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The Vault Journal is a curated collection of reflections, lessons, and historical insights from within the world of gospel music. It explores musicianship, faith, legacy, and the lived experience of church musicians—preserving the sound while equipping the next generation with understanding, purpose, and perspective.

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Stop Blaming the Organist: The Real Problem Might Be the Choir Director
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Stop Blaming the Organist: The Real Problem Might Be the Choir Director church leadership church organist rehearsal strategy worship planning Feb 25, 2026
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The Ego Problem: When the Organist Becomes the Star of the Service
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The Ego Problem: When the Organist Becomes the Star of the Service church organist gospel musicianship Feb 23, 2026
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The Mental Health Side of Singing: Why Choir Rehearsal Is Therapy (When Done Right)
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The Mental Health Side of Singing: Why Choir Rehearsal Is Therapy (When Done Right) choir rehearsal benefits mental health and singing vocal health worship and wellness Feb 20, 2026
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Your Voice Is a Muscle: How Gospel Singers Can Train Without Burnout
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Your Voice Is a Muscle: How Gospel Singers Can Train Without Burnout gospel singing wellness vocal health vocal training Feb 15, 2026
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Why 2026 is the Year of Gospel Music: A Global Resurgence
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Why 2026 is the Year of Gospel Music: A Global Resurgence gospel music trends Feb 10, 2026
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Vocal Health for the 'Sunday Powerhouse': How to Sing Without Losing Your Voice on Monday
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Vocal Health for the 'Sunday Powerhouse': How to Sing Without Losing Your Voice on Monday vocal health worship leading Feb 04, 2026
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Digital vs. Analog: Choosing the Right Sounds for Today’s Gospel Service
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Digital vs. Analog: Choosing the Right Sounds for Today’s Gospel Service church music tech mainstage for worship supporting the vocals Feb 02, 2026
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Gig or Ministry? The Truth About Playing for the Church
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Gig or Ministry? The Truth About Playing for the Church church culture church musician life in ministry ministry Jan 19, 2026
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Vocal Health for the 'Sunday Powerhouse': How to Sing Without Losing Your Voice on Monday
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Vocal Health for the 'Sunday Powerhouse': How to Sing Without Losing Your Voice on Monday vocal health Jan 14, 2026
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The 5-Minute Vocal & Finger Warm-Up You Can Do in the Parking Lot
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The 5-Minute Vocal & Finger Warm-Up You Can Do in the Parking Lot vocal warm up worship prep worship warm up Jan 12, 2026
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The Ministry Burnout Nobody Talks About (And Why It’s Not a Faith Problem)
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The Ministry Burnout Nobody Talks About (And Why It’s Not a Faith Problem) church leadership church musician leadership health life in ministry ministry burnout Jan 09, 2026
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The Art of the “Check-In”: How to Follow a Worship Leader (and Vice-Versa)
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The Art of the “Check-In”: How to Follow a Worship Leader (and Vice-Versa) church musicianship life in ministry live worship worship music Jan 06, 2026

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Michael Burns

Gospel musician, educator, and digital creator dedicated to preserving the legacy of gospel music while equipping the next generation of musicians and worship leaders. Michael creates spaces where faith, musicianship, and community come together with depth and authenticity.