Some of us who have studied music know that there are hours and hours of time and determination involved in learning our instrument. The study of music theory also enables us to grasp the form of a worship song at a glance so we can then bring our own style and ideas into it.
There are also many people on worship teams who love to sing and play without having had prior musical study, and we as leaders are called to encourage all who participate on the team to offer their very best during the worship service. Being part of a team offers us fresh musical perspectives. It can be exciting to see a spark of confidence in that new singer, or hear the new high school drummer try a new drum fill.
The great thing about music is that we never stop learning and growing, as long as we continue to hone our craft. We have the opportunity every week to learn new songs and to learn to sing or play with more skill and with more passion. The opportunity is there – for everyone on the team. Not just the trained people – not just those who’ve majored in music.
Developing a musical skill is something you can do at any point of your life. If you are serving on a team, that hopefully means you have a desire to grow as a follower of God and as a musician – it doesn’t mean you have arrived. None of us ever arrive at being all God wants us to be – if that were possible we’d be bored.
I want to encourage you this year to have the confidence to seek out feedback from your team leader, or from another trusted musician friend. Ask others if they can understand the words you sing, if you look engaged, or if anything you do in worship leading has room for improvement. Ask God if there’s something you might do this year to better equip yourself as a church musician. Keep asking God, and others, as you grow in giving your musical best.
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