over time you will feel your
up. I actually didn’t get to attend this one. I of just “doing the gig” that our spiritual life can strength growing. Connect with people you
usually make the summer NAMM in Nashville totally crash while we continue to perform our respect that are passionate about Jesus and
duties. do what they do.
For worship leaders, pastors, and other 3. AVOID STRIFE AND CYNICISM. This one is a
“frontline” servants there’s usually a sense of joy-killer for sure. Every worship team will get
responsibility to guard issues of the heart and bombarded with in-fighting, some emotional
to maintain good spiritual health. But for those crisis, or personal issues at some point. It’s
in the background it’s easy to think that you’re so important to have a solid spiritual footing to
just doing the job and it doesn’t really matter. stand against all the junk that happens this side
If you find yourself in that situation than do an of heaven. There’s constant spiritual warfare
“about face,” shake the dust off, and go after either from outside situations or inside our own
God with renewed vigor. It is so vital to you as communities. Only by being strong in the Lord
a person of faith and the people you walk with. can anyone stay steady during those shaky
times. Growing nearer to God and to each
2. ONE OF MY FAVORITE SAYINGS IS “DO THINGS other is the solution. Maybe that’s why Jesus
THAT FEED YOUR FAITH, NOT YOUR DOUBT.” called us to “love God and love people” as the
Another is “discipline is a powerful thing.” If most important principles in our faith walk.
you want to build muscle you go to the gym.
If you want to feel healthier you eat better. That Stay strong in Him first and everything else will
job promotion and moving up the “ladder of fall in line. “Walk On.”
success” usually takes training and extra effort.
Playing your instrument better takes lots of
practice… and on and on. All of these principles
also apply to having a deeper walk with the Lord
and growing strong in a faith community. But it
March 2019
Carl Albrecht
Professional drummer for 30+ years, playing with
Paul Baloche, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Abe Laboriel,
LeAnn Rimes and others. He’s also a clinician,
author & pastor.
Contact Carl for coaching, online lessons, producing,
or sessions. I’m still growing too..
www.CarlAlbrecht.com
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