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What is this Role?

The Acoustic guitar player plays an important role of adding a percussive rhythm to the band, as well as carrying a song during quieter moments.

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Why does this Role Exist?

This role exists to:

  • support and endorse the vision of Senior Leadership and Creative Pastor.
  • uphold and promote the culture, core convictions and positive name of Life Church both within the church and the community.

  • support in every way possible the smooth running of Life Church services.

  • advance the cause of the Gospel of Jesus

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Mid-week Responsibilities

  • Learn and rehearse songs for Sunday.
  • Maintain gear (ie. replace guitar strings if they are old and rusty)
  • Learn and memorise songs and all parts with a metronome (We don’t use sheet music on stage and we play along to a click track for all services)
  • Attend rehearsal if there is one (communicated by the MD)
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On Sunday

  • Arrive to soundcheck 15 minutes early to bump in, set up gear, tune up and be ready for team prayer
  • Once you've set up - start helping other Musicians or Production team.
  • Follow MD’s instructions during rehearsal to help ensure a smooth run through.
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What Gear is Required?

  • Acoustic Guitar (There are many great brands available however the guitar will require an electronic pickup in order to plug into a DI - see below).
  • Tuner - Either in pedal form (TC Electronic Polytune, Boss TU3) or a clip on tuner with spare battery’s.
  • Cable 10ft instrument cable to plug in to a DI
  • Guitar capo for songs that require it.
  • In ear monitors - We use in ear body packs to hear everything on stage, no Foldback wedges. We recommend the Shure SE215 to start off. These use a 3.5mm jack. No headphones such as Beats by Dre etc