Learning to read and know the difference between a raised and lowered note can prevent pitfalls. Now in this music lesson diagram, I'll show you a simple path for understanding sharps and flats in music. Find out how easy it is to make music accidentals work for you. Enjoy the free download!

Knowing your scales is the key to playing and singing melodies. Have you ever been in a rehearsal or worship service and tried to remember how to play that certain scale or melody? Here is a known secret that is helpful to all musicians and singers: good songs and melodies are built from the building blocks of musical scales. By practicing and understanding the fundamentals of scales and modes, you are saved by the bell in times when you need it most! (Charted Examples in Guitar Tab and Keyboard Notation)

Many years ago, I came up with a charting system of key signatures and their corresponding accidentals to assist musicians.  It was a way to understand how to treat notes in certain keys. Take a look at the attached charts and see if you could benefit from them.

Wouldn't you love to have a private lesson with Tommy Walker? Well now you can! Watch a one-on-one instructional video of Tommy Walker's new song, "I Have a Hope" from his new album of the same name - just for you!

Join Ed Kerr from Maranatha! Music as he takes as through the journey of understanding chords and their structures for the keyboardist. No matter if you are a former classical pianist or experienced synth player, Ed offers some great tips and thoughts that will be useful for all your skill development needs.

How to play "Our God Saves" on guitar. This song appears on Paul's CD "Our God Saves" and is available at www.leadworship.com, but you can see the video here!

Here's Part II of Music Reading. Now we are putting flesh on the bone by learning rhythm notation. This study will increase your understanding of rhythms and beats within music reading. Have fun and enjoy with these easy to read charts!

Whether if you are a pianist, guitarist, singer or other instrument player, this easy lesson in music reading maybe for you! Often at my workshops or through emails, I get many questions about learning to read music. At first it can seem intimidating and may leave feelings of doubt. Well let me say, you have a safe place here! There are countless individuals in worship teams that are always looking to refine their skills and understanding in music reading. Plus, music reading is fun!