Adoration Community
A community of worship pianists who love Jesus and learn piano together.
We were designed to thrive in community. We were made to worship together, to celebrate with others, to encourage and pray for each other, and to grow in community. Often when we do things alone, we get discouraged easily. But when we come together as the body of Christ, we are able to grow together in ways that we could never do alone.
Jesus said that He would be present in a special way when we gather together with other believers with Him as the center: “Where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them” (Matt. 18:20).
Welcome to Adoration Community — a place where Jesus is center, we gather to love and adore Him, and we grow in our skills at the piano together.
Includes
Two 1-hour Community Classes per month to pray for one another, study the Scriptures, and supplement your current piano study.
Meetings are via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 7PM Eastern Time.
For the first half of each class, we are studying the life of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of John. Beholding Jesus is what opens our eyes to who He is and opens our hearts to worship Him in spirit and truth!
For the remainder of the class, we will be focusing on ear training, improvising, playing behind a speaker, and leading worship. (These are the topics to be covered in July through December.)
Each class is recorded and available afterwards.
Access to all 5 Worship Essentials courses, allowing you to learn worship piano at your own pace.
Beginning Worship Piano
Intermediate Worship Piano
Early Advanced Worship Piano
Cultiviating a Heart of Worship
Songwriting: How to Create a Worship Song
An online group in a platform called Kajabi where you can post questions, share videos for feedback, ask for prayer, and message me directly. This is the "hub" of the community where you can connect with others as well access the courses and Community Classes. You will be able to access this group from your desktop as well as from the mobile app for iOS/Android.
“I love the Adoration Community because it's a place where we gather to love Jesus. Makayla helps us to refine our skills on the piano and most importantly, to make our entire lives worship and adoration to Jesus. It's a great privilege for me to be a part of a community that follows the example of Mary of Bethany, to sit at the feet of Jesus and never leave because He's all that we need.”
— Kimberly
FAQ
Do I need to take lessons in order to be part of the community?
No. The community is designed to provide support for wherever you are in your journey, whether or not you are currently taking lessons from Makayla.
Do I need to know the basics of worship piano?
No. As part of the subscription, you will receive access to the five Worship Essentials courses, allowing you to develop your skills at the piano, regardless of your current level. You may also be interested in online lessons to expedite your journey.
How much do I need to practice?
There are no practice requirements, although being part of the community will likely inspire you to practice and develop your skills!
What is the time commitment?
The highlight of this community is the 1-hour Community Class twice a month, and you will want to do your best to be part of those classes (or watch the recordings). Beyond that, you are welcome to use the courses and online group for support in your journey, being as involved as you would like to be.
How will I access the community? Is there an app?
After signing up, you will be redirected to the community page on Kajabi. Kajabi is similar to a Facebook group but is more secure and preferable for learning communities. In addition, you can also download the Kajabi Communities mobile app to access the group from your iOS or Android device.
What ages are welcome to join?
Currently, this community is for adults only. Please reach out if you are interested in a community for younger ages... we will start one once we have enough interest!
Adoration Community
Two 1-hour Community Classes per month to pray for one another, study the Scriptures, and supplement your current piano study. Current topics include ear training, improvising, and leading worship.
All 5 Worship Essentials courses, allowing you to learn worship piano at your own pace.
An online group to connect with other worship pianists, post questions or videos for feedback, and message me directly.
$37.50/month
Billed monthly. Pause or cancel anytime.
About Makayla
Makayla was self-taught at the piano until college, when she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, with specializations in Piano Pedagogy and Arranging. She is a Nationally Certified Teacher of Music in Piano through MTNA and also has associate degrees in Education and Business. She recently graduated from Jesus School and their House of Bethany worship academy, and she is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation.
When Makayla started teaching piano independently after college, she discovered the need for worship piano resources that teach not only how to play the piano but also how to worship. She also found that traditional piano lessons often focus on a different skill set than what is needed to play for worship. As a result of these findings, she began to develop and refine an innovative method for learning worship piano, which she uses for her private lessons and Worship Essentials courses.
Adoration Music Academy exists to raise up lovers of Jesus who live their lives to adore Him, worshipping with musical excellence from a heart of first love. Our vision is that worshippers would arise from around the world who sit at His feet, minister to His heart, and love Him forever.