Worship Musician March 2020 | Page 151

• • over it while your leading songs and Pros: moments • It’s not nearly as distracting to the musicians can just focus on leading great I have a personal philosophy that I like to adhere congregation because it’s not as visible worship to when delegating the power of triggering the Production team feels even more valued pads to another human being. This philosophy and important, which they are has kept me sane and train-wreck free for over Computer is safely nestled around other ten years. I only let people who I trust with to like gear watch my children - run my pads on Sunday! Production people are typically better at Trust me, only let your best people have this nailing transitions and cues power! You can trigger the pads from Mainstage • which and may not need another computer • Cons: • Band members need to be trained and • monitored constantly about feeling the moment and reading your mind • perfect scenario for your ministry. Good luck! Out of sight out of mind. You and your • Sometimes musicians can flake out Close proximity to the audio board will require much less cabling and controllers • and get too comfortable in their cubby • THINGS TO CONSIDER: Your physical setup – make sure the forgetting their cues Cons: computer is conveniently located for You lose some control • whoever is triggering these PHILOSOPHY 3: PRODUCTION PERSON • I am genuinely surprised how few people use Production people may need a little extra training on feeling the musical timing and • The controller is trained and confident nuances of when to start and stop • The controller knows and understand your nuances, can feel the set You need to be really clear on what key the pads need to be in • The controller is consistently on the team this option. Considering your production crew • You lose the most control • The controller is not stressed out by this is already used to having five or so computers • You’ll need to develop body language to in front of them, as well as nailing tons of cues communicate audibles to them and transitions, it makes perfect sense to have them control your pads. While this may seem a I’m sure there are a few more ways to do it, little scary at first, it can lead to a very reliable but these are the ones I’ve seen the most. You and consistent experience over time. may need to experiment before landing on the March 2020 Brian Michael Fuller Brian is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and worship musician who currently serves as the worship leader at several churches in North Carolina. You can hear some of his original production music at www.fullertime.com. www.FullerTime.com Subscribe for Free... 151