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things you’re doing? GUITAR TALK WITH TYLER LOGAN continued from 16 town, what I really try to do is dedicate 100% of [Tyler] Trust God and His calling on your efforts towards my wife, kids, and our friends. life and know that if He’s called you to do And when I’m on the road, I flip the script and something like music and touring, then He’ll devote 100% of myself to the task at hand. I’m be faithful to provide for you! I’ve been through an ‘all-in’ kind of guy! years and years of walking by faith, and not once did we ever find ourselves with no money [WM] Who were your main mentors and what in the bank account! The word of God says are the most valuable things they taught you? that God will “supply all your needs, according to His riches and glory.” Stand on the Word of [Tyler] I’ve always valued mentors in my God! Don’t give up! I’ve seen so many guys life, but more so from a spiritual mentoring/ be on the edge of being a stellar musician, but discipleship. Jesus urges us at the end of the because of whatever circumstances (college, a gospel of Matthew to go into all the world and job, pressure from family, their own doubts, etc) make disciples. The most valuable thing I believe they put it on the shelf. I’ll never say those were is to be a man of God. To point people towards terrible decisions, because many of my friends Christ, because He is the one that unites us, went on to be quite successful in finance and defines us, and gives us purpose… something engineering and business owners, but you that’s eternal and of utmost importance. Some have to be determined to stick out God’s plans. real influential people in my life are people Proverbs 3:5-6,“Trust in the Lord with all your you’ve probably never heard of; my Mom heart, lean not on your understanding; in all and Dad both taught me so much good; my your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct youth pastor growing up, Chuck Christensen; disappointed by an outcome. Bitterness is just some spiritual mentors in Los Angeles, Leroy a symptom of someone’s unmet expectations and Angela Williams; men’s ministry pastor out not being met repeatedly. your paths.” [WM] You’ve been part of a couple of here in Austin at the church, John Fanning; my Constantly be striving to get better and Sweetwater’s Worship Connect events. What pastor Joe Champion… musically my mentor explore… it will keep you sharp. And I apply do you enjoy about doing those, and what are has always been what I listen to! this to production as well. They all feed into some of the big takeaways that people who one another. attend leave with? [WM] There are lots of guitar players who Be 100% transparent with your spouse would love to do what you’re doing career and make time every day to connect with [Tyler] I enjoy the equipping of the local church wise. What practical career advice do you your family… I learned this the hard way and the creatives in it. Obviously, the caliber of have for someone who is interested in having unfortunately. My wife had to sit me down musicians represented on the last particular a successful career as a touring guitarist who through tears and explain how I was neglecting event was outrageous (laughing) I would hope works with Christian acts? our family too much. It shocked me back to they leave with the confidence that they too can reality, in a good way. Now we’re stronger pull off creative and challenging things at their than ever. local church… that there’s no wizard behind the [Tyler] Funny enough, I’m actually writing a book about this very topic. I have a few key Have some sort of accountability measures principles I live by. I guess in a very shortened, set up in your life… I’ve seen a majority of the condensed version I would say: guys I go on the road with really struggle with curtain and it’s just integrating technology with solid musicianship and leadership. Be plugged into a local church somewhere… drugs, porn, alcohol abuse, etc. Have someone this is where most guys get it wrong. They get that you’re willing to get just 100% REAL with; more caught up in chasing money than chasing someone that will tell you the uncomfortable [Tyler] Thanks for having me part of this after God. Even with tons of money, most guys I truth and also encourage you in the Word. incredible interview! Doug, you’re a legend! It’s know still feel empty. The church should always revitalize and ignite you as a musician! [WM] Anything else you’d like to add? an honor to be invited to do something like this [WM] What kind of musical advice and and I don’t take it lightly! Whatever your hand Talk business up front, if it’s a comfortable suggestions do you have, especially for finds to do, do with all your might! Be blessed setting to do so… this way you’re not younger players who aspire to do the kinds of and keep striving to build the kingdom! 52 November 2017 WorshipMusician.com