The Worship Keys Podcast
If you play piano, organ, synths, pads, or any keys instrument for worship ministry or the music industry, you are in the right place! Nashville-based worship keys player, Carson Bruce, interviews a variety of different musicians every week.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this is the podcast for you to learn and feel inspired to enhance both your technical playing skills and to also gain spiritual encouragement while being in a local church congregation.
New episodes release every Wednesday! Reach out directly to Carson on Instagram or email: carson@theworshipkeys.com.
Episodes
113 episodes
How to Record a Piano Sample Library: The Equipment & Recording Process
Watch On YouTube Hear the full piano sample library on Spotify Download the MainSta...
Worship Moment on the Acoustic Upright with Micai George
Watch on YouTubeIn part two with Micai George, Micai discusses preferring keys while still loving organ and aux keys, then shares advice for music directors at church: the role requires grace, h...
From Self-Taught Keys Player to Musical Director with Micai George
Micai George, a self-taught keys and organ player originally from Baltimore and now serving as musical director in Birmingham, Alabama, discusses his background, learning to play without a teacher, and returning to school to learn reading and m...
Part 2 of Producing Stems for Elevation Worship with Jay Taylor
Watch on YouTube Welcome to our Part 2 episode with Jay Taylor, who breaks down his Ableton arrangement of “Jehovah” by Elevation Worship, sharing how he builds dynamics with layered parts,...
Producing Stems for Elevation Worship Song with Jay Taylor
Watch on YouTubeLet's welcome Taylor, an Alabama-based multi-instrumentalist and music director at Love City Church in the Birmingham area, who shares how he started on drums, was pushed to lear...
Simplicity and Production with Chris Tomlin's Keys Player
Watch on YouTube Aerospace AudioIn this episode, we welcome Matt Gilder to the Worship Keys podcast, ...
Nord Stage 4 Keyboard Breakdown with Marcus Wiles
Watch On YouTubeAerospace AudioFor this episode, we have a returning guest, Marcus Wiles to discuss the Nord Stage 4, including whether it’s wort...
Prophet 6 Hardware Synth Rig with Marcus Wiles
Watch On YouTubeThis episode focuses on synthesizers with a deep dive on Marcus Wiles’ Sequential Prophet-6, while also thanking sponsor Aerospace Audio and highlighting their Arrow Pads app and...
Have We Over-Produced Our Worship Services? with Michael Walter
Watch on YouTube Aerospace AudioMichael shares his first Winter Jam experience playing keys and organ for Kayden Nicole, discusses the deman...
How to Navigate Challenging Church Leadership with Tyler Richardson
Watch On YouTubeCarson Bruce sits down with Tyler Richardson to discuss navigating challenging dynamics in church leadership. Tyler shares insights from his ministry experience and his book How ...
Worship Keys Convo with Marlon Roberson & Leonard Ray Jarman Jr
Watch On YouTubeThank You to Our Sponsor: Aerospace Audio for Atmospheric Worship PadsRecorded live in Nashville during pre-production for DOE’s ...
Worship Keys Rig with Isaac Andrade
Watch On YouTube In this episode, we sit down with Isaac Andrade, a worship keys player and musical director based in Orlando, Florida, as he walks through his worship keys rig and the mind...
Worship Keys Rig with Spencer Ratkovich
Watch On YouTubeWelcome to a new episode of The Worship Key Podcast featuring Spencer Ratkovich. Spencer takes us inside his worship keys rig at Christ Church of the Valley in Phoenix and breaks...
Keys Rig Rundown & Nord Stage 4 Sound Pack with Filipe Martins
Watch On YouTubeCelebrate Episode 100 of the Worship Keys channel with a special conversation featuring Brazilian worship keyboardist, producer, and pastor Filipe Martins. Filmed backstage at Ve...
Keyboardist & Organist Caleb Marte
Watch On YouTubeHang out with keyboardist and organist Caleb Marte in an episode that feels more like a backstage chat than an interview. Carson Bruce joins Caleb as he shares growing up in chur...
Aux Keys Rig Rundown with Joshua Zacarius
Watch on YouTube Joshua Zacharia from Fort Wayne, Indiana, jumps into The Worship Keys to break down his aux world setup from the gear he trusts to the way he programs and layers sounds. He...
How to Steward Your Worship Team Beyond the Stage with Jonathan "J Dubb" Wolliston
Watch On YouTubeJonathan Wolliston is back, also known as "Jdubb". In today's episode, Jonathan will share his journey as music director at Calvary Christian Center and lessons on stewardship, m...
Mastering Worship Production with Jonathan "J Dubb" Wolliston
Watch On Youtube We sit down with Jonathan “J Dubb” Wolliston for a practical, behind-the-scenes conversation on worship production. From his Full Sail background to years of experience in ...
Why Sound Design & Heart Posture is So Important with Max Whiting
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, host Carson welcomes Max Whiting, a talented and dedicated musician from the Church of 1122 in Jacksonville, Florida. Join them as th...
The Hidden Costs of Ministry No One Warns You About with John Strandell
Watch on YouTube Join Carson Bruce as he chats with John Strandell, a producer, mix engineer, and songwriter signed with Centricity Music. In this episode, they discuss John's career in mus...
What's New in the Sunday Keys App in 2026 with Owner of Sunday Sounds
Watch On YouTUbeWe welcome back David Pfaltzgraff from Sunday Sounds for a conversation on the latest updates in worship music technology. David walks through the newest improvements in the Sund...
Worship Keys Rig with Andrew Sharp of Church of the Highlands
Watch on YouTubeWelcome back to the Worship Keys Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of worship keys with Andrew Sharp from Church of the Highlands. While co-host Tyler Wester ...
2025 Recap & Upcoming Events in 2026!
THANK YOU GUYS for an incredible 2025 year! Exciting plans for 2026, such as in-person workshops with details TBD. Join me in celebrating an amazing year and prepping for what's next!