Jesus & Guitars

Casey Marvin, owner and founder of Veritas Guitars, continues talking about the differences in the quality between instruments made in the US and instruments made overseas. He also shares some tips on instrument care, as well as some insightful thoughts on the modern worship scene. (note: this interview was originally recorded in October 2020) Visit Veritas Guitars online and check out their Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!

Casey Marvin, owner and founder of Veritas Guitars, talks about his company, his instruments, and describes the intricate process of building a great guitar. Visit Veritas Guitars and check out their Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!

Brad Jackson (Jackson Ampworks, Jackson Audio) shares more about his approach to creating pedals, as well as his Christian faith and what God is doing during this COVID-19 pandemic. Make sure to check out all of Brad’s amazing amps and pedals! Jackson Ampworks Jackson Audio

I had the privilege of interviewing Brad Jackson (founder of Jackson Ampworks and Jackson Audio). In Part 1, Brad talks about his journey founding the two companies, his love of amps and pedals, new pedals for Jackson Audio, and we bond over our love for certain 80’s movies. Check out all of Brad’s amazing amps and pedals at https://jackson.audio and https://www.jacksonampworks.com

Whether you use stage monitors or in-ears, dialing in the right mix is crucial to how you worship. A good monitor mix makes it effortless to just worship and lead others in worship. A horrible mix can take your focus off of Jesus. In this episode I go over my methods to getting a great monitor mix every time. (This episode features audio clips from Oahu School of Worship for demonstration purposes, and is best experienced with headphones/earphones)

I sit down with my friend, Tiffa Garza (pastor at Christ Centered Community Church) to talk about some of the differences between musical performance and worship. We also chat about her life, the legacy of her parents, and juggling her roles as a pastor, worship leader, wife, and mother.

I chat with one of my dear friends and Tone Bros, Andrew; who plays guitar and leads worship at Reunion Church in Hawaii. We talk about gear, the journey of growing as musicians, and prophetically playing on your instrument, among other things. We also mention the upcoming Oahu School of Worship Online. Check out the link for more info and to register for this life-changing 4-week online worship school!

I talk with one of my Tone Bros, Jordan Gross, about all the other things you need as a guitar player besides a guitar, amp, and pedals.

Let’s look at the differences between playing acoustic and playing electric, their individual roles, and why you should never play the electric guitar like an acoustic guitar.

I interview my dear friend, Rachel Morley, a highly anointed worship leader and musician (and media/visual arts/teacher/all around fun person). Links: Reunion Hawaii Rachel on Instagram Oahu School of Worship

My wife, Laine, and I sit down to talk about pedals! How many pedals do you actually need? Which pedals are essential to worship music, and what are their basic functions?

In this episode I cover the basics of what you need to know about music theory. When you have an understanding of basic music theory that you can immediately apply to your playing it really changes the game and allows you to more freely express yourself on the guitar. Resources: Books by Jeffrey Kunde: -Music Theory for the Music Industry -How I Play Guitar

I finish up my interview with Jonathan talking about more practical tips when playing spontaneous worship, as well as other topics such as: what gear he uses, one of his most special moments on stage with Bethel, one of his most embarrassing moments, and advice for new guitarists as well as experienced guitarists. You can follow Jonathan on Instagram.

Part 1 of a very special interview with Bethel Music guitarist Jonathan Lee. Jonathan shares about his journey in playing on the worship team at Bethel Church in Redding, California. He also shares his perspectives on playing during spontaneous moments, the importance of excellence, playing prophetically, and more. Make sure to check out Part 2!

Let’s talk about amps! When it comes to playing in church, what amp is best? What do you actually need? What are the differences between all the amps out there? What are the differences between tubes? Do you need a tube amp? All of these questions and more are discussed, and then we focus on what is really important when it comes to our amps and our beloved tone.

In this episode I talk about how to prepare yourself for years of great guitar playing by developing a practice routine. This includes how to think about practice, how often you should practice, and what kind of daily disciplines you need to build into your life - especially as a worship musician.

Jordan and his wife Steph lead the worship and sound ministry at their local church, Mountain View Community Church (MVCC) in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Jordan is one of my personal Tone Bros and we are always talking about all things guitar, as well as encouraging each other as husbands, fathers, and in our ministries. He has such great wisdom and spiritual authority in the arena of worship and I’m so glad you get the opportunity to hear him share his heart. Visit the MVCC Website here.

There are so many guitars to choose from today, it can be hard to figure out which one is right for you. In this episode my wife, Laine, and I dive into the differences between guitars to help you decide which one may be best for you.

Resources: Books by Jeffrey Kunde: -Music Theory for the Music Industry -How I Play Guitar

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