https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-unplugged--5031811enMusicCopyright Michael Fortunehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c20e6d77977a03e983e8ac799ffe6f4a.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/musicians-unplugged--5031811Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:42:25 +0000Michael FortuneMichael Fortunefeeds@spreaker.comPersonal Insights from the musician's perspective. We just want to keep it real and authentic from the professional who are part of the music industry bringing you their thoughts and opinions.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fix-my-song--47206283https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47206283Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:16:02 +0000Michael FortuneMusic can be simple- you have words then a great medley can turn the music into a work of art.410arrangement,background,lyrics,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-the-song-intro-fails--47205315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47205315Thu, 28 Oct 2021 21:17:46 +0000Michael FortuneAs a musician one should play what one's ability allows, Sometimes you should just play the basic melody as an intro versus a complicated one that you can not accurately play. Make the song your own and play what your ability allows, just do it well.984ability,music,rehearsal,skill,talentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-black-gospel-musicians-are-so-skilled--46727353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46727353Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:42:22 +0000Michael FortuneThe black church is a musical Bootcamp. Beyonce, Aretha Franklin, Anderson. Paak all found their start singing in the church, in Chicago, the birthplace of gospel music1053church,music,playing,shed,singing,skillfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/music-as-a-language--46580020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46580020Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:33:42 +0000Michael FortuneIn Music as a Language Wooten makes the case for learning music in the same way as we learned our first language, calling for a more natural, less academic approach. He makes the point that, as babies, we weren't taught our first language or corrected...1222international,joy,language,learning,music,peacefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/church-musicians-leave-or-stay--46378650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46378650Sat, 04 Sep 2021 23:36:43 +0000Michael FortuneIf you're currently facing this tough decision or if you've been at this point in your music career - You are valuable... So, recognize your worth... Some will support you and appreciate you, while others may cast you to the side with a replacement -...533churches,employment,musicians,valuefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reasons-why-you-cant-get-new-musicians--46378640https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46378640Sat, 04 Sep 2021 23:35:11 +0000Michael FortuneBuilding and leading teams is probably the most important role you have as a worship leader. Learning to give musicians breaks so they don't burn out and leave and opening doors for others who may want to serve.1102falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/country-music-s-best--46348257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46348257Thu, 02 Sep 2021 17:58:41 +0000Michael FortuneGreat country music from some of its best stars. Enjoy.1695countrymusic,inspire,musicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-musical-tips--45992492https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45992492Fri, 06 Aug 2021 13:37:42 +0000Michael FortuneConsistency and the ability to accept constructive criticism are paths to improve your musical ability. Learn to play as a team and play the melody. Your not a band if everyone is doing their own thing, The music then sound disjointed1017consistency,explore,learn,ministry,music,practice,teamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-band-etiquette--45983850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45983850Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:50:45 +0000Michael FortuneThere is an etiquette when playing in a band live, regardless if it is in church, music hall, or outdoor concert. You need good communication so you play tight and as one. This is a great music lesson.732blending,etiquette,listening,music,notoverplayingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/church-musicians-and-the-power-of-the-spirit--45983495https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45983495Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:12:56 +0000Michael FortuneI submit that musicians can be inspired by the spirit of the Holy Ghost during the course of service. You play things that are unrehearsed and perhaps can't be repeated because it happens in the spirit of the moment in question. We don't miss the...782church,emotional,inspire,lordmoving,music,musicians,service,spiritfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/church-music-the-way-it-is--45929641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45929641Sun, 01 Aug 2021 23:08:01 +0000Michael FortuneThis is a real conversation about being a musician in the church and the challenges one faces while performing musical functions. There is nothing about it that one can consider to be easy. Many dynamics come into play.3848challenges,church,fundamentals,music,musicianfalsefull