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From: Letron Brantley (CEO of GospelSkillz.com)
Friday 7:15AM
Dear Fellow Gospel Musician,
k I know you are at a point now where you are about to
EXPLODE! You have been practicing and practicing to
get better, but it seems like all of your hard work is not
paying off. You are
frustrated and you feel like
quitting because of it.
As you continue to see so many musicians that
are able to understand and play the things you want to play, you can't understand why it's so difficult for you to
understand.
First of all, you have to realize that ... You are not alone!
Believe it or not, many musicians ALL OVER THE WORLD feel
the same way.
People even go and seek out professional
gospel piano
lessons,
gospel keyboard lessons,
gospel bass
lessons, and
gospel organ
lessons to learn how to play gospel from a traditional teacher because they can't find
anyone RELIABLE enough to teach them.
The only problem is that traditional piano lessons focuses
on reading primarily and NOT PLAYING BY EAR. Being
able to play the piano by ear is a respected skill that has
to be nurtured.
Just as with any other respected craft
there IS a method to playing the
piano,
keyboard,
organ, bass,
drums, and guitar. Many times the problem that musicians
have is not that they don't practice enough, but the method
that they were introduced to didn't work. In
order for you to get the most out of your learning
experience, you have to have a method that was designed for
your success.
"I
always get nervous when we have revivals or programs that
invite other churches, because they always bring their young
musicians to play... "
Music is primarily an aural skill.
That means that if you have been playing for any length of
time, you should be able to play at least something by ear
... even if it's only Mary had a Little Lamb. As you
increase your length of playing time, you will find that are
able to play more things by ear. My cousin, who is an
older musician said this to me,
"I always get nervous when we have
revivals or programs that invite other churches, because
they always bring their young musicians to play and many of
them at times seem like their showing off and not really
trying to support the movement of God in the service.
But they sound GREAT!"
Unfortunately this is the case in many
churches. They have settled for musicians that can just play
versus those that really have a heart for the church.
My cousin also said to me,
"After the service, when I ask them how they got to
where they were and that I would love to take lessons from
them,
they always blow me off by saying that
they don't have
anything to teach me and that I'm doing good by myself.
If that was the case, I wouldn't have asked them for
lessons!!"
This is another unfortunate reality in
many churches. There are many musicians who have
obviously reached a plateau in their music where they could
certainly be a benefit to someone else. The only
problem is that they are so paranoid that someone is going
to take their job, that they don't want to share anything.
My high school science teacher told me,
"If you teach
something to someone else, you ultimately increase your own
knowledge about that subject."
This is soooo true!!!
The BEST way to increase your knowledge
is to teach it to someone else. This is true because
it forces you to go over your subject matter over and over
again until you know it like the back of your hand.
Also it makes you feel good inside when the people you've
taught and encouraged come back to tell you the successes
they've had. This is why I'm so trilled about music
and education. I know that by helping you to get where
you want to be, I am really helping myself. If you are
mature enough to understand this, read further so we can
help you unlock the mysteries of reaching your musical
goals.
"Are YOU
ready to be Successful in Music?"
If you fit these
qualifications, READ ON!
Have you been frustrated with
your playing for a while?
Are you having trouble hearing
how to put those "NICE JAZZ CHORDS" into your music?
Or those subtle PROFESSIONAL nuances if you are a Bass,
Guitar, or Drummer.
Have you taken lessons from
piano teachers only to find that you've wasted A LOT of
money AND time?
Are you finding it hard to keep
up with the contemporary gospel music that's out today?
Are you serious about achieving
musical success?
It's Here, The
Secrets are Now Revealed!
With our
DVDs, In just a few hours, You Will Learn the secrets
that took other musicians YEARS to Learn!
How to play and UNDERSTAND Chords and
their Structures. (Major, Minor, Dominant,
Diminished, Fourths, and "JAZZ" Chords) It is very
important to intimately know your chords so that you will
have greater control over them when you play.
How to play and UNDERSTAND Progressions.
This included the famous "Number System". When a
musician says, "Go to the 7 - 3 - 6 - 2 - 5 - 1..." you
should know exactly what that means and be able to react
INSTANTLY!!
What and how to play in a church service.
As a musician, you must be in tune with the service so that
what you do adds to the overall effectiveness and not
detracts. You should know how to use your gift to help
facilitate a WORSHIP environment AND you should be able to
drive a service towards PRAISE.
How to learn songs by ear.
Playing by ear is a skill that has to be practiced.
You must train your ear to listen for certain aspects of the
music so that you can recreate it in your playing. The
better you get at this skill, the quicker you can learn more
songs for your choir or praise team.
How to play and communicate in a band
setting. Anytime you bring a group together, there
is always the possibility of confusion. To be an
effective band leader, you must take command and demonstrate
to your band that you driving the ship. This leads to
great respect from fellow musicians.
And Much Much More!!
Scales and
Exercises
The Number System
(Important!!)
Major and Minor Chords
Traditional and Contemporary
Worship and Praise Progressions
Dominant Chords
(7ths, 9ths, 13ths)
Intervals
Diminished Chords
Playing Behind
Preacher
Fourth Chords
Substitutions
Tri-tone Chords
Chord Embellishment
Chord Exercises
Ear Training
Jazz Chords
Learning Songs from CD
"What IF My Primary
Instrument is not Piano, Keyboard, or
Organ!"
I won't say this
to my fellow keyboardists and
organists, but GUESS WHAT!!...Just
because you don't play Piano,
Keyboard, or Organ doesn't mean you're
not a REAL MUSICIAN!!
You don't have to play the piano,
keyboard, or organ in order to learn
the theory behind the music, but it
certainly helps if you have some
BASIC keyboard knowledge and
that's all you need. If you are
in to Gospel Drums, Gospel Bass, or
even Christian Guitar, you can take
advantage of the products offered here
to expand your musical horizons and
help you to become a better and more
well rounded musician.
"YES!! I'M READY TO
GET STARTED TODAY!!"
GREAT!
Just use the links below to guide you
to your path of study. Feel free
to browse our products and most
importantly
VIEW the videos BEFORE you buy.
You would never buy a car without
first test driving it so why do the
same with your music education.
We are VERY serious about helping you
reach your potential and we want to
make sure you have all the tools
necessary to do so. Take your
time and when you get your DVDs stay
in touch with us to let us know how
you are doing. We want to
know!!
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Regards,
Letron Brantley
CEO & Founder - GospelSkillz.com
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Item No: GSK00014 Title: Keyboard Sessions with Paul Whitley Artist: Paul Whitley Note: 3 DVD Set Plus 1 Audio CD (4 Disk Set) Level: Beginner to Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Paul is an accomplished musician and studio producer who has produced many works which can be found in stores today. His styles range from Gospel to Jazz. In this 4 disk set, Paul takes you through the concepts necessary to playing in a live (church or concert) and studio setting. He teaches from the bottom up ensuring that the proper foundation is set to maximize your results. In the band session, Paul teams up with his key project musicians to give you a demonstration of ...more>>
Item No: GSK00079 Title: Vertical Worship Volume One SubTitle: With Carlos Encarnacion Artist: Carlos Encarnacion Note: OVER 2 Hours of DVD Instruction and Demonstration Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Want to learn how to add contemporary flava to your worship songs? Get the step by step progressions you need to spice up your playing immediately! Gospelskillz presents the DVD series Vertical Worship Volume 1 featuring Carlos Encarnacion. This DVD includes basic instructions to playing some of your favorite worship songs.
Item No: WKS00002 Title: Organ Essentials Part 1- Back to Basics Artist: Anthony "Hammondman" Gray Level: Beginner to Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Anthony Gray A.K.A. “The Hammondman”, is known on the internet as a theory teacher on many internet message board forums. He has helped thousands of musicians to grow and increase their musical knowledge. This DVD is for the beginner and the intermediate looking to understand gospel muscic through theory. He takes you through songs, progressions, scales, and techniquies to help you grow as a gospel player. This DVD is designed to give you a basic foundation to gospel music...more>>
Item No: WKS00005 Title: The Ultimate Gospel Organ Master Class Artist: P.J. Morgan Note: 2 Hour DVD Video Footage and Chord Booklet Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Experience the Ultimate Gospel Organ Master Class. Real Gospel Musicians that play for real gospel artists.
P.J. Morgan is an awesome session player/producer. He has played for so many names in gospel we can’t mention them all, but to name a few: Yolanda Adams, Donnie McClurkin, Ben Tankard and Karen Clark-Sheard. Man may remember seeing him on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel Television Program playing the organ. From the Bandstand to the studio, P.J. is a well seasoned m...more>>
Item No: WKS00006 Title: The Ultimate Gospel Piano Master Class Artist: P.J. Morgan Note: Over 3 Full Hours of DVD Video Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. P.J. Morgan is a top gospel session pianist. He has worked on projects with various artists. His smooth piano style and knowledge will help take your playing to the next level.
On this DVD, P.J. Morgan spends 3 hours setting down a strong foundation of contemporary gospel piano. Covering all aspects of service playing including chords, runs, arpeggios, plus giving you the “tricks of the trade”.
P.J. will have you playing new things in your next service. ...more>>
Item No: WKS00008 Title: Master Class Series SubTitle: John Peters (Organ II & III) Artist: John Peters Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. We are dedicated to bringing you some of the baddest Gospel session players on the planet. We offer different musicians of various musical styles and backgrounds so that you can maximize your playing techniques. Learn some of the tricks from some of the most experienced gospel players. Get your remote in hand and sit back and learn!!!
You Will Learn: Runs, Shouts, Bass Lines, Preacher Chords, Chord Structure Keyboard Technique, Progressions
Item No: WKS00009 Title: Master Class Series SubTitle: John Peters (Piano I) Artist: John Peters Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. We are dedicated to bringing you some of the baddest Gospel session players on the planet. We offer different musicians of various musical styles and backgrounds so that you can maximize your playing techniques. Learn some of the tricks from some of the most experienced gospel players. Get your remote in hand and sit back and learn!!! You Will Learn: Runs, Shouts, Bass Lines, Preacher Chords, Chord Structure Keyboard Technique, Progressions
Item No: WKS00011 Title: Master Class Series SubTitle: P.J. Morgan (Organ Chords & Runs) Artist: P.J. Morgan Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. We are dedicated to bringing you some of the baddest Gospel session players on the planet. We offer different musicians of various musical styles and backgrounds so that you can maximize your playing techniques. Learn some of the tricks from some of the most experienced gospel players. Get your remote in hand and sit back and learn!!!
You Will Learn: - Runs
- Shouts
- Bass Lines
- Preacher Chords
- Chord Structure Keyboard Technique
- Progressi...more>>
Item No: WKS00040 Title: Ultimate Gospel Organ - The Brooklyn Style SubTitle: Featuring Roger Jean Artist: Roger Jean Note: 2 Full Hours - Includes Chord Booklet Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Roger Jean is on of New York's premier organists. He has accompanied many gospel artists such as Beverly Crawford and Twinkie Clark. roger is presently the National Musician for Pilgrim Assemblies. he has been privileged to play for Biship Noel Jones and Biship T.D. Jakes. He has a very soulful organ sound. let roger take you to CHURCH "Brooklyn Style". Not just playing but giving detail explainations of timings, chords, and shouts. So sit back enjoy and learn!
Item No: WKS00041 Title: New York C.O.G.I.C Organ 1 SubTitle: Butch Heyward Artist: Butch Heyward Level: Beginner to Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Roger Jean is on of New York's premier organists. He has accompanied many gospel artists such as Beverly Crawford and Twinkie Clark. roger is presently the National Musician for Pilgrim Assemblies. he has been privileged to play for Biship Noel Jones and Biship T.D. Jakes. He has a very soulful organ sound. let roger take you to CHURCH "Brooklyn Style". Not just playing but giving detail explainations of timings, chords, and shouts. So sit back enjoy and learn!
Item No: WKS00042 Title: Organ Essentials Part 2- Practical Applications Artist: Sebastian Wheat Note: 2 DVD with OVER 10 Hours of Footage Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. This awesome DVD set features 10 HOURS of footage. This is the most footage offered on any DVD set. Sebastian Wheat is behind the organ giving you every thing you need for PRACTICAL applications. You will learn: The basics of organ playing. How to operate the drawbars and switches on the Hammond Organ. You will also learn Tritones, Fourth Chords, Flat 7 Substitutions, Pivot Chords, Upper Structure Chords, Worship Changes, Song Instruction and Much Much More!! This is a M...more>>
Item No: WKS00047 Title: West Coast Piano Artist: Cassandra O'Neal Note: Over 2 Full Hours of Instruction! Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Cassandra ONeal is an awesome musician. She has played for many artists on the road and in the studios such as The Kurt Carr Singers and Judith Christie-McAllister just to name a few. Watch and learn as she lays down that smooth West Coast sound. With picture in picture chords, you will be able to get every note.
You Will Learn:
- Devotion Songs
- Arpeggios
- Talk Music
- Progressions
- Chord Changes
- Intros and Outros
- Praise and Wors...more>>
Item No: WKS00048 Title: Master Class Traditional/Contemporary Gospel Piano Artist: Pam Davis Note: 1.5 Hours of Instruction Level: Beginner to Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Ms. Pam Davis, writer, composer, arranger, and accompanist, is highly known for her piano skills discovered at the age of seven after which she enrolled in a lifetime membership to Jordan Conservatory of Music, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has shared her gift all around the country with numerous artist and well renowned leaders in the world namely, Oleta Adams, Patti Austin, Michael McDonald, Evang. Shirley Caesar, The Women of Worship, The Gospel Music Workshop of America, ...more>>
Item No: WKS00049 Title: Advanced Piano Voicing Artist: Justin Gilbert Note: Over 3.5 Hours Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Justin Gilbert, an Atlanta native, has stolen the hearts and ears of all who have listened to him play. Justin has become a prolific musician, composer, and producer. He has played for Donnie McClurkin, B. Chase Williams, The Anointed Pace Sisters, and many others. Justin takes you on an incredible journey of advanced chord voicing and techniques. He offers a wealth of knowledge in various chord substitutions and clusters. He also takes you through songs, thus giving you ...more>>
Item No: WKS00050 Title: Crazy Chords, Crazy Runs! Artist: Quenell Gaskins Note: OVER 4 HOURS LONG Level: Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Quenell Gaskins in an incredible and talented musician. He takes us on a journey of crazy chords and runs. His energetic style will bring life and excitement to your playing. He spends time taking you through many types of complex chord changes and voicings. He also gives you various runs to increase your musical palette. Quenell currently plays for Myron Butler and Dr. Juanita Bynum.
You will learn:
- Altered Voicings
- Talk Music
- Preacher Chordsmore>>
Item No: WKS00051 Title: Organ Essentials Series 3 SubTitle: Hymns and Beyond Artist: Solomon Phifer Jr. Note: Over 7 hours of instruction Level: Beginner Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. This DVD is for beginner and intermediate organists who want to learn hymns and take them to the next level. Solomon Phifer Jr. gives a thorough and systematic break down of various hymns; from simple harmony with left hand bass for keyboard players to full harmony with left hand chords for organists.
A MUST HAVE for building basic organ foundation, this DVD will have you playing hymns in your next service.
Solomon has taught piano and organ for 25 year...more>>
Item No: WKS00052 Title: The Sounds of Pentecost Artist: Michael Loyd Note: Over 8 Hours of Lessons, PLUS BONUS FOOTAGE! Level: Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Michael Loyd, a Connecticut native, is an accomplished producer, songwriter, and musician currently residing in Los Angeles. Mike is a verteran organist for the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (P.A.W.) He has played for such artists as Edwin and Walter Hawkins, Dorinda Clark-Cole, The Kurt Carr Singers, BeBe Winans, Kim Burrell, Marvin Sapp, and numerous others. This DVD project takes us to the fiery Pentecostal Church. Mike gives us that straight church sound with a ...more>>
Item No: WKS00065 Title: Unlocking the Keys SubTitle: The ULTIMATE Gospel Piano and Organ DVD Artist: Kevin "KC" Conley Note: INCLUDES: MIDI FILES and Sheet Music Level: Beginner Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Kevin will unlock the secret behind "infinite" chords (those incredible chords you've heard piano play during talk music). He breaks down and shows you the simplicity of these voicings that many other musicians will not show you.
Check out his signature "slugging" 4 chord groove that will blow the mind of listeners.
Unlock the secret to soloing - Taking away all the technical jargon you've heard for years; KC will show you the simplicity of soloing, that ev...more>>
Item No: WKS00075 Title: C.O.G.I.C. STYLE SubTitle: Ultimate Organ Master Class Artist: Eddie Howard Jr. Note: Over 4.5 FULL HOURS Level: Intermediate - Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD. Elder Eddie Howard Jr. is one of the premier organists in the Church Of God In Christ. He has played for such notable artists as Commissioned and The Clark Sistsers to name a few. He is an incredibly gifted and anointed player. He shares with you almost 5 hours of licks, tricks, and techniques.
This DVD gives you over 30 chapters covering devotional songs such as "Praise The Lord Everybody", "God Is A Good God", and "I'm Running For My Life". We also cover runs, ...more>>
Item No: WKS00076 Title: The Ultimate Gospel Organ Master Class SubTitle: Hymns And Worship Songs Reharmonized Artist: Trina Washington Note: 5 Hour DVD Level: Intermediate to Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD: Trina Washington, (a.k.a. Trina Trine) an Ohio native, was reared in a baptist church in which her father currently presides as pastor (Mt. Hermon Missionary Baptist Church). Serving as Minister of Music, Trina has played for and with some of the nations greatest including Kim Burrell, Kim McFarland, the late Anthony Harmon, Melvin Crispell, and Garry (Lil' G) Jenkins formerly of R&B group "Silk" just to name a few. With a four octave vocal range and over thirty years experi...more>>
Item No: WKS00086 Title: The Live Experience Artist: Doobie Powell Note: LIVE DVD SESSION Level: Beginner - Advanced
LIVE PERFORMANCE DVD: Doobie Powell, son of gospel legend and pioneer, Hubert Powell, who is the originator of the term "gospel jazz", has taken his father's legacy to the next level. His sound is unique with a nice blend of funk and neo soul, but staying true to his gospel roots. On this DVD, Doobie takes you from traditional to ultra contemporary gospel music with this harmonic interpretations. This is the first of its kind LIVE DVD project, allowing you to experience real music as it's happe...more>>
Item No: WKS00087 Title: Organ and Piano Techniques Artist: Dennis Montgomery Note: 3.5 Hours + MIDI Files Level: Intermediate - Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD: Denis Montgomery, III, is an extrememly gifted musician and teacher, who has been playing since the age of 4. Dennis, has performed with James Cleveland, Rober Fryson, Kurt Karr, Richard Smallwood, Alvin Slaughter, Might Clouds Of Joy, Bobby Jones, Edwin Hawkins, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Yolanda Adames, Darryl Coley, Pattie LaBelle, Regina Bell, Harry Carney Jr., Shirley Caesar, Jennifer Holiday, Boston Pops, Boston Landmarks Orchestra, Belgrade Big Band, Branford Marsalis, Fr...more>>
Item No: WKS00088 Title: Just Churchin Artist: John Peters Note: Gospel Organ Master Class Level: Intermediate - Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD: John Peters joins us once again on the organ sharing some of those incredible voicing and runs that he is known so well for. He takes us to church his way giving us worship moves devotion songs, and old fashioned down home praise songs. Enjoy this DVD as he breaks down many techniques that will help push you to the next level. Midi files of each chapter are provided on the disc for download to help you disect some of those classic John Peters moves. As an added bonus, we have...more>>
Item No: WKS00090 Title: Live Experience Breakdown SubTitle: Ultimate Gospel Organ Masterclass Artist: Doobie Powell Note: Based on LIVE PERFORMANCE "The Live Experience" Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Doobie Powell, son of gospel legend and pioneer Hubert Powell, who is the originator of the term "gospel jazz", has taken his father's legacy to the next level. His sound is unique with a nice blend of funk and neo soul, but staying true to his gospel roots.
Doobie shows you some of the phattest chords you will ever learn, breaking them down note for note. Doobie's effortless chord voicings are warm, always wanting you to hear more.
This is a must have DVD for all musicians...more>>
Item No: WKS00092 Title: Introspection of a Prodigy SubTitle: featuring Cory Henry Artist: Cory Henry Level: Intermediate - Advanced
INSTRUCTIONAL DVD: Cory Henry has been playing from the early age of 3. He's considered a musical prodigy by many who know him and experienced his music.
Down through the years, he has matured into an exceptional musicain and has become one of the most sought after player/producers in the industry. He has shared his unique sound with gospel artist Kim Burrell and played on BET's television show Sunday's Best.
On this 5 hour DVD project, Cory gives you a rare look into his appro...more>>
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k I know you are at a point now where you are about to
EXPLODE! You have been practicing and practicing to
get better, but it seems like all of your hard work is not
paying off. You are
