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How to Play “More Precious than Silver”
"Lord, You are more precious than silver. Lord, You are more costly than gold. Lord, You are more beautiful than diamonds, and nothing I desire compares with You." This beautiful worship chorus reminds us that Jesus is the treasure and the prize.
How to Play “The Heart of Worship”
“The Heart of Worship” is a timeless anthem drawing us back to what really matters - not performance or show - but the true heart of worship and devotion to Jesus.
How to Play “Worthy of It All”
“Worthy of It All” is a classic worship song declaring the beauty of Jesus and inviting us into the endless worship of heaven.
How to Play “O Praise the Name (Anastasis)”
"O Praise the Name” is a timeless worship song speaking of the love of Jesus in His death, burial, resurrection, and future return.
Major Scales on the Piano
A scale in music includes all of the notes in a key. For example, in the key of C major, which has no sharps or flats, the scale is C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C. Learning all of the major scales on the piano will allow you to play fluently in any key.
Worship around the Throne
What happens when we worship? Are we simply singing songs in our living room, or is our personal worship a part of something far bigger, far more eternal? Throughout history, the Scriptures and the church have always seen worship as the coming together of heaven and earth.
Piano Key/Note Names
Welcome to the piano! As you begin to learn the basics of the keyboard, you will first want to memorize the name of each key. You will notice that the piano keyboard has black and white keys, and the black keys appear in groups of 2 and 3.
The Abiding Presence of Jesus
In this life, there will be times when we go through hardship and pain. We pray for healing but our loved one dies. We are in pain and the doctors cannot figure out why. We deal with trauma and loss, face financial difficulties, or simply have too much to do in a day. When we face these hard times, we naturally want answers – we want to know why this is happening to us.
Major and Minor Chords on Piano
One of the first skills my worship piano students learn is how to play all 12 major chords at the piano, as well as how to form a minor chord. Knowing all of the major and minor chords will allow you to play nearly any song at the piano.
Building a Habitation through Worship
One of the beautiful results of worship is that it creates a habitation – a dwelling place, or a resting place – both for the Lord and for us. In the New Testament, we find that Jesus often traveled to Bethany to stay at the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Why? He was loved there. They worshipped Him, and He made their home His habitation.
8 Easy Worship Songs on Piano
Are you a beginner looking for easy worship songs to play on the piano? As a worship piano teacher, I have curated 8 of the easiest worship songs of all time - complete with step-by-step video tutorials showing the chords, notes, and timing.
How Important Is Worship?
We were created for one purpose – to worship, to behold Jesus, to love Him. That is the only thing that will ever satisfy us. No pleasure on earth, no promotion, no bonus, no person will ever satisfy us – only Jesus will. We were born to worship. Worship is the highest calling. That doesn’t mean that everyone has to sit in a prayer room and sing all day, but everyone is called to this heart of worship.
Chords in a Key Chart
As worship musicians who read from chord charts, we often want to know what chords we will be using in a particular key. It might surprise you to learn that there are only 6 main chords in each key - 3 major chords, and 3 minor chords.
What Is Worship?
As worship musicians, we use the word worship a lot. But what exactly is worship? The Bible tells us that worship is a condition of the heart.
Accompaniment Patterns for Worship Piano - Left Hand
One of the most common questions I am asked as a worship piano teacher is, "What are some interesting accompaniment patterns I can use?" In this tutorial, you will learn several beginning- and intermediate-level patterns that you can use in the left hand.
Accompaniment Patterns for Worship Piano - Right Hand
One of the most common questions I am asked as a worship piano teacher is, "What are some interesting accompaniment patterns I can use?" In this tutorial, you will learn several beginning- and intermediate-level patterns that you can use in the right hand.
The Power of Worship
What is so unique about worship, that God declares it to be our highest calling and our one purpose? From the Scriptures, here are 9 different realities that happen when we worship.
How to Play “Here I Am to Worship”
"Here I Am to Worship” is a modern-day worship song that speaks of the beauty and majesty of Jesus, captivating the heart with the beauty of His face.
Three Types of Prayer
We need all three realms of prayer – verbal prayer, meditative prayer, and contemplative prayer. But it is in contemplative prayer that we are truly changed – because the realm of contemplative prayer isn’t a place we enter and then leave. It’s a place where our hearts can abide even when our bodies and minds are doing something else.
How to Play Amazing Grace
"Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found - was blind but now I see." This hymn has been a classic for hundreds of years, speaking of the joy and assurance of knowing Jesus.