How many times have you barely survived a soundcheck because you came unprepared? For me, the number is 4753634252354986. Preparation is the key to not only playing the set well but also growing as a musician. But, like so many things in life… There are right ways and wrong ways to go about preparation. Nick …
Everything a Guitar Player Should do Before Soundcheck with Nick Mayer Read More »
It’s really easy to sound bad when playing slide guitar! Not only that, but in worship, slide guitar parts are usually upfront in the arrangement & mix of a song. So if you mess up everyone is going to hear it! We sat down with our dear friend, Nick Mayer, guitar player for the Christian …
Mastering Slide Guitar Technique with Nick Mayer (Zach Williams) Read More »
Ready to increase your bass guitar chops and become a more solid bass player. In this 2 part video series Tom Furby from Hillsong Y&F takes you through three of his favorite exercises that have drastically improved his playing. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BASS EXERCISE TABS In part 2 Tom goes over: how he became the …
Master Bass Guitar Technique With Hillsong Y&F’s Tom Furby Read More »
Zach Williams is known for their southern rock style. And that wouldn’t be possible without the soaring guitar sounds from guitarist Nick Mayer. In this 2 part video series we sit down with Nick as he goes in depth on his touring gear as well as why he uses the gear he uses. Nick drops …
When we asked Brendan from Hillsong Y&F what was one thing that took your drumming to the next level, he quickly said “Practicing rudiments.” Rudiments are the foundation of every successful drummer. They are the secret weapon behind every refined fill, complex pattern, and jaw-dropping solo. Mastering rudiments builds hand strength, helps with stick control, …
5 Drum Rudiments to Increase Your Chops with Brendan Tan (Hillsong Y&F) Read More »
A lot of people might assume that the gear Hillsong Young & Free uses while on tour is out of their budget, but in reality, it can be super affordable! In this free series, bassist for Hillsong Young & Free, Tom Furby, shares the ins and outs of his live gear set up, and how …
Bass Rig Setup & Building an Affordable Pedalboard with Tom Furby (Hillsong Y&F) Read More »
The difference between an amateur drummer and a pro is all in the details. In this free 2 part series, Brendan Tan (drummer for Hillsong Young & Free) shares his top 5 drumming tips and gives step by step exercises that have played a huge role in his success as a professional drummer. Part 1 …
Top 5 Worship Drumming Tips with Brendan Tan (Hillsong Young & Free) Read More »
Locking in drums and bass is one thing, but Hillsong Young & Free have taken it to a whole new level with their set up. In our free 2 part series, Brendan Tan & Tom Furby (drummer & bassist for Hillsong Y&F) walk you through their live setup and how they integrate drums and synth …
Sidechaining Synth and Drums Live with Hillsong Young & Free Read More »
Ever wondered how Hillsong Young & Free creates their synth bass sounds? Lucky for you, we’ve put together a free mini-series to give you all of the inside tips and tricks for how to recreate those fat bassy synths that we all love so much! In this 2 part video, Tom Furby (bass player for …
Worship Synth Bass Setup + Tips & Tricks With Tom Furby (Hillsong Y&F) Read More »
Every guitarist wants to know the secrets of shredding. How do professional guitarists increase the speed and accuracy of their playing? And what’s holding you back from getting there? At some point in your music career, you’ve probably felt like you’ve reached a plateau in your skill level and more often than not, it’s a …
Guitar Technique: How to Play Faster and Cleaner with Benjamin Forehand Read More »
