10 Days Course

Welcome to the Backstage piano training, we are so glad you have decided to join our Creative Arts team. At Church on the Rock, we are destined to do great things and we believe it can only be done with your help. My name is Isaias Robles and I will be overseeing your training. I would love to hear how your training is going. So, if you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns, please contact me at irobles@cotr.org

What does it mean to be a keyboard player at Church on the Rock?

  1. The first thing you should know is that we value you. You can count on the support of all of the leaders you will find at church. You can participate in our Volunteer Central which is a great place to meet and share with other volunteers.

  2. We do everything with excellence, simplicity, and integrity; these are our core values. It’s important that you think about these values for yourself and when dealing with church guests. Be excellent in all you do, make it simple for people and be a person of integrity.

  3. Lastly, we expect you to do the following things:

  • Be on time for rehearsals and services

  • Practice beforehand; this means that the rehearsal will be only for clarifying doubts, we expect you to get there prepared

  • Make sure you are checking on PCO (this is where we will let you know when we need you to participate)

  • Be an example of a Christ-like life and have a humble and teachable attitude.

  • Attend our services

 

Now, lets get you started on the training!

Step 1

This first step is a 10 days course for beginners. You will learn the basic of playing piano, techniques, scales, and basic chords. All of the videos last about 10 minutes. Take the next few days to learn these lessons. Make sure not to go to the next video until you feel really confident about what you have learned. It does not matter if it takes you more than 10 days, a month, or more. What matter is that you really get the lessons and feel confidence about it. Here are the links for the videos:

 

DAY 1- INTRODUCTION

DAY 2- CIRCLE OF 5THS

DAY 3- SCALLE FINGERING

DAY 4- SCALES

DAY 5- CHORD BASICS

BY TAKING THIS FIRST STEP, YOU ARE HALFWAY THERE. REMEMBER, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. I KNOW YOU CAN MAKE IT!

DAY 6- MINOR CHORDS

DAY 7- 7TH CHORDS

DAY 8- ADDITIONAL CHORDS

DAY 9- RHYTHM

DAY 10- TWO HANDS EXCERCISES

 

Before going to step 2, lets put what you have learned to the test. I want you to play this song called “This I Believe ”. You can listen to the audio and watch the Video below to learn how to play it.

 

You made it! I am proud of you and so glad that you reached to this point. Make sure to write me an email letting me know you are done with the first step. Keep going on to the second step. I can’t wait to play with you!

Step 2

So you already know the basic of piano, I would like you to practice few more songs. This will help you make it to the next step.

This is amazing Grace

Look to the Son

I know this was a lot to take in. However, make sure take time to learn all the lessons and be familiar with all the skills and techniques. I encourage you to watch these videos one more time; once you feel like you’re mastered on this subject, I want you to practice the following songs. 

Here as in Heaven

STEP 3

YOU MADE IT THIS FAR! I’m excited! With all you have learned so far. You are ready to take on the challenge. I would like to meet with you and go more in detail in our training. Send me an email to irobles@cotr.org, so we can schedule for a more in depth training.

Thank you for your effort, Don’t forget to keep checking on Backstage for more videos and updates; and remember GOD IS FOR YOU!

 

 

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