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SING TO THE LORD
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the January issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE BOTTOM RUNG OF THE LADDER
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the December issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
RHEMA NZ INTERVIEW – SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER: MUSIC, COMMUNITY, AND THE TRUE REASON FOR THE SEASON
During the holiday season, communities worldwide come alive with festive cheer, music, and traditions that celebrate the heart of Christmas. Grant and Andrew Urquhart from…
RHEMA NZ INTERVIEW – ENCOURAGING CONGREGATIONAL SINGING: THE VALUE OF WORSHIPING TOGETHER
Grant joins Andrew Urquhart from Rhema New Zealand to discuss the importance of encouraging everyone in the congregation to sing together.
SINGING BUT NOT WORSHIPPING?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the November issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
RHEMA NZ INTERVIEW: MUSIC AS WORSHIP – IS IT AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE SUNDAY SERVICE?
On-air presenter Andrew Urquhart from Rhema New Zealand and Grant speak about worship, music as an expression of worship and Grant's work with More…
THE TABLE PODCAST: CREATING MOMENTS FOR PEOPLE TO MEET JESUS
Join host Jason Squires, Brian Taylor (Texas), Amber Peairs (Texas), and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), as they talk about "Creating Moments for People to Meet…
INSTANTLY SINGABLE & BIBLICALLY RICH – CITYALIGHT
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the October issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
ROMANS TWELVEONE PODCAST FEATURING GRANT NORSWORTHY (EP.5)
In this episode of the RomansTwelveOne Podcast, Tim Tibbles and Grant explore the multifaceted nature of worship, emphasizing that it extends beyond music to encompass…
INSTANTLY SINGABLE – STRAIGHT OUT OF THE BOX
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the September issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST WITH GRANT NORSWORTHY: PURPOSE AND DRIVE
In this episode, host Jason Squires and Grant talk about purpose & drive, and the importance of using what you've experienced to guide where you…
FROM SLAMMIN’ TO SINGABLE: ELEVATION’S “PRAISE”
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: PURPOSE – WHAT’S YOUR WHY?
Join host Jason Squires, Amber Peairs (Texas), Tim Tibbles (Oklahoma), Andy Baker (UK), and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand) as they chat about purpose and the…
HOPE 103.2 RADIO INTERVIEW: MUST CHURCH MUSIC BE GOOD?
On a recent Hope Mornings podcast with Ben McEachen, Grant shared his thoughts on the topic "Must Church Music Be Good?", how to approach sung…
SUNG WORSHIP: DIVERSITY OF EMPHASES (PART 4) – GOD IS BIGGER THAN THE GRAPH
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the July issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH ARTICLE: THE STORY OF “THE BLESSING | AOTEAROA/NZ”
Take this link to read Grant’s article for Anglican E-Life, published on 10 June, 2024 by the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, NZ.
SUNG WORSHIP: DIVERSITY OF EMPHASES (PART 3) – TRADITIONAL & STRUCTURED VS. MODERN & SPONTANEOUS
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the June issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH ARTICLE: HIGHER JOY THROUGH MUSIC
Take this link to read Grant’s article published on 5 June, 2024 by the Anglican Diocese of Christchurch, NZ.
THE TABLE PODCAST: WHY DO YOU WHAT YOU DO? WHAT KEEPS YOU GOING?
Join host Jason Squires, Amber Peairs (Texas), Tim Tibbles (OK), Jason Harris (New York), and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand) as they chat about the Why…
ST BARNABAS ANGLICAN CHURCH NEWSLETTER REPORT ABOUT MORE THAN MUSIC MENTOR
The online newletter for St Barnabas Anglican Church in Fendelston, Christchurch NZ included a report on their weekend with More Than Music Mentor. Take…
SUNG WORSHIP: DIVERSITY OF EMPHASES (PART 2) – VERTICAL & INDIVIDUAL VS. HORIZONTAL & COMMUNAL
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the May issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
SUNG WORSHIP: DIVERSITY OF EMPHASES (PART 1) – THEOLOGICAL VS. EXPERIMENTAL
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the April issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST WITH GRANT NORSWORTHY: PURPOSE AND DRIVE
Join host Jason Squires and Grant Norsworthy as they talk about purpose and the importance of using where you have been to guide where you…
SUNG WORSHIP & THE PRESENCE OF GOD (PART 4)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the February issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
SUNG WORSHIP & THE PRESENCE OF GOD (PART 3)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the January issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
SUNG WORSHIP & THE PRESENCE OF GOD (PART 2)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the December issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: THE IMPORTANT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MUSIC TEAM LEADER AND THE TECH TEAM
Join host Jason Squires, Amber Peairs (Texas), Tim Tibbles (OK), and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand) as they discuss the important relationship between the Music Team…
SUNG WORSHIP & THE PRESENCE OF GOD (PART 1)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the November issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – HOW TO DEAL WITH CONFLICT
Join host Jason Squires, Brian Taylor (Texas), Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), and Darnisha Taylor (Florida) as they talk about how to deal with conflict on…
SING TOGETHER TO BRING UNITY
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the October issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – LEADING CONGREGATIONAL SINGING IN DIFFERENT PLACES
Join host Jason Squires, Michael Bahn (Oregon) Joe Horness (Chicago), and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand) as they talk about leading worship in different places and…
THE WALK PODCAST EP. 52 – GRANT NORSWORTHY: WORSHIP IS A LIVING DEATH-STYLE
Grant was recently guest on Worship Leader's The Walk - Devotionals for Worshippers podcast. In this episode he discusses the meaning of the word worship…
PUB CHOIR VS CHURCH: WHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – ONBOARDING VOLUNTEERS
This month, the Mentor Team discusses the onboarding of volunteers. Join host Jason Squires, Amber Peairs, (Dallas), Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), Andy Baker (UK), Joe…
PUB CHOIR VS CHURCH: SONG SELECTION
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the June issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
BAPTIST.NZ: PENTECOST SUNDAY MOTUEKA STYLE WITH GRANT NORSWORTHY
Take this link to read the article on the Baptist Churches of New Zealand website.
LEADERSHIPWORX, NZ INTERVIEW WITH GRANT: SELECTINGS SONGS FOR CONGREGATIONAL SINGING
Alan Vink from Leadershipworx, NZ recently chatted with Grant about selecting suitable songs for congregational singing. Take this link to read the article.(You can also…
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – MAINTAINING CREATIVITY IN MINISTRY
In this episode of The Table Podcast, host Jason Squires, Tim Tibbles (Oklahoma), Jason Harris (New York) and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), continue last episode's…
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – CREATIVITY IN MINISTRY
In this episode of The Table Podcast, host Jason Squires, Tim Tibbles (Oklahoma), Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), and Jason Harris (New York) talk about creativity…
PUB CHOIR VS. CHURCH: HORIZONTAL CONNECTION
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the May issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
PUB CHOIR VS. CHURCH: LESS IS MORE
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the April issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – MAKING THE RIGHT DECISIONS FOR YOUR CONTEXT
In this episode of The Table Podcast, host Jason Squires, Michael Bahn (Oregon), Joe Horness (Michigan), Tim Tibbles (Oklahoma), Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), and Jason…
PUB CHOIR VS. CHURCH: A COMPARISON
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the March issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES – YOUR TEAM’S SPIRITUAL HEALTH
In this episode of The Table Podcast, host Jason Squires, Tim Tibbles (Oklahoma), Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), and Jason Harris (New York) talk about keeping…
THE MEASURABLE GOAL & THE HIGHER GOAL
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the February issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT WITH JASON SQUIRES (JANUARY 25, 2023) – WHAT IS WORSHIP (PT. 2)?
In this episode of The Table Podcast, host Jason Squires, joined by Jason Harris (Rochester, NY), Joe Horness (Michigan), Michael Bahn (Oregon) and Grant Norsworthy…
C TO SHINING C – RECLAIMING FEMALE VOCAL REGISTER (PART 2)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the January issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST WITH JASON SQUIRES (JANUARY 2023) – WHAT IS WORSHIP?
In this episode of The Table Podcast, host Jason Squires is joined by Grant Norsworthy as they discuss the question "What is worship?" .,
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT (DECEMBER 2022) – SETTING GOALS FOR 2023
In this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires, joined by Jason Harris (Rochester, NY), Joe Horness (Michigan), and Grant Norsworthy…
C TO SHINING C – RECLAIMING FEMALE VOCAL REGISTER (PART 1)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the December issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST: MENTOR CHAT (NOVEMBER 2022) – EXPECTATIONS AND COMMUNICATION
In this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires, Michael Bahn (Oregon), Joe Horness (Michigan), and Grant Norsworthy (New Zealand), talk…
CONCERT OR CAMPFIRE? OVERCOMING RESISTANCE TO CONGREGATIONAL KEY CHOICE
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the November issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST (OCTOBER 2022)- HOLIDAY SEASON PREP
For this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires is joined by Michael Bahn (Oregon), Joe Horness (Michigan), Jason Harris (New…
CONCERT OR CAMPFIRE? “C TO SHINING C” & THE FEMALE VOCALIST’S FLIP ZONE
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the October issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
MORE THAN THEOLOGY PODCAST: MUSIC THAT NURTURES PARTICIPATION IN WORSHIP
Rosie Devery from the Pathways School of Worship Leading (SoWL) More Than Theology podcast, discusses with Grant what we mean when we talk about worship…
CONCERT OR CAMPFIRE? “C TO SHINING C” – THE IDEAL VOCAL REGISTER
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the September issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST (AUGUST 2022 BONUS EPISODE) – COMBINING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY
For this bonus episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires is joined by Michael Bahn (Oregon), Crystal Yates (Texas), and Grant…
THE TABLE PODCAST (AUGUST 2022) – TEAM TIME OUTSIDE SUNDAY MORNING
For this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires is joined by Michael Bahn (Oregon), Crystal Yates (Texas), and Grant Norsworthy…
CONCERT OR CAMPFIRE? KEY CHOICE FOR PHIL WICKHAM’S “HOUSE OF THE LORD”
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST (JULY 2022) – MAINTAINING ENERGY
For this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires is joined by Michael Bahn (Oregon), Andy Baker (UK), Joe Horness (Michigan)…
CONCERT OR CAMPFIRE?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the July issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST (JUNE 2022) – PLANNING TO BE GONE FOR A WEEKEND
For this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader host Jason Squires is joined by Jason Harris (New York), Michael Bahn (Oregon), Crystal Yates,…
SONIC SOUP – DRUM TUNING FOR DRUMMERS & MUSICAL DIRECTORS
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the June issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE TABLE PODCAST (MAY 2022) – DEVELOPING A VISION AND PURPOSE
For this episode of The Table Podcast by Worship Leader, host Jason Squires is joined by Joe Horness (Michigan), Jason Harris (New York) and Grant…
SONIC SOUP – WORKING WITH “PITCHY VOCALISTS” (PT. 2)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the May issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (APRIL 2022) – SHEPHERDING YOUR TEAM
The panel for this month's Mentor Coffee Chat is discussing strategies for putting out fires on Sunday morning.
SONIC SOUP – WORKING WITH “PITCHY VOCALISTS” (PT. 1)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the April issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
SONIC SOUP – GUITARS AND BASS TUNING ESSENTIAL
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the March issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (MARCH 2022) – STRATEGIES FOR PUTTING OUT FIRES
The panel for this month's Mentor Coffee Chat is discussing strategies for putting out fires on Sunday morning.
MAKING SUNDAYS HAPPEN PODCAST: WORSHIP IS MORE THAN MUSIC
In this episode, Grant joins The Making Sunday Happen Podcast by twelve:thirty media and discusses what it means to worship God.
SONIC SOUP – BRIDGING THE ARRANGER GAP
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the February issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
SONIC SOUP – THE ALL-IMPORTANT SOUNDCHECK (PART 2)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the January issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
INTERVIEW: THE PROCESS OF SONG WRITING
Grant joins Kat McCormack and Tom Francis from Rhema’s Days show to talk about the process of songwriting. Click on the image above or on this…
INTERVIEW: WHAT MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS CAROL?
Grant joins Kat McCormack and Tom Francis from Rhema’s Days show to talk about what makes a great Christmas Carol. Click on the image above or…
SONIC SOUP – THE ALL-IMPORTANT SOUNDCHECK (PART 1)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the December issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
TWELVE:THIRTY MEDIA: DOES YOUR TEAM HAVE AN AGREED GOAL?
In this video Grant discusses the importance of having an agreed goal as a team of Church musicians, singers, and technicians.
TWELVE:THIRTY MEDIA TRAINING NUGGETS: THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON ON YOUR TEAM
Join us for the first video in a mini series of Training Nuggets with Grant Norsworthy. In this video Grant explains the importance of the…
INTERVIEW: NEW ZEALAND’S UNIQUE SOUND
Many songs sung in Churches around the country are written by international songwriters. Grant joined Tom and Kat to talk about what makes one song…
TWELVE:THIRTY MEDIA TRAINING NUGGETS: THE RICH DIVERSITY OF WORSHIP THROUGH SONGS
In this episode, Grant reminds about the rich diversity of worship expressed in the Church through songs.
INTERVIEW: EXPRESSING GOD’S WORTH
Grant joins Kat McCormack and Tom Francis from Rhema's Days show as they continue their reflection on worship and discuss how we "express God's worth"…
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (NOVEMBER 2021) – NAVIGATING A SPIRIT OF WORSHIP
The panel for this month's Mentor Coffee Chat is discussing how navigate a spirit of worship with your staff, with your church, and with your team.
SONIC SOUP – HELPING DRUMMERS FIND THEIR GROOVE (WITHOUT A CLICK)
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the November issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
INTERVIEW: REMEMBERING WHY WE GATHER TOGETHER TO WORSHIP
Kat McCormack and Tom Francis from Rhema's Days show discuss with Grant the importance of gathering together to sing praises to God - and the…
INTERVIEW: WHAT MAKES A GOOD SONG?
Kat McCormack and Tom Francis from Rhema's Days show in New Zealand ask Grant the question, "What Makes a Good Song?" Click on the image…
INTERVIEW: WHAT IS AUTHENTIC WORSHIP?
Kat McCormack and Tom Francis from Rhema's Days show in New Zealand ask Grant the question, "What is Authentic Worship?" Click on the image above…
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (OCTOBER 2021) – HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses how to prepare for the holiday season.
SONIC SOUP – TIMEKEEPING
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the October issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
SONIC SOUP – RESTS ARE GOLD
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the September issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (SEPTEMBER 2021)-MENTORSHIP
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses the importance of mentorship.
SONIC SOUP OR SONIC EMBRACE?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (AUGUST 2021)-GETTING READY FOR FALL
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses how the summer season has been for them and how to launch well into the fall season.
MAKING SUNDAYS HAPPEN PODCAST: EPIC VIRTUAL CHOIR VIDEOS
In this episode, Grant joins The Making Sunday Happen Podcast by twelve:thirty media and discusses how to create Virtual Choir Videos.
AUDIO TECH RECRUITMENT: LOOK TO A DRUMMER
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the July issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
UGLY BABIES OR BUILDING TRUCKS
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the June issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (JUNE 2021) – DEALING WITH CRITICISM / COMPLIMENTS
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses how to handle criticism and compliments.
THE OPINIONATED WORSHIPER
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the May issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
INTERVIEW WITH DOMINIC SCHRYVERS FROM THE STATIONS ON “GOING PRO FOR GOD”
Grant spoke with Dominic Schryvers from The Stations and the Gregorian Chat YouTube Channel about his musical journey and "going pro for God".
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (APRIL 2021)-HANDLING RELATIONAL CHALLENGES
This month, the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discuss how to handle relational challenges within your team or with leadership.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR: WHAT & HOW VS. WHY
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the April issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
INTERVIEW WITH NATIONAL LEADER OF THE BAPTIST CHURCHES OF NEW ZEALAND, CHARLES HEWLETT
Grant spoke with Charles Hewett, National Leader of the Baptist Churches of New Zealand, exploring the meaning of worship and sharing his experience as producer…
WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE SUPER BOWL ANTHEM?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the March issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (MARCH 2021) – MULTI-GENERATIONAL TEAMS
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses discuss multi-generational worship teams.
REDISCOVER (RESET) WORSHIP
Unique challenges often bring unique opportunities. For those of us who are involved in musical worship within the Christian Church, 2020 (with its COVID-19 restrictions)…
UNITY THROUGH AN AGREED GOAL
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the February issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (FEB 2021) – BOUNDARIES
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses the worship leader’s role in social media.
THE ULTIMATE BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RECORDING DRUMS BY DRUM HELPER
I’m not a drummer. I’m not a pro studio engineer. However, I do understand the importance and value of well played and well recorded drums…
SERGEANT DRUMMER & LIEUTENANT LEADER
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the January issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WLM MENTOR COFFEE CHAT (JANUARY 2021) – LAUNCHING WELL INTO 2021
This month the Mentor Coffee Chat panel discusses ministry in 2020 and how to launch well into 2021.
SUPERIOR WORSHIP?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the December issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE VIRTUAL CHOIR SONG VIDEO – HOW?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the November issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
GRANT TO LEAD PRAISE AT MEETING WITH EVANGELISTS JOSEPH AND LESLIE LEE
Take this link to read the article featured in the October 28 issue of Waimea Weekly Magazine, a local news magazine for the Nelson, New…
THE VIRTUAL CHOIR – WHAT? WHY? WHO?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the October issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
VIRTUAL CHOIR PERFORMS THE BLESSING
Take this link to read an article by Jacqui Rawson who interviewed Grant for the September 2nd issue of Waimea Weekly Magazine. a local news…
“THE BLESSING” | AOTEAROA/NEW ZEALAND
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the September issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
“THE BLESSING” BUILDING UNITY
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
“THE BLESSING” CONTINUES
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the July issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
“THE BLESSING” OVER THE WORLD
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the June issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
WHY DOES (AT LEAST) ONE JAZZY YOUTUBER HATE “WORSHIP MUSIC”?
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the May issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE “SMALL MUSICAL SADNESS” QUIZ
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the April issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
BE INSPIRED. BE MOTIVATED. BUT BE YOURSELF!
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the February issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
THE INSECURE MUSICIAN & THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the January issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
RELEASING CHILDREN FROM POVERTY IN WHOSE NAME?
Originally published in August 2010 in Compassion International’s advocates magazine.
GREAT ARE YOU LORD – FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR + CUT CUPO
Take this link to read Grant’s article, as featured in the December issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
GREAT ARE YOU LORD – FOR KEYBOARD
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the November issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
MEE AUDIO AD IN WORSHIP MUSICIAN MAGAZINE FEATURING GRANT
Grant was chosen to be featured in a promotions campaign by MEE Audio on pages 50/51 in the November 2019 issue of Worship Musician…
MIC TECHNIQUE FOR VOCALISTS: FRUSTRATED? WHY?
Poor mic technique is a constant source of frustration for many Church audio techs. But this is NOT (yet another) article that explains what correct…
GREAT ARE YOU LORD – FOR ELECTRIC GUITAR
Take this link to read Grant’s article, as featured in the September issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
GREAT ARE YOU LORD – FOR VOCALISTS
Take this link to read Grant’s article, as featured in the September issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
GREAT ARE YOU LORD – DRUM AND BASS
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
AUDIO PRODUCTION: IMPROVE YOUR INGREDIENTS
Any good chef knows that, to prepare a good meal, it’s imperative that they first have the highest-quality, freshest ingredients they possibly can. They may…
RESISTING THE “COVER BAND” URGE
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
ARE HYMNS DYING?
Read up on an interesting article in NZ's top news website. Read it here www.stuff.co.nz I was interviewed on my opinion.
WIRELESS SYSTEMS: THE WIRELESS MIC & THE MUSICIAN
Dear Church Audio Tech, I want to write to you today about wireless microphones. With me being a musician, singer and speaker - and you…
“LION AND THE LAMB” IN THE KEY OF E FOR ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the June issue of Worship Musician Magazine.
“LION AND THE LAMB” IN THE KEY OF E FOR KEYBOARD
Take this link to read Grant’s article as featured in the August issue of Worship Musician Magazine. Take this link to read Grant’s article…
VOLUNTEERS & AUDIO: A TOILET BRUSH & SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Can you imagine trying to paint a landscape using a toilet brush instead of a paint brush? You’ve set yourself up with a great view…
DRUM VOLUME PROBLEMS: THE CASE AGAINST SHIELDS & ENCLOSURES
My parents always told me, “Just because everyone’s doing it, doesn’t make it right!” That wisdom rings true with how to solve drum volume problems…
FEATURED TECHNOLOGY AUDIO: TOP 10 TIPS FOR A BETTER OPEN SPEAKER MONITOR MIX
In the recent box office smash movie A Star Is Born, Jackson Maine (played by Bradley Cooper) is a famous musician who performs very loud,…
SOUNDCHECK & REHEARSALS – “PAINTING, PARTS AND PREPARATION”
I have three sons. Max is my oldest. He’s eleven. Then there’s five-year-old Marcus and four-year-old Casper. Some Saturday mornings, we go to our local…
THE STORY PODCAST: LIFE, MARRIAGE, PC3 & ADOPTION
A friend recently brought this old radio/podcast interview to my attention. (Thanks Stuart!) Recorded for Australia’s Vision Christian Radio in early 2015, I’m given the chance to…
BASS GUITAR: HIGHER JOY THROUGH SOLID SIMPLICITY
One of the most wonderful things about the electric bass guitar is that – relative to other instruments like, drums, acoustic or electric guitar and…
EUREKA! FINALLY, IEMS AT THE RIGHT PRICE
It’s no secret. I’m not a huge fan of in-ear monitors (also known as IEMs) in most Church music situations. I know. In that regard…
A REVIEW OF THE MYMIX, FOR CHURCH MUSICIANS (& TECHIES)
The good folk at MyMix Audio loaned me a comprehensive myMix system to do this review. It was delivered in a very professional, road-worn,…
VOCALISTS: TOP 10 TIPS FOR A BETTER OPEN SPEAKER MONITOR MIX (PART 1)
After regularly finding themselves popping out one or even both in-ear monitors (IEMs) to get a better feel for the level of congregational connection, many…
VOCALISTS: TOP 10 TIPS FOR A BETTER OPEN SPEAKER MONITOR MIX (PART 2)
With the welcome resurgence of the emphasis on congregational singing as the imperative, churches who have not yet made the switch to in-ear monitors (IEMs)…
THE BOY, THE BED & THE BAND … FOR AUDIO TECHS
I’ve learned a lot from seeing my sons bouncing on my wife's and my bed. It seems that age three is the optimal age for…
SMALL MUSICAL SADNESSES
Worshipping musicians! I believe that we must learn to accept several, small musical sadnesses. These will be necessary if we are to experience, what I…
ENGINE OIL & BETTER TECH-TO-MUSO COMMUNICATION
Have you ever poured oil into a car engine? Both of our family’s vehicles are rather high in the mileage department, so checking and topping…
FREQUENCY PODCAST EPISODE 58 WITH GRANT NORSWORTHY
In this episode of the Frequency podcast, Joe Brookhouse and Grant Norsworthy explore topics ranging from worship to the etymology of the term "fair dinkum".
THE BOY, THE BED & THE BAND
I’ve learned a lot from seeing my sons bouncing on my wife's and my bed. It seems that age three is the optimal age for…
IS THIS THE BEST KEY FOR THIS SONG? – A HELPFUL FLOWCHART FOR VOCALISTS
There are many factors to consider when choosing the most appropriate key for a song. Vocalists especially know the importance of choosing the right key…
LEAD OR LEADING VOCALS?
More confident and accomplished vocalists will want to express themselves. Sing songs their way. Embellish. They can find the seductive tug to modify and add…
PRANCING, STANCING, LEFT AND RIGHT GLANCING
I had such a blast making a very fun yet information-packed podcast with Peter Bulanow from Building Your Band. Please take the link to listen…
DEEP PURPLE & THE CASE AGAINST IN-EAR MONITORS
One of my favorite moments in rock history can be heard on Deep Purple’s “Made in Japan” double live album from 1972. At that time…
IS “NEAR ENOUGH” THE BEST WE CAN BE?
If you want your team members to bring their “A" game every time, the leadership style of the team leader plays an enormously influential role…
SPIRITUAL HEALTH: RE-SET THE RUDDER THAT STEERS THE SHIP
Or take ships as an example.Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds,they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the…
BETTER BAND PREPARATION: DEFINING SOUND CHECK & REHEARSAL
Ask just about any Musical Director of a Church ensemble (band, choir, orchestra, whatever) and they’ll probably tell you that it’s the commodity of time…
TEAM DEVELOPMENT: “WHAT?” AND “HOW” VERSUS “WHY” & “FOR WHOM”
For those of us who are involved in church music - playing, singing or teching - we can easily get so caught up in the…
PERSONAL IN-EAR MONITORS STILL NEED THE AUDIO TECH
You've arrived! You’ve upgraded your old open speaker wedge monitor system for an in-ear system with personal digital mixing console for each band member. Or…
WORSHIP – ON GOD’S TERMS, NOT OURS
The English language is fascinating to me. Especially how particular words change in their meaning and usage over time, like: Spam used to be a…
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT: AUDIO TECH? (LOOK TO A DRUMMER)
Volunteer Church audio engineers are made, not found. Need one? Searching for a ready-made volunteer audio engineer will not produce results. Experienced, capable audio techs…
THE GREATEST QUESTION OF ALL
(a continuation of my previous blogpost called “The Greatest Story Of All”) I have no doubt that the little girl in this photograph loves her daddy…
THE GREATEST STORY OF ALL
J.R.R. Tolkien is best known as the author of two GREAT stories: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Both stories are incredibly powerful…
MONITORING: IN EARS VS. WEDGES (PART 2)
A discussion comparing open speaker monitor systems with in-ear monitor systems.
MONITORING: IN EARS VS. WEDGES (PART 1)
It's true that open speaker monitor systems when used poorly, create huge sonic problems, especially in a church service setting. Open speaker wedge monitors are…
GOOD LOUD AND BAD LOUD
When I was a kid growing up in the Church, music for the Sunday morning services primarily used organ for instrumental accompaniment. This electronic organ…
M3 Video #31 – SOLVING DRUM VOLUME ISSUES: DYNAMIC CONTROL
Due to such a positive response to the first video and its accompanying blogpost on this topic, I wanted to share even more! Sure - acoustic drums that are too loud…
M3 VIDEO #22 – BAND/AUDIO TECH COMMUNICATION
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the training video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #12 – ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR & KEYS: WHO’S DRIVING?
Many Church bands today feature electric guitar, acoustic guitar and keyboard. Each of these three instruments is capable of playing full chords in a rhythm…
M3 VIDEO #11 – ELECTRIC GUITAR: IT’S NOT AN ACOUSTIC
Almost every electric guitarist started their six-stringed experience by playing acoustic guitar first. But not all electric guitarists have made the necessary changes to their…
M3 VIDEO #10 – CHOOSING THE BEST KEY
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the training video, read the blog post below it. The video above is #10 in…
M3 VIDEO #9 – VOCALISTS: CREATING OUR UNIFIED VOICE
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the training video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #8 – INCORPORATING NOTATION-READING MUSICIANS
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #7 – DRUMS: KEEPING SOLID TIME
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #6 – ACOUSTIC GUITAR: KEYS & CAPOS
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #5 – BASS GUITAR VS. KEYBOARDS
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
“IS IT POSSIBLE TO MAKE A LIVING GLORIFYING GOD THROUGH MUSIC?”
I received an email the other day from a sincere, determined and capable young Church musician who asked some big questions: "What advice do you have for me…
M3 VIDEO #4 – ASSESSING THE ROOM VOLUME
Even people who don't think they can sing will sing in the shower ... and enjoy it! Why? It's because the hard tile and glass…
M3 VIDEO #3 – ELECTRIC GUITAR: AMP VOLUME & POSITIONING
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #2 – VOCALISTS: “FLY FISHING” FOR HARMONY
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
M3 VIDEO #1 – SOLVING DRUM VOLUME ISSUES
Watch this short video. To understand the thought process behind the teaching video, read the blog post below it.
LAUNCH: MORE THAN MUSIC MENTOR
[/vc_column][/vc_row]More Than Music Mentor: Equipping Church singers, instrumentalists and technicians for artistic excellence and authentic worship. After a great deal of preparation and hard work…
BE THOU MY VISION
My favorite hymn is "Be Thou My Vision". It's actually a prayer. I pray this hymn often, but usually, I don't sing the traditional fourth verse:…
I AM SELFISH
I’m going to be bold and say that I think I know what the problem with the world today is. To tell you, I’ll have…
I NEED MORE THAN THE BIBLE
If I said that the Bible is not enough, that I need more than just the words written on the pages of the Bible, some…
PORN IS NOT A PROBLEM IN THE CHURCH?
You might find this staggering (or you might not) but research indicates that 20% of all Christian women and 50% of all Christian men in the…
HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL VALIDATION
I call what I do for my job "word & song". I'm a speaker and a musician. From time to time I'm given opportunities to…
CHEAP WORSHIP AND COSTLY WORSHIP VLOG & BLOG
Does it cost you anything to worship God? Is it expensive? Or is worship inexpensive? Or, rather than thinking there is any cost to worship…
WHICH ‘ME’ IS THE REAL ME? VLOG
Have you ever asked yourself “Who am I? Who am I - really? Is it really 'me' when I’m hanging out at home with my…
STRIVING FOR ETERNAL SIGNIFICANCE VLOG
We discussed in a previous vlog that external success is not a sign that God is blessing us and that we should seek significance in…
WHAT DOES GOD WANT FROM ME?
If my regular attendance at church services is to satisfy my self-imposed religious obligations, God doesn't want it. If I sing songs of praise because I…
THE HIDDEN TRAGEDY OF THE CHRISTIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY VLOG
Christian Contemporary Music (or CCM as the genre is called) sings primarily about Jesus: Jesus, who is God's gracious gift to redeem, restore and reconcile…
WORSHIP THAT DOESN’T SWITCH ON AND OFF VLOG
What does it mean to worship God? In Christian culture, we most often use the word "worship" to describe when a group of believers sing songs…
LET’S BE FAIR DINKUM! VLOG
In my first vlog, "My Least Favorite C.S. Lewis quote" from August 5th, 2015 we discussed a quote by C.S. Lewis from his book “The Great…
PURSUING SUCCESS OR SIGNIFICANCE VLOG
The "Christian Artist" treads a very difficult path. All should be aware of the tension between being a follower of Jesus and the self-promotion that…
CHANGING THE WAY WE SPEAK: A CATALYST FOR DEEPER CHANGE VLOG
Most of us are aware that there is a gap between where the Church as a whole currently is and where it could, or should…
EMBRACING THE TENSION OF PARADOX VLOG
How does an artist maintain an understanding of who they are in Christ and how to use their gifts and talents to glorify God? Is…
THE WORD “WORSHIP” IS A VERB, NOT AN ADJECTIVE! VLOG
What comes to mind when you hear the word "worship"? In its original meaning, the word “worship” means to ascribe worth or value to something…
BEING MINISTERS OF RECONCILIATION WHEREVER WE ARE: VLOG
In the book of Matthew, Chapter 22 in The Bible, we can read what I believe is one of the most important things that Jesus…
WORSHIP WHERE THE (PROVERBIAL) RUBBER-HIT-THE-ROAD: VLOG
With the worship of God - where does the rubber really hit the road? What does worship really look like? Singing songs to God on…
“USING MUSIC TO CONNECT” VLOG
For thousands of years, followers of Jesus have gathered and sung songs together. It's a sacred tradition that I am honored to be able to…
“REDEFINING SUCCESS” VLOG
How would you define success in your life? What makes a person significant? Is there a difference? Do you think that success at work or in your…
“MY LEAST FAVORITE C.S. LEWIS QUOTE” VLOG
I left my home in Australia to live in the USA in 2002. I was a professional Christian musician and would continue to be for…
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A RESIDENT ALIEN?
I named my first (and so far, only) solo album “Resident Alien” for four reasons: As an Australian living and working in the USA, “Resident…