Start an MMM Music Group
Step 5: Run Your First Rehearsal
There are several ways you and your team can set up rehearsals. Many MMM groups meet on a weekly basis in the afternoons. You might decide to do a one- or two-hour rehearsal.
We’ve put together a sample rehearsal schedule below, with some notes and suggested modifications if you decide to go with a two-hour rehearsal.
1-Hour Rehearsal Timeline Example
1. Set Up (12:30 pm - 1:00 pm)
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Arrange the room as you like and run through your pre-rehearsal checklist
4. Rehearse Songs (1:20 pm - 1:50 pm)
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As rehearsals grow more consistent, dedicate some time to participant requests and other time to music leader selections.
2. Welcome (1:05 pm - 1:10 pm)
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Introduce yourselves, provide a friendly greeting, and a quick statement about why your group is meeting (keep sharing the mission regularly).
5. Close Out (1:50 pm)
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If you have a closing song you’d like to do each rehearsal, end with that. Include a positive send-off message, any announcements, excited to see them all next time, etc. Potentially leave time for an exit “survey”.
3. Warm Up (1:10 pm - 1:20 pm)
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This can include light body movements, mindset, vocal exercises, introductory rhythm exercises, etc.
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You can download some suggested warm ups below, or create your own.
6. Clean Up (1:05 pm - 1:10 pm)
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Restore the room and go through your post-meeting checklist (from Step 1).
2-Hour Schedule Suggestions
If your session is two hours, we suggest the following modifications:
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Allow for a 10-minute break in the middle
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Add about 5-10 minutes to the warm-up section
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Add about 30 minutes to the song rehearsal section
If your group is preparing for a concert, you will want to dedicate the majority of rehearsal time to practicing concert songs rather than going through song requests for that day.
Checklist and Templates
Download the detailed Team Checklist, plus easy-to-use templates for media outreach and flyers to post around your community:
When you sign up, you will receive an email every week with the next recommended step to take to starting a successful group. Each step includes clear, bite-sized guidance, and you can go at your own pace, taking the next step whenever you’re ready.