CNS Best Day Yet

Send a text This episode comes from a CNS Staff Retreat we did in May of 2021.  We spent time hanging out as a team and did some recording for future use.  We got into a discussion that wasn't on the agenda and began talking on Worship.."The Heart of Intimacy".  We stopped and started again recording the conversation so it could be shared today.  Listen in to Billy Blackwood, Tara J...

Send a text In this episode we discuss Why Music Theory!   Music Theory lays the foundation that simply lets us work "Smarter not Harder"!   Music Theory allows us to see the patterns in music that make it more applicable to our practice and performance. The question Why Music Theory?  The real question is Why Not Music Theory! For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to o...

Send a text If you forget where you came from you'll never get to where you are going. In the simplicity of that statement we find the significance of it's meaning.  This episode comes off the heels of the CNS 22 Fall Staff Retreat in Gatlinburg, TN.  The weekend allowed us to look back, look around, and look ahead to what God has for us to do. For more information on CNS and our upcomin...

Send a text In this episode we spend time talking with Piano Man...James Michael Rainey.  James came on the staff at CNS in 2022 and we are so thankful that he is part of our team. Following James story you will see the value and worth in being "Determined to Dream".  For more information on James visit www.jamesmichaelrainey.com For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to...

Send a text In this CNS Vault Classics episode Dr. Charles Novell talks Vocal Development. This episode comes from a session taught at the summer session in 1986.  The information given then is still relevant today.   Learn how proper placement of a tone shapes the overall sound.  Learn the method of diaphragmatic breathing and see how it can develop your singing. For more information on CNS and o...

Send a text In today's episode we cover a unique approach to booking dates.  We are looking at this from the other side of the phone... the Pastor's Prospective.   Dr. Jon Groves pastors Victory Baptist in Inverness, FL.  He is a staff member at CNS and brings strength to the ministry side of our team.  Jon is a gifted, creative speaker, and  has so much information to share on this spec...

Send a text In today's episode we are joined by Vocal Coach and CNS Staff Member Mary Anne Oglesby Sutherly.  We are talking "Mistakes Singers Make" and the importance of knowing your strengths, your weaknesses, your successes and your failures.   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 NQC22 was September 25-October 1 at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN and CNS was there all week with many of our staff and students.  Today's episode deals with dreams, calling, and opportunity.  Areas of elevation and promotion within our ministry that our level of Altitude can be changed by our Attitude regardless of our Ability .  We must keep things in check and realize...

Send a text This episode is another release from our CNS Vault Classics and is the continuation of Episode 5 Piano Solos Arranging with Charles Novell.  Charles was a incredibly gifted musician, arranger, composer, producer and pianist.  He offers great tips on Piano Solo Arranging in Episode 5 CNS Vault Classics Piano Solos Arranging Part 2.  In our CNS Teaching Series we have a couple books on C...

Send a text There is a difference between Talent and Skill.  Talent is a God given ability to excel in a area.  Skill on the other hand is an ability in which you put your time in efforts into a craft to develop it.  Talent is few and far between.  Talent will only take you so far and will intersect with Skill along the way.   For more information on the Charles Novell School of Music, and our upc...

Send a text CNS has been helping shape the music of people's lives for over 50 years.  CNS Vault Classics is a way for us to bring back to the present great teaching that has happened in the past. Today's episode features Dr. Charles Novell on the subject of Piano Solo Arranging.  Charles Novell was an exceptionally gifted musician, teacher and pianist.  Pianists you will get so much out...

Send a text CNS Staff Member Tara Jackson joins us in this episode to talk Vocal Warm Ups and offers tips and demonstrations.  Tara mentions the CNS Vocal Exercise CDs during the episode.  We have them available for all vocal parts and you can order by contacting us at www.cnsmusic.com. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product from our CNS Teachin...

Send a text In this episode host Rob Novell talks about how important it is to connect with the audience and offers tips that can help you learn how to successfully connect.  For more information on the Charles Novell School of Music, our upcoming events, and to connect with us visit us at www.cnsmusic.com. For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study material and product...

Send a text We need to change our mindset.   It's not "I Have To Practice"!   It should be "I Get To Practice".   In this episode we share 10 tips that can help you get a practice routine and get the most out of that routine.   We shouldn't endure what we do. We should enjoy it!! www.cnsmusic.com For more information on CNS and our upcoming events, or to order study m...

Send a text Introduction to the Charles Novell School of Music new Podcast..."The Best Day Yet"! Host Rob Novell explains who and what the Charles Novell School of Music is, where CNS came from, and where it is going.   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.