how to be a church piano player
The Use Of Electric Pianos/Keyboards - Part 2

The Use Of Electric Pianos/Keyboards - Part 2

The Use Of Electric Pianos/Keyboards - Part 2Kris Baines
Published on: 09/01/2026

...it is always worth getting a proper piano-style pedal for your keayboard, as it moves around less, is easier to control, and works more like the pedal on a real piano.

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The Use Of Electric Pianos/Keyboards - Part 1

The Use Of Electric Pianos/Keyboards - Part 1

The Use Of Electric Pianos/Keyboards - Part 1Kris Baines
Published on: 19/12/2025

Perhaps you can’t get good sound from miking up your piano, or maybe it just doesn't work in that venue. In either case, this might be an option that improves the overall sound of your worship team, as the keyboard is a lot more controllable and easier to balance with the other instruments.

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Sheet Music: Paper vs Digital?

Sheet Music: Paper vs Digital?

Sheet Music: Paper vs Digital?Kris Baines
Published on: 13/12/2025

Whichever sheet music option you choose, whether it be paper or digital, remember that our ultimate goal is to bring glory to God, and help lead the congregation in true worship with minimal distraction.

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Technology & The Church Piano Player

Technology & The Church Piano Player

Technology & The Church Piano PlayerKris Baines
Published on: 04/12/2025

...if we are going to use various aspects of technology, the main thing to remember is that any technology we use must be seen as a servant to our main goal of supporting the congregational singing, rather than a master that can potentially hinder it.

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