Loops, Clicks, Keys, and Tricks
When is a piano more than a piano? When it’s powered by a laptop. More than ever, keyboardists are using sounds generated by software programs. What are the benefits and drawbacks? What programs are available and what do they do? What do I need to consider before adding a computer to my setup? These questions […]
Advanced Piano Techniques (Part 2)
This class will be geared towards pianists who play by ear and are looking for ways to develop their skill. Topics to be covered include transitions, voicings, accompanying, and different styles.
Advanced Piano Techniques (Part 1)
This class will be geared towards pianists who play by ear and are looking for ways to develop their skill. Topics to be covered include transitions, voicings, accompanying, and different styles.
Advanced Keyboard
Last year John led a seminar for pianists who wanted to learn how to play charts. This year’s class is geared towards more intermediate to advanced keyboardists. John will cover a variety of techniques specifically for playing the piano in a band. Topics will include starting and ending songs, voicings, rhythmic variety, modulations, stylistic nuances […]
The Contemporary Keyboard
Piano in Contemporary Worship (Part 3)
In this three hour workshop, geared towards intermediate to advanced pianists, Bob will be covering a wide variety of techniques relevant to playing the piano in a band. Drawing on thirty years of experience, he’ll cover topics including starting and ending songs, voicings, effective modulations, the use of the left hand, modernizing hymns, individual vs. […]
Piano in Contemporary Worship (Part 2)
In this three hour workshop, geared towards intermediate to advanced pianists, Bob will be covering a wide variety of techniques relevant to playing the piano in a band. Drawing on thirty years of experience, he’ll cover topics including starting and ending songs, voicings, effective modulations, the use of the left hand, modernizing hymns, individual vs. […]
Piano in Contemporary Worship (Part 1)
In this three hour workshop, geared towards intermediate to advanced pianists, Bob will be covering a wide variety of techniques relevant to playing the piano in a band. Drawing on thirty years of experience, he’ll cover topics including starting and ending songs, voicings, effective modulations, the use of the left hand, modernizing hymns, individual vs. […]
Keyboard: Maximizing Your Contribution
We live in a time in which endless technological possibilities are available to keyboardists when it comes to their musical contribution to the corporate worship gathering. Have you ever asked yourself, “Where do I even begin with all there is to choose from?” With so many keyboard, synth, and software options this can be a […]
From Notes to Charts: Keyboards
The goal of this seminar is to help classically trained pianists interpret guitar charts effectively and find a part to play within the context of a contemporary band sound. Topics will include chord structure and voicings, harmonic and rhythmic options, different uses of the left and right hands, deciding when to play melody, and the […]
