Workshops

Hymns Beyond the Page

When & Where:	Wednesdays: 6, 13 & 20 Jan 2027 Wednesdays: 4, 11 & 18 Aug 2027 7.30 – 9pm, MSM
Fees:	$255 including GST.

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About the Event

Bring hymns to life with practical contemporary keyboard accompaniment techniques.

Course highlights

Make hymns come alive in contemporary worship.
Create intros, transitions and dynamics that support congregational singing.

This workshop is for:

Classically trained pianists or pianists who find it challenging to play hymns in a contemporary style, whether as a solo instrumentalist or alongside a worship band. Note: This course will not cover synthesizer usage or second keyboard techniques.

Prerequisites: Participants must…

Have some classical piano training and a basic understanding of chords
Have been playing contemporary Christian music for at least six months
Prepare one hymn to play in class
Be prepared to play one hymn assigned by the instructor

Course Details:

Dates:Wednesdays

6, 13 & 20 Jan 2027 or

4, 11 & 18 Aug 2027

Time: 7.30 – 9pm

Venue: MSM

Fees: $255 incl. GST

Registration deadline: Registration closes on 16 December 2026 for Class 1 and 14 July 2027 for Class 2, or when the class is full, whichever comes first.

About the Instructor

Joyce Poh

Joyce Poh holds a Masters in Music from the University of Sheffield and has been serving in the music ministry for almost 40 years. She has been involved in contemporary worship for more than 30 years in various capacities (pianist, worship band music director) and is a member of Pentecost Methodist Church.

What Others Say

Joyce is an exceptional pianist who demonstrates sensitivity to nuances of the band dynamics and vocals alike.

She effortlessly delivers the musicality on a wide variety of genres, demonstrating her flexibility and discipline to her craft. She has been a dedicated music director for the worship team at Pentecost Methodist Church and has been able to build excellence in others through excellence of her own. It is a joy to work with her.

Melvin Tan

Worship leader & bassist, Pentecost Methodist Church.