There is something that I have learned over the past few years that I really did not previously understand. Here it is: the people that hide in that back room or cubicle in your church and control the sound are extremely important. I have learned this the hard way. It has not made sense for […]
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Why exactly is rhythm such an important focus for a church pianist?
One of the very nice things about church musicians is that they care. On the flip side, do they always care about the right things?
The first in a series on a healthy approach to this topic.
This is not a particularly intriguing question. What is intriguing is why it is asked at all…
Ideas from a weekend seminar.
Before you start down the journey with me, evaluate yourself in the eight areas below. I have listed them in my opinion of their order of importance. Passion to learn. Good pianists understand that they have not arrived and feel a desire to continue to develop their skill. This trait is fairly rare among church […]
If there is one common thing I hear over and over from pastors as I
travel, it is that they want to find some way to breathe new life into
their music without throwing out the proverbial baby with the bathwater.
How to cover the fact that you do not know the music you are playing.
Boom Chuck is the staple of Southern Gospel piano playing. This will tell you how.
Things are changing rapidly in church music and pianists need to adjust. Here are some trends that are heading your way.