gregferraraMar 28, 20241 min readLead with kindness…As the Sacred Paschal Triduum begins this evening, I want to encourage all of you that lead music teams to lead with excellence, and with...
gregferraraMar 27, 20241 min readHow to choose songs for Mass...Our personal take on choosing songs for Mass. Our entire focus is on congregational singing. It’s about them, and their ability to enter...
gregferraraNov 16, 20232 min readThe Basic Equipment for Starting a Live Stream for Mass and LiturgySetting up a live streaming system for a church involves a combination of audio, video, and networking equipment. The specific...
gregferraraNov 9, 20232 min readStart thinking about songs in sections…I want to challenge you to change your thinking on song structure. What if we stopped thinking about songs as linear creations, and...
gregferraraJun 9, 20225 min readThe Mission of Music MinistryThis week we're talking about what our mission is in music Ministry. It might not be what you think. I want to start with a quote by...
gregferraraDec 29, 20203 min readYou shall rest...Now that Christmas liturgies are in the rear view mirror for the year I want to draw your attention to a critically important aspect of...
gregferraraSep 18, 20203 min readThe Key to Key SignaturesI have been a long time believer that key signatures affect the 'feel' of a song. Changing a song by a half step, whole step, or more can...
gregferraraMay 22, 20202 min readYou're Just What I NeededI've often said that the divide between pro and amateur musicians lies in the number of notes that they play. The part that may surprise you
gregferraraMay 16, 20191 min readPlease make a note of itHow was your Triduum? How about Palm Sunday? If you haven't reviewed Holy Week to take a few notes, now is a great time to do it. Every...
gregferraraDec 27, 20182 min readTop Tips for Practicing Music at HomePracticing music is a wonderful and therapeutic activity. Practice involves working through warm ups, exercises, drills and techniques...