Articles / Guides
Articles / Guides
Written guidance for songleading, facilitation, camp culture, music education, prayer moments, and practical leadership.
Articles / Guides
Songleading VS Performing
Barak Malichi
The difference between singing at people and helping people sing together.
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The First Five Minutes
Barak Malichi
How to open a song session so the room feels safe, invited, and ready to join.
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Choosing the Right Song for the Moment
Barak Malichi
A practical framework for choosing songs by age, setting, energy, language, meaning, and participation.
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Why Staff Singing Changes Everything
Barak Malichi
How counselors and staff become the hidden engine of camp music culture.
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The Art of Landing a Moment
Barak Malichi
How to end a song session, campfire, Shabbat walk, or Havdalah without dropping the feeling.
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Soundcheck Is Hospitality
Barak Malichi
Why clear sound, preparation, and setup are part of caring for the group.
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How to Get Good Sound From Mid-Level Equipment
Barak Malichi
Practical advice for camps with decent-but-not-pro gear: speaker placement, gain, EQ basics, avoiding feedback, and keeping the vocal clear.
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Preparing for an Amped Song Session
Barak Malichi
What to pack, how to set up, soundcheck order, backup plan, and what to do before campers arrive.
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Building Music Culture Before Camp Starts
Barak Malichi
What leadership, staff, and songleaders should prepare before summer: roles, staff week, repertoire, equipment, and camper ownership.
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Before You Arrive: Questions Every Camp Songleader Should Ask
Barak Malichi
A practical pre-camp checklist for instruments, sound gear, repertoire, staff, schedule, Shabbat, activities, and band programs.
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Opening a Song Session With Confidence
Barak Malichi
A practical guide for choosing the first five minutes: tone, invitation, and the first song that gets people with you.