Musician

This track is geared towards musicians desiring in-depth training on their individual instruments coupled with an understanding of the latest technology available to expand their music and ministry potential.

We have gathered some of the finest instructors from the contemporary Christian music world to lead you on this unique journey. Ed Kerr on keys, Carl Albrecht on drums, Tom Lane on guitars and Aaron Williamson on bass.

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Media

We live in a world that is becoming more connected and increasingly media-driven. The challenge for the church is to learn how to communicate and connect effectively both inside and outside the church. The WATS media track is designed to equip the church for this kind of ministry.

In the media track, we'll cover both the art and science of communicating visually. We'll talk about what it means to worship visually and how we can structure our media to help people experience God in more profound ways.

The video classes will enable churches to expand their worship experiences to multiple rooms and multiple venues, and the website classes will equip churches to connect internally, locally, and even globally in ways not even imagined ten years ago.

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Audio

Students in the audio track will learn the art and science of mixing on a digital console as well as micing techniques, monitor mixing, effects processing, digital recording, proper sound-check techniques, etc etc.

** The classroom will remain open throughout the summit. Students are encouraged to  practice what they have learned. Audio and video will be fed to the classroom during the worship sessions. Students can mix the band in real time at their own work station.

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Lighting

The Lighting Track is designed to provide the basic knowledge necessary to properly light a worship service. General principles in lighting design and application will help the learner to enhance services regardless of the type of lighting currently being used. In addition to instruction on basic skills, there are also specialized classes that address LED Lighting and DMX Lighting Control.

Hands on training with Elation's ground breaking LED and Platinum technology will help familiarize participants with todays technology and help build the confidence that can only come from real world experience.

Worship environments of any size and service type will be enhanced by the techniques and tips taught by industry professionals and artists at WATS.

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Vocal

Fine tune your worship team vocals. Learn how to take your vocals to the next level by sharpening listening skills and intonation. In addition we'll cover  mic technique for group singing, getting the best harmony & blend for your group, improvisational techniques, arranging your team, finding the best keys, how to work productively with your tech team, how to gracefully submit to leadership and much more!

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