AVA249: I want to be confident with articulation, pedals, and registration as I accompany hymns

Published: July 16, 2018, 9:36 a.m.

This question was sent by Sarah. She writes:\n\nHi Vidas,\n\u200b\nMy dream for my organ playing:\n\nTo be confident with articulation, pedals, and registration as I accompany hymns; am I supporting congregational singing? I wish to be an excellent church organist.\nThree things holding me back:\n\nHere, I don't have anything holding me back. I just need to continue to practice, listen, and learn. I have just accepted a position as accompanist at an Anglican church. My background is in...you guessed it: piano and voice. I have had a few organ lessons and have played organ using pieces written for manuals only. I discovered you and am very grateful you are here. I need to put in the time at the organ. This is all doable. I am blessed with a supportive pastor and a beautiful small pipe organ for practice. Thank you for what you are doing. My plan is to work through my basics books and then enroll in your program.\nKind regards,\nSarah