Jim Lill

Jim Lill

Lill in October 2016
Background information
Born Portland, Michigan, United States
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Bass
  • Banjo
  • Pedal Steel
  • Mandolin
  • Dobro
  • Keys
  • Drums
Years active 2015–present
Associated acts
Website jimlillmusic.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 "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 guitar related videos. He also contributes 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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