The course is currently selling at the introductory price of just $99 (valued at over $250!). Here are some of the highlights:
✅ Biblically based content & approach
In addition to this, if you enroll during introductory offer period, you also get ...
Plus, until 31 Dec 2024, you will also get...
"This course is amazing!"
"This course is amazing! I’m only on day 2, and it’s really exceeding my expectations. I can’t wait to see what’s coming up. Thank you!"
- Brian R, USA
"...especially helpful"
"Thank you, Kris! I have enjoyed the course very much. The pointers for leading worship as well as ideas for embellishing have been especially helpful...I appreciate the free music you include, which I will definitely use, and I'm sure I will be referring back to the course often."
- Dena W, USA
"Packed full of information"
"The programs are packed full of information and guidance. I am especially enjoying the biblical snapshots and applying what I learn as far as putting our purpose in worship music first. I like the fact that I can go back and review and go at my own pace. Also the customer service is exceptional. Replies are quick and help is right there."
- Marilyn B, USA
"...my piano playing has improved greatly!"
"I have absolutely loved this course by Kris, it has given me motivation to practise and my piano playing has improved greatly! Kris is amazingly clear with what he teaches and there is a lot of content in the seemingly short 20 days. Would recommend!!"
- Miriam G, Australia
"...definitely a worthy resource..."
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"Thank you so much for a great product..It is definitely a worthy resource and I'm excited to share what I learn with my team"."
- Peter F, UK
"...by far the best..."
"Day two of the course and I am already blessed. I’ve had other church piano courses but this one is by far the best because it is well-rounded. Not only does Kris cover music skills, the Pastoral Perspectives and Biblical Snapshots keep us focused on why we are there in the first place—to bring glory to God and help the congregation to praise Him. I highly recommend this course for any church pianist of any skill level.."
- Kim S, USA
✅12 x PDF charts (one for each key: C, Db, D, Eb, E, F, Gb, G, Ab, A, Bb, B)
✅Each 1-page chart contains 6 x 4/4 chord progressions, 2 x 3/4 chord progressions, 3 x minor chord progressions
✅TUTORIAL VIDEO INCLUDED: Kris Baines shows you how to get the most out of these vamping charts.
✅Place at the beginning or end of songs to match keys
✅Allows you to improvise around chords to extend a song for an offering, communion, etc. or to play as background music
✅$4.99 value
✅Sheet music for these arrangements of 2 beautiful Christmas songs
✅Includes MP3 audio so you can hear exactly how each piece sounds when played from the music
✅$7 value
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Our approach has to be entirely different in the corporate worship setting - how can we get the right mindset?
It takes hours to find relevant tutorials on YouTube, and even then most are not suited to the church context.
You wish you could play more creatively, but also be the best support you can to your congregation - but you don't know where to start.
This course teaches the right mindset and motivations to effectively support your congregation in worship - it's not just musical training.
Over 165 value-packed step-by-step video tutorials, covering everything you need to know to see improvements fast.
Learn to embellish, play from chords, and improvise, even if you don't read music!
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Here's a quick video (2:42) that shows you the different types of embellishments and techniques you can learn in my course, and how they work within specific songs...
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THE BIG PICTURE:
Understanding your unique context as a church piano player
How to have the right motivation, mindset & goals in your role
Benefit: You will gain a broader, more foundational understanding of your role
MUSIC THEORY BOOTCAMP:
A quick & practical recap on keys, scales, chords and playing from lead sheets
Tips on keeping time
Benefit: You will get a good refresher on some essential fundamentals
EFFECTIVE PRACTICE ROUTINES:
How to implement what you learn in this course
Learning routines that suit the time you have available
Benefit: You will learn flexible ways to maximise your practice time
WHY HOW WE PLAY MATTERS:
Common ways we can hinder worship
Leading the congregation with minimum distraction
Benefit: You will be able to more effectively support and lead congregational singing
THE CRITICAL "NON-MUSICAL" STUFF:
Communication, managing expectations & dealing with conflict
Overcoming nerves and anxiety
Organizing & selecting your music
Benefit: You will become more efficient, and less hindered in your role
SPECIFIC & RELEVANT MUSICAL INSTRUCTION:
Effective intros/outros
Creative embellishments (LOTS!)
Fresh ways of playing chords
Improvisation techniques & seamless transitions
Much more (too much to list here!)
Benefit: You will learn many tips, skills & techniques that will significantly enhance your playing
INCIDENTAL CHURCH MUSIC & IMPROVISATION:
Playing piano for communion, the offering, or when people are entering the service
Step-by-step tutorials for some classic hymn arrangements in a reflective style, and also learn how to improvise.
Benefit: You will be more competent in playing incidental music, always having some songs ready to play
MUSICAL COLLABORATION:
Playing effectively as part of a music team
Supporting singers & soloists
How to lead a music team well
Benefit: You will be better equipped to play as part of a team, and with other musicians
THE STRESSED OUT CHURCH PIANO PLAYER:
Minimising stressful situations as you play piano in church
Dealing with overwhelm, and those "unexpected" moments
Benefit: You will be better equipped for the unpredictable, and challenging moments
MUSIC & TECHNOLOGY:
How to use technology efficiently
Advice on using devices to read music, getting a good sound, and different types of keyboards
Benefit: You will better grasp what technology is/isn't relevant to your situation
CHURCH PIANO PLAYER DEVELOPMENT:
How to share your gift and be a blessing beyond the church walls
Keys to ongoing growth and development as a church piano player
Benefit: You will have the resources you need for constant and consistent improvement as a church piano player, and become a greater blessing to your church!
In addition to this, because I have spent 26 years serving as a pastor in a few churches, I understand the dynamics of congregational worship, from both sides of the piano. Because of that, I decided to make this course a bit different, and give you not just the musical instruction, but also the theological foundations, and pastoral pespectives, that really help you have a well-rounded understanding of being a church musician.
Happy playing!
Kris