B.A., M. R. E., AACC, ICCA

David Loftis has always lived dangerously close to that dividing line, crossing it so often it’s become blurred.   A pastor, composer, vocalist, author, life coach, lifetime worship leader and motivator who loves to share Jesus Christ through the best of his gifts, David also thrives on building people up through the power of Godly, Scripture-soaked sermons and songs that point them to faith, love and hope in Christ.

David started BuildingYourBand Worship Camps in Jamaica in 2010 and has seen over 500 students thrive as lead worshippers in Jamaica and the US during that time on over thirty church stages. He is a certified Somatic Voicework vocal coach, and can play just about anything in the band, specializing in acoustic guitar and keyboards.

David Loftis transcends the traditional labels of pastor and musician. Through his God-given gifts he creates a space where faith and music intertwine offering an uplifting experience that resonates with all. His scripture soaked songs aren’t just music; they’re a journey toward faith, hope and love in Christ, inviting everyone to join in regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey.

Next Gen Worship

For over fifteen years, David has been the creative force behind Building Your Band. This initiative nurtures young talents, with over 500 students from 5th to 12th grade participating. Through programs like BYB Genesis (formerly Starting Point) and Refresh (for existing church bands), David shapes worship leaders and musicians, gracing twenty seven churches with their talents.

Vocal Coach

After training hundreds of singers for stage in churches and schools, Davient through a vocal crisis that put him under the training of Jeanie Lovetri), and is now a certified Level III Somatic Voicework Coach. The Somatic Voicework approach teaches the crossover between classical and contemporary styles with a focus on vocal health and expanded range while maintaining a high level of performance.

 

Carol Loftis brings a blend of administrative expertise and creative vision to the BuildingYourBand team. Carol has been the emcee and “camp mama” for BYB Camps since their formation in 2010. She specializes in coaching theatrical vocal interpretation and stage communication. Carol provides a stable force to David and the team throughout the week.

Carol is the co-director of BuildingYourBand and managing director for Loftis Coaching, as a certified member of the American Association of Christian Coaches. She is active as a Women’s speaker and small group leader, focusing on spiritual formation and resilience coaching.

Carol Loftis, managing director of DLM and co-director of Building Your Band, brings a blend of administrative expertise and creative vision, specializing in coaching theatrical vocal interpretation and spoken word. She is the emcee of the camps, and provides a stable force throughout the week.

Carol is also involved in Loftis Coaching, where she offers guidance in what we call connections (or relationship) coaching. She’s active as a women’s study leader, focusing on spiritual formation and alongside her husband provides marriage coaching as well.

Peter Bulanow (rhymes with Milano) is a veteran of church hymns and classical piano lessons. Hymn-style piano actually taught me the basics of chord theory, and organ lessons taught me how to play pads without a sustain pedal. Turns out even classical lessons can contribute to playing modern keys!

Seventeen years of piano lessons taught me what to play. I’ve spent most of the time since figuring out what not to play. I’ve also become fascinated with the role of 2nd keys i.e. everything that is not piano and organ – focusing on sounds.

Today I really want to give back to the next generation. I’m a co-administrator of the Apple MainStage Users Group – a healthy and active Facebook group with over 12K members.

You can also connect with me directly on Facebook or at LinkedIn.

Intuitive Keys

I’ve created my own MainStage template I call IntuitiveKeys that I use myself, and make available to others to make us all better live-performing keyboardists. The idea is simple – do a lot of work up front, increment through the sounds, controlling the timbre with mod-wheel and aftertouch.

Pete is far left – playing IK Pro against dedicated Piano and B3