Worship Guy Tech Guy

S2:E15 - Culture Problems and How to Fix Them

The fearless duo returns with tips on identifying and correcting culture issues in your band and tech crew.

S2: E14 - 5 Hot Tips for The Rookie Worship/Tech Guy

Brethren.  Are you a new hire at a church?  Well, get on in here so we can tell you what we wish we knew when we were, you know, new.

S2: Episode 13: Worship Vs. Tech - How to Get Along

Sometimes, the worship team and the tech team can get frustrated with each other.  This week, we vow to never let that happen again through the power of kindness, plus other pro tips as well.   Also, the return of Jeff!  and segements!   Be a Pal.  Tell a friend, subscribe, or send us a good vibe.  Thanks! And as always, hit us up on the socials! https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] [email protected]

S2: Episode 12: 5 Tips For Better Sound

Assemble the Nerds!  TD Jason Bultema joins the pod to discuss 5 hot tips for taking the sound at your church up a notch.  We talk high pass pass filters, 60 cycle hum, and steinway pianos!  Also, This Week in CSMT.  Enjoy, tell a friend, let's fix the gremlins! And as always, hit us up on the socials! https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] [email protected]

S2: Episode 11: In Ear Monitors!

In Ear Monitors are the way to go for your church.  Are they?  What kind of earbuds should you buy?  What are the difference?  What's that smell?  We talk in ear monitors this week.  Here are the links that we talk about:  Me Electronics Buds: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B4PR2GD/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_GDZKCWDVXFZ46N4NR0J2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 KZ Buds https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0782B3/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ERZKDV40Q1398Q64DYBG AudioFusion  https://audiofusionsystems.com/ X Vive (More expens...

S2: Episode 10: The 5W How's of Burnout.

Burnout.  It's happened to almost every professional, but it's expecially tough when you are a volunteer.  Or understaffed.  Or overworked.  Or a bunch of other scenarios.  In this episode, let's talk burnout, and how to fix it. And as always, hit us up on the socials! https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] [email protected]

S2: Episode 9: Practice Makes Better

Brethren!  Today we talk practicing your skills!  We covered corporate practice last season, so this time around we thought we would add some tips for solo practice that will inevitably lead to better band practice.   The segment this week in CSMT also shan't disappoint.  And as always, hit us up on the socials! https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] [email protected]

S2: Episode 8: Building Projects - Part 2

Verily Brethren! Today we are wrapping up the building project conversation.  We happily welcome special guest Jason Bultema, TD from a big old church, to talk about his experiences in larger scale projects, and general integration stories and hijinks. Per Usual, incredible segments, Tales from the Road, and Gear of the Year. And as always, hit us up on the socials! https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] worship@w...

S2: Episode 7: Building Projects - Part 1

Building Projects.  They are one of the toughest thing a Worship Guy or Tech Guy can endure at the Steeple Center, but they are on of the most important!  So get on in here, and let's talk meetings. And as always, hit us up on the socials! https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] [email protected]

S2 Episode 6: "How LED Tape Works"

In this episode, Gabe talks LED tape, dmx encoders/decoders, power supplies, and how it all works.  Learn esoteric terms like SMD, COB, 5050 vs. 2835, polypropylene tubing, and how!  Here are the helpful links! Led tape- https://www.amazon.com/Elfeland-Changing-Waterproof-Kitchen-Decoration/dp/B07PDBLRVF/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&keywords=led+tape+5050&qid=1618241710&sr=8-10 Power Supply- https://www.amazon.com/eTopxizu-Universal-Regulated-Switching-Computer/dp/B00D7CWSCG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=14CRZ7...

S2:E4 - Evaluating Easter.

In this episode, we talk about Easter, how it went, how to tell if it went good or bad, and how to plan for future Easters and services generally.  As usual, many hijinks ensue, and as always sometimes, the somewhat entertaining segment, “This Week in CSMT”. We put up a video on our YouTube channel about how to make a scoops.  Check it out! https://youtu.be/OCntB3oJQ6w Make a great chocolate cake with this recipe. https://addapinch.com/the-best-chocolate-cake-recipe-ever/ And as always...

WGTG SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

Hey There Gang.  WGTG now has a Youtube channel!  Do us a solid. Subscribe below!  Let us know what you'd like to see!  SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE Also, the boring link. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLT54QFtUIxddGk5HwWrg-g Also, our socials https://www.facebook.com/worshipguytechguy instagram.com/worshipguytechguy or email us! [email protected] [email protected]

S2 Episode 3: "Help! I'm Streaming!: Lights, Cameras, Help!"

Well, it turns out that even if you fix your audio issues, the video quality of your stream may be, in fact, awful.  Or not good.  Or vanilla.  Or ok, I guess?  At any rate, the regional Duo are here to help!  We talk lighting, as in, how to fix it/improve it, and cameras, as in, help me with my camera!  Specific topics: lighting positions, good lights for well, lighting, shutter speed vs. framerate, aperture vs. f stop, what's an ISO, white balancing, auto focusing, and more!! Helpful links...

S2 Episode 2: "Help! I'm Streaming!: Fixing Audio Problems"

In this multi-part Series, our fearless Duo discuss some low cost solutions to fixing problems on your livestream.  The first week:  Audio Problems.  Items discussed are:  Gain Staging, Mic Isolation, Using a DAW, optimizing your effects, Autotuning, some 101 Dante talk, and more!  Got question? Comments? Insults?  Worship Queries: [email protected] Tech Queries:  [email protected] Links to check out:  Behringer X-DANTE 32-channel Dante Expansion Card | Sweetwat...

S2 Episode 1: "How's Your Covid"

In the first episode back since the beginnings of covid, our plucky duo ask the question, "How's Your Covid?".   Discussion points include, how to do church in a covid and post-covid world, what worked, what didn't, and the usual segments such as, Gear of the Year, Bro How's Your Sports, and more!  

Emergency Episode: Tools to Spread the Gospel in a Corona World

In this emergency episode, Jeff and Gabe talk about what their respective churches are doing in light of COVID-19.   This podcast is an encouragement to worship and tech folks alike, meant to provide solutions in case your church can't meet corporately. With that in mind, the guys talk about solutions for churches of every size, and especially medium and small churches.  It's time to be awesome, team. 

Episode 7: "What Up, DAW?"

On this, the 7th of episodes, one worship guy and one tech guy bloviate on the particulars of recording software.  They cover, in no particular order, how to record to a computer, the kind of gear you need, how recording your worship band might help them up their music game, etc.   Other notes!  The introduction of a new segment, "This Week on CSMT", a soapbox rant, and other technical witticisms.  Whatever, Uncle Bob.

Episode 6: How to do Stage Lighting - Part 1

Our plucky duo, with a fierce and sophisticated demeanor, approach the technical aspects of the stage lighting.  Part 1 is a primer on the basics of lighting in the modern era.  Topics broached are, how a dimmer works, what DMX is, how a DMX light works, the joys and challenges of distribution, haze problems, and more!   If you dig WGTG, rate and review what don't ya?  Find us on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere you listen to well done podcasts.

Episode 5: How to do Keyboards (Part 1) / Tales From the Road

In this episode, we talk about keyboards!  Workstations, midi controllers, software, firmware, and how to use them with a PA, at church.  Segments include, "What Did I Do Last Week?"   We also do tales from the road, which are stories that happened while we travelled around America playing music.

Episode 4: "We; Talking Practice"

This episode focuses on practice.  Specifically, the difference between rehearsal and practice, how to make your rehearsals better, how to set reasonable expectations for the team, and other unreasonably helpful tidbits for your team.

Episode 3: "Real Drums > Electric Drums

Jeff and Gabe extol the virtues of the mighty drum kit.  They talk acoustic vs. electric drums, different types of kits, hardware choices, drum heads, drum sticks, drum mics, room challenges, PA techniques and more!  Also, the most choice of segments, "What Did I do this week" and "Bro, How's Your Sports".

Episode 2: "Because, Guitars"