Update: God Leads Us Along (advanced piano solo)

March 19th, 2020

Just finished inputting the first page!

I’ve been sick since Sunday a week and a half ago so will try to finish asap.

I simply played this song from my heart not expecting others to want the arrangement.

Thanks for your kind words! Here’s a glimpse of the first page…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenifer Plays Soothing Hymns to Encourage Her Friends

March 16th, 2020

Due to Numerous Requests…I’m currently writing the arrangement for “God Leads Us Along” from this video below…

A spontaneous video I created to comfort my friends. I hope these songs are a blessing to you all.

Whole Step Modulation Tips

March 7th, 2020

Does your song leader ever request a modulation on the last verse leading into the chorus for congregational singing?

I’ve put together a short video and free PDF to share several whole step up modulation tips.

Click on following link to download your free PDF consisting of three whole step modulation examples: WHOLE STEP MODULATION 

If you haven’t seen Part One the link is:  MODULATION TIP PART ONE

Old Fashion Hymn Sing Tonight! 8pm EST

March 7th, 2020

https://www.facebook.com/thechurchpianist/videos/2796804240548100/

Flu Season: Securing Standbys

March 6th, 2020

 

Lesson learned: Don’t schedule a vocal or instrumental ensemble during flu season!  Always have a standby on hand for vocal or offertory specials.

I have a nine voice mixed ensemble scheduled to sing this Sunday morning. Due to a lot of various sicknesses going around…I’ve secured a standby vocal solo for this Sunday morning.  I’ll let him know by Saturday afternoon whether or not he’ll need to sing.

I pray everyone who reads this is doing well!

Modulation Tip for the Church Pianist!

March 4th, 2020

 

Due to a VERY busy week with Mission’s Revival and moving our son and family…

I will try to publish the “Modulation Up a Whole Step” video by this Saturday.

My script,visuals and your free handout are ready!   Now…to create the video!

Modulating Up a Half Step From Verse to Chorus

February 17th, 2020

Can the church pianist modulate up a half step from verse to chorus during congregational singing? The answer is…yes!  🙂

(Of course….with the song leader’s permission)  😉

Jenifer gives  several modulating tips in the following video tutorial.

Click below the video to download the FREE printable that provides several modulation examples for modulating a half step from the verse to the chorus during congregational singing.

FREE MODULATION EXAMPLE SHEET

 

Part Two Modulation Up Whole Step

 

 

UPDATE: Left Hand Pattern One Booklet Now Available!

February 6th, 2020

Finally! The Left Hand Pattern One Booklet is available for sale!  Many hurdles took place to prepare this long awaited project!

The buyer receives a FREE video link up to two days from time of purchase. The video adds helpful explanations about the written material… in addition to  extra tips not covered in this booklet.

The booklet is for the intermediate pianist who can play from the hymnal and has a working knowledge of scales and chords in the Key of: C, G, F and B flat.

Ample examples and applications are included in this thirteen page tutorial booklet.  The application examples are done by the student 🙂

(Answer key included for the application examples)

Jenifer’s main objective was to present a practical pattern that the church pianist could add to their congregational or prelude style of playing.

Left Hand Booklet One (Downloadable only)
Jenifer's first tutorial PDF (downloadable) booklet presents a left hand pattern which adds fullness and movement to hymns from the hymnal. Great for congregational or prelude style of playing. (see video promo link below) Geared to the intermediate pianist who can play from the hymnal and has a working knowledge of the scales and chords in the keys of: C, G, F and B flat. *Special note: Buyer receives a FREE video link via email... within two days after purchase. This FREE video highlights the contents of the Left Hand Pattern One Booklet. *Jenifer will email the video link to the buyer's email address used at time of purchase.
Price: $10.00

 

Students Playing for Congregational Singing!

January 27th, 2020

Last night was the first night to have my students playing for congregational singing.

They enjoyed it!  I plan to publish the beginner level congregational arrangements asap!  Alot of exciting things happening 🙂

 

 

Update Report on Left Hand Booklet: Pattern One!

January 23rd, 2020