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[ SOUND CHECK ] CELEBRATING OUR DIFFERENCES... ‘apples with apples’ on each sound system. At [WM] we believe the tech teams are The MC in the middle of the room was tethered to everything that is happening on Our Editorial Director Doug Doppler and speaking to about 50 sound men and women the platform. We also know that good training I flew to the WFX Conference & Expo in (yes, three women were there representing). and communication can help bridge the Dallas, TX. Besides a large exhibit hall full gap between the tech and worship teams. of pro audio, lighting and other companies Next the MC (who was a very experienced with technologies that help the church do sound man himself) told a joke that both Let’s learn to celebrate our differences, but also what it does, another key aspect of WFX is Doug and I Iaughed at. The only problem learn how as the Apostle Paul reminds us… to the Speaker Demo room. This is a huge hall was… we were the only ones laughing. The unite to “be of the same mind”. with hanging speaker rigs from 13 different sound guys and gals all had their arms folded manufacturers all showing off their wares.  and didn’t crack a smile. This punctuated In His Grip the impression to us that sound folks may The first time around the demo room they very well be of a different breed altogether. Bruce Adolph / Publisher all play the same song so you can compare [ CONTRIBUTORS ] 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. www.CarlAlbrecht.com Blue Amber Freelance Music Photographer. Photographer @ Elevation Church CLT // Nikon BlueAmberPhotography.com Doug Doppler Doug is a worship leader + former Guitar Hero session player, Favored Nations recording artist spends his time demoing the coolest gear. WorshipMusician.com Internationally acclaimed vocal coach with a degree from U of Illinois. Coaching since ‘79 and leading worship since ‘85. www.SheriGould.com Worship leader in Tacoma, WA. Mentor with Worship Catalyst. Singer, songwriter, guitarist with a passion for impacting lives for the sake of the Gospel. oslc.com 35 year veteran of the worship technology arena with a passion for excellence balanced by the knowledge digital is a temporary state. Jon Nicol Sheri Gould Gerod Bass Kent Morris The founder of WorshipTeamCoach.com , a resource that helps worship leaders build strong teams and lead engaging worship. He lives in Lexington, Ohio with his wife Shannon and their four kids. Jeffrey B. Scott Daniel Hadaway Professional drummer with All Sons & Daughters. Daniel provides resources for drummers, including a daily podcast Lives in Atlanta, GA with his wife & 3 kids and is deadset on delivering his best for God’s glory. Guitarist, vocalist, producer & songwriter. Check out his EP Highest Heights on iTunes. @JeffreyBScott Paul Herman Mark Shelton DanielHadaway.com Robert Berman Robert is a Sunday School teacher, music nerd, and acoustic guitar enthusiast. He lives in rural Tennessee with his wife and three boys. Songwriter, Worship Leader, CCLI’s Content Creator. Vancouver, WA Mitch Bohannon Developed the Short-Cut Capo for Kyser. Worship Leader in Louisiana. Married to his beautiful wife, Noelle, for 23 years and they have three awesome kids. Tyson Bryant From a family of bluegrass musicians, Has played mando in worship bands for 20+ years. Also plays acoustic & electric guitar, cajon, and just enough banjo to make people cringe. PercussionForWorship.blogspot.com. Ed Kerr Director of Worship Studies at King’s University/Gateway Church in Dallas, TX. Masters in Piano performance, songwriter, clinician with Yamaha and Paul Baloche. www.KerrTunes.com Gary Lunn Eric Dahl Host of the FOX 17 Rock & Review show in Nashville, TN. The program features new + cool gear that favorite artists are using or that is new to the market! Fox17.com/RockAndReview An active freelance musician, Mark’s percussion work can be heard live and on recordings with Gateway Worship. A member of the Texas Commission on the Arts Touring Roster. Session player, producer, writer from Nashville, TN. Attends Grace Church (gracechurchnashville.com) in Franklin, TN. Email him questions, comments, or for scheduling at [email protected] Vance & Michelle Shepherd Founders of The Shepherd School Of Music in Las Vegas, NV, where they work with youth to raise up the next generation of worship leaders and musicians. www.ShepherdStudiosLV.com Roger Zimish Freelance guitarist, indie artist, clinician + Jesus guy based in Hendersonville TN. Author of the Guitar from A2Z column. Like Roger Zimish Guitarist on facebook. 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