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| MUSIC MINISTRY DEVELPMENT SEMINAR (University of the Nations College of Arts & Sports CTA 512) |
| FOCUS ON EVANGELISM - Songwriting ~ Recording ~ Business ~ Musicianship ~ Ministry |
The Music Ministry Development Seminar (MMDS) is for Christian musicians and support personnel who are called to full time music ministry and desire to develop to a more professional level musically, practically and spiritually. It is an intense time of learning. Only those who are ready for a challenge to excellence should apply. Each day will be filled with instruction and application.
School of Music and Mission (SOMM) Graduates: This is an excellent follow up course to the SOMM. A focused time of growing musically, spiritually and practically to further your music ministry.
CURRICULUM:
Major: Each student will choose a subject to major on. They will be given extra time to go deeper into their chosen topic.
Major Topics:
- Songwriting
- Instrument or voice (all students will have music workshops but those that MAJOR on and instrument or voice will have additional instruction and time to practice)
- Music Business and management - Finances, music publishing, booking, marketing, etc.
- Digital Recording engineering & live sound - The basics of getting around ProTools for recording. Setting up a sound system. Mixing sound for a band.
General topics:
JUST ADDED... We will "Kick Off" the MMDS by attending the NATIONAL WORSHIP LEADERS CONFERENCE in Albuquerque. This will be three days of workshops, awesome worship, and powerful messages by artists and teachers such as Tommy Walker, Israel Houghton, and Buddy Owens and Skip Heitzig.
All student will receive instruction on the following topics.
Songwriting
After receiving instruction from songwriters who have been writing for years and have songs published with major companies, each student will be expected to write at least 3 songs. Songwriting Majors will be expected to write a minimum of 6 songs (one per week). Regular times of song evaluation will be scheduled. (Note: non-musicians i.e. technical & admin students, may co-write with musicians)
Going Deeper With God
Teaching, Bible study, worship, prayer for each other, discussion of the Christian's responsibility with justice issues
Music Publishing
All musicians who write and/or record should have a good working knowledge of music publishing. Students will learn the laws that govern publishing, how to 'shop your songs' to publishing companies and how to set up your own publishing company.
Recording
Today's technology allows musicians to set up their own digital studios using home computers. Using PROTOOLS and other Mac and PC based recording programs, students will learn how to record their own project from start to finish. They will learn how to function on both sides of the microphone.
Producing a CD
Students will learn the basics of what goes into packaging a recording. i.e. Art work, information to include, where to have it manufactured.
Managing Your Ministry
Musicians need to know how to manage bookings, budgeting, taxes, balance family and ministry, etc. Teachers will share both their personal life experiences and 'how tos'.
Developing as a Minister
Students will be guided into practical discussions about how to minister Christ to this generation world wide. Bible study, prayer and worship will also be key elements of daily life.
Musical Development
Workshops will be offered to all on various instruments. Those majoring on an insrurment will have weekly private lessons. Music theory is offered on a personal basis using the SEBELIUS learning software. Students will also learn much about arranging for a band from each other and from visiting teachers. There will be local ministry opportunities in concerts, coffee houses and churches during the six week training phase for concert artists and worship leaders.
Music Evangelism
Communicating the Gospel through music. Types of venues and strategies for evangelism. Teaching the church how to use music evangelism. etc.
Being a Worshiping Musician
Worship should be foundational to all music ministers weather their calling is evangelism or worship leading. There will be many opportunities to learn and lead worship during the MMDS.
COST:
$2650 for first world musicians to $1800 for developing nations. This covers food/lodging, tuition and materials for training and outreach phases. The outreach transport cost is also included in this cost. (note: Outreach bands will go to Mexico City, Haiti, Honduras or the US.)
Santa Fe residence will receive special discounts. Contact Karen Lafferty for details. (hm/off 505-471-5872, email: YWAMSanataFe@gmail.com)
Note: YWAMers receive 9 credits (6 for Training phase, 3 for outreach) with the University of the Nations.
NEXT MMDS in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
June 14 - July 25, 2010 - Training Phase (6 weeks)
July 26 - August 14 - Outreach (3 weeks)
FOR application or questions CONTACT: Karen Lafferty - YWAMSantaFe @ Gmail.com (note, remove spaces in this email address)
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