Tag: getting started

  • Playing Preludes and Postludes

    “Preludes” and “postludes” are just fancy words for “before the service” and “after the service.” Playing music is a great way to welcome people to the church service and later send them off with a song in their hearts. If you are the full-time pianist for your church, your day at the piano begins before…

    keyboard with text overlay: Prelude
  • Confidence: does it matter?

    Can confidence make you a better church pianist? Absolutely! Why do you lack confidence and what can you do to help yourself grow? When you think about the title “church pianist,” what do you envision? Two grand pianos, an orchestra, a 100 voice choir, professional music director and packed congregation A little spinet jammed in…

    sunset over mountains graphic; text reads Comparison makes you feel inferior or superior. Neither serve a useful purpose.