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How to Play “Come Lord Jesus” on Piano [Video Tutorial]
“Come Lord Jesus” by Jesus Image is a beautiful worship song that works especially well on piano because of its spacious, repetitive style. You can approach it with very simple chord accompaniment or add more movement and expression as you become more comfortable.
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How to Play “10,000 Reasons” on Piano [Video Tutorial]
“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)” by Matt Redman is a great worship song to learn on piano because you can play it with a very simple accompaniment or add more movement and detail as your skills grow.
10 Worship Piano Patterns for Right Hand
One of the easiest ways to make your worship piano playing sound fuller and more musical is to learn a few simple right-hand patterns.
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How to Play “Way Maker” on Piano [Video Tutorial]
“Way Maker” by Sinach is a powerful worship song that is also a great one to learn on piano. Its simple chord progression makes it accessible for newer pianists, while the repetitive structure gives more experienced players plenty of opportunities to add movement and expression.
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How to Play “Goodness of God” on Piano [Video Tutorial]
“Goodness of God” by Bethel Music is a wonderful song to learn on piano because it can be played with a very simple accompaniment while still leaving plenty of room to add expression and movement.
The Power of Simplicity in Worship Piano
When you sit down to play worship piano, it can be tempting to fill every space with notes, patterns, or runs. But worship piano often serves a different purpose. Instead of filling the space, we create it.
Why I Could Play Beethoven but Couldn’t Play Worship Piano
I was a classically trained pianist. I studied Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, music theory, harmony, and all the things that come with earning a music degree. By the time I graduated, I had grown tremendously as a musician and had developed a strong technical foundation. But I couldn’t play for worship.
Why Most Worship Pianists Feel Stuck (And the 3 Steps That Change Everything)
Have you ever felt like you're learning worship piano... but you're still not getting where you want to go?
What Is Your Offering?
In John 12, we read the story of Mary of Bethany bringing a costly offering to Jesus—her alabaster jar of expensive perfume. It wasn’t just valuable… it cost her everything.
Pure Worship: Coming Back to the Heart of Worship
When Jesus began His earthly ministry, one of His first actions was to cast the moneychangers out of the temple: “Do not make My Father’s house a house of merchandise” (John 2:16). He removed the businesspeople from the temple because they were bringing things into worship that shouldn’t be there. In the same way, our challenge and calling as worshippers is to maintain the purity of worship without mixture – without attitudes of self-promotion or pride or personal gain.
Ministering to the Lord
Those of us who are part of musical worship may often hear the phrase, “ministering to the Lord.” This phrase comes from 1 Samuel 3:1, when it says, “Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord.” Growing up, I pictured Samuel as a young boy, playing his harp and singing at midnight, with a lone candle lighting the room. This was my definition of “ministering to the Lord.” However, when I seriously studied that phrase, I found that the Scriptures provide a much different definition.
When God Breaks My Heart: A Reflection on Suffering
In a moment, all that I loved on this earth was taken away. When God breaks my heart, do I still love Him?
Songs for His Heart: How to Write Worship Songs for Jesus
How do you get inspired to write a song? Most songwriting books will tell you to write about what you are passionate about, what interests you at the time, or what people will resonate with. But as we established previously, worship isn’t about us and it isn’t about the people either. Worship is unto Jesus.
5 Sources of Inspiration when Writing Worship Songs
Where can you find inspiration to write worship songs? How do you find the topics to write about? What if lyric writing is challenging for you? Here are a few sources of inspiration as you begin writing for worship.
How to Find Chords When Writing a Worship Song (Even If You’re a Beginner)
As you write the lyrics and melody of your worship song, you will want to begin finding chords for the song. If you do not play an instrument, you will probably want to get advice from someone who does. However, if you do play piano or guitar - even if you are a beginner - you will most likely be able to find chords that fit perfectly in your song! Here are a few tips.
How to Prepare Spiritually for Leading Worship on Sunday
Leading others into the presence of God is a privilege and honor, and it is something not to be taken lightly. If the Lord has given you the position of leading worship, He has given you a sacred responsibility - as well as the authority to stand as a Levite and minister to Him. Here are a few tips to prepare spiritually for leading worship.
Top 6 Mistakes Worship Piano Players Make (and How to Fix Them)
As a worship keys player and piano teacher, I have observed that several common mistakes that are easy to make - but the good news is that they are also easy to fix!
Worship Songwriting 101: Foundations of Writing Songs for Worship
What is worship songwriting? Worship songwriting is writing songs unto Jesus from a heart of worship. Worship isn’t a genre or a style of music. Worship is a holy calling. It is to stand before God and adore Him – to say You are wonderful and I love You.
How to Structure a Worship Song: Verse, Chorus & Bridge Explained
As you begin writing worship songs from a place of prayer and worship, the Holy Spirit will begin giving you ideas. In this process, you will naturally begin wondering where each idea fits in the song. This concept is called song form, or song structure. Song form or structure typically consists of 3 building blocks: verse, chorus, and bridge.
How to Write a Worship Song: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
Would you like to write songs for worship? Perhaps you would like to write songs that your church can sing, or maybe you would prefer to write simply for your own personal times of worship. Whether or not you play an instrument or sing, you can write a worship song! Here are a few tips to get you started.