Motivation
If you are feeling overwhelmed about your role as an organist, here are some quotes that might help ease the pain you may or may not be feeling 🙂
Organ Workshop Resources
Thank you for attending one of my BYU Organ Workshop Classes or an online training session!
I have uploaded some helpful links for you below. This website is formatted for laptop/desktop full screen viewing. If you are having formatting problems, please try viewing from a laptop or desktop computer.
I am always looking to improve my teaching and would appreciate any feedback you have for me
BYU Organ Workshop Classes, August 2025
Running a Successful Private Studio
Level 4 Technique and Repertoire
Click here for information about a one-on-one consultation to help you with your private studio
Click here for the PDF of the presentation slides
Click here for the PDF with links to public domain scores
Click here for the PDF of the class handout
Click here for the PDF of the class slides
Legato Fingering Techniques, March 2023-2025 Online Training Session
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Click Here for the Legato Fingering Techniques Handout – includes links to the resources listed in the training video
BYU Organ Workshop Classes, August 2022
Running a Successful Private Studio
Level 2 Technique & Repertoire
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Click here for the PDF of the presentation slides
Click here for the PDF with links to public domain scores
Click here for the PDF of the class handout
Click here for the PDF of the class slides
Legato Fingering Techniques, June 2022 Online Training Session
Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides – includes pictures of my plan for hymns 97, 146 and 237
Click Here for the Legato Fingering Techniques Handout – includes links to the resources listed in the training video
BYU Organ Workshop Classes, August 2021
Working Out Challenging Pedal Parts
Tips & Tricks to Make Your Life Easier as an Organist
Best Practices for Teaching Online
Level 4 Technique & Repertoire
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Click Here for the link to the Class Handout
Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides
Click Here for the link to the Class Handout
Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides
Click Here for a PDF of the slides for all three days
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Figuring Out Pedaling For Hymns, June 2021 Online Training Session
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Click Here for a PDF of my “Resources Handout” for this class
Click Here for a PDF of the masterclass presentation slides – includes requested hymns from Q&A
Click Here for a PDF of my “Resources Handout” from the masterclass (includes links to YouTube videos of my pedaling shared during the class)
Click Here for the Legato Pedal Techniques Handout
Click Here for links to the BYU Organ Pedal Videos
BYU Organ Workshop Classes, August 2020
Pedal Playing Basics
Hymn Playing Shortcuts
Organize Your Time
Level 4 Tech & Rep
Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides
Click Here for the Legato Pedal Techniques Handout
Click Here for the link to my other handouts for this class
Click Here for links to the BYU Organ Pedal Videos
Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides
Click Here for the Legato Fingering Techniques Handout
Click Here for a link to the Manual Only Hymns by Dr. Don Cook
Click Here for a link to the Simplified Hymns from the New Ward Organist
Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides
Click Here for the link to the Class Handout
Click Here for a PDF of the Day 1 presentation slides
Click Here for a PDF of the Day 2 presentation slides
Click Here for a PDF of the Day 3 presentation slides
If you are interested in continuing your organ study after the organ workshop, I am accepting new online organ students!