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
85 episodes
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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1:12:01
Playing Spirit-Led Spontaneous Worship Keys with Caleb King
Watch on YouTube Join us this week's episode, featuring Caleb shares his unique journey from being a drummer with a background in Southern Baptist traditions to becoming a key figure in spo...
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Episode 83
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45:26
NAMM Show, Hammond Artist, & Keys Player: Doug Orlando Shares His Story
Watch on YouTubeJoin us for this week’s episode featuring Doug Orlando, a seasoned keys player with over 40 years of experience in the music industry. Doug shares his inspiring journey from his ...
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Episode 82
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18:59
Minor Progressions in Worship with Spooky Scott of Red Rocks Worship
Watch on YouTube"Spooky" Scott is back just in time for Halloween week! In this episode, he breaks down how minor chord progressions can bring emotion and depth to worship—way beyond the usual “...
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Episode 81
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26:42
How to Build Worship Tracks for Church in Logic Pro X with Marcus Perry
Watch on YouTubeJoin Marcus Perry from Mount Zion Church in Nashville, Tennessee as he takes us behind the scenes of worship music production, breaking down how he builds stems and creates...
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Episode 80
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1:33:12
Playing Keys for the Choir Room & Tips for Church MDs with Marcus Perry
Watch on YouTubeJoin us on The Worship Keys Podcast. A special guest, Marcus Perry! He shares his journey from piano beginnings to becoming Music Director at Mt. Zion Church, one of the largest ...
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Episode 79
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38:41
How to Make Latin Multitracks for Worship with Khristian Diaz
Watch on YouTubeWe’re joined by Khristian Diaz, a worship musician with Puerto Rican and Honduran roots who’s bringing Latin flavor into worship. From his viral “Praise” remix to creating Latin ...
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Episode 78
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44:45
How to Create a Worship Patch from Scratch in Omnisphere with Atreyu Singleton
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, we talk with Atreyu “Tre” Singleton—music director, Ableton-certified trainer, and worship leader. Tre shares how he build...
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Episode 77
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50:47
How to Produce Demos & Multitracks in Logic Pro X with Roger Ryan
Watch on YouTubeIn this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, host Carson Bruce is joined by the renowned eight-time Grammy-nominated producer, singer, songwriter, artist, and professo...
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Episode 76
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1:26:34
Worship Keys Rig & Sound Design with Anaji Powell
Watch on YouTubeCarson is joined again by Anaji Powell, a worship keys player, MD, and creative behind powerful sound design. Fresh off last week’s episode with his wife Kaci, Anaji now gives a ...
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Episode 75
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40:06
Navigating Music Ministry: Insights from Anaji & Kaci Powell
Watch on YouTubeJoin us on the Worship Keys YouTube channel as Carson welcomes husband-and-wife duo Anaji and Kaci Powell from Faith Church in Rochester, New York. In t...
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Episode 74
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1:02:12
How to Blend CCM & Gospel on the Piano with Carlous Drake
Watch on YouTubeCarlous Drake from Chattanooga, Tennessee joins us for this week episode on The Worship Keys Podcast. Carlous shares the merging of Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) with gospel...
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Episode 73
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1:03:19
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