Cogitations in Motion

I have a new guitar hero.

From Tommy Walker to Tommy Emmanuel and now Lincoln Brewster, I’m getting really excited about improving my guitar playing.

“I cannot be anything I want to be. But I can be everything God wants me to be.”

- Max Lucado

I’m excited to be able to serve in church soon and to be rehearse in the same room with some of the best singers and musicians in Singapore is really a humbling experience.

Therefore I desire to play skilfully before the Lord and to recognize that it’s no longer my dreams for me, but to live out His dreams for me.

I’ve always had a penchant for buying tons of things on impulse, but I do notice that this strong desire happens when I meditate, imagine and focus on what I can do with whatever that is exciting me. At times it could be soccer, at times movies, at times games, at times the Word and at times guitar playing.

This brings me to a really important truth in God’s word.

Philippians 4:8 (New International Version)

⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

What have I been setting my heart and mind on? Is it kingdom-worthy? Or is it introspective and self-serving?

I cannot remove worry by thinking it away. But worry dissipates when I think of Christ’s supply. The more hopeless the situation, the more likely the salvation right?

But I digress again….

I’m excited because my Lincoln Brewster DVD is coming soon!!! It should arrive in Singapore within 2-3 business days according to the website. Well, I think I will take it easy to learn it one at a time. If I have too many things all at one go, I usually don’t cope well with it and end up not maximising the learning journey.

Well, check these out!

Lincoln Brewster’s long anticipated Instructional DVD for guitar is finally here! Sit down for a private guitar lesson with Lincoln Brewster, former lead guitarist for Steve Perry (Journey) and chart topping CCM solo artist.
Lincoln offers a step by step, in-depth look into guitar technique and soloing. With everything from tuning to note-by-note explanation of his solos, Lincoln gives great insight so you can take your guitar playing to the next level.
On this volume Lincoln discusses and demonstrates:
* exercises
* hammer-ons and pull-offs
* bending and vibrato
* soloing technique
* improvisational philosophy
* stylistic approach to soloing
Beyond that, Lincoln also unpacks his signature solos and rhythm parts in a note-by-note method so you can play some of his most popular tunes like:
Everlasting God
Let the Praises Ring
All to You
Another Hallelujah
Special features on the DVD feature multi-camera angles, with "Fret Cam" and "Picking Cam" all shot in 1080i High Definition (HD) and nearly 3 hours long!

Join chart topping CCM artist Lincoln Brewster for a private guitar lesson as he continues his up close and personal approach to electric guitar. In Volume Two of his acclaimed 1 on 1 series, you’ll enjoy nearly 3 1/2 hours of instruction as Lincoln dives deeper into his playing style and philosophy, picking up where he left off in Volume One. Lincoln continues to give great insight into a variety of techniques so that you can take your guitar playing to the next level.
Filmed close-up, in multi-camera, high definition, Lincoln explores and explains:
Warm-ups and Exercises
Legato and Staccato Technique
Modes… and how to apply them
Scale Patterns
Knowing and Linking the Entire Neck
More of Lincoln’s Signature Riffs
Composing Solos
In addition, Lincoln also unpacks more of his signature solos and rhythm parts in a note-by-note method so you can play some of his most popular songs like:
Today Is the Day
God You Reign
Give Him Praise
Let Your Glory Shine
So grab your guitar and get ready to go 1 on 1 with Lincoln Brewster!
Running Time:
208 minutes (3 Hours and 28 Minutes)