Let’s talk gear. Jordan Holt has picked up a few tips and tricks while playing on the road with artists such as Kari Jobe and Matt Redman. Especially in the area of gear. So in order to save you time researching and buying gear you may regret, today we are giving you the complete run down …
“Tone is subjective and gear are simply creative tools.” -Jordan Holt One of the most common misconceptions in music that tone can be purchased. Sure, there are basic principles for developing pleasing sounds and making solid purchases, but I would like to suggest that there are no hard rules about what works for your style …
Music theory is the common language between all instruments. The more you understand about theory, the better you can communicate with ANY musician. In these videos, Keith Duell (Keys Instructor & Patch Designer for Worship Online) teaches you the basic harmonic theory concepts that are crucial for any musician to know. Key changes, learning new …
“Why?” is probably one of the simplest but under-appreciated questions I know of. I have the belief that every action we take can be pinned to a purpose if you examine it appropriately. Why am I talking about “Why?”? Because our longevity and health in our service in the church is dependent on us understanding …
If you are anything like me, and many of my other guitar-playing friends, when you first started out, your primary goal was not to be the most appropriate, educated and tasteful musician in the world. I honestly probably cared more about making noise and seeing how many notes I could play in one bar. Needless to say, I …
Practical Guitar: 7 Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner Read More »
Having lead worship for over 10 years, I have seen the enemy try anything and everything to take down worship leaders and worship teams. If you have been called to be a worship leader, then you should know that you’re walking around with a bright red target on your back. Thankfully for us though, the …
3 Ways the Enemy Attacks Worship Leaders: And What You Can Do About It Read More »
Traveling the world… playing for thousands of people… serving the Kingdom with your career… making a living being creative and playing an instrument… all of these things are truly incredible experiences. It’s no wonder why so many people dream of one day becoming a professional musician. While I have been through many different seasons with …
This is a topic that is very dear to my heart. I’m very used to people asking me what pedals or gear that I’m using (quite often actually), and it’s very honoring that someone thinks I sound good enough to want to replicate my sound. However, I’m not oblivious to fact that there’s this belief in …
6 Things That Will Make You Sound Better Than New Gear Read More »
Today I want to answer a question that we get quite frequently here at Worship Online. The question usually goes something like this: “I am so focused on what I’m playing a lot of the time. How do I still focus on God and worship while I’m playing my instrument.” I’ve got 3 points to make while …
How To Actually Worship While Playing Your Instrument Read More »
It’s stressful…It’s a struggle…it’s time consuming… These are all words that accurately describe what it’s like to spend half of your week trying to find a drummer for Sunday. …Or to call every one of your contacts, trying to desperately find a bass player …THE NIGHT BEFORE SERVICE! If words like “cancel,” “decline,” or “out …
5 Steps To Get More Worship Musicians Or Vocalists (Part 1) Read More »
