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budget friendly tech solutions for your church .

[ WM ] Let ’ s talk gear . What is your primary instrument for the stage and songwriting ?

[ Ryland ] I still play my old Larrivee acoustic . When it comes to songwriting , my best tool would be my iPhone . Apple notes and voice recorder are always in my pocket , and they ’ ve helped me capture a melody or lyric when I don ’ t have a guitar handy .

[ WM ] If you use a microphone for the stage , studio , or podcast , what brands / models do you use ?

[ Ryland ] Shure Beta 87a on stage . Audio Technica 2020 for Podcasting .

[ WM ] What brand capo do you use ?

[ Ryland ] Kyser - quick and easy

[ WM ] What guitar strings do you prefer ?

[ Ryland ] Martin SP Lights

[ WM ] For In-Ear Monitors what brand are you using ?

[ Ryland ] 1964 v6 custom molds .

[ WM ] What is the next piece of gear you would be excited to have ?

[ Ryland ] New in-ears I suppose , my 64 ’ s are 12 years old but still going strong .

[ WM ] What word of advice do you have for our readers in the worship community ?

[ Ryland ] Find contentment in Christ , don ’ t let your charisma outpace your character and as Andy Bernard said , “ Always be thinking one step ahead , like a carpenter that makes stairs .”

[ WM ] If we could watch one video of yours or one podcast , which one would you select ?

[ Ryland ] 10 camera angles to enhance your church livestream .

YouTube . com / rylandrussell www . rylandrussell . com

[ WM ] If you play an acoustic guitar , what pickup system is on your guitar ?

[ WM ] What are two of your current Worship records you are enjoying right now ?

[ Ryland ] Again , my Larrivee acoustic . It ’ s still just the stock pickup , no addons .

[ Ryland ] Elevation ’ s More than Able , and Cody Carnes ’ God is Good

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