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The Worship Keys Podcast

Carson
Music Theory
Worship Music
Music Industry
Songwriting
Goodness Of God
Accompanying Vocalists
Online Music Lessons
Buell Institute Of Music
Worship Ministry
Worship Leader
Reckless Love
Creativity In Worship Music
Ming Lee
Royal Northern College Of Music
Local Church Connection
Gospel Piano
Worship Leaders
Caleb Blair
Contemporary Christian Music
Loop Community

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 ... more

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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... more

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For this episode, we have a returning guest, Marcus Wiles to discuss the Nord Stage 4, including whether it’s worth upgrading from the Stage 3, keybed improvements like triple-sensor action, new faders and workflow,... more

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This episode focuses on synthesizers with a deep dive on Marcus Wiles’ Sequential Prophet-6, while also thanking sponsor Aerospace Audio and highlighting their Arrow Pads app and Atmosphere Pads pedal features, sound packs, pricing,... more

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Michael shares his first Winter Jam experience playing keys and organ for Kayden Nicole, discusses the demands of navigating shared keyboard setups, and recounts how he joined The Choir Room shortly after moving to... more

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Matt Gilder
Pro level Keys player known for touring with Chris Tomlin
Self / Chris Tomlin's band
Episode: Simplicity and Production with Chris Tomlin's Keys Player
Michael Walter
Worship keyboardist and musician
The Choir Room / Kayden Nicole / Winter Jam
Episode: Have We Over-Produced Our Worship Services? with Michael Walter
Tyler Richardson
Songwriter, keys player, singer, producer, author
Musician and author
Episode: How to Navigate Challenging Church Leadership with Tyler Richardson
Leonard Ray Jarman Jr.
Worship musician; discussed background and projects
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: Worship Keys Convo with Marlon Roberson & Leonard Ray Jarman Jr
Isaac Andrade
A keys player based out of Orlando, Florida
G5 Church, Davenport, Florida
Episode: Worship Keys Rig with Isaac Andrade
Spencer Ratkovich
Drummer, keys player, and music director at Christ Church of the Valley
Christ Church of the Valley
Episode: Worship Keys Rig with Spencer Ratkovich
Filipe Martins
Keyboard player and pastor from Brazil, sharing his journey and musical projects.
Vessel Conference
Episode: Keys Rig Rundown & Nord Stage 4 Sound Pack with Filipe Martins
Caleb Marte
Keyboardist and organist, performing at Vessel Conference.
Local church in Modesto, California
Episode: Keyboardist & Organist Caleb Marte
Joshua Zacarius
Keys player and music producer from Fort Wayne, Indiana
Episode: Aux Keys Rig Rundown with Joshua Zacarius

Host

Carson Bruce
Host focused on worship keys, gear, and ministry insights.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • INCREDIBLE PODCAST

    As a musician and keys player, this show is amazing! I learn something new every time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Music4theLORD
    United States8 months ago
  • The BEST Worship Keys Content Out There

    I’ve played keys for years and years, but these podcasts have been so beneficial in taking my playing to the next level! Quality & FREE content!!! You don’t find that much. Love what Carson is doing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexonthekeyz
    United States10 months ago
  • TWK Podcast is HIGHLY recommended & helpful

    Carson Bruce, host of The Worship Keys Podcast, just launched a new weekly show that will benefit and encourage every worship keys player who listens to it. An accomplished pianist and producer himself, he has teamed up with other brilliant musicians in an interview/podcast format to address the needs of the modern worship community. You can expect to learn about musical direction, sound design and tech, music theory, and so much more. Everyone who listens to these episodes will feel inspired, e... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CBCBCBCB15
    United States2 years ago

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Nord Stage 4 Keyboard Breakdown with Marcus Wiles
Q: How does he approach patch management for live worship with multiple keyboard parts?
He uses layer scenes, per-patch effects, MIDI-controlled patch changes, and the ability to switch between organ, piano, and synth layers on the Nord Stage 4 to create dynamic, church-friendly textures without losing feel or control.
Nord Stage 4 Keyboard Breakdown with Marcus Wiles
Q: What's Marcus's best advice for learning gear and becoming proficient on keyboards?
He emphasizes starting from practical church and live-performance contexts, learning to dial in patches quickly, embracing your own blind spots, and prioritizing real-world play over memorization; confidence and adaptability on stage trump perfect recall, and continuous learning keeps you ahead.
How to Navigate Challenging Church Leadership with Tyler Richardson
Q: How do you know when to stay in a church or ministry versus leaving?
Evaluate growth and planting—if you're flourishing where you're planted and contributing to unity, stay; if you're not growing or staying stuck, consider transitioning thoughtfully rather than stepping away impulsively.
How to Navigate Challenging Church Leadership with Tyler Richardson
Q: How do you survive working for God in a ministry context day-to-day?
Adopt a realistic view: not every day is miraculous, the powerful moments follow the steady, ordinary days; stay focused on Jesus as the reward and prioritize longevity, unity, and healthy planting over chasing quick outcomes.
How to Navigate Challenging Church Leadership with Tyler Richardson
Q: What do you do when you have received a word of prophecy or a word of knowledge, and it did not come to pass, or when a leader falls?
First, acknowledge the disappointment and assess whether there was misalignment or manipulation, then ground yourself in humility, seek discernment from trusted voices, and stay anchored in God's broader guidance rather than a single word or person.

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1. Matt Gilder
2. Michael Walter
3. Tyler Richardson
4. Leonard Ray Jarman Jr.
5. Isaac Andrade
6. Spencer Ratkovich
7. Filipe Martins
8. Caleb Marte

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