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  Xanga Girl

  Tuesday, September 9, 2008 | Permalink | 4 Comments

  I was channel surfing this weekend when I caught a music video from a Christian band I used to follow before they changed their name and made it big (The Afters, formerly known as Blisse). Apparently, they had released a song earlier this year entitled MySpace Girl. It’s a sweet song, and really catchy! You […]

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  Come Thou Fount (Instrumental, MP3)

  Thursday, September 4, 2008 | Permalink | 3 Comments

  This is the first hymn arrangement I actually wrote for guitar and have used a few times during Sunday worship as an instrumental, meditative piece. Someday I need to record this with Doris or Buddy. Michael was able to use a variation of this arrangement at Steven and Angie’s wedding. And to Joel, Steph, Josh, […]

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  Near The Cross (Instrumental, MP3)

  Tuesday, August 26, 2008 | Permalink | 4 Comments

  The first recording on my new guitar! Excuse the mistakes; I did this in just one take after trying Come Thou Fount a dozen times before giving up and deciding to switch songs instead. And the tone’s a little bright for my tastes, but they’re brand-spankin’-new strings.
  Near the Cross (Instrumental)
  Original Melody by William Howard Doane
  Arrangement […]

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  New Guitar!

  Tuesday, August 26, 2008 | Permalink | 1 Comment

  I have been playing guitar for ten years now… leading worship, giving lessons, performing, and even taking silver at a musical competition… *drumroll*… all without ever owning an acoustic guitar! (I have owned an electric Fender Strat all these years though; some of you will remember her name is Jasmine).
  But that’s right: I’ve been borrowing […]

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