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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

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45:26

Playing Spirit-Led Spontaneous Worship Keys with...

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2025/11/12

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 spontaneous modern worship. Join them as they discuss the heart of worship, practical keys tips, the importance of worship culture in churches, and Caleb's experiences playing for Garrett & Kate Serban, now signed with Bethel Music. Caleb also talks about his use of Ableton for worship services, the ...

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18:59

NAMM Show, Hammond Artist, & Keys Player: Doug...

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2025/11/05

Watch on YouTube Join 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 early days as a drummer to becoming a Hammond-endorsed artist. He talks about performing at the NAMM Show, serving in various churches and ministries, and witnessing the evolution of worship music through the years. Throughout the conversation, Doug emphasizes the importance of staying surrendered to ...

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26:42

Minor Progressions in Worship with Spooky Scott of...

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2025/10/29

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 “spooky” vibe. He also shares how these chords can help shape moments of prayer, reflection, and deliverance in worship. He gives real examples from Kory Miller’s album and other worship settings, showing how these sounds can add power and purpose to your music. Plus, he opens up about his own experien...

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93:12

How to Build Worship Tracks for Church in Logic Pro X...

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2025/10/22

Watch on YouTube Join 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 tracks for “Fire” by CeCe Winans. He walks through his full process in Logic Pro X, shares his go-to plugins and gear, and gives practical tips for arranging tracks that shine in live church settings. Marcus Perry Support the show Thanks for listening! Subscribe here to the podcast, as well as on You...

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38:41

Playing Keys for the Choir Room & Tips for Church MDs...

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2025/10/15

Watch on YouTube Join 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 congregations in the U.S. Marcus talks about leading with excellence and humility, building community through music, and keeping the choir alive in today’s church culture. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from the Choir Room, lessons from playing behind Fred Hammond, and practical advice for worship key...

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44:45

How to Make Latin Multitracks for Worship with...

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2025/10/08

Watch on YouTube We’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 multitracks, Khris shares how music became his way of connecting with God and inspiring others. He opens up about his journey, creative process, and the heart behind the upcoming Vessel Conference—a vision to pour back into musicians and ministers. Along the way, he gives practical advice for keys pla...

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50:47

How to Create a Worship Patch from Scratch in...

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2025/10/01

Watch on YouTube In 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 builds worship patches in Omnisphere and Logic Pro, the power of layering sounds, and how AI is shaping the future of worship sound design. He also opens up about his devotional project, Memoirs of a Minstrel, his passion for mentoring young musicians, and why character offstage matters as much as skill onstage. Wh...

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86:34

How to Produce Demos & Multitracks in Logic Pro X...

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2025/09/24

Watch on YouTube In this episode of the Worship Keys Podcast, host Carson Bruce is joined by the renowned eight-time Grammy-nominated producer, singer, songwriter, artist, and professor, Roger Ryan. Roger dives deep into his creative process for building multi-tracks from scratch using Logic Pro X. He shares his experiences from working with various music production tools over the decades, tips for creating a dynamic production environment, and the importance of listening and orchestrating ...

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40:06

Worship Keys Rig & Sound Design with Anaji Powell

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2025/09/17

Watch on YouTube Carson 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 full breakdown of his worship keys rig, from the Nord Stage 4 and Ableton to TouchOSC and live looping. He shares how sound design isn’t about showing off, but about serving the moment, supporting pastors like a movie score, and pointing people to Jesus. Anaji also highlights the value of patience, pr...

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62:12

Navigating Music Ministry: Insights from Anaji & Kaci...

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2025/09/10

Watch on YouTube Join 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 this episode, they share their journey in music and ministry, from how they met to serving God together through worship. Kaci talks about her experience as a female organist in a male-dominated field, while Anaji gives insight into the role of a Music Director and leading with sensitivity to the Holy Spirit. They also discuss...

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63:19

How to Blend CCM & Gospel on the Piano with Carlous...

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2025/09/03

Watch on YouTube Carlous 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 genres, exploring practical techniques and cultural insights for worship key players. He shares his musical journey, experiences in ministry, and provides hands-on demonstrations of playing techniques that bridge these two musical styles. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, you'll find ...

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69:37

How to Organize Your Ableton Live Session with Andrés...

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2025/08/27

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 in a small church in Spain to leading modern worship with excellence. He recounts his moves from Spain to Denmark, then to Florida, and finally settling in Texas, where he honed his skills with Ableton Live and developed an efficient workflow for organizing worship sessions. Andrés offers practical advice for music direc...

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26:49

Volunteering as a Keys Player at Red Rocks Church...

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2025/08/20

Watch on YouTube Come 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 opens up about his move from Oklahoma to Colorado, why worship leaders matter, and what it means to serve as a volunteer in worship ministry. You’ll hear practical tips on keeping a servant’s heart, how the Nashville Number System helps musicians, and why staying close to Jesus is key to avoiding burnout. Expect real...

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58:43

Worship Keys Sound Design & Balancing Tour...

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2025/08/13

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 Rocks stays unified across campuses with tools like Resi, and what it really looks like to balance touring with serving at church. He also shares some behind-the-scenes moments from their latest album, The King Is Coming. If you're a keys player or just lo...

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71:33

From College Friends to Worship Leaders with Jenna & Zoë

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2025/08/06

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 anxiety and stage fright while staying faithful to their calling. From songwriting to leading worship, they share genuine moments, honest struggles, and what true intimacy with the Lord means to them. Plus, don’t miss their live worship session and the stor...

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61:55

The Lifelong Influence of a Good Piano Teacher with...

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2025/07/30

Watch on YouTube Carson 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 playing by ear, the journey from trombone major at JSU to worship leader, and the real stories behind leading worship. Tim shares practical tips for key players, from the basics to creative improvisation. Plus, Carson pays tribute to the amazing legacy of keys player and artist, Keith Green, who passed away in July 1982....

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65:29

Funky Chord Progressions in CCM with Natalie Layne

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2025/07/23

Watch on YouTube Welcome 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 with Centricity Music. We talk about everything from her classical roots to her creative songwriting process. Natalie also shares about her journey on social media, the story behind her new album All Joy, and what it’s really like carving a path in today’s music scene. Plus, she gives us a taste of her favorite tra...

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33:33

How to Use Tracks in Spontaneous Moments of Worship...

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2025/07/16

Watch on YouTube In 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 tracks or looking to level up your setup, this conversation dives into the heart behind it all—how to keep worship spontaneous and structured. Evan breaks down his process for running tracks with flexibility, training your team, setting up gear, and navigating live worship without missing a beat. Plus, get a behind-th...

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58:00

How to Create a Great Sound Design & Tone on Keys for...

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2025/07/09

Watch on YouTube Carson 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 at his worship keys setup from how he blends hardware and software to create seamless worship moments, to his personal approach to sound design, layering, and dynamic control. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, you’ll walk away with practical tips, creative insights, and inspiring ...

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37:33

5 Chord Progressions Every Worship Keys Player Should...

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2025/07/02

Watch on YouTube In 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 should have in their toolkit. Recorded live at Foothills Church in Knoxville, Tennessee, this session is packed with practical tips for beginner and intermediate musicians from embellishments and inversions to building confidence behind the keys. Alex also shares her personal journey, demonstrates on a Juno DS keyboard, a...

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