Beginning Worship Piano
Foundational piano skills for worship musicians — start playing your favorite worship songs even as a beginner
Learn worship piano step by step with this online worship piano course designed for beginners. Build essential skills so you can confidently play worship songs for personal worship or your church.
In This Course
Foundational Skills
Learn piano basics, chords, and accompaniment patterns.
Song-Driven Learning
Play classics like Amazing Grace, Goodness of God, and 10,000 Reasons.
Worship Focus
Cultivate the heart of worship while learning.
Sample Lessons
What You’ll Learn
Learn all of the foundational skills necessary to play worship piano – including the keyboard, basic chording, accompaniment patterns, and chord inversions.
Play familiar songs such as Amazing Grace, 10000 Reasons, Here I Am to Worship, Goodness of God, and Living Hope.
Reflect on the importance of worship and discover how to cultivate the heart of the worship pianist.
Recently revised and updated; 4 hours of content.
Course Content
Part 1
Lesson 1 – Worship from the Heart (5:06)
Lesson 2 – An Introduction to the Keyboard (27:25)
Lesson 3 – Chord Charts & Basic Chording (19:45)
Lesson 4 – Left Hand & Pedaling (21:17)
Lesson 5 – Minor Chords (19:24)
Lesson 6 – Key of C & 3/4 Time (11:43)
Lesson 7 – Slash Chords (9:33)
Lesson 8 – Introductions (18:07)
Part 2
Lesson 9 – The Importance of Worship (6:32)
Lesson 10 – Major and Minor Chords (13:29)
Lesson 11 – New Accompaniment Pattern: Skip Beat 3 (13:16)
Lesson 12 – An Introduction to Chord Inversions (11:50)
Lesson 13 – Applying Chord Inversions, Part 1 (22:34)
Lesson 14 – Key of G (14:11)
Lesson 15 – Applying Chord Inversions, Part 2 (13:21)
Option 1: Join the Worship Essentials Membership
Best Value – Full Access to All Courses
Get unlimited access to Beginning Worship Piano 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
If you’re serious about growing as a worship pianist, the membership gives you everything you need — not just to start, but to continue developing your skills and confidence.
Option 2: Purchase Beginning Worship Piano
One-Time Payment – Lifetime Access
Prefer to focus only on this course? You can purchase Beginning Worship Piano individually for $99 and receive lifetime access.
✔ 15 step-by-step lessons
✔ Over 4 hours of instruction
✔ Learn foundational skills to play worship songs
✔ Lifetime access – learn at your own pace
This option is perfect if you want a simple, focused starting point to build strong beginner worship piano skills.
What Students Say
“I feel confident now to play at my church. Makayla is amazing and makes learning so easy and fun.” – Mira
“This was my first Sunday leading a song from the keys!!” – Tiffany
“Makayla helps us to refine our skills on the piano and most importantly, to make our entire lives worship and adoration to Jesus.” – Kimberly
“It’s so fun to be able to learn songs now! Makayla provided the structure I needed, as well as the teaching and knowledge. I couldn’t have done it without her.” – Miranda
“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 any prior piano experience to take this course?
No. Beginning Worship Piano is designed specifically for complete beginners. You’ll learn foundational keyboard skills, basic chording, and simple accompaniment patterns step by step.
What will I be able to play after completing this course?
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently play simple worship songs using chord charts, basic accompaniment patterns, and chord inversions. You’ll also learn to play songs like Amazing Grace, 10,000 Reasons, Here I Am to Worship, Goodness of God, and Living Hope.
Is this an online worship piano course?
Yes. This is a fully self-paced online worship piano course, so you can take the lessons anytime, from anywhere, and move at a pace that works for you.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course includes over 4 hours of video instruction divided into 15 lessons. Most students complete it in a few weeks, depending on how often they practice.
What’s the difference between purchasing this course and joining the membership?
When you purchase this course individually, you receive lifetime access to Beginning Worship Piano only.
When you join the Worship Essentials Membership, you receive access to this course plus all other worship piano courses inside Adoration Music Academy for one monthly price. The membership is ideal if you want continued growth beyond beginner worship piano skills.
Can I serve on my church worship team after this course?
This course gives you the foundational skills to begin playing simple worship songs confidently. Many students use it as their starting point before moving into intermediate training to feel fully prepared for leading or serving on a worship team.