Has anyone see the Paul Baloche/Lead Worship keyboard videos?

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Permalink Reply by William Kunkel on February 1, 2010 at 3:01pm

I've watched the Ed Kerr video, and it is very elementary. I do not believe that anyone playing keyboards with their church worship band would really glean anything from them.

Seems that there is no video instructional material (that I have encountered) that are on par with the WTW videos, or the Beginning Acoustic Guitar videos.

Probably because Mr. Baloche plays the guitar.

Permalink Reply by Howard Francis on July 29, 2010 at 10:27am

if you are in London on 7th August I'm running a keyboard masterclass which will give you inspiration in your playing, new chords and techniques, show you how to be more confident in your playing and give you personal advice and help - if you want to come down would be GREAT to meet you! 11am til 1pm. For more info contact me at howard@howardfrancis.co.uk - we also have one on 11th September just in case you can't make the August one! thanks, Howard Francis

Permalink Reply by Acts7 on August 9, 2010 at 5:40am

I would really recommed the one from Musicademy.com They are in the UK but have a fulfillment center in USA as well. I'm not a superb keyboardist. Going from self taught. But I've found their intermediate keyboards series extremely top notch. Many other keyboard training dvds are just a show off tool for the artist but never really explain indepth. That is not the case here. They spend a good deal of time actually explaining pieces.

There are 3 DVDs in the Intermediate set. The first may be a bit too elementary for you. But the second DVD is incredible. Starting you out with things like fills, improvs, etc. (showing you when a good time to use 6ths versus 5ths ... things like that).

Also I just got an email a few days ago that they released a 3rd series "Advanced Keyboards for Worship" I can't wait to finish so I can move up to that set.

Check out their site. Also they have some "song learner" downloads that spend 20 minutes on the keys teaching you each and every piece of a song. Those are only $5 a piece and would give you a great idea of what you would be getting with the DVD series.

Permalink Reply by Howard Francis on September 20, 2010 at 12:43pm

Hi Flute Punch, I would love to help you with this! check out my P&W clinic details below - if you are able to make it we can go through this in the class - Thanks so much, Howard Francis www.howardfrancis.co.uk/training

BRAND NEW KEYBOARD CLINIC JUST ANNOUNCED - FOCUS: PRAISE & WORSHIP
Saturday 23rd October
Starts: 5pm
Duration: 1.5hrs
Venue: Brookdale House Studios, 75 Brookdale Road, London, E17 6QH

Howard Francis has designed this workshop clinic to focus entirely on playing keyboards in your worship band. A great opportunity to learn more about:

- Looking at modern praise & worship songs and finding a fresh way of playing them
- Reharmonising songs without interfering with melody
- Setting an atmosphere discreetly under a speaker
- Knowing the moments to use the keyboard to add weight to the final word from speaker especially for response times, prayer etc.
- The use of strings and what moments in a song to use them.
- Q&A opportunities to get Howard's advice and tips

Tickets only £35 each! but limited places so book in advance!

Go to www.howardfrancis.co.uk/training for more details and tickets

FEEDBACK
I have been so lucky this weekend and found the inspiration overwhelming, after spending time with a keyboard legend Howard Francis! Cheers Mate :) Brennan Harvey

I was on the last masterclass with two of my friends. It was an inspirational experience.We all would Highly recommend it to any keyboard players. Steve Dawe

Permalink Reply by Acts7 on September 20, 2010 at 1:34pm

Flute, Could you give us a little more background / info on what exactly you'd like to learn?

Howard, while I appreciate your enthusiasm and entrepreneurial attitude, please note that you can click on anyone's profile and see their location.
Flute Punch is in Oregon (USA).
Your second post almost borders on spam as it has no relevance to the OP (original poster).

Permalink Reply by Howard Francis on September 20, 2010 at 1:50pm

whoops sorry! i'm new to this site!

Permalink Reply by Acts7 on September 20, 2010 at 2:11pm

ahh no worries my man.
OH THATS RIGHT!
I forgot they merged Worship the Rock and He Must Increase.
HMI was mostly UK based. I understand your confusion now.
Be well.

Permalink Reply by Howard Francis on September 20, 2010 at 4:10pm

yes I'm from HMI - so just get used to this one!

Permalink Reply by Acts7 on September 20, 2010 at 4:30pm

Cool Cool. Well - Welcome aboard. God bless you!