The Worship Keys Podcast

How to Make a Piano Sample Library: The Editing Process in Pro Tools

Watch on YouTube  [https://youtu.be/0SO3zuXjIek] 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 a real upright piano sampling session at Miller Piano Specialists in Franklin, Tennessee, where he captures a Ritmüller upright using multiple microphones and velocity layers. Future episodes will cover editing, cleanup, and bringing the final library to life. aerospaceaudio [ https://aerospaceaudio.com/] Hear the full piano sample library on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/1OTDSjOlNNOljjwgk3h05g?si=PdGg3P5qQLmsL45VxD6kpQ Download the MainStage template here: https://the-worship-keys.kit.com/50ad3b6ca0] Get the free Piano Sample library here [https://the-worship-keys.kit.com/50ad3b6ca0] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/support] 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, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

How to Record a Piano Sample Library: The Equipment & Recording Process

Watch On YouTube  [https://youtu.be/XFyhVQk7ik0] Hear the full piano sample library on Spotify  [https://open.spotify.com/album/1OTDSjOlNNOljjwgk3h05g?si=PdGg3P5qQLmsL45VxD6kpQ] Download the MainStage template here [https://the-worship-keys.kit.com/50ad3b6ca0]  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 sample library. He covers required equipment including a reliable computer and DAW (he tracks in Pro Tools at 96k, 32-bit float), an audio interface (Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 with eight preamps), microphones (his setups range from four to seven mics), headphones, cables, and stands. He emphasizes planning around instrument quality and room acoustics, then shows his upright piano sampling session at Miller Piano Specialists in Franklin, Tennessee on a Ritmüller upright, recording notes by fifths with multiple velocities, organizing playlists, managing CPU issues, and capturing both standard and felt samples, previewing a future episode on editing and cleanup. Aerospace Audio [https://aerospaceaudio.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/support] 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, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

Worship Moment on the Acoustic Upright with Micai George

Watch on YouTube [https://youtu.be/KBPJ7RTIbVY] 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 with just piano and a drone pad. Micai describes his early faith upbringing, spiritual growth at Tower Prayer in Leeds, praying for his own sound, and the importance of anointed playing rooted in a relationship with God, before Carson invites him to play a soaking-style piano moment. Micai George [https://www.instagram.com/callmicoo/] Aerospace Audio [https://aerospaceaudio.com/] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/support] 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, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

From Self-Taught Keys Player to Musical Director with Micai George

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 training and the number system. The episode features Micai performing an Afrobeat track and the worship song “Here Is Holy” from Transformation Worship.  Micai George [https://www.facebook.com/micai.george/] aerospaceaudio [ https://aerospaceaudio.com/ ] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/support] 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, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!

Part 2 of Producing Stems for Elevation Worship with Jay Taylor

Watch on YouTube  [https://youtu.be/nYNmDyziBAY] 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 pack, and wrap up with where to follow Jay on Instagram. Aerospaceaudio [Aerospaceaudio:] Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2350304/support] 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, email carson@theworshipkeys.com. New episodes release every Wednesday!