In a time where toilet paper is a rare commodity, countless people are out of work, people stockpile nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer to resell, and popular cities feel like ghost towns, it’s hard not to feel like we’re in the middle of an apocalyptic movie. Just the other day when this pandemic first …
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Modulation is a broad category of effects that isn’t necessarily vital for a pedalboard, but without a doubt adds a level of depth and creativity to a guitarist’s sound. Certain modulation effects are such powerful tone-shapers that they can instantly transport a listener to a specific place or era. Don’t overlook how powerful they can …
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One of the wildest journeys of my life was when God gave me a vision as I was minding my own business driving around Nashville. I saw a man with gray hair and a limp and immediately felt like I was supposed to go out of my way to Whole Foods and find him so …
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Out of any pedal type, I seem to get the most questions about compressors. It’s one of those “special” types of pedals that adds a subtle “mojo” to your tone. Unfortunately, because it’s subtle it is also easy to misunderstand. I absolutely love compression. I’ve used it for what seems like forever, and when I’ve …
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Warming up is a rather overlooked part of playing an instrument, but essential to playing your best. The good news about warming up is that you really don’t need to allot much time. I find that 10 minutes of playing is enough to get someone ready to roll in most cases. I have Raynaud syndrome, …
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It’s the end of the year, which means the end of a season, but more importantly the start of something new. I believe this next decade we are walking into is going to be remarkable for creatives in the church. Now is a good time to be excited and press into God’s leading more than …
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We are all creative people created in the image of the Creator. It’s built into our role as humans regardless of whether we’re a doctor, accountant, musician, or entrepreneur. Even Adam’s very first task after being created was creating names for the animals. It’s very clear in the Bible that Christians should be inherently creative, …
A decade ago, indie rock was king in Nashville. The raw denim rock star was alive and well, and anything vintage or analog was arguably a status symbol. Studios were booked, bands were more than commonplace, drum samples were mainly used for demos, and racks of amp heads lined producer’s walls. Around 5 years later, …
You’ve most likely heard by now that Kanye West – one of the most influential artists and cultural icons of our era – released a polarizing gospel record, Jesus is King. The bold Christian lyrical content and lack of profanity have undoubtedly shocked the world in contrast to its predecessors. The record-breaking album, along with …
There are many factors that add up to achieving great guitar tone. So, where should you be spending your time and money to get the best return? Most guitarists love to invest in guitars, pedals, and amps. I get it…there are seemingly infinite options, they’re loud, fun and exciting, and look great. They are the …
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