Guest Austin Davis, drummer for Kari Jobe, shares his music journey from Hawaii, importance of faithfulness in serving, contrasts between live and studio drumming, and valuable insights for drummers. Emphasizes prioritizing worship leader's direction and evolving skills in music.
Worship leaders must balance spiritual and musical duties, supporting the local church.
Touring as a drummer offers diverse experiences, challenges, and growth opportunities in music.
Deep dives
The Importance of Musical Responsibility in Worship Leading
Being a worship leader involves ongoing spiritual and musical responsibilities, empowering and journeying with worship leaders by uncovering the heart behind worship. The podcast emphasizes how crucial worship leading is for serving the local church and encourages the best ways to serve the team.
Interviewing Talented Worship Drummers
The podcast episode features an interview with Austin Davis, a renowned drummer, discussing his journey in the music industry. Davis talks about his experiences touring with artists like Carrie Job, Lauren Daigle, and the different genres he has played in, including pop and country.
Learning and Growth Through Practicing Worship Music
Practicing and recording over 250 worship songs for Worship Online has significantly contributed to Austin Davis' growth as a drummer. Learning different drumming styles and parts from various drummers has enhanced his abilities and confidence, transforming his approach to drumming.
Touring Experiences and Highlights
Touring offers the thrill of playing music, exploring new cities, and enjoying coffee in different places. Despite the challenges, such as setting up and tearing down daily, touring provides an opportunity to see new locations, play music, and share experiences with bandmates, creating memorable moments on the road.
In Episode 6, we sit down with the legendary Austin Davis - Drummer for Kari Jobe, The Belonging Cø, and many others. Also one of our drum instructors for the Worship Online video tutorials!
In this episode, Austin unpacks his journey as a musician on the road, his upbringing as a pastor's kid in Hawaii, and some of the lessons learned along the way.