Wendell Nisly

Why Rudiments?

Music is a language, thus it communicates. Just as you learn to communicate at a young age without understanding any grammar, you can learn music without understanding rudiments....

Choral Facial Expressions

I enjoy watching and listening to music groups sing. But, without fail, whenever I watch a music group sing, many of them adopt a facial expression not unlike if they had stomach...

Church Music, Old and New

One of the many debates about what music is suitable and helpful for worship has focused on “old music” and “new music.” The debate is at times divisive…

Understanding Key Signature Notation

Key signature notation is a relatively simple skill that can look hopelessly complicated. It is not that tough. It does require some thinking, and always wants a good deal of practice.

Song-Leading Basics DVD

This week’s featured product is a DVD with six lessons on how to lead a congregation or choir.

The Whole Counsel of God

In his farewell speech to the Ephesian elders, Paul said, “I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God” Paul was referring to his teaching and preaching ministry, but…

Why Does the Church Sing?

Singing is not universally enjoyed. That’s actually a favor, because it forces us to ask: “Why does the church sing?”