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In Session 4 of this CT workshop series, Kyla Hedge, Kerry Paxton, and Jon Knapp share their experiences in worship leading, how they choose a setlist, how they work alongside their Lead Pastor, and most embarrassing stage moments! This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #musicministry #worship #worshipleading #worshipmusic #worshippastor #worshipleader #church #ministry #christiancommunity #community #panel #portland #oregon #greaterportland #worshipteam #worshipministry #vocationalministry #vocation #resource #willamettevalley #yamhillcounty #newberg #sherwood #salem #tualatin

Kerry Paxton is a singer/songwriter and the Associate Pastor at The Bridge Church NW in Tigard, OR, overseeing Worship & Discipleship Ministries. Kerry holds a Master of Arts in Worship from California Baptist University. His goal is to establish worship services that honor Christ and to foster and empower disciples at the church. This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #musicministry #worship #worshipleading #worshipmusic #worshippastor #worshipleader #church #ministry #christiancommunity #community #panel #portland #oregon #greaterportland #worshipteam #worshipministry #vocationalministry #vocation #resource #willamettevalley #yamhillcounty #newberg #sherwood #salem #tualatin #tigard

Kyla is the Worship Pastor at Family Life in Salem, OR, where she combines her experience in worship leading with a passion for collaboration and building teams. With over a decade of ministry experience, she teaches and equips worship teams both in the United States and internationally, empowering them to lead with confidence. Additionally, she leads youth worship camps to inspire the next generation of worship leaders and collaborates with local worship pastors to foster community and creativity. Kyla is dedicated to cultivating an environment where people can develop and use their gifts in the local church. This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #musicministry #worship #worshipleading #worshipmusic #worshippastor #worshipleader #church #ministry #christiancommunity #community #panel #portland #oregon #greaterportland #worshipteam #worshipministry #vocationalministry #vocation #resource #willamettevalley #yamhillcounty #newberg #sherwood #salem #tualatin #tigard

Jon has been a Worship Pastor since 1998 and is currently the Co-Lead Pastor and Worship Pastor at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. He has been the Worship Pastor in a large multi site church, as well as a couple medium sized churches. In addition, Jon is passionate about helping churches be healthier through coaching and mentoring other Worship Pastors and leaders, and plans to launch a Worship Leader Cohort in 2025. He has a Master of Divinity from Western Seminary in Portland. This workshop occurred on October 26, 2024 at Countryside Community Church in Sherwood, OR. http://creative-tides.com #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #musicministry #worship #worshipleading #worshipmusic #worshippastor #worshipleader #church #ministry #christiancommunity #community #panel #portland #oregon #greaterportland #worshipteam #worshipministry #vocationalministry #vocation #resource #willamettevalley #yamhillcounty #newberg #sherwood #salem #tualatin #tigard

Spirit Artis is a singer/songwriter and Worship Director & Outreach Coordinator at Northside Community Church in Newberg, OR. In Session 2 of this CT master class she shares on how to manage anxiety and stage fright, gives examples of her own experience, and the importance of rooting yourself in self care and prayer when in the middle of panic or anxiety. This master class occurred on April 13, 2024 at George Fox University. Listen to Spirit's music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ecHKuvnnLIY4nOnH3mlIc?si=DYBM1O0oRSWQ9HTrsKvWZA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/spirit-artis/1591490896 Spirit serves at Northside Community Church in Newberg, a Church Partner with Creative Tides. Learn more about Spirit's ministry and church: https://www.northsidenewberg.org/ #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #vocaltechnique #vocalcoaching #vocalaccuracy #vocals #musicministry #singingcoach 00:00 Vocal Care Tip 01:00 Dealing with Anxiety 07:09 Spirit's story 15:05 Foods to avoid for Vocal Care 16:11 Group Singing Exercise 18:26 Self Coaching to Deal with Anxiety 32:21 Offering Support to Others

Joi Hailey is a singer/songwriter and Worship Arts Pastor at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, Oregon. In Session 3 of this CT master class she shares her experience training in both the classical and contemporary styles, when to add vibrato and when to hold back, breath support and control, and her journey to find both confidence and humility. This master class occurred on April 13, 2024 at George Fox University. Listen to Joi's music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2QnkCQvDeQ8PTXza6QlrqJ?si=1o3v_AGiQsyZFQrTweQTQQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/joi-hailey/1496853887 Joi serves at Rolling Hills Community Church in Tualatin, a Church Partner with Creative Tides. Learn more about Joi's ministry and church: https://rollinghills.org/ #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #vocaltechnique #vocalcoaching #vocalaccuracy #vocals #musicministry #singingcoach 0:00 Intro & Joi's Background 08:43 Proper Breath Support 11:32 Classical vs. Contemporary Singing 16:00 Controlling & Placing Vibrato 22:19 Staccato to Find Pitch 25:25 Tension of Leading and Maintaining Humility 28:20 Vocal Care 28:57 Head Voice vs. Chest Voice 36:32 Tips for Finding the Right Pitch

This is a workshop on all aspects of acoustic and electric guitar - tone, technique, pedals, influences, EQ spectrums, and playing with confidence. The workshop was taught by Chris Galambos, Nick Sullivan, and Adam Truitt. This workshop occurred on October 9, 2024 at George Fox University. Nick, Adam, and Chris all serve at Red Hills Church in Newberg, OR. Nick also serves at Saints Hill Church in Newberg, OR. Both churches are Church Partners with Creative Tides. Learn more about their ministries here: https://redhills.church/ https://www.saintshill.church/ #music #creative #tides #creativetides #training #workshop #musicministry #acoustic #guitar #electric #acoustic #electricguitar #hxstomp #helix #line6 #helixstomp #pedal #pedalboard #eq #frequency #georgefoxuniversity #greaterportland #newberg #willamettevalley #yamhillcounty 00:00 Intro/Embarrassing Stage Moments 13:07 Tone: Acoustic vs. Electric 23:22 How Playing Style Affects Tone38:50 Context of Band 46:48 Pick-Ups & Picking 50:06 Understanding Frequencies 56:25 Working with Sound Guy 1:13:23 Pedal Board Set-Up

Olivia Pothoff is a singer/songwriter and Pastor of Worship & Care at Journey Church in Sherwood, Oregon. In Session 1 of this CT master class she shares on humble confidence; resources for warm-ups and breath control and support; the difference between head voice, chest voice, and belt voice; mic technique and the types of mics suited for different vocal ranges; and soothing remedies for vocal strain, sickness, or fatigue. This master class occurred on April 13, 2024 at George Fox University. Listen to Olivia's music: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/163CrBWvfkHYOicRteoc7b?si=eQeCk19YQOmwU28AghzEWQ&nd=1&dlsi=b7516253dc5747af Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/olivia-pothoff/555039504 Olivia's Vocal Warm-Ups Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BvYPViTeCXhFGwtFBkDHD?si=dc5d178ca6144903 Olivia serves at Journey Church in Sherwood, a Church Partner with Creative Tides. Learn more about Olivia's ministry and church: https://journeysherwood.org/ #music #creative #tides #creativetides #vocals #masterclass #training #workshop #vocaltechnique #vocalcoaching #vocalaccuracy #vocals #musicministry #singingcoach 00:00 Vocals as a Grace Gift 03:55 Olivia's Story 06:22 Choosing songset as Worship Leader 11:02 Vocal Warm-Ups 18:47 Arranging Vocal Parts & Head/Chest/Belt Voice 30:15 Mic Technique and Type of Microphones 34:14 Vocal Care & Remedies 40:27 Q&A