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Strumming Pattern – Hungry, Kathryn Scott (Vineyard)

By Andy@Musicademy | May 31, 2011

Here is a strumming pattern for Hungry which I’ve taken from the original Vineyard UK album, Hungry. This strumming pattern closely follows the original drum groove at the top of the song.

Ask the Expert – finger pain when picking

By Andy@Musicademy | May 23, 2011

Tony emails a medical question: I have a very puzzling question. I have been playing guitar for around 10 years and alternate picking is one of my strengths. I generally pick pretty hard and hold the pick at a grip of 6.5 if 10 being a death grip. Just last night when playing at moderate speed […]

Good microphone technique can make a difference

By Tim Martin | May 19, 2011

How to use a microphone well How do you perceive the microphone? Is it your best friend or are you slightly wary of it? In this article we’re thinking about how you can get the most out of the mic. How can you make it work for you and not against you? How can you […]

You don’t always have to have a drummer

By Guest Blogger | May 18, 2011

What happens if you don’t have a church drummer If I could have all of the energy back that I’ve spent over the last several years trying to round up a drummer for the weekend when my regular one is out of town or unavailable, I could probably climb Mount Everest. Seriously. I wonder if […]

Ask the expert – tips on reverb

By Guest Blogger | May 11, 2011

Dennis Hegland asks for some tips on eq and reverb use for both music and video. He says: “I’ve read that reverb is overly used. I’m thinking more in line of home studio recording than worship but we could restrict the discussion to worship if you want. Then regarding eq for guitar, is there a general […]

Free video clip and chord chart – May the Peace of the Lord Christ

By Marie@Musicademy | May 10, 2011

We are frequently asked for information about a beautiful song that we used in the Musicademy Worship Vocals Course. The words are taken from a blessing written by the Northumbria Community. Its basically a Celtic Liturgy. Kate Silber, presenter of our Vocals DVDs, wrote a melody to accompany the blessing which is sung by Kate […]

Review of the Intermediate Electric Worship Guitar Course in Worship Leader Magazine

By Andy@Musicademy | May 5, 2011

Worship Leader Magazine have given a great review to our new Intermediate Electric Worship Guitar Course DVDs. Here is the review in full: Virtually every church has some sort of worship team/band these days – sometimes a different team (or teams) for each different venue or age group. In the old days, all you needed […]

Strumming Pattern – Our God Saves by Paul Baloche

By Andy@Musicademy |

Here is a strumming pattern to Our God Saves which I’ve taken from the original Paul Baloche version. Again another syncopated pattern similar to some of Paul Baloche’s other songs. This works well with the very U2 esque lead guitar dotted 8ths part on the album.

It’s been a hard days night – Musings from Nick Langley on the eternal issue of how loud the drums are in church

By Guest Blogger | May 3, 2011

That Makka Pakka’s got his work cut out for himself, hasn’t he? It seems that his whole purpose for being is to clean. Not, in itself, an unworthy cause, but he does seem to be rather fixated with cleaning stones, which frankly, is a hiding to nothing in my book! Let me explain. A little […]

A buyer’s guide to hand drums and percussion

By Guest Blogger | April 28, 2011

A buyer’s guide to hand drums: What to look for, where to buy stuff, what should be in your instrument portfolio when you are starting out as a hand drummer? By Mark Jones (Psalm Drummers) Mark Jones is the presenter of our new hand drumming and percussion DVD. Here he gives a buyers guide to […]