3D MD
3D MD
Breakout 2
3D MD
A musical director (MD) is always navigating three directions at once, juggling key priorities that shape their role. In this session, we’ll talk about what pulls an MD’s focus and share easy tips for handling them. Learn what you can do during the week and on stage to lead better and make a real impact. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll leave with ideas to improve your directing.
LJ Mitchell
LJ Mitchell is a music director, pianist, organist, producer and arranger. Born and raised just outside of Toronto, Canada, LJ began his musical instruction at the age of 5 with piano lessons. He studied throughout middle and high school with the Royal Conservatory of Music, and expanded his studies to include jazz, gospel, composition, musical technology and theory. After high school, he studied Biological Science at York University and continued his classical music studies under Boris Berlin.
A Music Director for over 26 years, LJ has an extensive background in both gospel and sacred music. He currently serves as the Musical Director of Elevation Church and Elevation Worship.
He is currently living out his dreams in Charlotte, NC hand in hand with his incredible wife Petula and their beautiful daughters Adlai and Ayah.