Play Better,
Bless Your Church.
Improve your confidence, technique & style with online courses and resources designed specifically for church piano players.
See more info below.
HELPING YOU FULFIL YOUR ROLE
Learn to effectively support your congregation sing
VARIOUS ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE
Which Option is Best For You?
"I don't know any other course like it!"
"The 20 Day Church Piano Player is an excellent course if you want to improve your piano technique and be more of a blessing to others by understanding more in-depth what worship music should be. The content is very practical and easy to apply no matter what your piano-playing ability is"
- Mikaela McLean, New Zealand
"Day two of the course and I am already blessed"
"I’ve had other church piano courses but this one is by far the best because it is well-rounded. Not only does Kris cover music skills, the Pastoral Perspectives and Biblical Snapshots keep us focused on why we are there in the first place—to bring glory to God and help the congregation to praise Him. I highly recommend this course for any church pianist of any skill level."
- Kim Smith, USA
"Would recommend!!"
"I have absolutely loved this course by Kris, it has given me motivation to practise and my piano playing has improved greatly! Kris is amazingly clear with what he teaches and there is a lot of content in the seemingly short 20 days."
- Miriam Gray, Australia
"All the information needed is in these programs"
"The programs are packed full of information and guidance. I am especially enjoying the biblical snapshots and applying what I learn as far as putting our purpose in worship music first. I like the fact that I can go back and review and go at my own pace. Also the customer service is in exceptional. Replies are quick and help is right there."
- Marilyn Bradel, USA
QUALITY CONTENT
Why Choose These Courses?
Experienced Tutor
Kris Baines offers 30 years of combined experience as a pianist, composer, pastor and church piano player. This has allowed me to gain helpful insights from 'both sides' of the piano.
Specific Training
Unlike regular piano lessons / tuition, all of the content in my courses is specifically produced for the church piano playing context. It takes into consideration the practial, theological & pastoral aspects of the role.
Works on All Devices
All of the courses work on all devices, so you can learn in a way that best suits your situation. This is helpful when wanting to place a device on the piano / keyboard as you watch.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT
Additional Resources
MEET YOUR TUTOR
Kris Baines - pastor | pianist | composer
Hey everyone! My name is Kris Baines and I've been playing the piano in churches on and off for over 30 years - that makes me feel old!
I basically took the skills I had, and through a lot of trial and error, gradually learned how to to support the congregation, and play in a way that helps (I hope!), rather than hinders worship. There weren't any courses I could take that were specifically for church piano players, and over the years I've realised how many unique aspects there are to that role, compared to playing the piano in any other setting.
There's nothing quite like the joy of being part of helping God's people adore and praise Him, giving Him the glory He deserves. It's a privilege, and a blessing I am thankful for.
Due to the loving encouragement of some special people in my life, I decided to take everything I have learned over the years, and package it all into some online courses to help people like you - church piano players, or those thinking about taking up that role (it's a great decision to make and I'm sure you will be a blessing to your church!).
One of the most helpful things about doing one of my courses, is that you don't need to spend hundreds and hundreds of dollars on piano lessons (that likely don't deal with the specifics of church piano playing), or spend hours and hours searching YouTube for tutorials - you just need to put the time and effort into learning the essential concepts and skills required to play music in church, and support your congreation as they sing.
In addition to this, because I have spent 26 years serving as a pastor in a few churches, I understand the dynamics of congregational worship, from both sides of the piano. Because of that, I decided to make my main course, 20 Day Church PIano Player, a bit different, and give you not just the musical instruction, but also the theological foundations, and pastoral pespectives, that really help you have a well-rounded understanding of being a church musician.
If you want to find out a bit more about me, you can check out my website krisbaines.com and as I've been an independent musician for some time now, you can also find my music streaming on all major platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora (USA only).
If you want to hear my "life story/testimony" you can listen to that here from a podcast hosted by Church & Family Life . I was born in the UK, where I am now I am living with my wife Becky and 8 of our 9 children (one is married). However, until late last year we had been living in the beautiful country of New Zealand for 26 years where I worked as a pastor, paramedic, and pianist (all those 'p' words!).
First and foremost, I am a follower of Christ, thankful to have been saved by His amazing grace, and then I'm a husband and father. After that, I get to help people like you play better, and bless your church!
Thanks for reading, and I hope to see you sometime soon on on of my courses!
"Have to say I’m really impressed with the course content. Super practical on so many levels and the pastoral perspective insights are invaluable."
Kris is an incredible teacher, pastor, and mentor. He is great at explaining things with simplicity and clarity. He has never made me (as a church piano player) feel incompetent and is always willing to share tips that will encourage others for the glory of God.
Email:
Office:
Kris Baines Music, Unit 138274, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US