Who is David Paul Britton, 

and what is MMME all about?

The Message of Christ in Word and Song

David Paul Britton is a veteran 33-year Musician, Mentor, and Master Educator who initiated the full-time MMME in 1999.  MMME is both a presentational AND training resource for a wide variety of Christian and value-based missions in today's world: Concerts, public and non-public school assemblies, special worship services, and community/educational outreach events, as well as workshops and seminars for church, school staff, and Boards. Through David Paul's resources, you may:

The Praise Team of St. Paul's in Lapeer, MI, works on vocal blending, improvising harmonies, and developing a more layered and polyphonic approach in their arrangements.

Plan a special weekend of music and outreach through Word and song Enhance music education at your school, even with limited staff, equipment, or budget Schedule a worship event or need-specific music workshop for your group.  Britton is an experienced teacher, director, worship leader, and performer Build a more effective music program, whether choral or instrumental, classical or contemporary, using on-location training for general ed and curricular school music, drama teams, and music repertoire. Learn about new technology, PA systems, keyboards, and related technology and communication issues

Multiple topics may be covered simultaneously to meet your workshop needs.

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Foundations of Worship: Inspiration, Integrity, Insight

Relevant considerations for vibrant Christ-centered worship, whether traditional, blended, contemporary, or post-modern in approach.  Explore how Biblical truths and the command of Christ's Great Commission work in harmony with inspiring worship for all saints!

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Praise TEAM-work: The Art of Ensemble

Today's worship leaders rely upon both spiritual and musical insights. Practical musical ideas encouraging ensemble growth, such as balance, intonation, tone blending, improvising harmony, instrumental polyphony, and timbre structuring are covered here.  Further, Scriptural concepts which aid in understanding, developing, and leading heartfelt participation and flow in worship are taught.

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Vocal I: Voice – The Greatest Instrument Ever Created!

ABC's of tone production, diction, blend, tuning, and color.  This has become unofficially known as "2 Years of Voice Lessons in 90 Minutes"!

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Vocal II: Choral Performance – From Better to Best!

What lies beyond NICE singing?  Inspire and develop musical excellence in every singer.  Builds on Vocal I Workshop, expanding with more practical tips on tone, ensemble skills, expression, and dynamics.

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Keyboards: MIDI and Sequencers

Discover the power of your keyboard's technology

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Is God Calling You To A Faith-Ministry?

Scriptural and practical viewpoints about serving in a faith-based ministry

Songwriting: From Ideas to Reality

A how-to list for novice and veteran songwriters alike: lyrics, chord progressions, melodic considerations, style and genre, and more

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PA Systems: General Topics

After the installer has vanished, and you realize that the electrician is not a musician, ask a seasoned veteran.

Basic sound system solutions are often only an adjustment away!

  For more information, email:  dbritton@mmme.org

Copyright 2002 by MMME.  Last revised: June 16, 2010.