We always talk about what to do when we’re playing in a band, but what about those moments when we’re not? And why are these so important? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been listening to someone speak at church and just over that person’s shoulder, I see some guitar player in their …
Musicians – 3 Moments on Sunday, When You’re NOT playing Read More »
Being able to play your instrument by ear is one of the most useful skills that a musician can acquire. And it happens to be something I know a little bit about. After recording over 450 electric, acoustic, and bass guitars tutorials for Worship Online (that I learned completely by ear), I’ve picked up a …
With the new year upon us, I can’t think of a better time to shake up our thinking in terms of our goals. More specifically, I want us to take a look at our musical skill goals in comparison with our music gear goals. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got all of the new …
Skill Goals VS Gear Goals (Which Ones Are You Setting?) Read More »
If you’ve ever wondered why a guitar player would use 2 amps, how they use 2 amps, or you just want better guitar tone, this is the post for you! We’ve done our best to cover everything you need to know about using a stereo electric guitar setup. From the basics and why, to specific effect …
I’ll never forget the Sunday everything went wrong.Guitar strings snapped, monitors screamed with feedback, and two bandmates got into an argument right before soundcheck. It was a disaster—and unfortunately, not my first. Leading worship bands over the years has taught me that excellence on stage starts off stage—with leadership, preparation, and the right systems in …
9 Worship Band Leading Mistakes: Which Ones Are You Making? Read More »
Today I want to talk about something that affects worship musicians everywhere. I call it the “Musician’s Curse.” The musician’s curse is that thing inside of us that causes us musicians in the crowd to focus on guitar licks, drums fills, vocal harmonies, whether the band sucks or not, sound quality, the pedals and amp …
A Familiar Obstacle For Musicians – Are You Ready To Overcome It? Read More »
Yes, you read that correct! We have officially launched bass guitar tutorials onto Worship Online! We have gotten tons of requests for bass guitar since our launch in May, and we’ve been working non-stop to make it happen. If you’ve experienced our electric or acoustic guitar tutorials, you know they aren’t your typical tutorials. We …
Introducing Worship Online Bass Guitar Tutorials Read More »
I get asked all of the time about using a guitar capo, or where to capo for certain keys. I could tell you, but today I’m taking the “teach a man to fish” approach and I’m going to show you. In this video, I’m going to show you exactly how to figure out where to …
If you’re like me, sometimes you feel “stuck” in your playing. What I mean by “stuck” is, you find yourself not getting any better and you’re just playing the same ole things over and over. You may not know this, but this is actually a good sign. When you reach a point when you are …
Why You Aren’t Getting Better At Guitar (Or Any Instrument) Read More »
There are plenty of things that make a great electric guitarist, but there’s one specific skill that stands out far above the rest of them. The first time I really grasped this skill was about 10 years ago at a Worship Conference. I was a new-ish guitar player so of course I had my eyes …
The “Secret” To Being A Great Electric Guitarist Read More »
