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Send a text Colossians 3:26 say whatsoever we do, do it unto the Lord with Excellence, and not unto man.   CNS believes that an effective ministry is a polished ministry.  This episode deals with being the best we can be with our ministry and putting attention to fine details to help us remove the distractions that may stand between our delivery and the hearts of our audience. For more information...

Send a text Music Theory allows us to find the shortcuts in music.  Theory allows us to work smarter not harder.  Using simple and practical approaches to chord building you will learn how to build a potential 850 chords in this 30 minute episode. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at www.cnsmusic.com.

Send a text Paul Secord is a creative and ministry mentor known in Christian Music as the Gospel Road Coach.  He is also President of Godsey Media Management in Nashville, TN. Paul's knowledge, insight,  and experience as an artist makes him valuable to other artists.  His care and compassion for those artists makes him valuable to Ministry and the Kingdom of God.  If you are an artist trying...

Send a text Have you thought about attending a CNS event but wasn't quite sure what to expect? Host Rob Novell is joined by CNS Staff Members; Tara Jackson, Tim Owens, Jon Groves, Mary Anne Oglesby Sutherly, and Billy Blackwood for an inside discussion on what to expect and experience attending a Charles Novell School of Music. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order...

Send a text Devin Ramon joins us as a special guest talking about the importance of having quality photos as a artist, how to use those photos, and how to master social media as a artist.  Devin is a gifted individual and has worked with Justified Qt, Divinity Trio, Hyssongs, and The Ball Brothers. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our...

Send a text The biggest enemy to our performance is our confidence.  We revisit this topic today and find ways we can continue to build our confidence in our music and our ministry. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at www.cnsmusic.com.

Send a text Music Theory may be the most misunderstood area when it comes to musical development.  Music Theory is the rules and fundamentals of Music... YES... but you are not limited or restricted to just that element.  Music Theory is the building blocks to your music to allow you to build off your creativity to take your music wherever you want it to go. For more information on CNS and our upc...

Send a text Songwriting is as much a craft as singing or playing an instrument.  What you get out of something depends on what you put in to it.  This episode is for  beginning songwriters, advanced songwriters and those songwriters who are yet to write their first song.  It all starts with the song! For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from o...

Send a text Stage Presence refers to the certain charm and things a performer does on stage that draws the audience in and allows you to connect with each listener.  Once you have connected the listener you can connect the message of your songs to their hearts. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at www....

Send a text Practice is a vital part to the success of anyone's musical journey.  What we get out of our music is simply what we put in to our music.  This episode offers 10 suggestions that can help you make your practice sessions more effective. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at www.cnsmusic....

Send a text I've heard it said, "you play like you practice"!  I bought into that thinking years ago and added, "you practice like you prepare"!   We must practice our craft if we want to go anywhere besides here where we are now.  This episode offerings some simple tips that will help you get the most out of your practice session. For more information on CNS and our upcom...

Send a text Do you ever doubt yourself? Question your ability to succeed?  Those are not your own thoughts.  Those are lies from the enemy who already knows of the plans God has for your life when you step out.  The first result of Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone is your faith will begin to increase.  Take that step and Trust Him!!! For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to orde...

Send a text We often don't know and understand why we find ourselves in seasons or situations in life and in our ministry.  We are often left asking the question..."Why Am I Here?  In today's episode we get direction on the answer to that question.  Simple things we need to be doing in order to fulfill our purpose in furthering God's Kingdom. For more information on CNS and our...

Send a text Some are waiting on Opportunity to come to them.  Some miss out on Opportunity because they are to focussed on the current surroundings and situations.  The 3 Cons of Opportunity help you navigate through today to help you see what God has in store tomorrow. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit u...

Send a text We've been talking Goals the entire month of January.  The importance of setting them and the significance of them.  In today's episode we share the final thought on Goals for your 2023. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at www.cnsmusic.com.

Send a text Today's episode continues our January talk on Goals.  We are joined by CNS Staff Member, Tara Jackson and we also have a special announcement about the upcoming CNS23 Weekend Regional Session taking place March 17-18, 2023 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.    For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, vis...

Send a text It's January and we've been talking Goals.  We've explained why we need them.  How to set them and how to achieve them.  In this episode we give you specific goals that you can set to make 2023 your best year in your music and ministry. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at ww...

Send a text The experts say that goal setting is the act of selecting a target or objective your wish to achieve.  I believe that is true but also believe there is a much more useful way to think about setting our goals.  In today's episode we talk about "How To Reach Our Goals".  It's one thing to dream it.... it's another to live it. For more information on CNS and our u...

Send a text Goal are important in our lives and in our music.  They provide direction, long term vision and short term motivation.  Goals build self confidence by helping you grow as an individual.  Today's episode share 5 ways to help goal setting make this your best year yet! For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Se...

Send a text Learning how to be more confident can have a wide range of positive effects on your life, your discipleship, your music and your ministry.  In this episode we break down the difference between Confident People and Insecure People and help you with tips and suggestions on how to gain more Self-Confidence in your life. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order stud...

Send a text This episode was taken from a CNS Staff Retreat we did in Gatlinburg, TN in May of 2021.  There's a thin line between pushing yourself and being pushy. This episode helps you walk that line of self promotion and gives you tips on how to handle situations that can be uncomfortable.  Join in with Jon Groves, Billy Blackwood, Shannon Newman and Jeff Stice to get some inside tips. For...

Send a text This episode was taken from our CNS21 Online Experience.  Tara Jackson has been on staff at the Charles Novell School of Music for the past 8 years and brings so much to the table with her insight and teaching on the voice, ministry and personal development.   For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit...

Send a text Tis the Season.... we are all busy, busy, busy with events, decorations, parties and shopping with Christmas coming up.  We are all in search of that "Perfect Gift" for those on our lists.  What is the "Perfect Gift"?   Take a break from the business and listen to today's episode to find out. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order stud...

Send a text Following Thanksgiving week Rob Novell shares on the topic of being Thankful and does some vision casting for CNS and where God is leading the Charles Novell School of Music.  For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teaching Series, visit us at www.cnsmusic.com.

Send a text Music truly is a Universal Language.  Nothing bridges the gap of time, distance and culture quite like Music.  CNS Staff member Jim Quales joins us on this episode to talk on the Power of Music.  Jim's unique call and ministry allows him to see this Power of Music on a daily basis.   For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from o...