Artist Development Staff
Our staff plans, creates and oversees all rehearsals, gatherings and events involving our Worship Team.
Thad Wood
Artist Development Pastor
thad@revolution.church
Thad oversees artist development through our Worship, Production and Creative Departments across all campuses.
Jon See
Artist Development Minister
jon@revolution.church
Jonathan oversees artist development through Grow Band and develops MD's across all campuses. He also leads the bands at our Canton Campus.
Tim Brummel
Worship Minister
tim@revolution.church
Tim develops WL's across all campuses and leads songwriting and producing through Rev Music.
Neena Elliott
Artist Development Assistant
neena@revolution.church
Neena leads scheduling and on-boarding of new team members, facilitates artist development through Grow Band, and leads the RevStudents and RevKids bands at our Canton Campus.
Caden Walker
Jasper Worship Director
caden@revolution.church
Caden facilitates artist development through Grow Band and leads the bands at our Jasper Campus.
Cole Pasho-Coughlin
Artist Development Intern
cole@revolution.church
Cole assists in developing new MD's and leads the bands for Young Adult gatherings at our Canton Campus.
Band Leadership
Our band leadership facilitates and executes all of our rehearsals, gatherings and events. There are two designated roles for our band leadership. You'll see these as scheduled positions in our weekly gathering plans in PCO.
- Worship Leader (WL)
This person’s responsibility is leading the congregation during gatherings and events. WL also leads the band at scheduled rehearsals, gatherings and/or events. - Music Director (MD)
This person’s responsibility is to communicate in support of the WL and guide the band during the musical portions of rehearsals, gatherings and/or events with direction during songs.
Team Expectations
- Own a set of In-Ear Monitors
We use in-ear monitors for our team and you to hear yourself while onstage. - Be Coachable
We ask that our team members are able to receive and apply feedback with a positive attitude. - Be On Time
We create trust within our team and with those we lead when we are consistently in the right place at the right time. - Be Prepared
We practice and rehearse so we can engage others in worship without distractions. - Nashville Number System
We require every team member to learn the number system. Learn more here.
Dress Code Policy
There are 3 questions you should ask yourself when contemplating dress on stage.
- Does my attire honor God?
We want to point people to Jesus in everything we do. There are times when our clothes or lack of can cause others to stumble. An inappropriate printed message on a graphic tee could lead another astray. - Does my dress reflect our church's culture?
Notice what others in our congregation are wearing. We know that in social settings, like attracts like. It would benefit our mission to use every tool at our disposal, even our dress to usher people into worship. - Does my dress distract?
Because we are on a stage, under lights, and on cameras, it is important to make clothing choices that help facilitate worship and not conversations about the band's attire. Our intent is not to call attention to our clothing, but to Jesus.
Some choices to avoid (not an exhaustive list): shorts, flip-flops, tall beanies, graphic tees, spandex leotards, pajamas, tank tops, sunglasses, short skirts, low cut tops, jeans with holes that show skin above the knee(s).
Security Policy
In effort to make our campuses as secure and safe as possible, the Security Team will not be allowing unauthorized personnel (adults and/or children) backstage beginning 30 minutes prior to any gathering or event. If you don’t have a sticker and have not checked-in, you will not be allowed backstage.
In addition, no person will be permitted into any RevKids area without proper identification (i.e. serving team or parent sticker).
Scheduling Policy
To ensure that we allow enough time and resources for all teams involved in a rehearsal, gathering, or event, we have the following policy for scheduling:
- Scheduling Rotation
Our goal is to schedule our musicians for a gathering at least once/month and send out requests 2 months in advance. However, there are various circumstances where both are not always possible. If you find yourself getting over scheduled or without enough time to prepare, please let us know. - Responding to Requests
Please confirm or decline promptly. Leaving a request unconfirmed or unacknowledged puts a strain on our staff and teams. If you are a habitual (3 or more) offender, you will be asked to re-evaluate your commitment to the team. - Block Out Dates
We all need vacations and time-off. You can help the team by blocking out the dates in PCO that you know you will be unavailable. - No Shows
If you are scheduled for a service and do not show up after confirming, you seriously hurt the team. It's like a hand without a finger. We understand emergencies occur, but please communicate. If you are a no show, you will be asked to re-evaluate your commitment to the team. - Childcare
Contact worship@revolution.church if you need childcare and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.
In-Ear Monitor Policy
We currently use in-ear monitoring (IEM) systems church-wide. Revolution Church does not provide personal earbuds for musicians. Every musician is responsible to purchase and maintain his/her own.
There are many great options out there and our staff encourages you to do a little bit of research in order to find what is best for your needs. Here are a few great in-ear options that we have found to be solid choices:
- $20 7HZ Salnotes Zero
These in-ear monitors provide exceptional value for their price, making them an excellent entry point into the world of in-ear monitoring. Even for those with a larger budget, we recommend starting with these to help identify your specific preferences and needs for future upgrades. Additionally, at just $20, they serve as an ideal backup pair should you decide to invest in a higher-end option later on. - $100 Linsoul Kiwi Ears Quartet
The Kiwi Ears Quartet is an excellent choice for those seeking both quality and adaptability in their in-ear monitors. It features four sound tuning options via convenient switches, enabling users to customize the sound profile to match their preferences, from a balanced and natural tone to a more bass-enhanced setting. With a hybrid driver configuration of two dynamic drivers and two balanced armatures, the Quartet delivers a well-rounded sound signature with detailed mids, clear treble, and punchy bass, making it suitable for a wide range of music genres. - $150 Letshuoer 12s
The S12s are praised for their planar magnetic drivers, which deliver clear, detailed, and well-balanced sound. The bass is deep and controlled, the mids are rich, and the highs are crisp. A great option for someone who wants to dip their toe into the deep end of a high-fidelity audio experience. - $220 Linsoul Kiwi Ears Quintet
The Kiwi Ears Quintet provides the broadest listening experience out of these 4 recommendations. If you want to hear everything from the airy vocals to the low sub bass, these are a great choice. This is the big brother to the Quartet mentioned earlier.. - $1000+ JH Audio
Amazing quality and support - top of the line, but definitely an investment. Would not recommend for a beginner.
If you need help or just want more info, please contact us and we’ll help you find your best solution.
Team Resources
We try and provide every musician with the tools needed to be successful at any given rehearsal, gathering, or event. If you do not have access to any of these resources, please email worship@revolution.church.
Monitor Mix through
MyMon App
The MyMon App is available wherever you download your phone apps and it is the way that we control our monitor mixes on onstage. Check out the short tutorial to see how it's set up. We encourage you to download and try the app out in the demo version before arriving to your scheduled worship time.
Tools through
Planning Center Services App
The Planning Center Services App is available wherever you download your phone apps and is used to schedule team members. Not only can you accept or decline serving requests, you will also gain access to song mp3s, song lyrics, song charts, instrument track stems, and gathering playbacks.
Team Development
Onboarding with
Grow Band
Grow Band is a unique learning environment designed to development musicians within a worship team context. It serves as a safe space where musicians can embrace failure and success as an essential part of their learning journey, while receiving valuable coaching and guidance. As the primary onboarding tool for our worship team, Grow Band offers a comprehensive process that typically spans anywhere from a month to a year, allowing individuals to gradually build their skills and confidence at their own pace.
Lessons with
Rooted Music
We have partnered with Rooted Music to offer professional and in-person lessons during the week at our Canton Campus. Lessons are perfect for any musician just starting or wanting to work on your skills by taking lessons before joining our worship team. Rooted offers lessons for piano, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, and voice.
Contact us at worship@revolution.church for more information and discounts.
Songwriting & Producing with
R E V / / M U S I C
It is our desire to develop a culture of songwriting and producing within our church. Songwriters and Producers are those who write and create original songs for Rev Music. We offer opportunities to get involved throughout the year. Anyone can take part, from the novice to the expert.
Develop Skills
AD Workshops
Dive deeper into your instrument or stagecraft and tackle some of the more intricate details that are hard to cover during a gathering. AD Workshops are meant to sharpen your skills all while hanging out with other musicians that do what you do. AD Workshops are offered at various times throughout the year.
Worship Team Covenant
I have read and agree to the worship team expectations of Revolution Church. I understand the expectations for me are not a list of rules, but a biblical encouragement to help develop me as an artist on our team and disciple me as a Christ follower.
I understand I am agreeing to submit to the authority of the Worship Team Leadership and can be asked to take a break or step down if circumstances require.
I commit to upholding the culture and values of the Worship Team and to do my best to represent Revolution Church in accordance with the Scriptures.
