Playing Worship Songs by Ear
Learn to Play Worship Songs by Ear with Confidence
Train your ear to recognize chords, melodies, and progressions so you can learn songs faster, play with greater freedom, and confidently follow the Holy Spirit during worship.
In This Course
Train Your Ear
Develop the foundational listening skills to recognize pitch, scales, intervals, and the building blocks of music with confidence.
Hear Melodies & Chords
Learn to identify melodies, recognize chord progressions, and understand how worship songs are put together simply by listening.
Play with Freedom
Apply your new ear-training skills to real worship songs so you can learn music faster, play more confidently, and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading during worship.
Course Content
What You’ll Learn
Learn how to recognize melodies, intervals, and chord progressions by listening.
Discover how to quickly find and play (or sing) the melody of a worship song on your instrument.
Gain the confidence to learn new worship songs by ear and play with greater freedom in any worship setting.
4 hours of content.
Course Content
Part 1: Foundations
Lesson 1 – Differentiating Pitch (3:26)
Lesson 2 – Matching Pitch (1:37)
Lesson 3 – Hearing Scales, Part 1 (8:06)
Lesson 4 – Hearing Scales, Part 2 (13:44)
Lesson 5 – Hearing Intervals, Part 1 (11:58)
Lesson 6 – Hearing Intervals, Part 2 (17:13)
Part 2: Song Melodies
Lesson 7 – Finding the Tonic in Songs (9:53)
Lesson 8 – Finding the First Note in Songs (7:51)
Lesson 9 – Finding the Melody in Songs (29:23)
Lesson 10 – Playing the Melody in Songs (8:55)
Part 3: Chords
Lesson 11 – Finding the 3 Notes in a Chord (6:27)
Lesson 12 – Understanding the Number System (7:26)
Lesson 13 – Introduction to Hearing Chords (22:43)
Lesson 14 – Key Notes in the 1, 4, and 5 Chords (23:34)
Lesson 15 – Key Notes in the 6m Chord (13:40)
Lesson 16 – 2m, 3m, Sus, and Slash Chords (19:32)
Part 4: Song Application
Lesson 17 – Song Application (12:01)
Lesson 18 – Common Chord Progressions (10:24)
Lesson 19 – Adding Chords to an Existing Melody (10:07)
Lesson 20 – Adding Chords to a New Melody (8:38)
Option 1: Join the Membership
Best Value – Full Access to All Courses
Get unlimited access to Playing Worship Songs by Ear plus every other course inside Adoration Music Academy for just $25/month.
✔ Access to all worship piano courses (Beginner through Advanced)
✔ Structured path for long-term growth
✔ New content and updates included
✔ Cancel or pause anytime
Ideal if you want ongoing training for worship ministry skills beyond ear training alone.
Option 2: Purchase Playing Worship Songs by Ear
One-Time Payment – Lifetime Access
Prefer to focus only on this course? You can purchase Playing Worship Songs by Ear individually for $199 and receive lifetime access.
✔ Build the skills to confidently play worship songs by ear
✔ Learn through clear demonstrations and hands-on practice
✔ 20 lessons; 4 hours of instruction
✔ Lifetime access – learn at your own pace
Perfect if you want focused ear training skills without a subscription.
What Students Say
“Makayla helps us to refine our skills on the piano and most importantly, to make our entire lives worship and adoration to Jesus.” – Kimberly
“Things I never thought I’d be able to do, like find a melody by ear, I can do. When we picked out chords for songs, it’s a whole level that I never dreamed I could reach.” – Joy
“I watched the introductory video on the heart of worship, and honestly felt close to tears. Because of you, hope has been stirred in my heart again. I thank God every week when I log into Adoration Music Academy and get to worship our good and faithful Lord.” – Keale
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to know music theory before taking this course?
No. This course teaches ear training from the ground up and explains each concept step by step, making it accessible even if you have little or no music theory background.
Do I need perfect pitch?
Not at all. This course develops relative pitch, which is the skill nearly all experienced musicians use to play songs by ear.
What skill level is this course designed for?
This course is best suited for beginner to intermediate musicians who want to become more confident playing or singing worship songs by ear.
Will this help me learn songs faster?
Yes! You'll learn practical techniques for identifying melodies, chords, and common progressions so you can figure out worship songs much more efficiently.
Can I use these skills in spontaneous worship?
Absolutely. As your ear develops, you'll become more comfortable following other musicians, adapting to changes, and responding naturally during spontaneous worship.
How long do I have access to the course?
You'll receive lifetime access, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons whenever you need a refresher.
Can I take this course if I don't sing?
Yes. While singing simple exercises can help strengthen your ear, you do not need to be a singer to benefit from this course.
Will this work for instruments besides piano?
Yes, the ear-training principles apply to any instrument. The course demonstrations and instruction are taught from the piano, with a focus on playing worship music.