Earlier this year I got back from playing Passion where I was able to listen to various guitarists play in a stadium full of 65,000 people. In a large venue like that, how you sit in the mix is incredibly vital. I noticed that some guitarists sounded huge and present, while others struggled no matter …
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It’s hard to know what Easter Sunday will look like this year. But regardless, the world needs worship now more than ever. Preparing for your Easter Sunday worship set is a lot of work, so to make it easier, we’ve put together a list of all our favorite Easter worship songs for 2020! Each song …
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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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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At some point in our lives, we’ve all encountered that one song. You know the song that I’m talking about… It’s the one that you get nervous about when you see it on the Planning Center setlist. It’s the one that no matter how many times you’ve practiced it, you just can’t seem to get …
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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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, …
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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In past blogs and podcasts, we’ve talked about the importance of developing your own sound. But how do you actually go about building a new sound? The more I talk to other guitarists, the more I realize that many struggle to think outside of the box. I understand how hard it can be, simply because …
If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you’ve probably read dozens of top 10 style blogs. I figure that you’ve already read a couple of these about guitar, and you already have all of the essential things like picks, a tuner, capo, etc. While those blogs are great and can be helpful, this blog …
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