Step 1: Keep It CalmWhen your pastor is praying, the focus should be on the prayer itself, not on the music. Keep the music slow, subtle, and simple. If you play too loudly or use complex chord progressions, it can distract from the atmosphere of prayer. A gentle, unintrusive sound is key to creating a peaceful environment. Step 2: Choose … Read More
When you hear musicians talk about “voicings,” you might be left wondering: what exactly does that mean in music? In simple terms, voicings refer to the different ways you can play the same chord, specifically how you arrange the individual notes within the chord. These arrangements can drastically change the sound of the chord, making a piece of music feel … Read More
We’ve all seen those videos on social media with catchy headlines like: “Practice This ONE THING to Become Great at the Piano” The headline grabs attention, right? It worked on me too! But after watching the video, I quickly realized that, while the advice is helpful, the idea of practicing just one thing to become great is, well… unrealistic. Greatness … Read More
Lucky Number 7 Before we talk letters…let’s talk numbers! Go with me on this one. Here is your rule: It MUST equal 7. So, say you have the number 1. How much more do you need to equal 7? Answer: 6 [1 + 6 = 7] If you have 3? Answer: 4 [3 + 4 = 7] 5? Answer: 2 … Read More
It almost always falls to the piano player to get the band from key to key. The main goal is to make it unnoticeable, or in other words, smooth. Here are a few things that have helped me over the years. Video Notes 1. If you can, try and put the worship set together in a way that makes changing … Read More
What is a Piano Chord Voicing?Don’t be sitting there with an odd look on your face when someone uses the term “voicing” anymore. In this video you will learn what it means and how you can use it to change the sound of your chords. This video will open your eyes to the world of arrangement and just how wide … Read More
Picture this: The worship leader points at you and asks you to play an intro. No big deal, right? But then you realize it’s a new song, and you don’t know the melody. You glance down at the chord/lyric sheet, and the details are pretty sparse. Uh-oh! Don’t panic—here are a few tips to help you navigate this situation with … Read More
Keep Your Piano Out in the OpenHow to you get ahead? This VLOG (video blog) is about something that has helped me keep moving forward on any instrument I’ve every tried to learn. Video Summary One of the best inspirational quotes on how to get ahead on the piano is not about the piano, but by Henry Ford. He said, … Read More
It’s Time to Plant!!!This is something important to keep in mind when you are learning a new skill on the piano…especially when it seems like it is taking a long time. Please feel free to share your thoughts and advice below : ) P.S. My beard is little out of control today…oops… Video Summary A great motivational quote by Robert … Read More
So you messed up while playing the piano? Life goes on. Keep a few things in mind and you will be a lot happier in the long run. I’d love to hear from you…and maybe your mistakes : ) Post below! -Wade Video Summary You’ve made some mistakes on the piano. Now what? I have a confession to make. I … Read More
