October 13th, 2017

Enjoyed teaching you all last night! Sorry it lasted longer than expected.
I also appreciate the feedback to help improve my sessions. Thanks as well for your words of encouragement!
The following Answer Keys are in reference to our live facebook session from October 12, 2017
Click HERE to watch the archived video of this session on facebook.
Text Answer Key
Showers of Blessing Answer Key
I Will Sing of My Redeemer Answer Key
O How I Love Jesus Answer Key
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October 11th, 2017
Tune in at the link above tomorrow evening at 8pm EST… to be a part of a live facebook session for church pianists all over the world! (even as far as the Cayman Islands) 🙂
Click below to print free downloads for tomorrow’s session:
Showers-of-Blessing-example-6 8-student-version
I-Will-Sing-of-My-Redeemer-student-version
O How I Love Jesus
Modulating-Up-a-5th-Chord-Structure
Modulating-Up-a-5th
6-8-Timing-Sheet-Fill-in-Blanks

Special Note!
There may be one more sheet to download by tomorrow morning. Bring notebook paper to jot down the numerous tips you will hear sprinkled throughout this session! You’ll also want a pencil to use on the download sheets.
Tags: 6/8 timing tips, jenifer cook, live facebook session, modulation
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October 7th, 2017

Need input from all you church pianists out there!
I’m working on the handouts that I will provide here on my site for the upcoming Live Facebook session on October 12th 8pm EST.
Trying to choose a “slow” type hymn in 6/8 timing that’s familiar to most of you. Any suggestions?
Thanks!
Tags: 6/8 timing hymns, church pianists, jenifer cook
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October 5th, 2017
Just had to share one of my favorite transitional parts of the “Gesu Bambino” two piano arrangement. I will be entering this arrangement in the Holiday Arranging competition hosted by SMPress.
Meryt Wilson and I will be premiering this piano duo at the upcoming Live Facebook Session for church pianists on October 12 at 8pm EST at the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/thechurchpianist/
Tags: church pianist, gesu bambino, jenifer cook, piano duet, piano duo
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October 4th, 2017

A NO Makeup Morning!
Gotta finish this two piano arrangement of Gesu Bambino today! Need to submit to SMPress Holiday arranging contest by October 10th! I like to have breathing space to allow time for editing 🙂


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October 3rd, 2017

I’m feverishly writing an advanced two piano Christmas duo for another SMPress competition. I have to turn it in by October 10th!
Meryt Wilson and I will be premiering this Christmas piano duo on October 12th at 8pm….live on facebook at the following link…Â Â https://www.facebook.com/thechurchpianist/
Please join us for an evening of fun as other church pianists gather round to learn a few tips on modulation and accompanying 6/8 hymns.
Here’s a sampling of “Gesu Bambino” two piano arrangement (It’s similar to the arrangement on my “Simply Christmas” CD.
GESU BAMBINO
Tags: christmas, christmas piano, church pianist, gesu bambino, jenifer cook, two piano arrangement
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October 1st, 2017
I will be sharing how to use this pattern for 6/8 timing at our Live Facebook Church Pianist session on October 12th 8pm EST
Mark your calendars now and join us! See you soon!
https://youtu.be/KLNg-UzcdGw
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September 25th, 2017
Today is the last day to turn in your suggested topic(s) for the upcoming Facebook live session for church pianists on October 12 at 8pm.
The “most suggested” comment will be our main topic. I will announce our topic in a couple of days.
Click “comment” below to leave your suggested topic(s).
Oh…wanted to mention….my friend Meryt Wilson will be my cohost! She teaches piano at Ambassador Baptist College. We’ll open the session with a brand new Christmas two piano number (which I’m working on at the moment for another SMPress Contest).
Excited about this event! Â Mark your calendars now!
Tags: church pianist, facebook live, jenifer cook
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September 18th, 2017

For those of my readers on facebook….I’ll be going live on Thursday, October 12th from 8-8:30pm (could last longer)
I will make this video available on my website a couple days after the live facebook session.
I’m asking my church pianist readers to give suggested topics. I will choose the “most mentioned” topic for this session…if reasonable enough 😉  You have until September 25th to enter your topic!
Submit your suggested topic(s)Â Â below. Â Thanks! Â Looking forward to this time of fellowship and learning!
Tags: church pianist, jenifer cook, live on faceboook
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