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
106 episodes
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...
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Episode 106
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1:05:28
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...
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Episode 105
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1:10:00
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 ...
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Episode 104
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1:16:35
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 ...
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Episode 103
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45:29
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...
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Episode 102
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20:43
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...
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Episode 101
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16:27
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...
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Episode 100
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25:32
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...
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Episode 99
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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...
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Episode 98
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10:33
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...
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Episode 97
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55:50
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 ...
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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...
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Episode 94
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46:23
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...
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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...
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Episode 93
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45:10
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 ...
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Episode 92
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32:56
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!
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Episode 91
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1:07:44
Christmas at Highlands Production with Andrew Sharp and Tyler Wester
Watch on YouTubeJoin us in this exciting episode as Andrew Sharp and Tyler Wester dive into the world of music production, focusing on the use of AI and Ableton Live. They discuss the innovative...
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Episode 90
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52:52
Worship vs. Performance: Church Production with Tyler Wester and Andrew Sharp
Watch on YouTubeLet’s sit down with Tyler Wester and Andrew Sharp from Church of the Highlands for an honest and uplifting conversation about worship, creativity, and leadership. Tyler talks abo...
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Episode 89
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39:46
Worship Keys Rig Rundown with Caleb King
Watch on YouTube Join Carson Bruce and Caleb King on the Worship Keys YouTube channel as they provide an in-depth look into setting up an efficient and streamlined worship keys rig. Filmed ...
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Episode 88
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23:25
Christmas Classics on the Hammond Organ with Ralph Lofton
Watch on YouTube Welcome to this festive episode of the Worship Keys Podcast! Host Carson Bruce sits down with the incredible 70-year-old organist, Ralph Lofton. Together, they dive into Ra...
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Episode 87
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Christmas Through the Years with Hammond Organist Ralph Lofton
Watch On YouTube Ralph Lofton is back for our Christmas episode! He shares his incredible journey in music, his miraculous heart transplant story, and the Christmas memories that shaped him...
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Episode 86
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37:01
Full Worship Set with Otto and Jayna Gross
Watch on YouTubeWelcome to another episode! In this follow-up conversation with Jayna and Otto Gross, the discussion continues on how to prepare for a worship set—covering everything from select...
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Episode 85
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23:36
Preparing for a Worship Set with Otto and Jayna Gross
Watch on YouTube We are joined by the talented musical couple Jayna and Otto Gross. They share their incredible journey from Berkeley College of Music to leading worship in their community....
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Episode 84
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