Topic: Your Instrument

Re-Introducing: The Piano

Thumbnail image for Re-Introducing: The Piano by Matt Kirkegaard October 6, 2010 Keyboards

The Piano is an instrument that we all know, but few truly respect in our culture today.  As a 23 year-old, I have had more than my share of people getting really excited to hear that I’m a musician, but very let down when they learn I’m a pianist.  It seems any other instrument would [...]

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Worship drumming tip #1: consider playing electronic drums

Thumbnail image for Worship drumming tip #1: consider playing electronic drums by Scott Jasmin October 4, 2010 Percussion

I realize that I usually write on the topic of leading worship, but today I would like to talk about worship drumming.  The performance of the drummer is the link in the chain that can either make or break the overall sound of your worship band, and therefore, your overall efficacy.  I am a drummer [...]

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Hey Bass Player . . . There is no Limit to What You Can Do!

Thumbnail image for Hey Bass Player . . . There is no Limit to What You Can Do! by Stan Szymanski September 4, 2010 Bass Guitar

There is  no limit to what you can do! When is the last time anyone said that to you Mr. or Ms. Bass Player? Of course we know ‘I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me’ (Philippians 4:13) and that is first and foremost. It is Jesus who is the one who gives [...]

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Why Guitar Tone Matters in Worship

Thumbnail image for Why Guitar Tone Matters in Worship by Ryan Martin August 5, 2010 Guitar

Over the next several of months we will explore the elements of good guitar tone.  Deep down in every guitar player there is a tone that inspires the guitarist.  It may have come from a recording that stirred your inner being or it may have come from a live setting.  Wherever you heard it the same [...]

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Acoustic Guitar: Lesson Learned

Thumbnail image for Acoustic Guitar: Lesson Learned by Adam Johnson May 29, 2010 Guitar

So this last week I had an unfortunate thing happen during worship. Practice that morning went great. There were no problems whatsoever. I stood on the stage waiting for the countdown timer to reach 0 so we could blast into our first song.   As soon as the timer ran down I welcomed the congregation and started [...]

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Acoustic Guitar: Unplugged

by Adam Johnson May 5, 2010 Guitar

Acoustic Guitar:  Unplugged!  One of the really nice things about an acoustic guitar is its portability. Not only is it easy to bring with you wherever you go, you don’t need any electricity to play it. Because of that portability there are many times where you might be asked to lead worship for an event/gathering [...]

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Acoustic Guitar: Lose The Safety Blanket

Thumbnail image for Acoustic Guitar: Lose The Safety Blanket by Adam Johnson April 28, 2010 Guitar

Leading worship with an acoustic guitar has become somewhat of a staple for worship leaders in this new “modern worship” age. I am included in that staple. I lead worship every week with my trusty guitar right in front of me. There are many reasons why I think that leading with a guitar is beneficial, one of those [...]

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Leading Worship From The Keyboard

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship From The Keyboard by Maurice Dixon April 21, 2010 Keyboards

So,  as a worship leader, have you traveled down this road yet?  To lead worship from the keyboard? Sure, it’s easier to have the full band and team behind you to support and fill in any gaps. But there are times where you might be called upon to provide this function in leading worship – [...]

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