Acoustic Guitar 1: Essentials
Acoustic Guitar 1: Essentials
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
In this seminar, we’ll look at your role as an acoustic player serving the church, and offer strategies and tools for how to develop your playing in that context i.e. thinking in parts, developing strumming, fingerpicking and capo tricks.
Acoustic Guitar 2: Going Deeper
Acoustic Guitar 2: Going Deeper
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
If you find yourself frustrated as an acoustic guitarist, come for a discussion around how get some serious tools for creativity. Learn the CAGED system and how to apply that to using a capo without shame. Come away with a refreshing approach to chords and practicing, and gain a new set of tools to use as you serve.
Acoustic Guitar Tips: Tips for Your Best Playing
Acoustic Guitar Tips: Tips for Your Best Playing
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2017 Midwest: Human & Holy
Audio, PDF
While the best way to improve your skills are through hours of deliberate practice, sometimes the most effective changes you can make in your playing are simple ones. In this breakout, you’ll learn a variety of practices, patterns, and tools that will help you take your playing to the next level.
Acoustic Guitar: Maximizing Your Contribution
Acoustic Guitar: Maximizing Your Contribution
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2015 East: Triune
Audio, PDF
The acoustic guitar plays a huge part in modern worship. It can be at the forefront of a song, and yet at times, swallowed up in a band situation, we can wonder why we’re even there. Come and discuss a variety of concepts that will allow you to maximize what you can do with your team.
Acoustic Guitar: Tips for Your Best Playing
Advanced Electric Guitar (Part 1)
Advanced Electric Guitar (Part 1)
Ben Gowell | WorshipGod 2009: From Generation to Generation
Audio
There’s a difference between an individual playing an electric guitar and someone actually making music. Ben Gowell, who plays on his worship team in Minneapolis but also has years of experience on the road and in the studio, will take this session to cover topics including choosing the right gear, getting the right tone, and more.
Advanced Electric Guitar (Part 2)
Advanced Electric Guitar (Part 2)
Ben Gowell | WorshipGod 2009: From Generation to Generation
Audio
Following up on what he covered in an earlier electric guitar workshop, Ben Gowell will spend time in this session discussing topics that include voicings, song structure, rhythmic patterns, and more.
All I Have Is Christ (Guitar Tutorial)
Come Praise and Glorify (Guitar Tutorial)
Electric Guitar 1: Gear, Sounds, and Conquering a Fear of Heights
Electric Guitar 1: Gear, Sounds, and Conquering a Fear of Heights
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
Be a part of a discussion digging into the gear and sounds used for serving the church in congregational worship. Pick up some practical tools for doing so, and learn how to move around the neck of the guitar more confidently.
Electric Guitar 2: Woodshedding and Creating
Electric Guitar 2: Woodshedding and Creating
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2019: The Glorious Christ
Audio, PDF
Building on the first session, we’ll talk about how to develop your skills as a guitarist. Learn tools for really understanding the guitar neck, how to practice effectively and deeply, and how to apply it all to thinking about and creating parts.
Electric Guitar Q&A
Electric Guitar: Introduction to Loops, Multitracks and Tech: How and Why?
Electric Guitar: Introduction to Loops, Multitracks and Tech: How and Why?
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2015 East: Triune
Audio, PDF
Using loops, multitracks, and programs like Ableton Live can help keep your musicians together, fill out your sound and even offer creative opportunities for arranging and writing. But used too much or in the wrong way they can be unhelpful. Come and learn about how you can use new technologies in your weekend services while also being aware of the distractions that can accompany them.
Electric Guitar: Maximizing Your Contribution
Electric Guitar: Maximizing Your Contribution
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2015 East: Triune
Audio, PDF
The electric guitar can play so many roles as we’re leading and serving on our teams from week to week. From rhythm and lines to textures and ambient playing, come and equip yourself to maximize what you can offer as we dive into a variety of concepts and techniques.
Electric Guitar: Your Gear
Electric Guitar: Your Gear
Josh Scott | WorshipGod 2017 Midwest: Human & Holy
Audio
In this breakout Josh Scott, president of JHS pedals, will discuss the many ways pedals can serve you. He’ll also look at the advantages of different amps and how to make wise decisions in the use of your gear.
Electric Guitar: Your Heart and Your Part
Electric Guitar: Your Heart and Your Part
Josh Scott | WorshipGod 2017 Midwest: Human & Holy
Audio
AW Tozer said, “The essence or art is self expression but the essence of Christianity is self denial. Balancing the two is very hard.” Inspired by this quote, Josh Scott will lay a foundation for the role of the electric guitarist in the church, detail what attitudes are crucial, and cover specific techniques and styles that will serve you in that role.
Essential Skills for Acoustic Guitar
Essential Skills for Acoustic Guitar
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2013 East: Called to Be Faithful
Audio
As a rhythm and melody instrument, the acoustic guitar is a uniquely expressive tool, though its potential is often left undeveloped. In this session we'll explore a system for voicings and interpreting charts that will equip you with a wealth of creative options.
Essential Skills for Electric Guitar
Essential Skills for Electric Guitar
Patrick Anderson | WorshipGod 2013 East: Called to Be Faithful
Audio, PDF
The electric guitar is a powerful, versatile tool and yet many guitarists struggle to break beyond box positions and a collection of favorite chord voicings. This session is designed to provide you with practical resources for creativity and greater expression across the entire length of the fretboard. We'll explore a wide range of topics that will equip and challenge your playing.
Essential Skills for Guitarists
Guitar Conversations
Guitar Conversations
Mike Cosper, Patrick Anderson, Paul Hoover | WorshipGod 2011: The Gathering
Video
Patrick Anderson, Mike Cosper, and Paul Hoover have a conversation about the best ways to incorporate acoustic and electric guitars in the worship band. They talk about everything from that mythical "perfect tone" that so many electric guitarists pursue to why worship leaders across the country are slapping capos on their acoustic guitars and playing every song in G.