Learning to play the guitar, or learning anything for that matter, isn't just about understanding how it works (music theory) or mastering complex techniques. It's about immersing yourself and being present and focused on what's in front of you.

If you’re going to play acoustic guitar, there’s a few accessories you will probably need. Sure, you could play finger-style guitar and tune by ear, but these few accessories will enhance your experience and protect your guitar.

On a contemporary worship team, your sole job as a rhythm guitarist is to play the right chords, at the right time, in the right rhythm, and at the right tempo. When you do all 4 of these things during a worship set, you’re fulfilling your role.

Lead guitar is and probably will be for a while, at least, the more enticing of the worship guitar roles. I mean why not? But here’s why you need a solid foundation in rhythm guitar before moving to lead.

It’s easy to get confused with the lingo used by musicians, especially if you’re new to music or only play one instrument (which is most of us). The point of this post is to clarify the most commonly used terms by musicians and specifically by church worship teams, to help you and your team better communicate your musical ideas.