Grant Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Does anyone have any advice for some of the beginners in the SDS Community on how to get started playing drums in church? How to connect, get involved, and make some progress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B. - SDS Staff Teacher Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 This is a great question! Two great ways to start is just by talking with and meeting your worship leader or the current worship drummer. Or both. They will be the best place to start as you can get a feel for the culture of the worship team and ask them how it all works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Exactly! Great thoughts Tim! You must be present to get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted September 1, 2019 Share Posted September 1, 2019 Ditto what Tim said, and maybe try to show up to practices if the worship leader is cool with it. It'd be a low key way to meet the whole group and see for yourself the worship leaders expectations on the players and the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 On 8/31/2019 at 10:44 PM, Gordon said: Ditto what Tim said, and maybe try to show up to practices if the worship leader is cool with it. It'd be a low key way to meet the whole group and see for yourself the worship leaders expectations on the players and the music. Another great idea @Gordon! Keep em comin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 I know when I started I asked the worship leader for the entire song list he uses when he picks songs for Sunday and in my down time a play along to a few of them to get a feel for all the different songs we sing. It has come in handy a few times because when I am asked to play the drums it usually isn't until Friday afternoon the earliest. Just a good idea to learn all the songs maybe not 100% at first but at least enough you can drag through it on those last minute notice moments. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Posted December 23, 2022 Share Posted December 23, 2022 This has always been an interesting one...... In my current church, it starts with the leaders wanting to see you invested in both the life of the church and your personal journey. Yes, being able to play helps, but the most important thing to them is "where is your heart at?" Are you plugged into a Core Group (mid week meetings) or do you have people around you to help/pray with you. Are you willing just to serve wherever that may be? The other important thing is they want you to show that worship is an important thing for you personally.....After all, no one should be getting up to play if they think it's more about them than the Big Guy 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 (edited) I like to hear everyone’s thoughts on being payed versus serving! Particularly with the worship team! I’ve served for many years; sometimes the only drummer doing every service; conference: special guest services etc. Do you agree or disagree with paying your team? Why or why not? Edited January 26 by David No response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 2/8/2022 at 4:30 PM, Keith said: I know when I started I asked the worship leader for the entire song list he uses when he picks songs for Sunday and in my down time a play along to a few of them to get a feel for all the different songs we sing. It has come in handy a few times because when I am asked to play the drums it usually isn't until Friday afternoon the earliest. Just a good idea to learn all the songs maybe not 100% at first but at least enough you can drag through it on those last minute notice moments. Preparation or lack thereof in the church is a struggle of mine. Sometimes I feel that the church is not putting in the work to operate with excellence! I have been put in that position many times!! Called at the last minute ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 On 12/12/2023 at 11:47 AM, David said: Preparation or lack thereof in the church is a struggle of mine. Sometimes I feel that the church is not putting in the work to operate with excellence! I have been put in that position many times!! Called at the last minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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