September 2, 2010
- Pray Without Ceasing
How Can You Pray Without Ceasing?
In 1 Thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to "Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus."
How can you pray without ceasing? I heard a wonderful answer from from a Community Bible Study teacher. You know how we all have [...]
June 8, 2010
- It Is Well With My Soul Story
'It Is Well With My Soul' is one of the songs in the New Reading and Music Theory Guitar Course. The story is so touching, I decided to make a short video about it to share with you. God is FAITHFUL in all of our trials and helps us through them when we have an [...]
September 25, 2009
- The Guitar Hymnal
Want to learn 68 hymns in guitar friendly chords? The Guitar Hymnal book and CD have 68 hymns. This is great for the Christian guitarist. You can have all these hymns in easy to play guitar keys for personal worship, or in your small group or church. The book is by Steve Turley. It's one [...]
March 30, 2009
- Christian Drum Lesson Videos
Carl Albrecht has produced some excellent Christian drum lesson DVDs. He is not only a professional drummer and accomplished musician, but he is also a gifted teacher.
I am pleased to offer his drum/percussion training videos at the website.
http://worshipguitarclass.com/christian-drum-lessons.html
He knows how to teach anyone the basics of playing drums. He teaches how to sit, hold the [...]
February 19, 2009
- Encourage Young Musicians
In talking with Alice Adams the other day it got me thinking about my own musical journey and how special it is to both worship everyday and also to play for others. Alice shared with me how much they they are benefiting from the Worship Guitar Class program.
What caught my attention was when she mentioned [...]
January 19, 2009
- Plek Station at Westwood Music
I recently talked to Fred Walecki, the owner of Westwood Music, and he showed me an incredible machine that can dress your frets with perfect precision. They have a Plek Machine in the store. I played some of the guitars that had been adjusted by the machine and actually purchased one too.
This fixes your current [...]
December 4, 2008
- His Thoughts Outnumber The Sand
In the last Worship Guitar Class Newsletter I mentioned my thoughts on Psalm 139:16-17:
"How precious are Your thoughts towards me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand"
Cheryl Perry sent me this photo and message:
Dear Jean,
I have received your email [...]
October 30, 2008
- Joe Deblasi - Guitar Christmas CD
It was fun recently reconnecting with an old friend, Joe Deblasi. Joe, John Doan and I were guitar majors together years ago. Joe went into studio work after college. He's been featured in lots of movies, recordings, etc. Joe is a very fine musician and is also quite involved with worship music. He plays [...]
March 19, 2008
- For Cat Lovers - a New Devotional Book
For those of you who love to read, there’s a new book out by my good friends Dottie Adams and Marion Wells, with their friend Connie Fleishauer.
It’s called Purr-ables from Heaven, Devotions for Cat Lovers.
On Page 71, Dottie talks about her friend Jean, a songwriter, worship leader and guitar teacher. I’m the Jean, it’s me.
Dottie [...]
January 24, 2008
- Lou Lollio wins award in the UK
Many of you saw Lou Lollio on my Worship Guitar Class DVD Volume 2. He joined me in one of the lessons. Lou and Jeanne told me, at a recent worship party, that Lou has won the 'Artist of the Year' 'Male Rock Vocalist' given by New Christian Music UK.
Lou and Jeanne will be flying [...]
November 7, 2007
- Guitar Ministry
King David didn't play the guitar, but if he had one I bet he would have written some beautiful worship songs with it!
Carlton and Sharon Jones are helping modern day 'Davids' acquire guitars in obscure places around the world. They started a ministry that gives guitars to missionaries - guitarministries.com.
They have been [...]
November 5, 2007
- Fear Not!
Why does Jesus keep telling us to “Fear Not?” He tells us because we need to hear it. We have pretty amazing minds that can create vivid pictures of whatever we focus on.
If you watch and listen to the news, most of what we see or hear is pretty dismal. There are wars, famines, fires [...]
August 9, 2007
- How to have a Worship Party
There are several references to feasts and banquets in Scripture. One of my favorite parties, this side of heaven, is a Worship Party. I've hosted two kinds of worship parties: one where I and friends lead worship and one for guitar students to lead worship.
For the personal parties, we start with a potluck dinner, then [...]
March 9, 2007
- Jeff Leslie, an inspiration
Jeff submitted a song in the worship contest last summer. After his song was chosen for the website, I discovered he was a quadriplegic. He is such an inspiration! Here is what he wrote about his life and song:
"I have a music degree (BME voc/instr) and I played drums, guitar, pno, and bass until a [...]
January 3, 2007
- Worship Contest 2006
Bethany Waters send me her picture with the new guitar and DVDs. Thought it would be fun to share with you. God is so gracious. They only sent the contest website to a few friends, but somehow the email was circulated and then someone posted it on their Homeschool Website.
Bethany was surprised to receive calls [...]
May 28, 2006
- New Lutheran Liturgy
A few weeks ago, Pastor Dan Gibson asked me to participate in recording his new collection of songs called 'A Southern California Setting.' Pastor Dan is a huge fan of the Beach Boys and pastors a church called 'Bethel Lutheran' in the Los Angeles area. The songs are set within a traditional Lutheran framework.
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March 25, 2006
- John Doan - Harp Guitar
Joan Doan is an old friend of mine, and brother in Christ. He gave me his CD 'Eire - Isle of the Saints' a while ago and this last week, while recovering from Dental work, I probably listened to it a dozen times. John wrote the songs while he and his wife, Deirdra, were in [...]
January 30, 2006
- Untouchables, part 3
It's amazing what God can do through a life to touch a whole community. This is the follow-up on what He is doing among the Untouchables in Mori, India. (You should read the 1st & 2nd articles first.)
At the memorial service for Subbamma, Solomon Darwin sensed that God wanted him to continue the work that [...]
December 8, 2005
- The Untouchables, part 2
Subbamma had always been a woman who prayed. After nearly 40 years of praying to Hindu gods, she found the Living God. The first article titled 'The Untouchables, part 1' talks about her miraculous healing and conversion to Christ. This one will cover a bit of her life as a Christian.
Her husband also believed in [...]
October 31, 2005
- The Untouchables, part 1
I just met Solomon Darwin and his wife Amy. What they shared with us was so amazing, I wanted to tell you about it too. You see, Solomon's Grandmother was born into the Untouchable Caste in India. The Untouchables are considered the ‘scum of the earth’ in India.They are denied an education and the opportunity [...]