Jim Lill

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Jim Lill
Lill in 2017
Lill in 2017
Background information
BornPortland, Michigan, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Banjo
  • Pedal Steel
  • Mandolin
  • Dobro
  • Keys
  • Drums
Years active2015–present
Associated acts
Websitejimlillmusic.com

Jim Lill is an American country musician. He is best known for his YouTube channel where he makes guitar videos. He also curates the @GuitarLickADay Instagram account[1] and hosts the Jim Lill Podcast (formerly the "Back From The Gig" Podcast).[2] He has been part of the bands of country artists Josh Thompson,[3] Josh Gracin,[4] and Craig Wayne Boyd.[5]

Early life[]

Jim Lill was born in Portland, MI.[6]

Career[]

Lill attended Belmont University in Nashville, TN and graduated with a degree in Audio Engineering Technology. He played guitar and other instruments for many country artists during and after college. He interned at Station West Studios] where artists including Dierks Bentley and Brad Paisley had albums recorded and mixed.[7] He runs a popular YouTube channel where he posts country music and guitar related videos. He has also contributed to Guitar Player magazine,[8] Guitar World magazine[9] and Premier Guitar magazine.[10]

References[]

  1. ^ "Guitar Lick A Day (@guitarlickaday) • Instagram photos and videos". instagram.com. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
  2. ^ "Back From The Gig! || Podcast for Musicians". backfromthegig.com. Retrieved 2016-07-25.
  3. ^ "Steel+Electric for Josh Thompson in Wilson, NC || Post-Show Thoughts - Jim Lill Music". Jim Lill Music. 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  4. ^ "Electric Guitar for Josh Gracin in Warren, MI || Post-Show Thoughts - Jim Lill Music". Jim Lill Music. 2015-04-19. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  5. ^ "Pedal Steel for Craig Wayne Boyd in Emmetsburg, IA || Post-Show Thoughts - Jim Lill Music". Jim Lill Music. 2016-02-15. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  6. ^ Jim Lill (2015-11-08), Jim Lill YouTube Channel!, retrieved 2016-06-07
  7. ^ "Instagram photo by Jim • May 4, 2016 at 12:06am UTC". Instagram. Retrieved 2016-06-12.
  8. ^ "Shred Wars: Jim Lill and James Black Cut Heads on Brad Paisley's "Cluster Pluck"". www.guitarplayer.com. Retrieved 2016-06-07.
  9. ^ "Three Hot Country Guitar Licks for Rockers". Guitar World. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
  10. ^ "Twang 101: Swampy Blues". www.premierguitar.com. Retrieved 2016-07-30.

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