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.

I am always looking to improve my teaching and would appreciate any feedback you have for me

Legato Fingering Techniques, March 2023 Online Training Session

Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides

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

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, 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

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 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

Click Here for Level 4 PDF scores from IMSLP

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Figuring Out Pedaling For Hymns, June 2021 Online Training Session

Click Here for a PDF of the presentation slides

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!

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 🙂


"Inspirational music is an essential part of our church meetings. The hymns invite the Spirit of the Lord, create a feeling of reverence, unify us as members, and provide a way for us to offer praises to the Lord. Some of the greatest sermons are preached by the singing of hymns. Hymns move us to repentance and good works, build testimony and faith, comfort the weary, console the mourning, and inspire us to endure to the end”
- Hymns, ix -
“Those who choose, conduct, present, and accompany the music may influence the spirit of reverence in our meetings more than a speaker does.”
- President Boyd K. Packer -