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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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 …
The church is an organization and community built on service. As a result unfortunately, this kind of environment breeds the need to be seen, honored, and appreciated. We all go through seasons of feeling unseen, so it’s important that we ground ourselves properly ahead of time. But how? Mountaintop seasons come seemingly as often as …
What to Do When Your Church Doesn’t Validate You Read More »
Music is alive and breathing – so is your guitar playing. If you’re not giving your notes enough energy and emotion, you will choke the life out of your sound. This is where vibrato comes into play. Vibrato is relatively easy to do, but difficult to do with style. Some reading this may think this …
The One Guitar Technique You’re Most Likely Neglecting Read More »
I’ve attended and known people from many churches all over the world. Sadly, I’ve seen many people leave those churches. When I listen to the stories I’ve come to find a common denominator – poor communication. Some of the stories involve one specific breakdown, but many also just seem to be a long line of …
The One Thing Guaranteed to Disrupt Any Healthy Worship Team Read More »
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 …
10 Surprising Guitar Accessories You Never Knew You Needed Read More »
I’m a rather classic perfectionist. I want to give my best and never let people down, and as a result, I hate failing. Unfortunately, the hard reality is that I can never escape failure, no matter how good I get at my craft. Professionals drop the ball more often than you may notice. A couple …
How to Take the Stage and Lead Worship with Confidence 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 …
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