As I’ve worked in Christian music and been heavily involved in church culture it hasn’t been uncommon to hear Coldplay played in soundcheck or comments such as “That part sounds just like Coldplay, I love it,” or “Coldplay is life,” throughout the week. My guess is that if you are a worship musician reading this, …
The Problem With Coldplay: And Their Effect on Modern Worship Read More »
One of the most common questions I get from guitar players—especially worship leaders—is this: “Where do I put the capo for this song?” And it’s a valid question, because a guitar capo isn’t just a clamp you throw on your guitar to make things easier. Used correctly, it’s one of the most powerful tools you …
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One of the things I get asked is how to play more complicated chord forms and whether they are necessary for worship music. It’s easy to play through a chord chart using simple triads while “avoiding” all the harder chords, but if you’re ready to take your playing to the next level, this post …
Another Sunday rolled around, and I was scheduled to lead worship that morning. Even though I had spent the entire week prepping the setlist and making sure the musicians were ready to go, I still got the jitters over how it would all work together. Would I lead “good enough?” Were the songs “right” for …
5 Tips to Help You Deliver & Receive Criticism in the Church Read More »
Leading worship 2, 3, or even 4 services in a row can be really tough on your voice, especially when it’s combined with early morning rehearsal. A lot of worship singers deal with vocal fatigue and cross their fingers every time that the last service comes around, just hoping to hit all the notes! Singing …
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I have a bit of a DIY mentality when it comes to my passions and as a result, I’ve learned a few things about building a solid pedalboard. As I tour regularly, it is important that I have a reliable and convenient setup that can be transported well and easily modified. I’ve had countless different …
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What makes a musician worthy of being called “great”? For the longest time, I associated it with technicality. I was impressed by guitarists that could shred effortlessly, drummers that could nail complex fills, and vocalists that could belt wild runs across many octaves. I would practice for hours trying to play as fast as possible …
From Good to Great: What Separates the Pros from the Rest Read More »
You just heard a clip of another guitarist on Instagram and you’re hooked. Immediately, you start digging through the comments section to see if they’ve revealed what new magic pedal they’re using. You find out and dive headfirst into the endless sea of YouTube demos. Hours have gone by (heck, maybe even days), you’ve been …
Every great musician isn’t just a musician. Great musicians have the ability to expand their perspective past themselves and see a bigger picture. Great musicians are also great producers. Whether or not you produce music, understanding how a producer thinks and acts equips you to best serve your worship team. It might even be the …
Most of us want promotion. We want to be seen as someone with value in our giftings and able to contribute to jobs and church. I’d go as far as to say that if we don’t desire promotion, something is deeply wrong. We need more mature Christians in roles of influence throughout the world. God …
