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CHURCH PIANO PLAYERS! Looking for some fresh ideas and creative tips?
Check out these EMBELLISHMENT PACKS and see the results by Sunday!
The Church Piano Player Embellishment Pack (Basic Level) contains 16 hands-on tutorial videos that teach you creative embellishments you can incorporate into your church piano playing - PLUS - it includes 8 bonus videos on playing with expression, effective intros, smooth transitions and more! These embellishements are "basic" as they require less time to master, yet sound effective when used within songs. Scroll down for a detailed list of content.
Only $29!
For a limited time this embellishment pack is at a reduced price (usually $35). All the content in this pack is taken from the full course
20 DAY CHURCH PIANO PLAYER created by Kris Baines (pastor/pianist/composer)
The Church Piano Player Embellishment Pack (Advanced Level) contains 16 hands-on tutorial videos that teach you creative embellishments you can incorporate into your church piano playing - PLUS - it includes 8 bonus videos on arranging medleys, chord inversions, improvisation and more! These embellishements are "basic" as they require less time to master, yet sound effective when used within songs. Scroll down for a detailed list of content.
Only $29!
For a limited time this embellishment pack is at a reduced price (usually $35). All the content in this pack is taken from the full course
20 DAY CHURCH PIANO PLAYER created by Kris Baines (pastor/pianist/composer)
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase the BASIC + ADVANCED packs together for only $49 (save $21)
Only $49
"I have been hoping Kris would provide something like this to equip church piano players to learn how one does one of the most important things a church ever does – sing. Kris has the uncanny ability to feel the songs he is playing and lead the congregation into their flow. His sense of this will be a blessed help for his students to do the same."
~Scott Brown - Pastor & Director of Church & Family Life USA~
"As our church piano player for years, Kris has been amazing at leading the congregation in praise and worship to God, while not drawing attention to himself. He 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. By embarking on this course with Kris, you will find that he genuinely wants you to be a better church player for His glory."
~ Clarissa S - Christchurch, New Zealand ~
Do you need some fresh ideas, and creative inspiration?
These embellishment packs are designed just for you!
Check out the details below for what's included in each pack.
NOTE: All the content in these embellishments packs is taken from the more comprehensive course, 20 DAY CHURCH PIANO PLAYER a course containing over 150 video tutorials covering everything you need to know as a church piano player - musical instruction, practical advice, and theological/pastoral insights.
Want to see a sample video?
What's Covered in the Embellishment Packs?
BASIC LEVEL PACK:
⚪Play different LH patterns
⚪Using same root note for chords changes
⚪Using 1-5, 1-6 etc in LH for chords
⚪Basic runs & fills
⚪Going up an octave
⚪Playing RH in octaves
⚪1-4-1 chord change
⚪Celtic style
⚪Basic RH glissando
⚪The SUS 4 chord
⚪Adding your own slash chords
⚪Arpeggios
⚪The SUS 2 chord
⚪Slowing a song at the end
⚪Grace notes
BASIC LEVEL PACK (BONUS VIDEOS):
⚪HOW TO | Play with expression
⚪HOW TO | Have seamless transitions between songs
⚪HOW TO | Sensitively change keys
⚪HOW TO | Play effective song intros
⚪HOW TO | Play effective song outros and endings
⚪HOW TO | Play Nothing! (Accapella)
⚪HOW TO | Play songs in a style suitable for incidental music
⚪HOW TO | Incorporate "vamping"
ADVANCED LEVEL PACK:
⚪Advanced LH patterns
⚪Playing Advanced Chords
⚪Advanced arpeggios
⚪RH octave runs
⚪The "Country" chord
⚪Advanced runs & fills
⚪Advanced RH glissando
⚪Building up towards a chorus
⚪Using Triplets
⚪Filling Out RH Melody
⚪EXAMPLE SONG - Before the Throne of God Above
⚪Playing like a guitarist
⚪Syncopated playing
⚪Single note simple rhythm
⚪Triplet patterns & half-time
⚪EXAMPLE SONG – All Creatures of Our God and King
ADVANCED LEVEL PACK (BONUS VIDEOS):
⚪HOW TO | Arrange medleys
⚪HOW TO | Play under and around the melody
⚪HOW TO | Play less and achieve more
⚪HOW TO | Use chord inversions for a warmer sound
⚪EXPLAINED | The fundamentals of Improvisation
⚪IMPROVISATION TIPS | Simple improvisation
⚪IMPROVISATION TIPS | Advanced improvisation
⚪HOW TO | Incorporate improvisation & build confidence
NOTE: All the content in these embellishments packs is taken from the more comprehensive course, 20 DAY CHURCH PIANO PLAYER a course containing over 150 video tutorials covering everything you need to know as a church piano player - musical instruction, practical advice, and theological/pastoral insights.
See below for more info.
Meet Your Instructor
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 the courses I offer, 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 this course 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 (these are more prominent in the full 20 Day Church Piano Player course).
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 the course!
Who Is This Course For?
Beginnner & Intermediate church piano players who want to improve their technique & style - both for their own enjoyment, and to be a greater blessing to their church
Church piano players who want to gain some fresh ideas and creatively enhance their piano playing
Frequently Asked Questions
What skill level is this program for?
This course is best suited for students who have some basic piano playing experience, a knowledge of the notes (on the piano, not the sheet music), and the ability to play basic chords etc. In the full 20 Day Church Piano Player course, there's a "Music Theory Bootcamp" section that goes over all the basics required to be a competent church piano player - so this may be an option for you.
This course is not teaching you how to play, but how to play better.
What results can I expect?
As stated above, this course is a selection of material from the full course, 20 Day Church Piano Player. The selection of modules will help to you give you some fresh creative ideas to enhance your church piano playing. You will notice a difference if you take the time to learn the content, practice it, and implement it into the songs you play in church. For a broader learning experience as a church piano player (practical, theological, pastoral) you may want to consider the 20 Day Church Piano Player course.
How long do I have access to the program?
This course has lifetime access which means you can access the content now and any time in the future.
Can't I learn all of this on Youtube?
Well, probably not without spending hours and hours of your time searching for relevant tutorials. This can be a very disorganised way of learning, but with these CHURCH PIANO PLAYER EMBELLISHMENT PACKS, you have an organised selection of tutorials, specifically designed for church piano players.
What kind of music do you play/use in the course?
Something that was very important to me about putting together this course, was to make sure it revolved around only biblical sound church music. Most of the tutorials will feature sections from traditional hymns, but playing in a more fresh/contemporary way - not super modern, and not old and stale - you get the idea! I'll also use some modern biblically sound worship songs/hymns that have been a blessing to the church in recent years. Due to copyright issues, I need to be careful what/how much I use. The great thing is, I'm teaching you tips and techniques that you can apply to any music you play!
