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
72 episodes
How to Organize Your Ableton Live Session with Andrés Páez
Watch on YouTube!In this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, Music Director Andrés Páez from Abundant Church in El Paso, Texas, shares his inspiring journey from growing up ...
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Episode 72
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1:09:37
Volunteering as a Keys Player at Red Rocks Church with Micah Weber
Watch on YouTubeCome hang out with Carson Bruce on the Worship Keys YouTube channel as he chats with Micah Weber, a passionate volunteer keys player from Red Rocks Church. Micah o...
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Episode 71
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26:49
Worship Keys Sound Design & Balancing Tour Life/Ministry with Spooky Scott of Red Rocks
Join Spooky Scott from Red Rocks Worship at the Worship Keys Podcast. Spooky share about life on the road, leading worship, and all the gear and tech that makes it happen. He dives into how he uses the Nord Stage 3 for sound design, how Red Roc...
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Episode 70
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58:43
From College Friends to Worship Leaders with Jenna & Zoë
Join Carson Bruce for a heart-to-heart with Jenna and Zoë, a talented worship duo from Nashville with a powerful story to tell. They open up about how they met in college, their journey into worship music, and what it’s been like to battle anxi...
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Episode 69
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1:11:33
The Lifelong Influence of a Good Piano Teacher with Tim Abel
Watch on YouTubeCarson sits down with his childhood piano teacher, Tim Abel, for a heartfelt conversation full of music, memories, and ministry. They talk about the power of playi...
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Episode 68
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1:01:55
Funky Chord Progressions in CCM with Natalie Layne
Watch on YouTubeWelcome Natalie Layne, to The Worship Keys Podcast! Natalie opens up about life on the road, her early days in music, and how she went from indie artist to signing...
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Episode 67
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1:05:29
How to Use Tracks in Spontaneous Moments of Worship in Ableton with Evan Fernald of TBCO
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of The Worship Keys, Carson Bruce chats with Evan Fernald from The Belonging Co. about all things tracks in worship. Whether you're new to using tr...
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Episode 66
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33:33
How to Create a Great Sound Design & Tone on Keys for Worship with Evan Fernald of TBCO
Watch on YouTubeCarson Bruce is joined by Evan Fernald, music director and keys player at The Belonging Co. In this episode, Evan opens up about his spiritual journey and gives an in-depth look ...
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58:00
5 Chord Progressions Every Worship Keys Player Should Know with Alex Smith
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode, Carson Bruce sits down with special guest Alex Smith from Georgia to break down five must-know chord progressions every worship keys player ...
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Episode 64
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37:33
How to Play Aux Keys for Worship with Micaiah Wesler
Watch on YouTubeJoin us in welcoming Micaiah Wesler to the Worship Keys YouTube channel as we dive into the world of auxiliary keys in worship music. In this episode, Micaiah shar...
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Episode 63
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1:08:07
How to Produce Stems for Worship in Logic Pro X with Josh Brown
Watch on YouTube Welcome Josh Brown, a renowned producer, songwriter, and musician. The discussion takes listeners through Josh's incredible musical journey, from starting ou...
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Episode 62
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1:23:19
How to Program Keys and Synths in a Worship Song in Logic Pro X with David O. Ramirez
Watch on YouTubeDavid O. Ramirez joins us once again for another episode of The Worship Keys! In this episode, David gives a detailed look into his song production process from pr...
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Episode 61
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44:35
Logic Pro X Template Tips for Producers & Worship Keys with David Ramirez
Watch on YouTubeDavid Ramirez is back to take us inside his Logic Pro X template that streamlines workflow and elevates worship production. He breaks down his full process of song...
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Episode 60
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24:49
The Best Advice for Worship Keys Sound Design with David O. Ramirez
Watch on YouTubeJoin us in welcoming David O. Ramirez to The Worship Keys YouTube channel for an inspiring conversation. David is a renowned keys player, producer, songwriter, and...
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Episode 59
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1:02:28
Lo-Fi Instrumental Piano Worship Music with Sam Garner
Watch on YouTubeLet’s welcome Sam Garner—Sam the Beard Guy—for an inspiring and laid-back conversation about blending ambient lo-fi with instrumental worship. From touring with Sh...
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Episode 58
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1:00:58
What it Means to be a Pro Musician? with Louie Higuera
Watch on YouTubeMeet Louie Higuera on The Worship Keys Podcast! Louie shares his diverse journey from playing at church services to performing with Grammy-winning artists. He high...
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Episode 57
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1:06:44
Is Worship Music Harder to Play than Pop? with Marcus Wiles
Watch on YouTubeWelcome to the Worship Keys YouTube channel! In today's special episode, host Carson Bruce sits down with the incredible Marcus Wiles, an expert keys player and mu...
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Episode 56
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56:11
How to Get Good Tone on the Hammond Organ with Ralph Lofton
Watch on YouTubeRalph Lofton shares his journey from playing at Sunday school to collaborating with renowned artists such as Aretha Franklin and BeBe & CeCe Winans. He offers insights on mas...
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Episode 55
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1:02:01
The Versatility of the Hammond Organ with Virgil Straford
Meet Virgil Straford — a Grammy and Dove-nominated producer with a deep-rooted legacy in gospel music. In this episode, Virgil takes us through his journey from Chicago to Nashville, sharing insights from his decades-long career and collaborat...
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Episode 54
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34:07
Difference in Playing Live at Church vs In the Studio on Organ with Dwan Hill
We are excited to welcome Grammy, Dove, and Stellar Award-winning arranger, songwriter, artist, and worship leader Dwan Hill. The episode dives deep into the art of incorporating the Hammond B3 organ into modern worship music, specifically Cont...
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Episode 53
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38:17
5 Things Every Hammond Organist Should Know for Church
In this episode, we welcome Curt Buell back! He covers five crucial techniques every Hammond B3 organist should know for playing in church settings. Topics include glissandos and slides, walking bass lines, inversions and voice leading, church ...
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Episode 52
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22:22
How to Play the Hammond B3 Organ: Full Overview with Curt Buell
We welcome back Curt Buell to the podcast for an in-depth tutorial on the Hammond B3 organ. Curt provides an extensive overview of the organ's features, including its drawbars, vibrato settings, presets, and expression pedals. He demonstrates t...
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Episode 51
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28:51
How to Improv on Piano with Otto Gross
Watch on YouTubeWelcome to Part 2 with Otto Gross, an exceptionally talented and creative pianist. Otto shares tips for improvisation, playing in different church settings, mastering scales, cho...
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Episode 50
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1:02:53