What is Sound Lab?

SOUND LAB is for beginner to advanced sound techs, worship leaders, and musicians of ALL AGES who want to take their church's sound to the next level! We will have hands-on training from the kindest and most talented techs in the industry. Our gathering will be fast-paced and include times of worship and ministry throughout. Our aim is to empower and encourage the sound and media techs who serve the Church.

FEATURING

• A Sound 101 Room for you to ask anything

• LiveStream and Audio Optimization

• Optimizing A Separate Broadcast Mix

• Improving Media, Slides, and Multi-Casting

• Advanced Sound Breakout Session

• Developing a Healthy Team

• Musician+Sound Tech panel 

ONGOING TRAINING

• Developing and modeling a heart of service from the soundboard

• Tools for learning good source sounds (drum tuning, guitar amps, vocal technique

• Room tuning and attenuation (dampening)

• Takeaway tips for EQ, Compression, and Effects on ALL INSTRUMENTS.

• Takeaway tips for making your PREACHER'S microphone sound loud and clear

• Hands-on training for both digital and analog mixing consoles

• Gear, gear, and more gear. Lots of microphones, speakers, and tools on display for testing

Details

LOCATION: Sound Lab will take place at The Vineyard Church Pearland located at 2905 Harkey Rd, Pearland, TX 77584.

AIR: Houston has two major airports Hobby/ HOU (19 miles from the event) and George Bush/ IAH (30 miles from the event).

COST: Ticket prices are only $159 and go to $179 on 1/8/24.

LODGING: There are many local Hotel or AirBnB options you may book on your own. Host homes may be possible for international travelers. Please email us at info@vineyardworship.com if you would like to request a host home.

SCHEDULE: If possible, plan to arrive in Houston by Thursday afternoon to maximize your experience.

Schedule

THURSDAY 1.18.24

7:00 PM – Registration & Welcome Reception

• Get to Know Your Soundboard

• Engineering The Stage (drum tuning, stage gear optimization)

• Broadcast Mixing Open

• Microphone Petting Zoo

• 101 Room Open for All

• Stage Lighting Basics

FRIDAY 1.19.24

8:00 AM – Registration, Coffee & Snacks

9:00 AM – Session 1: Excellence, Glory and Shame // The Heart of Service

11:00 AM – Sound Fundamentals: Listen & Discuss

11:30 AM – Session 2: Mix Breakdown (Bass & Drums)

12:30 PM – Lunch provided on-site

1:30 PM – Breakout Sessions (Choose 3/6 topics)

5:00 PM – Dinner on your own

7:00 PM – Session 3: Worship & Technician Panel

9:00 PM – Session 4: Mix Breakdown (Midrange)

SATURDAY 1.20.24

8:00 AM – Coffee & Snacks

9:00 AM – Session 5: Worship & Mix Breakdown (Vocals)

11:00 AM – Masterclass on Equipping Others

12:30 PM – Dismissal

Teachers & Speakers

Bobby Spangler has 3 decades serving in “the industry.” He has installed systems and trained techs in many churches and schools throughout the US.  He had the privilege to mix FOH for portions of the 2015 Vineyard National Conference (Hosted at the Columbus, OH Vineyard), and has recently upgraded and installed systems at several Vineyard churches around the US.  He’s engineered projects released by Vineyard Worship and Tooth and Nail Records and has toured with several local and national acts as their FOH engineer and road tech.  Bobby and his wife Jennifer live in Campbellsville, KY, where they raise their 3 kids and serve at the Vineyard Church. Check out Bobby’s website: http://www.spanglermedia.biz/

Rachel Conner has been part of The Vineyard family of churches since 2001, and, along with her husband Stephen, served as active participants in the life and activities of the local church.  She served on the Senior Pastor’s Council for senior leaders and ended her active service after six years in the role of executive pastor.  Rachel is still involved in ministry and spends her time as a spiritual director….being on the journey with others as they discern God’s movements in their lives.   Her grandmother was a mid-wife so she had a personal mentor into what it means to “wait” with others for God to birth his desires in their innermost being. It is a journey into spiritual formation. Rachel loves new adventures traveling, walking on the beach and spending time with family and friends.

Aaron Jones has served in worship for over 25 years. He now serves as the Worship Pastor at the Desert Vineyard in Lancaster, California. Aaron has a passion for worship music that fosters a tangible sense of God’s presence. You'll find him leading worship from the keys, drumming, and (every once in a while) preaching with enthusiasm for God's people in the Antelope Valley. Aaron has a Master's Certificate from the Berklee College of Music in Music Production with Pro Tools. Along with previous work, Aaron helped perform, produce, mix, and master Desert Vineyard Worship's 2020 release "You Are There," featuring Joshua Miller. He also helped with the release of Heaven And Earth's 2022 EP.
Aaron has a passion to learn from others and share what he has learned. He loves to see people grow in their musical and technical knowledge and ability. Aaron and his wife of 25 years, Kimberley, reside in Palmdale with their 4 amazing children.

Hunter Rutz, CTS has been serving in church tech since he was 13 years old. In 2012 he began working in the ProAV industry and has since worked with dozens of churches across Louisiana and Texas to improve their sound systems, video systems, and stage lighting. As the Media Director at Vineyard Lake Charles, Hunter has taken the church's technology to the next level, with a large emphasis on stage lighting. Hunter also loves playing with his dogs, taking vacations with his wife Alaina, and playing electric guitar on the church’s worship team.

Carley Cruze has been a member of the Vineyard in greater Omaha since 2006. She found her gifting and passion for serving the audio-visual arts in the Vineyard. Holding a B.S. in Recording Arts and Sound Design from Full Sail University she has been actively working in the Audio Visual field since April of 2019 for a company called Encore as well as became the lead technician of the Omaha Vineyard's Audio Visual team. Carley was recently nominated as the Nebraska Rep for Encore's Regional Technician Council.

Rian Emano has served in worship and tech for over 15 years and currently serves as the creative director at Vineyard of Hope in Walnut, California. Rian is a passionate creative ambassador and filmmaker, committed to cultivating creative community and raising up artists and storytellers within and outside the local church.

Matt Blanke A native of Houston, TX, Matt has been exploring, installing, and utilizing media and technology in the church for nearly 20 years. Currently, Matt serves as Media and Technology Support at Vineyard USA and as the Worship and Technical Director at Trinity Vineyard Church in Cypress. He lives in Sugar Land, TX with his wife, Rachel, and their two children.

Melisa Keller is a wife, mother, worship pastor, and the Director of Events and Project Management for Vineyard Worship. Melisa is a native Californian and has been a part of the Vineyard movement since she was young. She is passionate about the Vineyard and cares deeply about the health and vitality of its worship community. Melisa oversees all of the Vineyard Worship Leader Retreats and uses her role to encourage, care for, and equip worship leaders from around the US. Melisa resides in Orange County, California with her husband and two children.

Jeff Zeilinger is the Production Director at Tehachapi Vineyard Church and a full-time Registered Nurse. He has been in the Vineyard for 29 years, starting with David Parker at the Desert Vineyard, then with Barry and Saundra Galloway at Tehachapi Mountain Vineyard, and currently with Mike Safford at Tehachapi Vineyard. Growing up in the Vineyard around worship leaders and music producers, as well as being on the worship team at Desert Vineyard, Jeff learned through proximity and patient watching. As well as having production experience through the church, Jeff also worked with his dad, Mark, recording business conferences all over the nation. For the last six years, Jeff and his wife Megan have been making efforts to build a sustainable worship culture at their local Vineyard Church through a focus on community and relationships.

Mike O’Brien has served as a worship pastor, speaker, record producer, and songwriter for over 25 years. For 18 years he served one church training hundreds of worship leaders and musicians. Mike serves as the director for the Vineyard School of Worship (vsow.org) and has produced numerous albums including "Shine On Us", "Miami Vineyard Live", and "Not Be Moved". He holds his Masters of Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute and is currently serving the church at large in worship team training and worship leader mentoring. Mike, his wife Susan, and their son Ezekiel live in Atlanta GA. You can find out more about Mike at threestreamsworship.com

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