Vernon Porter is a marvel. I have been fortunate enough to play with some of the best Bass Players in the world on repeated occasion; players like Will Lee, Pino Palladino, Tony Levin, and Nathan East. I easily put Vernon Porter in that category. A magnificent bassist and in addition a great heart, a great teacher, and a great musician period. He has come up with a clear and concise instruction book for young musicians who want to learn the essentials of music all the while pursuing playing, writing, and leading worship music. This is his 12 Tone method (very much different from the 12 Tone Composition method of Arnold Schoenberg but I digress.) There are a lot of people out there who are wannabe stars and want to pass over the very essentials of music. Vernon can help focus the young musician and help them get their priorities straight. He is also a great mentor. Most importantly, the workshop series he is starting is one where musicians get to work with one of the finest Bassists and musicians in the L.A. area. How often is that available??? Vernon is the man.

Rob Mathes
Composer/Arranger/Orchestrator
Musically directed "We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration" at the Lincoln Memorial

Gifted mentors make easy what seems complex. I've studied bass with Vernon for about 9 months now... but within only a matter of hours at the start, I found myself speaking a new language that immediately took me to the next level.  After literally decades of piano, trombone, bass, vocal groups, musical theatre, you name it, I suddenly had understanding and insight that had eluded me for years. Vernon cuts through a lot of weeds to get you to the heart of the matter in a very short period of time.....and he does it vibrantly, with passion, and a boat load of delicious humor. He is not only an extremely talented musician and teacher who has worked with some of the best talent in the recording industry, he truly walks the walk as a man of God, giving all credit to the Father as he edifies those around him. I am convinced God led me to Vernon , and I am eternally grateful to be able to call him my friend.

Tim Scranton
Bassist, Mens' Ministry Worship Team
Saddleback Church

"When you meet Vernon Porter, it takes all of about sixty seconds to realize the gifts and talents God has placed in him. Vernon first came to us as a bass player, who served in many services a month. However, it was quite apparent that his giftings were beyond just playing the bass. His experience, spirit of excellence and sincere heart to serve the Lord makes him a leader. So we hired Vernon to work with our band and vocalists over a 6 or 8 week period of time. Our team rose to a new level musically and vocally. It was amazing for me personally to be a part of it. We were in one accord, and one sound, pleasing to the Lord - and our confidence grew as a result. There was an incredible energy that we all had after working with Vernon. We were excited about praising and worshipping God, and amazed at how much we had grown. Vernon was so easy to work with because his heart is so wonderful. He is genuine in his desire to champion music ministries everywhere to a new level in worship. He could have chosen any path, but God has interrupted his world and Vernon is making himself available and obedient to this calling. I can’t sing enough praises about him and I’m so proud to call him my friend!"

Kelly Luna
Worship Leader
Foothill Family Church

For the past 15 years I have known Vernon Porter as a friend and colleague. He brings both a passion for music and worship to everything he does and he has successfully trained scores of musicians and worship leaders over the years. For several years I was privileged to be a worshipper in the same church wherever a part of the Worship team. I know Vernon always strives for excellence in what he does and to seek to bring a creative touch to both his teaching style and his music. He is also refreshingly humorous and puts his students at ease immediately. At the heart of it all is a desire to sincerely worship our God. I am blessed to have him as my friend and to support this ministry. I hope you get to know him as I do. You will be glad you did and your ministry will be enriched.

Pastor Chip Whitman
Escondido,California

Vernon Porter is, first and foremost, my friend. I consider him to be a true covenant brother. I have had the privilege of standing shoulder to shoulder with him while ministering to the body of Christ, standing with him because as a co-laborer while Vernon is leading worship, I can not sit down

He is one of the few worship leaders that makes me involved with all my spirit while he leads. Vernon's a gifted musician and an extremely talented and soulful singer; also, a word that is often over used, he truly is anointed when using his gifts.

One thing I have noticed in particular is his consistent ability to draw from the congregation the absolute finest singers and musicians; people want to get involved with the praise. He is a very talented song writer, and I have also had the privilege of working with him in the recording studio; under pressure he is calm and composed and true to his calling.

More importantly is Vernon off stage; he genuinely radiates a Christian spirit. He is the real deal. I know him to be a loving father to his two children, and God has blessed him with a beautiful, spirit-filled and supporting wife.

I highly recommend Vernon Porter the worship leader, the singer and the
man of God.

Thank you for sharing your gifts with the rest of us and your faithfulness to God's work!

In His Peace
Rick Tatum

As a singer, song writer, and guitarist, I am constantly looking for ways to improve my talents. I have a small library of music theory books that I have purchased over the last 15 years that I have tried to get through. Understanding what is written in most of these books requires a college degree in music or a good instructor that can explain the
concepts.

Finally, an instructional music theory book that takes the fundamentals and critical building blocks of music to a level, that anyone with an interest in music, no matter what level you are currently at, will benefit from. When I began reading Music Theory for Self-Taught and Non-Reading Musicians", I couldn't put it down. In fact, the first night I opened the book I read through it in its entirety. I have been able to sharpen areas of theory I used to understand but have forgotten, and more importantly, this book has put into light ideologies of music I have not been able to grasp until now!  As a worship leader, I believe it's is important to give God our best! This book has provided me with the tools to be a better steward of the gifts God has given me. Every Church with any type of music ministry should make it a requirement to go through this program. You will benefit spiritually, musically and the end result is that it will bless so many others because your worship will rise to a new level of excellence.

This is a must read for all musicians!

Chip Bellisime