One of the problems in some churches seems to be the difficulty in finding and encouraging somebody of reasonable ability to commit and play regularly. Apart from unpreparedness to make what can turn into a huge commitment, many amateur organists do not appear to be either trained or prepared to work alongside other musicians or, indeed, to arrange or play worship songs to their best advantage, so as to weave the best of the traditional with the best of the new. Also there seem to be few opportunities generally for further training, even if individuals would like it. I feel that the problem is not helped by the intricacies and bands of what is known as the 'RSCM scale', particularly at the 'amateur' or small church level where the recommendations could be interpreted in some circumstances as a recommendation to pay below the basic minimum wage. At a professional level I have found the Incorporated Society of Musicians to take a much more constructive approach. The RSCM should be encouraged to review its recommendations in the light of contemporary values and culture.