What amp should I buy? What guitar is right for me? There is no right or wrong, but sometimes it helps to have some inspiration as you decide what works for your style of playing. Today, Jordan Holt gives us a rundown of what he likes to use in the studio and on the road …
You’ve practiced all your parts, and the set just ended, BUT… worship keeps going… What now? Despite what many may think, being able to play spontaneous worship actually takes a lot of practice! It is also an extremely necessary skill for many church keyboardists or pianist to have. Altar calls, communion, transitions, times of prayer…. today …
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 …
More and more worship music is including a bass synth in the mix of the song because it can create a new kind of bass tone that can’t be achieved with a bass guitar alone. In this video, David Curran (Elevation Worship & Lauren Daigle) walks you through his approach to synth bass and shows …
“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 …
Can Worship Leaders Drink Alcohol? Whether or not it is okay to consume alcohol is one of the most highly debated topics in the church today. Is drinking a sin? When is it okay, or not okay, to drink? Didn’t Jesus himself drink alcohol? There are so many questions and misunderstandings surrounding this topic. So …
One of the most exciting (yet sometimes the hardest) parts about building your own keyboard rig is choosing the right keyboard. You all know what I’m talking about… browsing online through endless pages of new keyboards/pianos, scouring craigslist or ebay to find that perfect deal on used gear, or spending hours in your local music …
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 …
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