The Worship Keys Podcast

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  Aerospace Audio V3 Atmosphere Pedal Unboxing & Aeropads App Demo 19.08.2026 41мин

  Watch on YouTube Let's unbox and demo the Aerospace Audio Atmosphere pedal Version 3 on the Worship Keys podcast, comparing it to Version 2. Version 3’s redesigned layout has fewer buttons, two screens, USB-C power capability, an added expression pedal input, updated MIDI connection, and a microSD card slot for loading custom drone pad files. Let's demo the new tonality options (major, minor, and neutral) that weren’t available on Version 2, explore menu features including setti...
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  Church Gear Breakdown with Otto Gross at Christ Church Nashville, Tennessee 12.08.2026 18мин

  Watch on YouTube Let's welcome Otto Gross to The Worship Keys as he takes us behind the scenes of Christ Church Nashville's worship setup and shares the heart behind the gear. More than a gear breakdown, Otto offers practical wisdom on maximizing what you already have, embracing creativity through limitations, and keeping technology focused on one purpose: leading people into God's presence. Whether you're a worship musician, keyboard player, or worship leader, this episode is packed with enc...
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  Is Worship Ministry School Right for You? with Ryan Loche of The Church Collective 05.08.2026 50мин

  Watch on YouTube Join us as Carson sits down with Ryan Loche, co-founder of The Church Collective and professor at The Belonging Co. College and Liberty University, to answer a question many worship musicians wrestle with: Is worship ministry school worth it? They discuss the value of formal education, when experience may be enough, and why growing as a worship leader is about more than earning a degree. They also explore theology in worship, serving the local church well, and the mindset nee...
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  Worship Reharms with Clark Beckham Part 2 29.07.2026 40мин

  Watch on YouTube In Part 2 of our conversation with Clark Beckham, we go beyond chord substitutions and dive into the heart behind worship reharmonization. Clark shares why reharmonizing worship songs should never be about sounding impressive but about drawing closer to God and expressing worship in a more meaningful way. He also walks through his unique arrangements of How Great Is Our God and Graves Into Gardens, offering practical music theory insights while showing how every musical choic...
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  Worship Reharms with Clark Beckham Part 1 22.07.2026 41мин

  Watch on YouTube Clark Beckham Breaks Down Reharmonization for “Goodness of God” + “Great Are You Lord” on today's episode! Don't miss it! Aerospace Audio Sponsor Clark's chord charts and resources can be found in the YouTube description! Support the show Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on YouTube and other social media platforms. If you have any questions or suggestions for who you want as a featured guest in the future or a topic you want to hear,...
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  What is the Nashville Number System? 15.07.2026 23мин

  YouTube Let's talk and demonstrate the Nashville Number System, with its origins in Nashville studios in the 1950s–60s with the Jordanaires as a shorthand for quickly notating chord progressions (e.g., C–G–Am–F as 1–5–6–4). So much value for worship teams and professional musicians, especially for transposing on the fly, improving rehearsal efficiency, and strengthening ear training. Aerospace Audio Support the show Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as o...
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  How Much Does it Cost for a Produced Demo in 2026? with Josh Dunn 08.07.2026 49мин

  Another episode with Josh Dunn, recorded in his studio, where we discuss the real cost of producing a song from start to finish. Josh shares what goes into a music production budget, from pre-production and session musicians to mixing and mastering, and explains how a clear vision can help artists spend wisely. He also talks about common mistakes, the role of AI in music production, and realistic pricing for different types of projects. Whether you're recording your first single or planning y...
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  Felt Pianos, AI Demos, & Sound Design Convo with Josh Dunn 01.07.2026 46мин

  Join us as we sit down with producer, songwriter, and worship pastor Josh Dunn for an inspiring conversation on the Worship Keys Podcast. Josh shares the story behind his vintage rescued Baldwin upright piano, his sound design secrets for getting that raw authentic tone, and an honest take on AI and Suno in worship music today. We talk creativity, authenticity, and what it means to stay true to your sound in 2026. Don't miss his thoughts on why true creativity can't be replaced by AI. Next ep...
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  Sound Design for Worship Keys Players with Daniel Dauwe 24.06.2026 1ч 22мин

  50% off code on Sound Shop: THEWORSHIPKEYS Sound Shop: https://www.soundshop.co/sounds Christopher Wohrle Stock Ableton Presets: https://www.soundshop.co/product-page/ableton-stock-keys-presets-by-christopher-wohrle Join Daniel Dauwe on the Worship Keys Podcast as we sit down and talk about something every worship musician needs to hear. Daniel is the founder of Soundshop.co and has played alongside some of the biggest names in worship music. In this episode, he opens up about his journey,...
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  Stewarding the Presence of God in Corporate Worship with Shane and Makayla of 11th Hour Worship 17.06.2026 55мин

  Watch on YouTube Join Shane and Makayla of 11th Hour Worship as they sit down with Carson Bruce on The Worship Keys Podcast for a conversation that goes way beyond music. From a calling that started in high school to a John the Baptist "prepare the way" mission, Shane and Makayla open up about hiddenness, character, and obedience as the real foundation of worship leading. They dig into what it means to steward God's presence in corporate worship, why offstage devotion matters most, and ...
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  Writing & Producing Music for Global Missions with Jeremy Caruthers of Far Flung Worship 10.06.2026 1ч 36мин

  Watch On YouTube Jeremy Caruthers joins The Worship Keys Podcast to share the wildest recording stories you have never heard. Jeremy Caruthers joins The Worship Keys Podcast to share the wildest recording stories you have never heard. From capturing an entire album in one night after a Guatemalan volcano derailed his plans, to syncing a multi-truck Arctic session using nothing but an FM transmitter, Jeremy proves worship music can be made anywhere on earth. He unpacks the heart behind Far Flu...
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  How to Make Piano Sample Library: MainStage Template & Library Demo 03.06.2026 18мин

  Watch on YouTube Carson Bruce wraps up the piano sample library tutorial series by showing how to move a finished Logic Pro X Sampler patch into MainStage for live performance. He walks through locating and copying the patch from the Logic user library, pasting it into the MainStage patches folder, and loading it into MainStage. He also demonstrates how the patch works in perform mode and explains how MainStage allows you to control and solo different mic and noise channels like CAD mic...
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  How to make a Piano Sample Library: The Programming Process in Logic Pro X Sampler 27.05.2026 29мин

  Watch on YouTube Go behind the scenes with Carson Bruce as he breaks down the process of building a custom piano sample library inside Logic Pro. From organizing samples and velocity layers to programming release triggers, pedal sounds, and multi-mic setups, this episode is packed with practical tips for producers, worship musicians, and sound designers looking to create more realistic virtual instruments. If you want to improve your sampling workflow and learn how professional piano librarie...
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  How to Make a Piano Sample Library: The Editing Process in Pro Tools 20.05.2026 13мин

  Watch on YouTube In this episode, Carson Bruce introduces his newly released piano sample library featuring five sampled pianos with both regular and felt versions across 10 unique patches. He also begins a new series showing the full process of building a piano sample library from scratch. From recording setups and microphone choices to piano selection and room acoustics, Carson shares the essential tools and workflow behind professional sampling. The episode also takes viewers inside ...
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  How to Record a Piano Sample Library: The Equipment & Recording Process 13.05.2026 19мин

  Watch On YouTube Hear the full piano sample library on Spotify Download the MainStage template here Carson Bruce welcomes listeners to the Worship Keys podcast, thanks sponsor Aerospace Audio, and highlights their Atmosphere analog drone pedal (v3) with MIDI capabilities and the Aero Pads iOS app. He announces his newly released piano sample library featuring five sampled pianos and 10 patches, with both regular and felt versions, and begins a series on how to build your own...
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  Worship Moment on the Acoustic Upright with Micai George 06.05.2026 23мин

  Watch on YouTube In 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, heavy responsibility, and strong preparation; leaders must be sensitive to the Spirit, intentional, humble, and willing to sacrifice space so the whole band can shine and sound locked in. They discuss setting the atmosphere at the start of service and the value of expressive, structure-free moments wit...
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  From Self-Taught Keys Player to Musical Director with Micai George 29.04.2026 28мин

  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 music theory. They talk about the challenges of learning to read after becoming proficient, the importance of church production and proper gear/infrastructure (inputs, snakes, stage boxes, in-ears, stems), and Micai’s influences and approach to ear train...
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  Part 2 of Producing Stems for Elevation Worship with Jay Taylor 22.04.2026 1ч 8мин

  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, loops, textures, and transitions while leaving space for a live band. He also talks about trusting the process, staying grounded in your identity, growing your gift, and letting prayer guide your calling. They also touch on sound sources, including Gospel Producers and Naja Snow’s upcoming System-8 p...
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  Producing Stems for Elevation Worship Song with Jay Taylor 15.04.2026 1ч 29мин

  Watch on YouTube Let'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 learn organ in church, developed strong ear skills, and later expanded through formal training at UAB in music technology, classical, and jazz. The episode then shifts into a hands-on arrangement session where J demonstrates building a live arrangement for “Jehovah” by Elevation Worship in Logic Pro, cove...
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  Simplicity and Production with Chris Tomlin's Keys Player 08.04.2026 1ч 15мин

  Watch on YouTube Aerospace Audio In this episode, we welcome Matt Gilder to the Worship Keys podcast, with sponsorship from Aerospace Audio, to discuss Matt’s journey from growing up in Southeast Texas playing church piano to touring and producing, including nearly 20 years as keyboardist for Chris Tomlin since a 2006 session at Blackbird. Matt shares how ear training and the Nashville Number System shaped his musicianship, his early band Among Thorns, and how learning tracks and softwa...