What is Cantor Burn-Out? Cantor burn-out happens when a musician in the Church becomes stretched so thin and becomes so frustrated with their situation that they consider quitting the ministry. How do I know? Because I’ve been there. But here’s the thing....
Beginners Start Here! How to become a Master Cantor If you are a beginner or want to be one, this is the best place to start! There are many different skills, responsibilities, and questions to ponder before you become a cantor. And if you are an amateur or...
I know this is not often a subject that is talked about, but I am going to address it because it needs to be said. As a cantor, as a psalmist, as someone who is involved in the liturgy of the Mass, you need to spiritually prepare. And by the end of this article, I...
Why Should you Sing and Play at the Same Time? There are several reasons you might want to play and sing at the same time. There is no one else to help you do one task or the other- therefore, you need to do both yourself You would like to increase your skillset by...
The concept of a Catholic Cantor is simple: to engage the congregation into singing the praises of God during Mass. That’s the overall big picture of the role. There are several other roles and things that cantors may be expected to do. I won’t go into...
This post is not assuming that you aren’t a humble cantor. You probably are. But it helps me to write it down and to remind others because I think we all can be prideful or forget why we are a cantor in the first place. Let me introduce myself. My name is...