Worship Piano Lessons
“It took me a while to find the worship teacher I was looking for . . . and then Makayla came my way. In half a year, she made my dream happen. It's a joy to learn chord playing, accompaniment patterns, and fills while singing for the Lord. I also feel confident now to play hymns in a more reflective style at my church. Makayla is amazing and makes learning so easy and fun.”
— Mira
Have you ever tried to learn piano, only to become frustrated in a very short time? When I started teaching after college, I discovered that traditional piano lessons focus on a different skill set than what is needed for worship. As a result, people who have taken years of lessons often find themselves frustrated when trying to play from a chord chart or improvise on a basic chord progression, especially for hymns or Christian worship songs.
Do you desire to learn piano in order to worship the Lord? I also found that many worship piano resources tend to focus on how to play the piano but not on how to worship. I discovered a need for practical teachings on worship – how to cultivate the heart of worship in the secret place, how to play for Jesus alone, how to know if He likes your worship, how to lead while keeping your eyes on the Lord, and how to follow the voice of the Holy Spirit.
In online worship piano lessons, we use a unique approach that is simple, easy to follow, and enjoyable for all ages! Many of my students are adults who have never had a music lesson, and they love learning worship piano because they can start playing songs right away, worship freely at the piano, and enjoy the process. Children as young as 5 also love playing their favorite songs and worshipping Jesus through music! Lessons are 1-on-1 via Zoom.
Questions? Email me or sign up today!
Worship Piano Content
Prayerfully customized to meet individual goals
Piano
Introduction to the Keyboard
Basic Chording
Pedaling
Major & Minor Chords
Accompaniment Patterns
Introductions, Endings, & Transitions
Suspended Chords
Chord Inversions
Reading Chord Charts & Lead Sheets
Playing in All 12 Key Signatures
Preparing & Leading a Worship Set
Playing Behind a Speaker
Playing Piano Lead Parts
Changing Registers
More Accompaniment Patterns
Nuance & Musicality
Ear Training
Seventh Chords
Adding the Melody
Improvising
The Nashville Number System
Using Hand Signals
Building
Fills & Color Chords
Scales & Arpeggios
Playing Arrangements
Worship
Defining Worship
The Importance of Worship
Key Scriptures on Worship
Building a Habitation through Worship
Worship in the Secret Place
Worship at the Piano
Singing for an Audience of One
The Abiding Presence of Jesus
The Presence of the Lord in Worship
The Hovering of the Holy Spirit in Worship
Following the Voice of the Holy Spirit
Leading from a Place of Rest
The Power of Worship
The Expressions of Worship
Worship as Heaven on Earth
Other
Songwriting
Improvising
Hymnplaying (upon request)
Classical Music (upon request)
Christmas or Popular Music (upon request)
“I love taking private lessons with Makayla. Her love for Jesus, and the reverence and beauty in worship for Him shines forth in her lessons and video courses. The most important thing I've learned is to make this all about Jesus, and where my heart should be for Him.”
— Kimberly
Pricing
$30 per 30-minute lesson
$42 per 45-minute lesson
$55 per 60-minute lesson
*Prepaid monthly
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 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 (formerly Making Melody 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.
What Students Say
“I love taking private lessons with Makayla. Her love for Jesus, and the reverence and beauty in worship for Him shines forth in her lessons and video courses. I purchased both the Beginning and Intermediate worship piano courses to reinforce what she has taught me in our lessons. They have been so helpful. I recommend watching the lesson, taking notes, and then sitting at the piano doing what she is teaching. The lessons are very thorough. The most important thing I've learned is to make this all about Jesus, and where my heart should be for Him. Thank you, Makayla!”
— Kimberly
“I was always frustrated when I tried to learn piano by myself because I'm not very motivated on my own, and the books I used tended not to teach piano in a way that kept me interested. With Makayla, however, lessons are enjoyable, engaging, and extremely helpful. I have made significant progress and now enjoy playing a wide selection of worship songs. She adapts the lessons to whatever pace I can handle and is understanding when I encounter difficulties with playing. I highly recommend her as a teacher!”
— Miranda
“It took me a while to find the worship teacher I was looking for . . . and then Makayla came my way. In half a year, she made my dream happen. It's a joy to learn chord playing, accompaniment patterns, and fills while singing for the Lord, our Creator. I also feel confident now to play hymns in a more reflective style at my church. Makayla is amazing and makes learning so easy and fun. What a blessing she is.”
— Mira
“I am an older student and wanted to learn worship songs. Makayla is truly the best teacher for this. She is patient and explains the concepts well. I have learned so much from her.”
— Beverly
“Makayla is a wonderful teacher! She really went all out to understand me and help me learn piano basics! She’s a wonderful pianist and excellent teacher!”
— Patience
“Without a doubt, Makayla created a comfortable environment for the children to learn and grow musically. They never complained about lessons or practicing and enjoyed learning all that she asked of them. She genuinely cared about our children, both musically and in their personal lives.”
— Penni
“Makayla is an excellent keyboard teacher. I am focusing on learning keyboard for the purpose of leading worship and Makayla has an entire curriculum that focuses on just that! Makayla is a very organized, detailed & patient teacher who will help you reach your goals. I highly recommend her!!”
— Tiffany
“I am an older student and appreciate Makayla's desire to serve God. She is a great teacher and portrays that same image in the way she teaches. She keeps lessons fun and knows what music to give according to my ability. I highly recommend her.”
— Gene