The Gospel Music Training Center and free dvd offer reopens this Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 6pm pacific / 9pm eastern.
After being closed for 2 weeks, we’re now ready to sell out the remaining 124 free courses and membership slots we have available.
If you want to increase your chances of getting one of these courses, you’ll want to listen to this entire audio update below. It has all the details you’ll need to know for Wednesday…
Click the “play” button to start the audio update…
Duration: 9 minutes
Make sure to bookmark http://www.gospelmusictraining.com. Check the site daily for new updates.
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Latest Video #6 (3 Last Minute Bonuses Added): At the spur of the moment, I’ve decided to add three last-minute bonuses that I think you’ll really like. One of them involves ONE-ON-ONE face time with me. There’s even another one worth another $43. Watch this video now for all the details… Note: Also, I’ll be doing a LIVE "Question & Answer" session tomorrow night (Tuesday, November 25) @ 6pm pacific / 9pm eastern. It will be LIVE (maybe even a LIVE video stream) and I’ll be answering all QUESTIONS and revealing the ENTIRE website and all the details. It is important for you to see the website tomorrow (a day in advance) so you’re prepared for Wednesday morning. Visit GospelMusicTraining.com tomorrow night to join the LIVE Q&A Session. |
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| Video #5 (POSTPONEMENT AND SURPRISE TUTORIAL): This video is very important. First, it tells you why I’ve had to move the release date to Wednesday, November 26, 2008 (9am pacific / 12 noon eastern). And since I had to drop that bad news, I felt the need to do a video tutorial just to hold you until the new release date! I didn’t expect it to be 45 minutes! Enjoy learning Kirk Franklin’s "Imagine Me!"
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Video #4 (BACKDOOR LIST): This is arguably the most important video yet. Since the recent buzz about the free dvd and monthly training program, we are expected to sell out. This video will explain what you must do to guarantee your slot on release day…
Video #3 (IMPORTANT DETAILS): This is the video where I officially announced all the details about the free dvd and monthly training program. It was shot at my fulfillment house (Duration: 14 minutes)
Video #2 (TUTORIAL): Everyone seemed to really like my 33-minute tutorial teaching you how to play "Lost Without You." If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out below…
Video #1 (INTRODUCTION): Here’s the video that got all of this started. If you’re totally lost and want to catch up, start here…
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"Here’s your backdoor access…" With all the buzz about the free dvd and monthly training program, the 500 free copies are expected to sell out fast. The only way to have a fighting chance at getting in is to join the backdoor list and get a 5-minute head start.
By joining the backdoor list, you’ll be sent a private link to the sign up form exactly 5 minutes before the general public. Once it hits the masses, well… who knows what’s going to happen after that…
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"Here’s your backdoor access…" With all the buzz about the free dvd and monthly training program, the 500 free copies are expected to sell out fast. The only way to have a fighting chance at getting in is to join the backdoor list and get a 5-minute head start.
By joining the backdoor list, you’ll be sent a private link to the sign up form exactly 5 minutes before the general public. Once it hits the masses, well… who knows what’s going to happen after that…
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November 11th, 2008 (comment#1)
I was right! I knew you were going to eventually teach songs. This is going to be one of the best things you’ve done, for some reason I can feel it. The fact the your giving away the dvd as the stepping stone into the club is going to have a lot of people interested. you guys are doing awesome.
I have a question??? Will that virtual keyboard you used on the last video you did be in the online training? I have many of your dvds and I never seen you guys use that. So if you’re adding to that the training, thats another benefit that im sure many pepole will like, including myself. either way, i’m excited to have someone breaking down this stuff.
God bless
Don Smith Jr.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#2)
this video had so many points i think i need to get out a sheet of paper and rewatch it. lol looking forward to everything.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#3)
now that’s what i’m talking about! I’m actually one of those that remember you talking about gospelkeys 102 several years ago. I think it must have been mentioned on one of the courses and I called and called about it but no one could never give me a date or timeframe on when it would be out. I guess my waiting wasn’t in vain seeing that you are giving it away for free. I promise i won’t be one of those ones that jip you. I know this is a business and you can’t survive (let alone in these times) giving away dvds but what you are doing shows that you really think things through. Stay humble and see God do the miraculous.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#4)
I like I like
November 11th, 2008 (comment#5)
jermaine—
I’d pay $49 for the course you’re giving away. But I’ll take it for free too! ;-)
And more importantly i can’t wait to log in to the training center. It seems very promising.
Pete Simmons
November 11th, 2008 (comment#6)
I always wondered why you guys didn’t start teaching songs and the patterns that connect them. if its like your lost without you video, then this is going to be great for my playing. I just hope the monthly price isn’t too much like regular lessons.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#7)
@Don Smith jr: Thanks for your comments! Yes, the virtual keyboard will be included in every online training tutorial. Not only that but each lesson comes with a “take 1″ (15-20 mins on the basic elements of the song), “take 2″ (another 15-25 minutes on “extra” and fancy stuff you can apply to the song) and what we call a “theory talk,” (kind of like the 33-minute video where we break down even more of what’s going on under the hood). You’ll also get the midi files for the entire lesson so that you can open it in any midi program of your choice (or you can use our Hear and Play Midi Song Learner software I’ll be including for free to see all the notes slowed down and in all 12 keys). So there’s a lot more I withheld from this video because I already felt like I was giving too much information. But I’ll give the rest of it as we get closer. Great question!
November 11th, 2008 (comment#8)
How many songs are taught per month and if we can’t get to the songs, can we save them until future months? I guess what I’m trying to say is that is there a time frame or do we get access to everything?
November 11th, 2008 (comment#9)
@Stan: Thanks!
@Martha: Sorry for making you wait so long for gospelkeys 102 :-)
@Pete: Ok, I will charge ONLY you for the dvd :-)
@Penny: We haven’t solidified the number of songs per month but it will be somewhere between 5 and 7 or so. Each song will have three versions as I mentioned above to someone else. You’ll get “take 1″ which is the foundation you need to play the song (and might I add that after “take 1,” you will be playing the song… no questions about it). It’s just that “take 2″ gets even further teaching you fancier voicings and how to play with 2 hands (if you have a bass player) and how to add these little nuances that can really enhance your style. Then there’s the theory talk and underlying system of the song that’s explored. So all in all, if we do 5 songs per month, then that’s a total of 15 videos (each video is at least 15-20 minutes and some get as high as 28 mins). If we do 7 songs, that’s 21. I will also present a survey to see how many songs everyone can handle. I don’t want it to be overwhelming but I don’t want it to be too less either.
And to answer your other question… your songs accumulate so if you don’t get to all of them in month #1, they will still be accessible for future months (unless you cancel). Also, it’s important to understand that if you hold out and don’t join until like next year, you will not get access to previous songs we’ve taught. So it’s like you miss out. you only get the last 5-7 songs we’ve covered WHEN YOU JOIN. So if we’ve covered 25 songs by mid next year and someone decides to join, they won’t get the benefit of those past issues (…well, eventually they will but they have to stay a member for x months before we open up the “ARCHIVE VAULT” which is all explained when you join).
November 11th, 2008 (comment#10)
I like this whole set up. I’m really feeling what you’re doing and looking forward to being a part of it.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#11)
Your rendition and teaching of “lost without you” was second to none. Gift!
November 11th, 2008 (comment#12)
I’m 72 years old and have been a member of you site since 2006. While I like the concept of this program, I don’t know if I want to make the monthly training commitment. Is there a way to buy the Gosplekeys 102 by itself and not do the training? Would gladly pay the price you talked about in the video in fact.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#13)
What took you guys so long to think of this?
November 11th, 2008 (comment#14)
@Keith @Jade: Thanks!!!!!!
@peter Shinksy: I totally see where you’re coming from. Unfortunately, right now, GospelKeys 102 is my open “bribe” for the real exciting part of the project… Gospel Music training center. In fact, it’s designed to be the prerequisite. One studies it and understands “all 12 keys” and the “7 strategies to spice up songs” … and then the club is continuous training to apply the techniques learned in the dvd (and other dvds) to real-life songs. It’s all connected. Perhaps in the future, it can be offered by itself but right now, it’s a group thing. But, although I don’t encourage this, one can get the dvd and still have the freedom to cancel the monthly training at any time. there’s no obligation or anything like that at all.
Thanks and great question.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#15)
that boy can talk his head off! LOL
November 11th, 2008 (comment#16)
Good stuff J dog
November 11th, 2008 (comment#17)
I live in the UK but I’ll be up for this. how long will shipping take for free dvd?
November 11th, 2008 (comment#18)
What is the proper number fingering for scales?..can you show us each scale and finger numbering on DVD..all scales…I would purchase this and be exciting about scales into chords. I purchased with you before. Please contact me at Roux19@aol.com.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#19)
Great DVD Can’t wait for the training center!!
November 11th, 2008 (comment#20)
@Kruter: Shipping in the states will take 3-4 days. Shipping overseas will take 8-10 days. Training starts immediately upon ordering (you pick username and password and get access immediately on launch date).
November 11th, 2008 (comment#21)
@Stowell: GospelKeys 101 does cover scales and chords (in all 12 keys) so you’ll definitely like that. As for a fingering chart, check out this past lesson:
http://www.hearandplay.com/main/heres-the-fingering-for-all-12-major-scales
Looking forward to seeing you in the training center!
November 11th, 2008 (comment#22)
Wow! This is what I have been waiting for, God is truly using you, believe that, I am definitely in. Just one question, do you think you can go “old school” on some of those lessons. I love the contemporary sounding chords, but I really need some help with the stuff like Chicago Mass and Hezekiah Walker when they were “back in the day”. You know the foundation of Gospel Music. However, I know whatever God leads you to do is going to be off THE HOOK!!! Bless you
November 11th, 2008 (comment#23)
SIGN ME UP. CAN I ORDER NOW AND WHEN DO WE GET STARTED …AND LIKE PETE I WOULD GLADLY PAY THE $49…$79…$109 BECAUSE HEAR AND PLAY HAS ,WITH THE GRACE OF GOD, CARRIED ME THIS FAR ON THIS MUSICAL JOURNEY THAT I CAN’T WAIT TO CATCH THIS RIDE TO THE NEXT LEVEL!!!
November 11th, 2008 (comment#24)
@Jeannette: You read my mind. And at one point in the video, I mentioned “traditional” and “old school.”
In fact, I’m like you in that I like old school stuff. So rest assured that there will be a good mix of everything with emphasis on some of the stuff I personally grew up on (and even older than me). Patterns from James Cleveland, Timothy Wright, Hezekiah Walker, Kirk.
Thanks for your comment
November 11th, 2008 (comment#25)
@Trumusic! Thanks man! See you on tonight’s radio show (I hope)
November 11th, 2008 (comment#26)
ARE WE THERE YET? ;-D~>
November 11th, 2008 (comment#27)
you know you can count me in doc……………lol
November 11th, 2008 (comment#28)
ALREADY THERE….WHAT UP, RAY
November 11th, 2008 (comment#29)
@RayJohnson83: I signed on to xbox but never saw you. Did you get my message on there?
November 11th, 2008 (comment#30)
Hey Jermaine. this is stephen. We have spoken a few times. I’m really stoked at what you’re doing here. Quick questions for you… how will the songs and patterns etc etc etc be chosen? will you take suggestions or is it whatever you come up with?
Thanks bro. You already know how I feel about hearandplay. When i saw you her following her into the back area where all your products were, I just felt a sense of pride seeing how far i know for a fact you’ve come. Keep it up.
S.M.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#31)
hello Jermaine,
I would have never guessed this, but what an excellent idea. I really have to tell you that I took music lessons with a very talented musician for several years and felt like I was getting no where, but for the longest time I wanted to be a gospel musician. Well, I left my music studies for several years, and one day, while poking around on the internet, I ran across a you tube video of yours. Several weeks later, I ordered a Korg keyboard and just about all of your gospel keys courses. I can honestly say I have learned more in past couple of months studying your materials than when I was taking lessons for a few years. I do thank God for all of your work and it has truly been a blessing to run into you..I also look forward to joining the online music center when it opens.
Cedric..
November 11th, 2008 (comment#32)
Hey! this sounds like what ive really been wating on i hope it will break the songs down just like the lost without you clip. You really hit it outa park with this Idea.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#33)
I just finished the first disk of the Gospel Keys 202.
In your discussion of chords that go with the first tone (in the key of D flat) you recommend a Quartal chord comprised of B flat, E flat & A flat. I like the sound of it, but I’m trying to get my mind around it’s relationship to D flat. For example a D flat maj7 or (I7) follows certain well known rules. With the Quartal chord, why those particular notes, and more importantly - especially when I start applying all of the chords to the other keys, how should I think of the chord that ties it to the key I’m in (in this case D flat)…..a chord that is three tones (quarter tones apart) that start on the 6th tone??? or is there a better way to think of it & remember it.
thanks - looking forward to starting the next lesson.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#34)
Jermaine,
This sounds like a wonderful idea…I enjoyed the 30 minute video very much…only problem is I will be on the road at the exact time you are giving away the new product and I’m not sure what my access to a computer will be…is there a phone # to call in or can I order early?
Nomusa
November 11th, 2008 (comment#35)
Hello Jermaine! Well i must say you’re doing a great job here. Thanks for the opportunity to hear and play music. I am a beginner and i must let you know that it’s a little hard for me to catch up with the speed at which you taught the 33min class.It’s not that you’re fast but it’s just me trying to figure-out what i’m to do. With the club thing, will there be a beginners class or some kind of class that can help a student like me? Plus, with the 9am pacific Wednesday launching, i certainly will miss out on that because i’ll be at work. Is there a way the CDs can be ordered? i mean CDs that will help beginners like me?
All the same, i commend your effort.
Yk.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#36)
NOVEMBER 19, 2008 @ 12:00 EASTERN TIME OK I WROTE IT DOWN. NO OFFENSE BUT CAN ONLY YOU AND JONATHAN DO TEACHING VIDEOS
November 11th, 2008 (comment#37)
Your teaching of the sond “lost without you” gave me a systematic way of learning a song. I am looking forward to signing up for your new course and learning all the songs you teach.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#38)
Hello Jermaine! I found your website a while back and only this Friday was I able to really look into everything..and let me tell you that Friday night I could sleep..b/c I was so excited about what your talking about…I’ve been playing chords for about 3 years on and off..but now I have too, I mean get to lead in congrational worship with Hymns..and when I saw you had that type of course out there..I was trilled. I ordered it on Saturday am, and I can’t wait to try it out.
I truely feel that finding this site was an answer to my prayer..
God Bless you..and praying that this is what I’ve been looking for.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#39)
This is all so exciting to me. I have wanted to play all my life. I am truly thankful for your site. I have the 300 p course. I have been studing but have gotten stuck at lesson 6. My biggest thing is i want to be able to play a song in church. This new thing gives me hope. I loved the way you taught the lost w/o you song it was simple and quick. For that I am thankful. Wednesday can’t get here fast enough. Thank you for letting God use you. You are a Blessing!!!
November 11th, 2008 (comment#40)
Hey guys,
Just got off the radio show so let me catch up with the questions…
@Cedric and @Randy: Thanks for your kind words guys!
@BillK: Concerning your question about quartal chords. You’re right, they are from a different “family.” Most chords are tertian. In other words, they’re built off THIRDS. Most of all the chords you know fall into that category. But not quartal chords. They are in a family of their own (comprised of fourth intervals rather than third intervals). So first of all, MASTER THE CIRCLE OF FIFTHS. And because it’s a circle, points on it overlap. So notice that C+F+Bb is not that different than F+Bb+Eb. They overlap so that should make it easier. Once you understand all the “FOURTH” relationships, you just think of this chord as a quartal chord based on the 6th tone of the scale.
Truth be told, that’s not the only one that works. You can play a quartal chord on the 2nd tone of the scale, 3rd tone of the scale, 6th tone (just like we did in Gospelkeys 202), and the 7th tone of the scale — and each of these will give you a different sound.
The club will break all of this down in what I call the “THEORY TALK” part of the lesson (if a song, for example, utilizes a quartal chord, that is).
November 11th, 2008 (comment#41)
@Nomusa: Hmmm, we’re not doing preorders because of the nature of the offer and we want to give everyone a head start. But, I can promise you that it will only take 2 mins to join. You choose your username/password, then you proceed to pay for shipping for the free course and bam, you’re done! You can then go back and log in to the training when you get home and the free course will be on its way. I’m actually going to be doing a video update and thanking people in advance for shifting around schedules to take advantage. I’ll try to do something special just for people who sign up within a certain time frame as well.
@Yinka: Yes, I will have training for the very beginners. And they will be even slower than “Lost without you.” (even though that one was pretty slow). But also… don’t confuse “fast” and “slow” with how fast you’re grasping it. I think those are two different things. If you just don’t understand what I’m talking about, then, yes, it would help for it to be slower. But if you clearly understand what I’ve taught and it’s just a matter of your fingers getting comfortable and trained to play it, then that is my goal. I want to make sure things are clear when they leave my mouth so that even if it’s hard to play those 4 chords from the song, you still understand what it takes to achieve the end result. That will be the goal of the online training and because it will be a smaller group (and we’ll have feedback/suggestion boxes), we’ll be able to gauge how fast or slow future lessons need to be. Appreciate the feedback!
@Mark: Rest assured that only Jon and I will be doing the training. That’s it! And I will be doing every single “theory talk” analysis section.
@Michael Taylor & @Jerry: Thanks guys for your comments! Encouraging!
@Oskie: Thanks! I’ve even been thinking about doing a special class for training members going through each chapter of the course. We’ll see when and if this unravels by the feedback of the training club members.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#42)
Congratulations Jermaine for creating the Gospel Music Training Center. I really admire you for the diversified ways that you are using to teach Gospel Music and for all the facilities that you are always giving to your students. I would like to be part of your Gospel Music Training Center, but I can not participate because my leisure time is very limited. However, I want to support your project by ordering the Gospel Keys 102 and pay for it. I need it because I already have the Gospel Keys 101, 202 and 300. Please, e-mail me a form to fill it out and pay for the DVD course. God bless you Jermaine.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#43)
Jermaine
This is an awsome ministry that you have with new and upcomming musicians…there is a special reward awaiting you here as well as heaven…
thanks alot for what you are doing…
God Bless You real! real! good!
Pastor B.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#44)
This guy is smart. I was really was hoping he would get back to the way he used to teach. Most of the other DVD’s were skilled musicians and less skilled teachers in my opinion. This was something that was not in the market. He is going to open up a lot of eyes with this. Great job Jermaine.
November 11th, 2008 (comment#45)
Jermaine
You are a God sent. You are an answer to my prayers. This is what I have been waiting for. I am so excited, I don’t know what to do with myself. I have most of your other DVD’s, and I must say I enjoy those that you teach because you explain things so well.
I really want to do this course so I truly hope it is affordable. My free time is somewhat limited but I have to find the time somehow because this is an opportunity I just cannot pass up. I do have one question, lets say I sign up for 6 months of classes and then I have to cancel. Do I have my 6 months of lessons that I can refer to at anytime or do I lose access as soon as I cancel?
November 11th, 2008 (comment#46)
i believe that you are a blessing.so many people want to play gosple music but don’t have anyone to show them.this is a course that i’ve been looking for.so what sight should i go to on next wensday because i really dont want to miss out on learning how to play gosple songs. Thanks and god bless you
November 11th, 2008 (comment#47)
You read my mind. God was just talking to me last night that help was on the way.
I see my help:)
November 11th, 2008 (comment#48)
Great! Will the online posting be available for download? I know I (may others) will need it for practice at convenient time, and at convenient pace. Will we know the cost before/by the time we order G.K. 102.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#49)
Man I want to do this Program but Iam going to school right know and dont have the money to pay for online training mothly even though it’s not alot all of the money I get goes to college plus no time to do the the courses ,but Iam GLAD to see that some people still care about teaching student instead of making money. I thank you for the email for this opportunity but I might have to let it past so other who have the time will be able to take this opportunity ,but when I get out of college and get a job then I will be back for the online training thanks again and God BLESS.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#50)
God bless you Jermaine! Thank you for the future lessons I can’t wait. I
November 12th, 2008 (comment#51)
This is great, and I believe the Bridge 102 DVD is going to help me a lot. I am looking forward to logging on next Wednesday and signing up for the training.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#52)
I feel ‘left out’. Like Yinka, I am a ‘very beginner’, too. Will have to get someone to order for me. Thanks, Jermaine, you are doing a marvellous job in the Master’s vineyard. He will reward you accordingly. Keep up the good work.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#53)
Hey Jermaine,
I’m currently working my way through GK202 and loving it. I’ve played piano for over 30 years, studied classical at the undergraduate & graduate level but I’ve never been able to wrap my head around a method that didn’t just seem like math. I’m so digging the DVD. You can’t believe how many times I rewind just 10 seconds totally glued to something you played.
Ready to say goodbye to Beethoven and move into the next phase of my musical journey. This last week has been the most fun ‘piano’ week of my life. Can’t wait for the training to be released.
Thanks Jermaine! You are a blessing and its awesome to see how God is rewarding you and everyone at Hear & Play. Gifts are meant to be shared and blessing returns 100 fold when we humbly commit to sharing it with others!! You Guys Rock!
Blessings, Matthew
November 12th, 2008 (comment#54)
Hey Jermain,
I have the GK101 and it is very good. I searched for GK102 to see if I can see a sample what it contains r what it covers but couldn’t find none.
Blessings,
Rasjid
November 12th, 2008 (comment#55)
Jermaine, will this be Mac compatible???
November 12th, 2008 (comment#56)
Hey Jermaine!
I love the fact that you made this DVD. I’m very excited to receive it. However I must admit, I’m not sure if the gospel training center is the right place for me to learn songs simply because I’m the keyboard player at my HISPANIC church. I don’t need to learn the songs you’ll teach because 95% of the music we sing is in Spanish. Please understand I want the DVD to learn better chords and to progress in my piano playing but I’m still uncertain if I’m going to join the club. I don’t want you to think I’m being cheap, I just felt I’d be honest with you.
God bless and continue the GREAT work,
Jeremiah
November 12th, 2008 (comment#57)
Wow! I have a lot of catch up to do but I promise to answer each comment…
@Alberto: Thanks for comments! While I’d love to charge for GK102, it’s sort of complicated to isolate it out, the way we have it set up. You’ll notice on Wednesday that you’ll be making a username and password for the club… THEN all the members who join automatically get the dvd sent to them (rather than the opposite).
So you have two options:
1) You can get the gk102, pay the $6 shipping, then cancel before $30 days (this is not the option I encourage but it’s there).
2) You can get the gk102, pay the $6 shipping, and really give the online club a try (maybe your preconceived notions about time and training will be answered once you see the format and how easy it is to learn a song) — then cancel *after* month 1. You would have ended up paying one month’s training, which still wouldn’t equal what I’d charge for 102, had it been buyable. This is the option I’d hope you take. But as I mentioned, you’re not forced to stay in anything so it’s totally up to you.
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@Ruben (Pastor B), @Hp: Thanks for your encouraging comments!
@Camesia: Thanks for your comments. Yes, I believe everyone will agree that the training will be worth its weight in gold for what we’ll charge. As for the second part of your question, if you leave the training center after x months (whether 3 or 6 or a year), you do lose access (because there’s always new training being added weekly). However, as long as you’ve been a member for 3 months, we open up many many many benefits like downloading the videos in multiple formats (mp4 video, m4v for ipods/portable players, mp3 for audio only, sheet music)… even an archived area of lessons we call the “vault.” (even more songs and lessons). Other formats like midi and virtual keyboard will be available from day one. So it is possible to download and archive your past material, even if you leave the club. Thanks Camesia… one of the best questions yet.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#58)
Hey Jermaine!! I’m excited about the monthly training and can’t wait to get started!!! I have just one question will how will we be billed for the services monthly/quarterly/yearly or can you choose?
November 12th, 2008 (comment#59)
@Rickey @Cameron @Larry @Anita: Thank you all so much!
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@Jay: Understood. Play it by ear. Of course, you can try it out and make up your decision even before 30 days. That is the benefit of a 30 day trial so as long as you visit our help desk at hearandplaysupport.com and get your ticket id after submitting the cancellation, thats all you have to do (or call us of course and its immediate). The reason I told people to pass up on the free dvd was to limit the ones who have absolutely no interest in the training (and they know this already). I want the two to be considered a pair rather than separates.
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@MS: Lol, why you feel left out? Don’t worry, I’m for the beginner. If anyone could summarize my training versus other courses we have from other instructors, hands down, they would call me the “beginner’s instructor” so don’t worry about that. Let me ask you MS… how was your experience with the quick 33 min training because the online training will be similar and maybe even slowed down more (although there’s a sensitive balance between too fast and too slow to cater to different folks). But if you go through the dvd, at least you’ll have the foundation and strategies down so when you’re in the club, you can proceed faster.
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@Matthew: Thanks for taking the time to share your story! That means a lot, especially coming from someone who studied classically. Sometimes the “different worlds” don’t respect each other but I’m finding more and more people crossing over the divide. Welcome and thanks again!
@Rasjid: No website info on Gospelkeys 102 yet. My 4-minute explanation of it in this video is pretty much the whole idea but I will have bullet points for it soon.
@Tracy/Tdub: Yes ma’am (missed you on the radio show last night). The online training will be in flash so if you can view youtube and all those other video services, then you won’t have a problem. The dvd of course is compatible everywhere. so yes, because we’re using an online platform, everyone has equal access whether you’re on PC or mac.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#60)
@Jeremiah: See my reply to Alberto above. Thanks for your interest!
November 12th, 2008 (comment#61)
@Michelle: Great question and in fact, one I, myself, don’t even know the answer yet. I know at least it will be monthly but I have to see the logistics of making it quarterly or otherwise. Out of curiosity, which one makes more sense to you?
November 12th, 2008 (comment#62)
Bless Our “FATHER GOD and LORD JESUS CHRIST” Forever!!!!!!! HE Is Worthy!!!!!!!
Bless You and Your Family Rev. This is a Tremendous thing, and I Praise “GOD” for it. One of the main nutrients needed for Growth in any area of this Life is Mentoring, which even goes beyond teaching. For individuals such as yourself and Jamal, JJ, to show the desire to impart what The “LORD” has Shared with You (of course there is a financial reaping for You Gentlemen) It shows You have Real Compassion for Soul’s. We need not count the Multitude of so called musician’s in the buildings called churches that would not share, or claimed not to have enough time to share with the many that are hungering for this knowledge.
Rev. we look forward to the Club and all the rest.
Also when I spoke to Brian one time he said there was going to be a Bass Guitar DVD series? Has that been shelved, or is it in the works. And lastly is it possible to get only certain ones of the Voice DVD series? Thank You Sir.
a “LORD JESUS CHRIST” Keyservant!!!!!!
November 12th, 2008 (comment#63)
Hey Jermaine
While I think giving away the Free DVD is very commendable, I think it would be more logical to give the Free DVD away ONLY to people who subscribe to the course! That way you target only those who are genuinely interested in the course, & not the freeloaders who just want something for nothing.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#64)
@Min Nathan McAllister: Appreciate the words! I’ve seen your name for several years so thanks for the support as well. You are absolutely right about mentorship. I’ve just recently involved myself in community and public service in the city and the first thing I sought out was a mentor because that’s the preferred way to get from point A to point B. So you’re spot on with that one.
No the bass dvd hasn’t been shelved. With the club, what some people don’t know is that there is going to be more than personal trainings. When we come out with new dvds, to encourage membership in the club we may not even charge for them. And for people already in the club, they’ll get the downloadable version for free (this may even be the idea for Jason White’s second course). But this is just an idea… I still have the crystallize the concept and how it’s going to work exactly. But with vocals, you can’t get the physical cds separate but there may be in an option in the club to download up to 2 of the 10 cds for free… still working on the logistics of doing these sorts of things. I want people in the club to feel like it is the best value they’ve ever received and some of these little things I have planned will certainly help. If you join, send me a feedback/suggestion message in there with the details of which discs, and I will see what can be done.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#65)
@Cmajor9; That’s exactly what I’m doing. You still have to join the club. In fact, the first thing it asks you for upon joining is the username and password you want to use. The dvd is automatically shipped once you have completed the training registration. However, I wanted to discourage people from signing up from the club, then getting the dvd in a few days and immediately e-mailing or phoning us to cancel. Or heck, I’ve heard of horror stories of people doing it RIGHT after they order. I just want to discourage those who will wait for a tracking number to know the “free course” is out in the mail, then they cancel the monthly thing having never given it a try. Is that what you meant Cmajor9?
(Disclosure: A free dvd is a free dvd. Whether you want the monthly training or not, I’m obligated to honor ANYONE who wants the free dvd, even if they cancel so I’m not REQUIRING you to do anything. Just from a “fairness” perspective because there’s plenty of people who see the value in the club even without the free dvd — that’s why I discouraged those who are seeking just the freebie. But for those who see the value of monthly coaching and mentorship… you are the ones who should have the dvd and not have to worry about us running out or waiting for future shipment).
November 12th, 2008 (comment#66)
Hi Jermaine,
I’m over in the Uk. I have full intentions of joining on the date you’ve mentioned. What if you sell out of the free dvds. Does that mean people will be able to join the training but not get the dvds or how does that work? I’ve just been sitting back and seeing all the interest and i’m saying to myself that you will definitely sell out. I want to make sure that my timing is rihgt.
God bless you for your service,
November 12th, 2008 (comment#67)
Hello Jermaine:
I havent left a comment in quite a while due to hurricane Ike ,thing really slowed down for me, I am in Houston Tx, but I will be getting back active , I am really learning from the Jason White course it is pretty complicated I might add, but to make a long story short you can count on me joining your club , also the 33 minuted clip was cool, I played around with it in church Sunday , Keep doing what you are doing, it is working here in Houston, Tx.
Peace,JWF:
November 12th, 2008 (comment#68)
Hello guys,
I’m really watching this video this time and I’m glad to understand some parts of it =).
My English isn’t that good so I’m really amazed your speaking without a strange dialect. It’s easier for me to listen to your voice.
And yeah…
I’d like to use this comment to thank you ’cause of your lessons! Now I’m able to play scales and chords, also without looking up to my fingers.
But playing by ear will need some more time of training ,).
Thank you a lot
and yeah… go on!!
Best wishes
Selene
November 12th, 2008 (comment#69)
What will be the link to subscribe next wednesday??? And what will be the monthly charge?
November 12th, 2008 (comment#70)
@Kruter: This is something I’ve really been pondering, especially since all the comments and direct e-mail replies we’ve received since yesterday. In fact, when I ordered my first batch for this course, I honestly didn’t have intentions of the free part. That idea came weeks after. Many people have told me (including Lisa and some of my other buddies) that they think the first batch won’t be enough considering the free offer. I have put in another order that but that will take at least 4-5 weeks from start to finish so I’m not sure exactly how that will work out. So I guess the quick answer is, no, if you miss the first batch, that won’t be all she wrote. However, there may be a 4 week waiting period for the second batch to come in. Let me talk to some folks and I will probably do an update soon on the final details and what to expect.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#71)
@Jerry and @Selene: Thanks for your comments! (Jerry, I hope all has been well since hurricane Ike)
@Rasjid: The link will be announced and I’ll have the full details all up on there even before wednesday so you’ll know all the details (even more than I talked about in the video) and the price, which is still being determined. I’m trying to make it something that is fair.
Fair in that it pays for the video hosting costs and infrastructure (ask youtube about that… it cost millions per month just to host all the video data which takes 100x more space than basic text and photos). Then on your end, I’m comparing to other alternatives you have and trying to beat those alternatives by 10x (that’s price, “takeaway” value, content, and everything). I want to make it something that speaks for itself… especially for someone who’s been looking for this type of continuous training. Stay tuned.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#72)
count me in boss
November 12th, 2008 (comment#73)
Jermaine, please consider charging monthly for the course instead of every three months or every six months; or at least offer options. It is more affordable for me to pay on a monthly basis. I hope to avoid having to pay a high lump sum all at once either before or after an extended period of time.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#74)
@DJ: Thanks
@Michael Taylor: Rest assured that monthly will ****DEFINITELY*** be the main option rather than forcing quarterly or yearly subscriptions. In fact, we may not even have those other options because it complicates things on our end a lot. So you’re good to go.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#75)
Hi jermain I am all the way in jamaica in the caribbean i love the clip on the song lost without u it was good. I was just wondering how would i get one of the DVD because i am reall would love get on, keep up the good work and my God bless and keep you.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#76)
Hi jermain i am all the in kingston jamaica and i would love to get your free dvd is it possible, and i love the clip on the song lost without its great.
My God bless and keep you
November 12th, 2008 (comment#77)
@Damian: You will be able to access everything on launch date. Stay tuned for details and keep checking the blog. Lost without midi files, sheet music, and other goodies will be included in training center.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#78)
WHAT ARE THE PAY OPTIONS FOR , NOV.19, 2008 ?
ALSO SPREADING THE WORD WITH MY FELLOW MUSICIANS IN THE SURROUNDING AREAS OF EARLE, AR……GOD BLESS!!! AND CAN’T WAIT, AND PRAY THAT THE LORD MAKES A WAY FOR ME TO CONTINUE IN THE TRAINING!! HEAVEN KNOWS I NEED IT.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#79)
Wow I am erally interested in joining the club! This is just what I’ve been looking for because I tried teaching myself to play in all seven keys and it is soo hard. There has to be an easier way, and I’m dieng to know. Also, It’s kind of difficult for me to learn new songs because of this so I think this is a great opportunity. Looking forward to it!….
November 12th, 2008 (comment#80)
Wow I am really interested in joining the club! This is just what I’ve been looking for because I tried teaching myself to play in all twelve keys and it is soo hard. There has to be an easier way, and I’m dieng to know. Also, It’s kind of difficult for me to learn new songs because of this so I think this is a great opportunity. Looking forward to it!….
P.s. sorry for the mistakes in the first one.
Oh and how does the billing of the training center set up? will we have to pay once every month?
November 12th, 2008 (comment#81)
@Trumusic1soul: Thanks bro! Greating chatting with you on the radio show last night!
@Ronaldo Hepburn: Will be glad to have ya! Yes, when you join, you pay $6 for shipping. You access the gospel music training center immediately while your free course gets shipped by the fulfillment house and should arrive in 3-4 days. All the while you’re already in the club learning from the training videos. The fee for the club is paid monthly exactly 30 days from when you first join. You can cancel at any time, including before the 30 day mark and you won’t be charged. If you remain in the club, of course, you’ll be charged. I’m working on a video explaining all the details. It should be out by friday! :-)
Thanks,
JG
November 12th, 2008 (comment#82)
Hey Jermaine, I’m bummed & excited all at the same time. I’m excited about the lessons but I just just bought Gospel Keys 102 & the 300 page course!!! Doh! Wish I could get those $’s back to put toward the class. LOL!
November 12th, 2008 (comment#83)
@Uncledub: Thanks for the comment. I think you are mistaken another course for 102. It isn’t out yet and certainly no package deals like the one you described above. I think you’re referring to 101. Let me know! At any rate, 102 will make perfect compliment when its available.
November 12th, 2008 (comment#84)
Jermaine —
OMG! This is going to be great! I even marked the time and date in my phone so that I’m not turned way. I definitely want the free dvd. Justpaying for shipping is a steal. Keep it up! God bless you and what you’re doing.
Margaret
November 12th, 2008 (comment#85)
Jermaine,
Shalom! I really thanked the Lord that i came across your project. I am really interested to learn and play piano by ear but I don’t have any knowledge in playing piano, I am a beginner. In fact I am just planning to buy my piano this coming weeks, so as of now I can’t practice it yet. I want to avail of your free DVD. I am in Iloilo City, Philippines an don’t know how much is the shipping cost.I am also interested to enroll for the course (Gospel Keys 101,102 etc.) but as of now I can’t afford it yet. Maybe in the future, I pray that the Lord will provide for it, and that I may be able to avail of the whole course(lessons in playing Gospel/Worship songs. May the Lord bless you more! Rosalinda
November 12th, 2008 (comment#86)
Jermaine,
I’m in expectation. Count me in. I want the free DVD and will also join the club. I’ve really learned alot from the blogs and your videos over the last few months{and the free courses I’ve won on the radio}. I’ve had the 300pg course for about a year now and finally the dots are connecting.
I’ve been playing plain vanilla music for years. Thanks to you I’m vanilla cinnamon now but still got a lot to learn and master.
November 13th, 2008 (comment#87)
I am an upcoming pianist.Infact I ve learned alot from the videos over the last mouth.I appriciate the work you people are doing.You know,Im a Ghanian and we the ghananias we usually like the theories such as upper structures ,tritones,dietons etc.I would be greatful if you would be able to get me some of the latest theories with their tutorials on pdf or any how you can help me.
Thank you hope to here from you soon.
Yours faithfull,
Bennett Danquah
November 13th, 2008 (comment#88)
Hey Jermaine,
Looks good. Looking forward to the information.
Take Care and God Bless.
November 13th, 2008 (comment#89)
I appreciate you Jermain, you have caused me to expand greatly in music as a whole. Right now I can play anywhere with the bigboys. And trust me: you will be interested in my newly developped style[chord pattern] of play in worship. See you at the top.
kaz
from Nigeria.
November 13th, 2008 (comment#90)
@Margaret, @Rosalinda @praizim @Kazayet - Thanks for your encouraging words! Can’t wait to see you guys in the club.
@Bennett: this blog is filled with theory. In fact, there is an option that says “save as pdf” on every blog post. If you go up to the piano category or go to our archives, you can start from anywhere you want. Over 256 posts… I’d guess about 400 pages worth of info if you printed it. So start here and take your time :-)
@Starling Sounds: My man! Good to see you on here! Long time no see (since we played x box at the headquarters…lol). Oh yeah, and online! Thanks for taking the time to stop by and say Hi.
November 13th, 2008 (comment#91)
i would like to get ur free dvd…..
u r so amazing………
November 13th, 2008 (comment#92)
Jermaine…my bad you are right. I have GK202 not 102…lol.
Anyway, still excited about what you are doing.
Will you also teach any more secular songs? Please say yes…hahaha
November 13th, 2008 (comment#93)
ok great! I will be looking forward to the details of the video on friday. until then…. May God continue to bless you and your Ministry
November 13th, 2008 (comment#94)
R WE THERE YET?
157 HRS….33 MINS AND COUNTING….
November 14th, 2008 (comment#95)
Signed up on the backdoor list. I hope I get my copy or I’m going to be real upset Jermaine :-)
November 14th, 2008 (comment#96)
I’m in! Looking forward to the monthly training and of course the free dvd. Ur awesome!@
November 14th, 2008 (comment#97)
@Missy: You should be good to go since you signed up pretty early! What I didn’t mention is that our e-mail system also sends the e-mails out in the order that they get subscribed so that’s an added benefit for people who get in really early like you did. Well, I’m off to bed. It’s 3:19 am here and I’ve been working all through the night.
@Nicholas: Thanks! And the same thing I told missy applies to you.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#98)
When I saw your last video, I already knew people would jump at this. In fact, I private messaged you on youtube. I really wish you had more in stock so we all wouldn’t be competing with each other. At any rate I’ve signed up.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#99)
I’m on the list and have bookmarked the site. Wed can’t get here fast enough
November 14th, 2008 (comment#100)
How much will overseas shipping cost us?
November 14th, 2008 (comment#101)
@Wendall: I will subsidize some of the shipping and fulfillment charges overseas so it will only cost you $11-$12. Inside USA will cost $6.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#102)
Hi-brother this is Oageng from Botswana yeys i am very much interested in this whole free gift coars i just want to get involved and learn how to command the keys in church man.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#103)
thanx for including me God bless
November 14th, 2008 (comment#104)
I am looking forward to exploring this whole issue! How do we do this? Carolyn
November 14th, 2008 (comment#105)
i’ll like to receive piece for piano lesson and also videos that will help me improve in my keyboard skills, daily,weekly or monthly.i’ll be grateful if my request is granted.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#106)
I joined. Great Stuff.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#107)
Hey Jermaine!
This has got to be very exciting for a lot of people.Hurry up,anticipation is off the hook.Who says Christmas only comes once a year.Love you guys
November 14th, 2008 (comment#108)
Sounds good. Played classical music for 8years, did Grade 8 with honours but still can only limply play gospel/hymns for church+christian meetings. Have no confidence with either chords or base patterns but hope this will help.
Nice job if it does!….
November 14th, 2008 (comment#109)
Thanks for the tip!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#110)
I only wished I knew about this Eight years ago when you first started. I am looking forward to the training course.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#111)
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to recieve your free video.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#112)
I’ve signed up and I’m hoping to get the course!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#113)
I am looking forward to retiring so that I can really get into the course.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#114)
Im sold Jermaine. As an ear player that doesnt have a lot of free time to practice, I started feeling stagnant in our church services, not growing. When I started buying your courses it ignited me into a recommitment of really excercising my gift that God would be glorified with it and through it. It sparked a new understanding of knowing not just how to play a certain progression but what im playing, which has really expanded my knowledge base not just for myself but that I can show some of the other aspiring young musicians in our congregation some of the concepts. God Bless.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#115)
Hi Jermaine,
I really think God for what you are doing. The only time I get to read my emails is here at work, because I don’t have a computer at home. But, I look at it this way… I’m here at work everyday to check my emails. I’m not practicing everyday like I should, but I practice every week.I hope I get this new DVD to help me more on understanding the things you are teaching us….I still have a long ways to go, but I’m praying and hoping I can get this down pack one day. I’m 42 years old and started late on trying to play, but I believe anything is possible.
PS,
Do you really read all these emails? If so thank you and stay in touch…
Thanks,
POP
November 14th, 2008 (comment#116)
I’m so excited about the “free” DVD, but more importantly about the training. It’s going to be fantabulous!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#117)
Bro Jamaine, i must confess, you guys are really doing a great job. I’m writting from Nigeria precisely Enugu state. Actually i’ve been recieving your email all this while and i appreciate ‘em’. I have a problem that is really boardering me so much;that problem is that all this while i’ve been trying to buy your DVD lessons but the limitation is that i dont know how to do the payment down here and also how you’ll get the product down to me. It boarders me plenty because i need to go to the next level in playing the piano. Please i need an urgent reply via my email address. God bless you plenty brother Jermaine.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#118)
I signed up!!!
:-D
Jeremiah
November 14th, 2008 (comment#119)
Great! Thanks a lot can’t wait!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#120)
I have joined the list, and im excited about this new DVD
November 14th, 2008 (comment#121)
brother i want to buy the jazz 201,chords,licks and soloing. how do i go about that? its urgent.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#122)
thank you for the great lessons. god bless
November 14th, 2008 (comment#123)
What’s up Jermaine?!! I signed up for the backdoor list and I can’t wait until the training center opens. Thank you again for all your hard work in getting us to be better musicians. God Bless.
Joe
November 14th, 2008 (comment#124)
Man Jermaine….It looks like we’re going to really have to be quick at the fingers for this one. What time are you posting these request? It’s just 9:10am EST and already a thousand folks have responded. I think I need to do an all nighter so that I can be the first to know :-)… Just kidding! I’m signed up!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#125)
I just hope that I am not too late for the FREE DVD course. Your lessons are great! Thanks and God Bless,
Clair
November 14th, 2008 (comment#126)
Greeting Jermaine!
I left the keyboard behind long ago and focused on vocals and guitar. Recently, I have been using your Gospel Keys 101 and 202 DVDs and am finding them great for refreshing on what I did know, and better for adding to what I did not. I am looking forward to the bridge DVD and the weekly training.
God Bless you in your efforts!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#127)
Hey Jermaine
I was just curious, since the free DVD is a prerequisite, will there be a time frame for us to go through the DVD before we get deep into the lessons? Or will we be doing both concurrently? I really don’t want to miss a beat once the lessons start. Please let me know how it will work. Thanks.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#128)
I’ve signed up and I’m counting down. :-D
November 14th, 2008 (comment#129)
Hey Jermaine,
I am a music teacher in the country of Belize. I have been using your courses for my own benefit and also as a auxialiary resource in my classes.
My opinion is that while others major in the gift of playing not everyone has the gift of teaching.
I personally believe its an annointing or gift partially prophetic, (being able to see things differently), and teaching, (having the ability to impart and bring to words things that are not so easily seen).
I see a mixture of these two gifts that God has bestowed on you…
I was wondering though, is there any plan to sell courses on line (downloadable)?
Also what is the possiblilty of having the free course available for download?
This would infinitely multiply the potential viewers….
God Bless
November 14th, 2008 (comment#130)
I’m Steven J. Rogers CEO of BlueRecords, LLC – Music and Entertainment Group, a new supporter who just recently purchased one of your products. I haven’t received it as of yet; however, my excitement level has already reached its peek. I’m looking forward to the training products and extras that will be playing a major role within BlueRecords, LLC.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#131)
Sounds great, hope I have a chance.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#132)
I have signed up!!! I hope this training & DVD will not be beyond my level. what is the price to the training Jermaine?
November 14th, 2008 (comment#133)
Good job man. I’ve just signed up.
God bless you.
Sérgio
November 14th, 2008 (comment#134)
i’ve been playing on the worship team for many years and i kno my basics pretty well. I kno this bridge DVD is gonna be great in extending my playing ability to Glorify God. I CANT WAIT!! And on top of that with training from the greats is going to be AMAZAZING
November 14th, 2008 (comment#135)
Just to clarify how this works . . .
The DVD is free, but we have to join the club. How does the club work, and what does the club cost?
Thanks.
Kirk :o)
November 14th, 2008 (comment#136)
I just want the free dvd, I’m not joining your program, but just want to receive the free dvd.
Thanks
November 14th, 2008 (comment#137)
I am very excited that you are extending this type of training for free. Your committment to the cause of musicians everywhere is heart felt. Thank you for your love and genorsity.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#138)
I’m in the UK so what time do i need to be on to get a chance.
BTW i have signed up for the back door.
You have been a serious blessing.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#139)
Im ready for my lessons Jermaine. GOD is good all the TIME !!!!!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#140)
i’m ready for the course!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#141)
thanks a lot!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#142)
Hi Jermaine,
I’m really excited about the upcoming course man……I can wait to see what you have in store for us….Thanks for all of the help……You’ve really inspired me..
Norman
November 14th, 2008 (comment#143)
Germaine,
I am looking forward to the very important dvd & the training center. The cost will be highly relevant in my case. I am a retired disabled vet (USMC-Viet Nam) so funds only go so far. Especially in todays financial climate. Just as you were candid in your video, I thought it only fair to do likewise.
Mike
November 14th, 2008 (comment#144)
Hi Jeramine,
All I can say is thanks a lot. Really really looking forward to it.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#145)
Hello Bro. Jermaine.
Iam feeling your training program it will be really good for me.Since the fact that iam paying 20$ an half hr.to learn songs also the gas that i spen to get to my lesson.So this will be well worth it i can learn in mt own home. Also i can download and rewind when i need to. Cant get that from a live insrtu.Plus i always enjoyed your teaching i have gospelkeys 300 and 500.They help me to go from beg.to interm.fast now iam playing whole church services. So count me in may GOD bless you.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#146)
This will be perfect for me too. I’m paying $40 per half hour for lessons here in my small town and while they are good to keep me busy, I feel like I’m not getting where I want to be fast enough. I can already see the value in this monthly training, especially if its just half as effective as that video lesson you posted above. Hopefully I’m in the front of the line.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#147)
Wow!!!!!!!!! I just woke up after about 4 hours of sleep and I’m stoked to see so many comments. I’m reading through every single one of them right now. I can’t guarantee personal replies since I’ve gotten so behind overnight but I will answer the questions in between. Thanks for all the encouraging words! You guys are awesome!
Jermaine
November 14th, 2008 (comment#148)
Jermaine
I am very excited!! but i have a question?…. When we get the course, and enter in the club, will we be covering the material that is on the DVD?… And another question, how often will we have lessons a week? I really can’t wait to begin.
Oh, is there a possibility for those who are on the black list not to get a DVD? If so, they wont be able to join the club until the second launch in about 2 - 3 months?
November 14th, 2008 (comment#149)
Man, I just wanted to thank you for everything and blessing me with your knowledge. God bless you and may your business continue to prosper.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#150)
Hey Jermaine,
Thank you so much! I just signed up. I’m definitely looking forward to this new video and the training as well. God bless!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#151)
@Carolyn: Just bookmark this page and/or http://www.gospelmusictraining.com and stay tuned for any updates and announcements. It’s not open quite yet but come release day, it will be. I’m even going to update http://www.gospelmusictraining.com and it will have a full informational website with all the details very soon. For now, if you haven’t watched all 4 videos leading up to this point, that would be a good idea. Until then, just keep Wednesday in mind (jot in your calendar) as things look like they’ll be hectic. Thanks for your question and looking forward to seeing you in the training club! :-)
@Godstime ilo: Video lessons will be updated weekly. There will also be a nice pot of lessons at launch prior to the 1-2 lessons per week that will be added.
@Trumusicsoul: I totally missed your question up there. Sorry bro! The payment option for release date will be credit card. The max you’ll be charged is about $6-7 if you’re in the USA and that’s for shipping. If you’re outside of the USA (I know you’re in Earle, AR Trumusic1soul but for others reading), I’m helping to pay the shipping/fulfillment cost to keep your shipping down to $11-$12 (because I think international students will have the greatest benefit from online and direct training because you don’t have to worry about shipping and delivery times. As soon as the training songs are uploaded, you get direct access
@Enoch: Yes, your chord confidence will improve once you start seeing how they work in real songs and their similarities across multiple song patterns.
@Uncledub: Secular songs… in the beginning, I don’t think so. However, “Lost without you” is secular. If we can make arrangements and the song really explains a musical pattern/process that I think everyone needs to know, then I don’t think folks will mind. But I’ll really have to survey all the students and get the general feedback and we will know for sure
@Lenny: You mention “christmas…” — we’ll even have 1 or 2 of those in the line up. Perfect timing! :-)
@Justin: Thanks for awesome words!
@Chiojoke: Contact me at jermaine (at) hearandplay (dot) com. There are a few options for order in Nigeria.
@Joe Washington and Laketa! My radio show crew! Good to have you all!
@Camesia: More concurrently. For some, the first part may very well be refresher if you play across multiple keys. Second part (7 strategies) will probably be fairly new in that way it is systematized (not to say you’re not already doing these either). But the dvd will serve to make sure everyone knows at least those things as a basis. You can certainly get into the training. For example, in the 33-minute lesson, there were many things I could have stopped and expounded on but I had to keep all the many people watching in mind. So it’s great if I can just know at least that everyone knows X,Y, and Z. But yes! Dive in right away! I encourage you to! :-)
November 14th, 2008 (comment#152)
I signed up to your backdoor list and would like to get a copy of your DVD. Thanks.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#153)
Hi Jermain,
Just letting you know that I have joined the backdoor access. Really excited and can’t wait for this monthly training program.
God Bless!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#154)
@Sylburn: Thanks so much for your insight. I appreciate that! As for your question about digital downloads, many of our products are being converted as we speak so this digital download idea will be a reality in a very short time. As for making the free bonus online, it’s hard for me to do that with how the payment system is set up. Or let me rephrase, I can easily do that but the payment system sees the training and the dvd as ONE product. They are one so having to make options that send certain people the dvd and not others is a complication I can’t take on right now — I’m already losing sleep over here Sylburn :-)!!!!!! At any rate, the digital downloads (your first question) will certainly be a reality soon.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#155)
I wanted to make sure you had my correct email address for the back door access.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#156)
As a young musician, I’ve learned so much from your courses and website. I’m now playing for two different churches and a host of gigs across my little city. Thanks for your many resources.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#157)
hi jermaine i would like to learn how tp play the keyboard.i been looking at your website and i like it. i know how to play a little and i practie a lot. i sign up for your free dvd what you goning to give away i hope i will be one to get one . if you did,nt get my e-mail my adress is 714 attapulgus whigham road whigham ga thank you jermaine
November 14th, 2008 (comment#158)
Jermaine,
I have purchased several of your courses over the years and have never been disappointed. With this new DVD and monthly training, I am looking forward to taking the next step in my ability to play.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#159)
i signed up for the back door. I’m on my work computer which I can’t see videos on. Is there a way I could get more info about the program
November 14th, 2008 (comment#160)
Warning: I probably wouldn’t use the “SUBSCRIBE TO COMMENTS” button below if I were you. I’ve been subscribed and let me tell you, getting 155 e-mails is not nice. It’s great when we’re in smaller discussion on other blog posts but for this one, I wouldn’t do it or you’re going to get a lot of e-mails (because it doesn’t look like the comments are slowing down any time soon and the “SUBSCRIBE TO COMMENTS” sends an e-mail every time a new comment is placed). If you don’t mind, be my guest!
All the best everyone!
JG
November 14th, 2008 (comment#161)
Jermaine,
Looking forward to this new program! I really would like to learn and improve playing the keyboard!
All the best to you!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#162)
Hi Jermaine,
Im excited about this new dvd. I really want to and am looking forward to making some real progress with my playing.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#163)
Sounds great, can’t wait to check it out
November 14th, 2008 (comment#164)
i really need the help…this is right on time!!!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#165)
Thank you Jermaine, The lord has truly blessed you and all I want you to know is, I am proud of you and I will prayer and encourage you to continue to do what you do.
Thank you for the opportunity if I don’t make it on your DVD list I’m sure sometime in the future I’ll have another chance.
Keep you the good work stay focused and may God richly bless you.
curtis
November 14th, 2008 (comment#166)
Thank you Jermaine, The lord has truly blessed you and all I want you to know is, I am proud of you and I will prayer and encourage you to continue to do what you do.
Thank you for the opportunity if I don’t make it on your DVD list I’m sure sometime in the future I’ll have another chance.
Keep up the good work stay focused and may God richly bless you.
curtis
November 14th, 2008 (comment#167)
Thank you so much for all you do. You have been a blessing.
God bless.
Elder Joseph Smith
November 14th, 2008 (comment#168)
I am most interested in the old fashioned hymns. Will you be teaching many of the old hymns at the Training Center?
November 14th, 2008 (comment#169)
Thanks Jermaine for your generosity!!!!
Keep up the good work!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#170)
Jermaine:
By the time I got my name on the back door list this morning (11/14/08) about 8:15 AM, the list was already up to 1, 500 plus. Even if we am unable to get the DVD when the first 500 are given out, could you still consider letting us be a member of the club by paying the monthly fee. I have purchased some of you other DVDs in the past like the Gospel Keys 200 series. Even if you mention some of the concepts in the Gospel Keys 102 series in the course that I have yet to come across, I still believe that I can keep up until the free dvd is available.
Michael
November 14th, 2008 (comment#171)
Jermaine,
I think this is awesome and I will be subscribing to the monthly lessons. However, why dont you upload the 102 video so that users can stream it? That way you won’t run out of dvds. It will also save your company on the material costs of the dvd and packaging. Just my two cents.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#172)
Jermaine,
I have been a student of yours since the very beginning. I want you to know that I am one who belives in you and Hear and Play music. I have all the the DVD courses to prove it. I would apprecitate if you would visit my webesite for inspirational messages wwww.tyjassociates.org. The only suggestions that I have for you is; to format your blogs where if you print them you they will not be truncated. Jermaine you are doing a great job and I wish you and your family the best.
Thanks,
Louis C. Brown, Jr.
Inspirator
November 14th, 2008 (comment#173)
Jermaine
Continuous lessons is something that I have been looking for. hopefully I’ll be able to be in that number. Thanks, sounds great.
Carter
November 14th, 2008 (comment#174)
ih jermaine like pet I have been a member for a long time. and I’m looking forward to the futur of playing by ear.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#175)
Really excited about taking my playing to another level
November 14th, 2008 (comment#176)
Exited about taking my playing to another level
November 14th, 2008 (comment#177)
Thank you, Thank you!
May God continue to bless this ministry!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#178)
It sounds as if even the backdoor is going to be crowded. I sure hope that our link to the backdoor doesn’t malfunction with the volume of expected traffic. This course and dvd sound awesome. Thank you Germaine, for offering them. If I don’t make it through the door in time this time I’m sure I’ll be wanting to try again in the future. Will we know the same day if we have been successful in our quest or do we just order and wait to hear if we our among the 500?
November 14th, 2008 (comment#179)
Jermaine,
Thank you so much for your time, dedication, and compassion for helping all of us in our endeavor to go higher in music ministry. I am really thrilled that you present your techniques and fundamentals in a manner that makes it easy for me to grasp. Thank You.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#180)
Jermaine, I have been a member since 2005 and purchased many of your programs starting with the 300 page course, Christmas KEYS 1.0, Jazz 101, Jazz 201,
Hear & Play 102, and I am looking forward to this new training program. I have told many people that I admire you for the ingenuity you have shown in starting this company, and everything associated with it. God has really blessed you, J.
I hope I am in time for the goodies and really looking forward to learning a little more.
I have a very basic question that I have never found an answer for, soooooo at the risk of embarrassing my self, I will ask you, will you ever teach a lesson on how to play base note,chord,(left hand), and melody and chords with your right hand. It must be so basic that no one ever discusses the timing. I played the Organ when I was younger and my left hand just played chords. I watch piano players all the time at church etc.and I see (LH)C Bass….C chord, C Bass….C Chord, G Bass……G Chord G Bass G Chord, but when I try to do that I Keep wishing I could be playing Organ. As a result, I have become a professional student teaching myself music theory and saying maybe if I learn all of this stuff, someday I will be able to play something.
So, my friend………….Please help me learn to play right.
Regards and good luck with this new project.
Roy Wyatt
214-327-1900
November 14th, 2008 (comment#181)
Hi Jermaine I have been looking forward to Gospel keys 102 for a long time thanking our father in heaven its here yeah i booked my copy and i am waiting for the monthly trainning sessions. Thisis a brilliant idea too learning all 12 keys and new songs is great I really wish you all the best this will make me consistent in practising on the keyboards. Thanks and God bless
November 14th, 2008 (comment#182)
thanks bro God bless your Ministery
November 14th, 2008 (comment#183)
Hey Hear and Play,
My soul desire is to play the organ to of course gospel music at my church. I purchased a keyboard a couple of years ago and I really want to learn how to play it so I can move up to playing the organ. It can be very discouraging at times when I try to teach myself and it just doesn’t work out. So you can just imagine how excited I am about the 2-hour $49 dvd course for free.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#184)
Jermaine,
I hope I get the disc this time…I will be on a bus at exactly that time and I don’t have a lap top…I will try to find a creative way of making this happen…if not I will catch the next time…peace and good luck to you…great marketing strategies
November 14th, 2008 (comment#185)
Hello Jermaine
I have a question i live on the easternshore Maryland that is. I need to know what time do i need to push the panic button on nov.19 which is 3 days after my birthday so this deal would be a good present for me. In other words i would be highly upset to miss out on this.
PS Could u send me an e-mail so i know if iam back on the subscriber list. thanks
November 14th, 2008 (comment#186)
I was sent here to learn and I like what I see, always wanted to learned how to play
November 14th, 2008 (comment#187)
I can’t wait for your latest project! When I bought your Gospel Keys 202 I was hooked. Your theory and teaching methods have helped me TREMENDOUSLY in not only learning theory, but playing by ear as well. I’m proud of your work and dedication to helping other aspiring musicians!
-God Bless
November 14th, 2008 (comment#188)
hello Jermaine,
you never mentioned the monthly bill amount for the training, please could you tell me the amount and how to register.
God bless you my dear
November 14th, 2008 (comment#189)
I have not been so “ON FIRE” about playing since I first learned by first song. I am 51 years old and have been playing since I was 10 but soon got let behind in the 1980. I couldn’t keep up with the new style nor could I hear how these awesome chord were played. I am waiting to receive my course and hoping to benefit from the additional offer that has just been announced. I thank God for you guys and may God continue to bless your endeavors.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#190)
Hi Jermaine
Yes I would love to have your free DVD offer of Gospel Keys 102. if you are posting it then my address is 19-Harrier Avenue. Raby. NSW Australia. I have bought your Audio Series 702 & Tritone Extravaganza & they are amazing. I have learned more about tritone combinations & have used the 702 for my beginning students.
Keep up the good work. Lookingb forward to your saxophone series.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#191)
@Brenda! You better believe it! Old time hymns and old school styles will definitely be a part. We’re not only going to focus on contemporary. In fact, I have broken them into four categories and they will all be represented:
Traditional: These are hymns, old school congregational songs, “church shuffles” (as Jason white calls them), and things like that.
Modern: These are your contemporary songs. From worship to uptempo choir songs.
Classic: I’m calling anything that is evergreen in the sense that it can be 15 years old but people still sing them like they’re new. These are the “classics” (I realize this word means different things to different people but these are the songs that tend to never get “old”).
Urban: These will have the R&B/jazz/contemporary feel. A lot of the later styles sound like this (especially from artists like Tye Tribbett).
Thanks,
Jermaine
November 14th, 2008 (comment#192)
CREEPED IN THE BACKDOOR…THANKS
November 14th, 2008 (comment#193)
@Ronaldo: Thanks for your questions.
#1 - The content in the club will be 95% songs and song patterns. The dvd will be more instructional and cover fundamentals and strategies that help you with the song pattern training.
#2 - Lessons will be posted weekly. When you first join, you will get access to existing lessons that are already there. There will be 5-7 songs already in the club with 3 lessons per song (We call the first video lessons “take 1″ — this is the basics video. Once you’re done here, you’ll be able to play the song and you’ll understand the patterns employed in the song. Then “take 2″ is the “expanded” version where it teaches you extra little things to do in the song and other approaches. Some students that are not ready for “take 2″ can choose to only focus on “take 1″ as you will sound awesome even with the first lesson. Then the last lesson called “theory talk” will basically break down the entire song pattern from the perspective of my “learning charts” (which you saw some of them in the 33-min tutorial).
#3 - Lol, black list? :-) I wouldn’t call it that but yes, those folks will pretty much miss out until a few months. It’s very complicated for me to break up the activities. When you join, it’s set to send you dvd via mail asap. It’s not set to delay 2-3 months and so that part will be very cumbersome and we’re not ready to distract our core activities of making this membership the #1 coaching online. So rather than deal with that, we won’t offer membership at all if we can’t ship a dvd. These two items are one. I know it seems counter-intuitive to stop someone from possibly joining monthly (you’d think from a business perspective, I shouldn’t mind having as many members as possible) but it’s worth it not to complicate things.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#194)
I hope it will allow me to play with ease and if it does i would gladly endorse and give my testimonial of what this course has done for me.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#195)
Hi Jermaine
Ok, so I am dying to hear what the price per month will be. I have to sell this to my husband and put it in the budget. There is no doubt in my mind that this course is for me so I am going to do it any ways, but the suspense on the pricing is killing me.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#196)
@Roy Wyatt: Are you referring to this left-hand “bass-chord” technique for older gospel songs are you talking about jazz styles? If you’re talking about gospel, we can certainly put it in our suggestion box for a future style to cover, for sure. Please clarify. If you have an example on youtube, please post that too.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#197)
thank you hear and play..
truly blessed!!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#198)
Thank you Jermaine for this fantastic offer and initiative to promote Gospel music for musicians on all levels! The Lord has given me another opportunity to excel in my passion for music. May God richly bless you for your vision and aspirations to equip musicians to skillfully minister in the praise and worship of God. You’re Mr. Wonderful to me.
November 14th, 2008 (comment#199)
I look forward to your hear and play mentorship.
God blees you!
November 14th, 2008 (comment#200)
hey Jermaine
I will join
November 14th, 2008 (comment#201)
I’m sorry. I thought it was free. I probably already have this DVD.
November 15th, 2008 (comment#202)
@William: This dvd isn’t out yet.
November 15th, 2008 (comment#203)
I’m brand new to your site today and definitely mid-beginner stage with both piano and organ. Where to start? Will this DVD be a good place to start? My kids also are picking up instruments and being used with vocals. Your products and approach sound exciting and do-able (which is good news for a working wife and mom of 4.)
November 15th, 2008 (comment#204)
I’ve joined the backdoor list, but I’m afraid if the 5 minut will be enough for me, because I’m beginner in english. But I’ll try.
November 15th, 2008 (comment#205)
Jermaine - I love your stuff and have started writing gospel songs - I wrote one called ’smile’ about being positive (as a result of my mum being diagnosed with cancer back in july) - can see it performed on youtube ‘NSG SMILE’ if you get a chance. I have most of your collection of dvds but not enough time in the day to watch them all . I am a music teacher in the UK and part of my A level teaching is arranging and colouring chords - have you got a dvd section that takes a simple chord pattern and then explains how to make it more complicated / decorate it as this would be a valuable resource for my teaching. (similar to the ones in your book - amazing grace etc but goes a step further? ie instead of using C F G use C9 Dm7 G/f etc….
Paul Parker
November 15th, 2008 (comment#206)
im registered!i would like to try your lessons
November 15th, 2008 (comment#207)
Hi jermaine, how? well i’m excited about everything and hope for much bigger things. BYE
November 15th, 2008 (comment#208)
Hi Jermaine, I registered yesterday & I have to say I’ve been waiting on this a long time. I just about have all of your courses, I started out try’n to play at an early age it was just so boring and my parents just couldn’t find a teacher that could break everything down for me so I quit… But now in my mid 20’s and found your site its a lot different now… I love the way you break everything down and have a system for the things you do… I want to be a theory head now!!!
Also, I work do’n the day so I’m scared I want be able to join the club (work 7am-3:30pm). This thing sounds like its going to be big, so i mite have to be sick on that day or take a half-a-day!! LOL I just don’t want to miss out on this!!!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#209)
This is very exciting Jermaine, congratulations, good job, God Bless!!!
I just know its going to be a success!!!!
I feel it in my guts!!!!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#210)
Bless “GOD” Forever!!!!!!!
Rev. I am One of Them Today!!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#211)
Hi Jermaine,
I love that you are offering this. I’ve mastered the praise and Worship DVD and have bought some of your other products. My issue was finding time to hone the new skills that I have learned and taking it to another level. I am now at a place in my life where I can make the time and I am looking forward to pressing on and adding new things to my musical vocabulary. Thanks for all the valuable information that you provide. You truely are a blessing.
November 15th, 2008 (comment#212)
Jermaine,
Thanks a millian for extending to us this course for free.God bless!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#213)
Like all great teachers, you are persistent, never give up on your students, and never stop encouraging them with gentle follow up.
Belss you!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#214)
jermaine will the charges come directly out of my account a month for the trainig
November 15th, 2008 (comment#215)
Man….I’m can’t wait………Thank You Again!
I really wanna learn new things that I am sure is going to happens in this training center!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#216)
Jermaine, you hit it on the head when you mentioned the left-hand “bass-chord” technique for older gospel songs. Rock Of Ages, The Old Rugged Cross, Just A Closer Walk With Thee, Mansion Over The Hilltop, Etc.
I am 74 years young and have learned a great deal of theory and now I want to start off relativly slow and work my way up. I sing Bass in our regular Church Choir, and also Our Senior Choir that go out to retirement homes every Wednesday AM to try to cheer up the older saints. They really like the oldies but goodies, Southern style ala Bill Gaither, et al.
I’ll keep looking until you come up with something.
In Hymn,
Roy Wyatt
November 15th, 2008 (comment#217)
I’m signed up! Thanks so much for doing this, Jermaine! I’m very excited and really looking forward to the release date!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#218)
@Roy: Even though we haven’t started the “suggestion box” (you’ll see it when you log in), I have put yours in front! We will certainly include some of the oldies but since reading your comments, we will specifically try to cover the left hand “bass-chord” style. It may not be in the initial videos upon launch date but it will make its way into the weekly releases shortly. How’s that? You’ll have just as much communication as this with us so (if not more) so we will be able to see how you’re doing with them, once released. Take care Mr. Wyatt!
November 15th, 2008 (comment#219)
Do you have a phone # that people can call in if they have no access to a comuter to sign up for the new DVD…As I said before I will be on a bus at that exact time and I don’t have a laptop…When I get to where I’m going there may be a computer for me to use but it will be 3pm by that time and you will probably be sold out…
November 15th, 2008 (comment#220)
hi jermaine , thank you for all your intrest , i have enjoyed your gospel series 101 and looking forward to much more from you , you are a great inspiration , and a great help to me and where i am at in my learning piano , i am 66 years old and i have always wanted to learn how to play , my son gave me a keyboard for christmas in 2007 and i think it is the very best gift that ive enjoyed ,may god bless you in your love for music and your generosity in helping others praise him through music,
November 15th, 2008 (comment#221)
Would you happen to have a DVD for some one who needs a SIMPLE way to learn to play by ear? You are so far advanced I can’t keep up with you, but I sure would like to.
November 15th, 2008 (comment#222)
Can’t wait Jermaine. Wednesday is taking too long to get here. If the online training is what you say it is and like that training you posted on utube, then i may be able to learn something new by next sunday’s service. We’ll see tho
November 15th, 2008 (comment#223)
I cant wait to get the free video because you have blessed me so much jermaine. Cant wait untill the video come out
November 15th, 2008 (comment#224)
Hi
I’m definitely into this …LET’S DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God bless
david
November 15th, 2008 (comment#225)
thanks i am a bass player who wonts to play keys
November 15th, 2008 (comment#226)
Thank you so much for this offer. I am so glad The LORD led me to this site. Thanks for teaching me the song on your 33 minute tutorial I learned it within minutes and am stating to understand the way you play. Again GOD BLESS.
Thank you,
Larry (Christs Disciple)
November 15th, 2008 (comment#227)
WHOO-HOOOOO! YEA BOOOOYEEE!
November 16th, 2008 (comment#228)
hey Jermaine
Count on us…
We are serious to improve our piano and music training.
Fill us up on all of the details
Sincerely
Albert and Tempie
November 16th, 2008 (comment#229)
Jermaine,
Your learning system is a bless.
God bless.
Paulo
November 16th, 2008 (comment#230)
I can’t wait, nice
November 16th, 2008 (comment#231)
Jermaine,
I’m really excited about this offer. I hope it’s a good one.
November 16th, 2008 (comment#232)
Jermaine, I will have to ask my son to order it for I do not have a credit card as yet. Would that be in order? If not, then I will just have to wait a while longer.
It is amazing how so many persons have been commenting. You do have a wide audience! Continued blessings on you, your teams, and your endeavours.
November 16th, 2008 (comment#233)
Hey Jermaine,
Just wanted to know what provisions will be made for those of us without credit cards. If we have to sign up online using our credit card that is a problem for us. I’m gonna call the office in a couple days to find out about that. Thank You SOOOO MUCH and God Bless You!
November 16th, 2008 (comment#234)
@Brandon,
While it isn’t written in stone, I think credit card will be the only viable option.
#1: By the time your offline payment gets in (check, money order) several days later, it may be too late.
#2: For the monthly training, it is very complicated to handle offline payments. In fact, the system is set up to automatically bill.
What I would recommend Brandon if you are really interested in the program is to visit the nearest convenient store or bank and ask for a prepaid card. Simply fill it up with enough for the shipping ($6-$7… so put $10 on there to be safe or whatever the minimum) and use that. Prior to 30 days later, you can also go refill the card. Also, if you join paypal.com, they give you “virtual credit card” numbers that actually are only created for that use (they aren’t permanent card numbers… they connect to your paypal account and paypal issues them when you need to pay someone). So there are many options around it. I do apologize if this is an inconvenience but I just don’t want you to be disappointed come release day.
Also, if you have a walmart nearby, you can get a prepaid card there:
https://www.walmartmoneycard.com/AcctMgmt/Controls/Walmart/Support/Products.aspx
November 16th, 2008 (comment#235)
jermaine,
i had similar question but thanks for the answer. i have a walmart so I’ll go in there and get one of these before wed.
keith
November 16th, 2008 (comment#236)
God Bless you and your family Bro. Jermaine. I want to be part of the Gospel 102 membership but my keyboard playing is limited. My main instrument is guitar so is possible to still be a part of the program while I’m developing my keyboard skills using my guitar. I still have to know chord progressions and proper chord vocings, only this would be approaching the training from a keyboard foundation not guitar foundation. Have a blessed evening. jc
November 16th, 2008 (comment#237)
What day of the month will Gospel Keys 102 be held on?
November 16th, 2008 (comment#238)
So-oo Jermaine I’m assuming the only way to do this is via e-mail? No phone calling?
November 16th, 2008 (comment#239)
I am so excited!!!!!
November 16th, 2008 (comment#240)
Jermaine and associates. Thank you so much for this opportunity.
November 16th, 2008 (comment#241)
Jermine.You have inspired me so much.I signed up for your backdoor list & would like to get a copy of your dvd. & join your monthly club. God Bless you & your minstery.
November 16th, 2008 (comment#242)
I think this will be a big help to musicians. Your other projects have been great and I think this could be the best yet!!!!! Big ups to you Jermaine and God bless!!!!
November 16th, 2008 (comment#243)
Dearest Jermaine,
I just recently began learning from your wonderful methods of teaching. Our entire family sings and play instruments. I am 50 yrs old, my husband 55, my daughter 29, other daughter 20, son 28, and our other son Evan’s birthday is tomorrow the 17th he will be 25. We all play instruments. My husband and I travel twice a month to Liberty ville, Ill for music ministry. I a so glad that God has placed you in a position of teaching, i feel that you were sent just at the right time in our lives. I signed up for you backdoor list and I will be encouraging others also.
May God continue to bless your ministry and family
In Christ,
Fillest (Proverbs 3:5-6)
November 16th, 2008 (comment#244)
thanks for this wonderful offer
November 16th, 2008 (comment#245)
hello Jermaine
Yes i would like to signed up for free dvd and tell me how must the courses.
thanks you
November 17th, 2008 (comment#246)
I am very excited about this, as well as greatful of the work you are doing.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#247)
Thank you for such a great offer.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#248)
This is great! Thanks for an opportunity that will better my chances at recieving the free dvds. I am also excited about the online clases.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#249)
Thanks for the chance to gget the free dvd but more ready to get started with the oneline classes which will help develop in other areas
November 17th, 2008 (comment#250)
Wow, after 20 minutes I just got back to the site. It was down or something
November 17th, 2008 (comment#251)
Same with me.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#252)
you guys scared me! I thought you took down these tutorials! I was going to be HOTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT jermaine!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#253)
Thanks for your patience. We’ve been getting so many hits to this page, the entire server went down for 20 minutes. I remember back in the day we used to have that problem but since we’ve been using 2 servers, we haven’t had that problem in a very long time. We’re back now and I’m making sure we stay up.
I guess too many people are coming back and forth, which is a good thing. Don’t stop coming… I will adjust and even upgrade if I have to! Enjoy the last 45-minute tutorial above (video #5)
November 17th, 2008 (comment#254)
Thanks for the bonus song Jermaine’Absolutely luv it” …. Don’t sweat the so called bad news…. It wasn’t bad at all… things happen. I’m sure that I can speak for a lot of us… that we’ll wait without a fuss!… Keep up the great work!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#255)
Thanks for the encourage Laketa!
P.S. - I gave you a shout out on the last radio show!!!!!!!!!! Where were ya? :-)
November 17th, 2008 (comment#256)
My Church was holding prayer service…. about time I got home and looked up it was 10:12… Sure hate I missed it live. Anyway, don’t have a mind to miss tomorrow. I’ll be tuning in to the only place playing the funkiest music in town…. Hear and Play.com :)
November 17th, 2008 (comment#257)
Thanks for the backdoor pass God speed
November 17th, 2008 (comment#258)
I must say,i ve been so blessed by the online lessons from you Jermaine.I ve always dreamt of playing those nice contemporary chords and patturns i hear in most song.think gradually i am getting it,i mean how they work.But Jermaine about the free dvd you giving out and the shipment fee,i am in Ghana west Africa where credit cards are not common here ,what else means can i use for payment.Reply needed
Roland Madjitey
November 17th, 2008 (comment#259)
hey jermaine (or anyone lese reading this). this might sound silly but im orderin from the UK and so the timing is obviously different. what time will it be in london?? wanna make sure i get it right.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#260)
@Zoe D: It’s 3:50 pm here and 11:50 GMT (I assume that’s what time zone you’re in). So you will add 8 hours to our 9am (pacific) launch time if you’re in London.
So that’s Wed, November 26 @ 5pm your time. Please confirm with http://www.time.gov
Thanks Zoe,
JG
November 17th, 2008 (comment#261)
thanks!! :D im jus watching your Kirk franklin tutorial n i actually love you!! i love tht song and ive been trying to learn it for ages now with no luck with the whole song. learnt the intro but thats about it but now i can play all through! woohoo!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#262)
Jermaine, thanks for this tremendous resource. I really look forward to receiving a copy.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#263)
Zoe D
If I remember correctly, when I was in London on student exchange in 1987, the time was 5 hours faster than the East Coast, USA. That would mean about 5 pm, your time. Does anyone else out there have a different opinion? I’ll cheerfully take correction if I’m wrong.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#264)
Jermaine, thank you for giving more of us a chance to sign up for the course and dvd. That’s all good news. Rejuggling the schedule to be at the backdoor may be a challenge. but it is well worth it. You likely spent a lot more time and effort making room for more of us than we’ll spend changing our date and availability. Again, thank you for all that you are doing for us. May the Lord bless you for the joy you are bringing to all of us who are learning from you. And thanks for making the time to give us this lesson to work on today.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#265)
I agree with Laketa…keep up the good work! I hope to make tomorrow’s show as well.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#266)
Jermaine,
You are an awsome instructor, looking forward to moving on to the next level with your help. I am a beginner.
Thanks,
David
November 17th, 2008 (comment#267)
It is all good. I am so excited about the opportunity to learn more. I stand by your decision. We will a benefit from this. Great things come to those that wait. Be Blessed!!!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#268)
No inconvenience here! You can inconvenience me some more if this is what I get. enjoyed the lesson J
November 17th, 2008 (comment#269)
Hi Jermaine,
Keep up the good work. Thanks for all you do.
Linda
November 17th, 2008 (comment#270)
@Zoe: Thanks a lot! Glad you got the time worked out. And more glad you liked the tutorial (sorry for it getting so long… I love to talk!!!)
@Janice: thanks, I agree — 5pm GMT in Londay come release date.
@Tdub, @David, @Thomas, @Sammie J, @Linda: Thanks for the warm comments. Enjoy the tutorial!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#271)
Hi Jermaine,
Learning a lot in such a short time and enjoying it and not bored
Thanks again
November 17th, 2008 (comment#272)
Wow Jermaine, I always thought this song was pretty. Now I can play it. Thanks a lot. The bad news actually gives me a week to prepare and go through some of your other videos so it is actually a blessing. I still have great anticipation for the online classes though so don’t put it back another week so I can have a wonderful thanksgiving:)
November 17th, 2008 (comment#273)
Jermaine,
May God richly Bless You, You have truly BLESSED me and others from what I am reading. Don’t feel guilty for having to push out the release date, it just makes it that more worth the wait. I Love the song, thanks for the wonderful tutorial. FINALLY…I GET IT!!!! It’s awesome. It is truly amazing to see how passionate you are for music and the zeal you have to want to pass it along to others.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#274)
Looking forward to the free DVD! You are awesome, and I am trying so hard to learn the guitar. Thanks for everything!
Liv
November 17th, 2008 (comment#275)
Glad the date was postponed! God is great! Because I was traveling on that date and could not have gotten in…thanks a lot!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#276)
hey Jermaine i can’t wait for the dvd it’s going to be a blessing
November 17th, 2008 (comment#277)
Im in, and can’t wait to bust out!
November 17th, 2008 (comment#278)
That tutorial was SO much fun Jermaine! Thank you! I’m really excited about your new launch. Got the 26th marked down on my calendar!
God bless
November 17th, 2008 (comment#279)
Your vedio is not working well. How can I get started in the free lessons? I need to get my sign in information so I can sign in. Quinettai@aol.com
November 17th, 2008 (comment#280)
I need to start from the beginning. I’m lost right now. And I have to take it slowly.
November 17th, 2008 (comment#281)
@Quinetta: Try this link: http://www.hearandplay.com/main/lesson-plan-overview
November 17th, 2008 (comment#282)
Hi I followed a few of you free demos a year ago. I am looking forward to learning how to play the piano/keyboard to continue writing and singing my own lyrics.
Lorretta
November 18th, 2008 (comment#283)
Thank you Jermaine I am a little disappointed but the week will give me time to work on the dvds I already have. I have been telling others about your instuctions becausre I believe they are the real deal! God bless you! In Christ, Larry Weatherspoon I hope I make the first release!
November 18th, 2008 (comment#284)
i must gongratulate u for ur wonderful effort for making gosple keys for who did not attend music school
November 18th, 2008 (comment#285)
Thank you for the new course, Hear and Play.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#286)
Hi Jermaine,
think that will rock the nations, mate!
Looks pretty promising to me.
Be blessed!
November 18th, 2008 (comment#287)
Hi Jermaine,
think that will rock the nations, mate!
Looks pretty promising to me.
Be blessed!
Beauty of Creation
November 18th, 2008 (comment#288)
Thanks for the opportunity Jermaine.
I am from Norway and stumbled over HearandPlay.com a few months ago. I have learned a lot from your DVD course 202 and have been looking for a LONG time for something like this.
Keep up the good work. I hope I learn a lot more.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#289)
Hi Jermaine …
Hope us Londoners are not pushed to the back of the queue with the time difference!
It is a wonderful offer. Well done.
Looking forward to the release date with great anticipation.
Your site and your tuition is awesome.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#290)
Hey Jermaine,
I will love to have the free copy you are offering.
Thanks for making it possible for someone like me.
stay cool
Chidi
November 18th, 2008 (comment#291)
i hope i get the dvd……….thanks bro
November 18th, 2008 (comment#292)
i joined the backdoor list….
November 18th, 2008 (comment#293)
IF I HAD TO WAIT TILL NOV. 26, 2009 I’M SURE IT WOULD BE WORTH THE WAIT!!!
AWESOME TUTORIAL, LOOKING FORWARD TO THE MONTHLY TRAINING!!!!
November 18th, 2008 (comment#294)
I just passed Hear and Play website to a singer-musician friend! Will follow up to get feedback.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#295)
Hi Jermaine it is a very great initiative for gospel musicians, i really enjoy it. make sure a have the DVD.God bless
November 18th, 2008 (comment#296)
Mr. Jermaine ~ You are an awesome teacher and person. Like you and many other folks, I am disappointed that the launch date has been changed to next week. I cleared my calendar so that I could be totally available to sign up on Nov 19. Why select a launch date right before a major holiday? Unfortunately, I will be on the road during the launch time. I look forward to joining the training club and picking up the DVD at some later date.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#297)
I’ve joined the 5 min head start . Thanks for all you do! I realy need help.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#298)
Hi Jermaine,
I love what you are doing and I am interested in the free dvd. I am in St. Catherine, Jamaica. Please tell me what I need to do to receive one.
God bless you.
November 18th, 2008 (comment#299)
@Anita: Thanks for your comments! For people that will be at work or away, take down our toll free number. If you reserve a few minutes on launch date and call in, we can handle it that way. You can give us a username of your choice and either designate a password or we give you a random one and this will at least get your free dvd out to you and your access created for the gospel music training center.
Thanks Anita and sorry for the postponement.
JG
November 18th, 2008 (comment#300)
@Ray Long: It will be 5pm your time! So next wednesday at 5pm!!! Thanks for the comment!
November 18th, 2008 (comment#301)
9am pacific, that’s like 4pm GMT??
I’m so excited about this course and your traaining centre. I’m one of those who were longing for GK102, and called up about over a year ago for it. Well praise God, the day has come!
I would just like to say thank to the whole Hear and Play family for the excellent support and customer service I receive every time I get in contact; and of course for the excellent tuition.
Jermaine, you made me laugh out loud when you started talking about love in your ‘lost without you’ vid. I’m glad you didnt edit it out :)
Anyway I’ve signed up for your backdoor thing but I think I still may have to wait for the 2nd batch because my employer has put me on a course that day and it finishes 17:30 GMT. I’m giong try the internet on my phone but if that doesn’twork I’ll be content to wait because I know it will be such a great course.
Much love
November 18th, 2008 (comment#302)
Oops! i know its 5pm GMT
November 19th, 2008 (comment#303)
@Sarah: Lol, I was about to say…
I spent 10 minutes figuring that it was 8 hours ahead of my time… so 5pm it is! :-)
Haha, glad you enjoyed the tutorial. I couldn’t dare edit that out. I really forgot what I was talking about too!
If you can slip out 3 minutes, we will take calls too so if you’re able to get the toll free number from where you are, give it a try Sarah! Thanks again!
JG
November 19th, 2008 (comment#304)
Jermaine Jermaine Jermaine!!! You are by FAAAAARRRRRRRRRR the best piano teacher there is! Thank you so much for all of you’re help. Keep making wonderful videos like this one ’cause you ARE TOUCHING LIVES WITH YOUR STYLE OF TEACHING! Trust me! I learned a lot and continue to learn thanks to YOU!
God bless you now and ALWAYS,
Jeremiah
November 19th, 2008 (comment#305)
Looking forward to the 1st day of class!
November 19th, 2008 (comment#306)
WOW! I really enjoyed it. It’s like having a personal teacher right in your room. Thanks man! I look forward to more.
November 19th, 2008 (comment#307)
I was wondering if you were going to put your tutorials on dvd? I dont have internet at home but if I had a dvd I could practice along
November 19th, 2008 (comment#308)
@Sharon: the gospel music training tutorials will be online only. however, we have vast number of dvds to choose from at http://www.hearandplayproducts.com
November 19th, 2008 (comment#309)
Very interesting and well done!
November 19th, 2008 (comment#310)
Thanks for all training I have really been blessed by your ministry
November 20th, 2008 (comment#311)
@Jeremiah! Thanks for your encouraging words! Appreciate it! Thanks to everyone…
November 20th, 2008 (comment#312)
Wow this is soooo helpful!!
Thank you.
November 20th, 2008 (comment#313)
This is a great tutorial Jermaine, Good Job!!!
Great song at the end, “The 26th” lol
November 20th, 2008 (comment#314)
That’s wonderfull. God bless you lots.
November 20th, 2008 (comment#315)
Can’t wait Jermaine…6 mo days!
November 20th, 2008 (comment#316)
Hey Jermaine, I just wanted to give a suggestion on DVD manufacturing. One route would be oasiscd.com or call 1-866-409-8170d another would be discmakers.com or call 1-800-468-9353!
Chad S.
November 20th, 2008 (comment#317)
I had see your taste, I hop to fine mine lated, Thanks………Pedro M Contreras
November 20th, 2008 (comment#318)
@Chad! Thanks! Know all about em :-)
November 20th, 2008 (comment#319)
I’m brand new to all of this, my first product, the 300 page book and Gospel 202 DVD which are now being shipped. I ordered your product because of all the support, but right now I feel overwhelmed by all the support. But, I’m a 54 yo determined mom with no grandkids yet.
I hear talk of Gospel 102, how do I learn about that. Thanks for all the support you provide. I’m looking forward to learning as much as I can.
Kathy B
November 20th, 2008 (comment#320)
Welcome to Hearandplay Kathy!
November 20th, 2008 (comment#321)
I appreciate the time that you have put into this website. I had strayed away from the piano for a number of years. After finding this website, I have begun to slowly reintroduce myself to playing. I want to thank you!
November 20th, 2008 (comment#322)
Good luck… Can’t wait until training start.
November 20th, 2008 (comment#323)
As much as I am interested in learning more about the piano, I am mostly in search of what key chords go together to play a song. I pretty have most of the chords down, but would like to find out what set of chords go together:
EX: key of g, has d# and c, I want to know what what are the chords that go with a song in the key of E or B or A? Can someone give me this information.
Thank you
November 20th, 2008 (comment#324)
Thanks for the heads up , looking forward to the events to follow.
November 20th, 2008 (comment#325)
hi! i have been a musicians for about 10 years but i’ve never been hearing this kind of lesson from any person who teach music, but from you. the first time i listen to your video im very empress. thank and god bless you. more power.
November 20th, 2008 (comment#326)
RE: Imagine Me video - Great job Jeramine! You’re soo patience. You verbalize so well what musicians think & feel. I have Kirk’s songbook “Hero,” and it was much easier to understand the cords, progressions and patterns of the song in your video. Your breakdown was logical and educational (also, you have the art of incorporating all your previous learning sessions into your current tutorial.) I Appreciate your family sharing you with us! :) Be Blessed Griggs Family!!
November 20th, 2008 (comment#327)
hey jermaine i signed up for the backdoor access and i’m looking forward to the monthly course. Thanks may god bless you
November 20th, 2008 (comment#328)
hey Jermaine I have Gospel Keys 101 202 an Urban Pro 600 I can’t wait for the new dvd to come out..thank you you have really been a blessing to me..
November 20th, 2008 (comment#329)
Hey Jermaine:
I really like what you do….I am excited just to be a part and looking forward to the monthly course. But, I am still trying to get some help in learning”The Light” by Ricky Dillard…SMILE..Again thank you so much for just sharing you method of learning…HEY IT WAS REALLY COOL TALKING TO YOU ON THE BLOG…but you blew me out the water with a simple question…LOL…Take care and God Bless you!!
November 20th, 2008 (comment#330)
Oh…I almost forgot..I am JLBMUSIC….LOL
November 21st, 2008 (comment#331)
Jermaine,
You are blessed and a blessing. I can’t wait to see what else god has in store for you! Just continue to let Him flow through you. Stay anointed (vigilantly protect it).
November 21st, 2008 (comment#332)
Just to let u know I joined,
keep up the good work
November 21st, 2008 (comment#333)
Hello Everyone,
I’m not sure if it was the amount of people that
hit the server all at once or a hardware problem
but we were down for a whopping 5 hours this
morning (still trying to figure out what went
wrong).
I was literally biting my nails and freakin’ out
over here but the hosting company continued to
work on it and finally got it up at 1:03 pm pacific.
If you tried to access the latest videos earlier
and couldn’t, please accept my apologies.
JG
November 21st, 2008 (comment#334)
Hi Jermaine,
I’ve used your 1st book, talked about it to several musicians who’ve been watching your videos and have progressed well. They tell me that they are now the muscian for their church. Keep on doing what you’re doing. Congrats on your ntimemusic.com CD! May God continue to bless you and continue to bring your talents to another level.
DOVETTA
November 21st, 2008 (comment#335)
Great teaching…friendly and natural.
November 21st, 2008 (comment#336)
Looking forward to your further instruction. Thank you.
November 21st, 2008 (comment#337)
Hi Jermaine
Since first coming to your site quite a while ago I’ve said to myself over and over; “If I had this material years ago…!”
Thanks again Jermaine
God Bless
November 21st, 2008 (comment#338)
Jermaine,
…..Jermaine…I’m speechless when I think about you………well let me tell you my story…..When my father bought my first Hear And play lesson my gift from God moved from the bottom of the barrel..to the top of the lid..Jermaine Hear and play was a blessing from God…after praying and fasting for twelve days….I’ve been playing the piano all my life but it seemed fustrating when people that only play for a year surpassed me…. 3 years ago you DVDs put me on and above the level that I should be….Overall 3 years ago your lessons encourage me to keep playing for God….I must say If this new DVD will go even higher than all I could say is praise God..I hope that the Music center is not that expensive…because I’m willing to have it and pay for it but the way the economy is my budget is alot smaller than it was three years ago….Jermaine If you ever read this long message I want you to know that I will always be greatfull for you and your ministry..I also want you to know that I’m one of your first customers….GOD BLESS
November 21st, 2008 (comment#339)
@Brother Jazz: Thanks for the heartfelt message. Really appreciate the encouragement. Sounds like you’re really doing well and I pray that you keep it up!
God bless,
JG
November 21st, 2008 (comment#340)
Thanks Jermaine! Sounds great!
God Bless!
November 21st, 2008 (comment#341)
I don’t know you and have no idea why you are writing me…..
November 21st, 2008 (comment#342)
Hi, Jermaine,
Thank You for the 33 minute video, it’s such a help to me, to learn to play.
God bless you and your family for your kindness in giving the video.
Elaine.
November 21st, 2008 (comment#343)
Hi Jermaine,
Thanks for the tutorials, I have Gospel Keys 202 and the Organ series. These videos have been a blessing. Looking forward to your next projects.
Sam
November 21st, 2008 (comment#344)
thank you so much for the lessons. I am enjoying them so much and learning at such a fast pace.
November 21st, 2008 (comment#345)
Great job, Iam not working right now. and I do play bass and keyboards for my church and as you know there is a shortage of players. just by watching your v\clips my playing has taken on a new level with both bass and the keys.that was by praying first and watching your video clips.I say thank god for you. once I start working I would love to have all your courses.
November 21st, 2008 (comment#346)
dear bro,
hearth greetings. i thank for having sent to me a mail today and noted the contence i have much desire to be joined along with you as a member.In feature i have to purchase publiched CDs and music books from you but i dont know how to send my indian money to your place directly Please let me know the details for the same. Daily i watching your music training programme. if posible i invite organ music notes through my email i hope it will be very usefull to me for my gospel workship.god bless you i pray for your kind service to all musicians in world.
yours bor
J.SAMUEL.A.SELVAKUMAR
Gospel news ministry
south india
tamil nadu
November 21st, 2008 (comment#347)
dear bro,
hearty greetings. i thank for having sent to me a mail today and noted the contence i have much desire to be joined along with you as a member.In feature i have to purchase publiched CDs and music books from you but i dont know how to send my indian money to your place directly Please let me know the details for the same. Daily i am watching your music training programme. if posible i invite organ music notes through my email i hope it will be very usefull to me for my gospel workship.god bless you i pray for your kind service to all musicians in world.
yours bro
J.SAMUEL.A.SELVAKUMAR
Gospel news ministry
south india
tamil nadu
November 21st, 2008 (comment#348)
Thank you so….much for doing this for us. God has answered my prayer. I play the piano for my church for last 19 months. I have been looking for an online tutorial piano courses last few days. I am so excited that you are going to be my teacher. What a blessing we have in Jesus. I always enjoy studying your dvds.
Thank God for you and your ministry all around the world.
May the Lord bless you and your family.
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#349)
You made it and all thanks goes to you. Several years ago I bought a keyboard and started. I like the sound (synths, sound engineering etc.), like the music, but hate the score. So I started to push the keys and played by ear (or learned the songs via midi - followed the enlightened keys on the display of my keyboard)… It was a great journey, but I was unable to write the song, only some let’s say jingles or the first steps to the songs. And most of all I didn’t know if I’m going the right way. That was why I decided to take piano lessons. My friend’s mother is retired piano teacher. She agreed to start learning me even in my age of 25 :) - great woman, but… when I asked for some questions - if I’m here what to push next, why that M7 at the end of pattern, where to go… I get very theoretical answer that didn’t fit to my improvised system :) we spoke in different language… I’m systematic IT guy, but the score… Okay I said to me - Do you want to play piano? So I pushed me and went through learning the scales and technique - and that was what hit me wrong… WHY - I don’t need that oldschool notation it in the 21st century, there have to be some better way to writedown my own music - and as I get to computer there you have the keyboard on the left and bars in the time line - thats how I see the music - keys pushed in the time. I didn’t want at that time to learn to play the scales fast, to practice (I connect it to my PC and play or record step by step), I didn’t want to play live in that time. Everything I was crazy about to know was that few hints/tricks/tips to compose :) I didn’t know if they exist but I needed them. I tried to get some books, but everything about music theory was in that old fashion. After some time I was confused and the keyboard was in the corner with a dust sat on it - I thought I would never learn to play - only that my way of exploring - but a lot of patience needed with non predictable result and a lot amount of time of course. So I only sometimes took my earphones and pushed some keys to get some nice sound :). I didn’t know where to go. I’d rather listen and repeat (okay - hear nad play :)) or get somebody to give some hints - one up / two down - 4-1 5-1, circle. But no body in my place could help me this way. Now you came and hit me as a flash :).I saw hearandplay.com… hmm another one, I said to me… I pushed play for the first 30min video - that was what I saw first… I had take the piano from the corner and started immediately. THAT FIRST VIDEO - I TOLD MYSELF WOW :D not an ordinary guy. By this second video I thought that my brain will explode and thats what I needed :). In those two videos you told to me (I think :)) everything I needed at that time when I started and you make my - for so long time - explored system of ups&downs :) tidy. Even I’m getting into those sus/adds which lights up to me on my keyboard when I played something wrong - that is how I knew them till now - I pushed something wrong…, but sometimes in some cases sounded nice :). I think that after some lessons I will get back to my unfinished archive and make some nice music out of it. Even if I will not get that free DVD course you made a lot for me - you gave me the hope again, after that years :). All thanks goes to you Jermaine Griggs from California! Regards Tom.
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#350)
This is really great! I look forward to learning more song using this procedure. God bless you, Jermaine. You are certainly a blessing to God’s ministry in music.
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#351)
Hi Jermaine
I’ve joined the backdoor list…
I play the keys for about 40 years. But this lessons now are giving me tons of understandings in playing this music, worships music, shouting music and gospel. This is what I ever dreamed of.
Best wishes to you from Germany
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#352)
Hy,
great site. I lve those instructions in the guitar vault. There’s so much spirit in the way this guy plays. Really got me started today.
Fabian
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#353)
it’s okay jermaine, in this world of technology anything can happen. i’m just to see you back on the sceene. can’t wait for your new vids.
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#354)
This site is aewsome!
November 22nd, 2008 (comment#355)
Thanks Jermaine for this offer. You are so giving and smart. May God continue to bless your business and give you back abundantly all that you’ve given your students. The song “Lost Without You” is one of my favorite songs. I’m a seasoned musician, but I didn’t know that it was so easy to play until you broke it down. Thanks so much. Angela S.
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#356)
dear sir.
l am sorry why l do not sent to e.mail sincer.pls you dont be disappiont with me.l was my sick fever sad. now l have finish sick ,what are doing me want? pls tell me l let me know .do you not hear from me.
thank you
maxwell
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#357)
hi Jermaine, it’s very wonderful how you have been catering for some of my needs. thank you very much and keep up the good work.
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#358)
Well lets see what happens next.
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#359)
very good especially for beginners. however you played a couple of more complex cords in the 2-5-1 that were much jazzier. I’m an itermediate player and voicings simular to hancock,grusin,peterson,barron, franklin,are what I dream of. All in all geat stuff.
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#360)
What’s up Mr. Griggs, I see you have a nack for leaving all of us with our mouths hanging open. The day God allowed me to connect with the Hear and Play Music company over the web is the day he gave to me the edge I need to continue to play gospel music ( Church Musician ). I had almost gave it up ( becoming a musician ) because I could not find a teacher that would be willing to take on a student my age. So I stop trying to find one and turned to God in pray knowing all the time the hurt I was feeling inside about not measuring up to the tesk at hand. Now that he has directed me to you I have been revived in the spirit once again to carry on in the field I love so much. You see its not just a job to me were you get paid for service render but a vow unbrocken in unwavering service unto my God. So thanks again and keep up the good work!!!!!!!!
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#361)
what’s up Jermaine, man I want to extend my gratitude and appreciation in what you are doing. It is truly a blessing. My skill level has improved tremendously. And I thank GOD and you too for your obedience to GOD’s will. Keep up the good work and I will do my part into helping within yours and my ministry. May GOD continue to Bless you and everything you do.
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#362)
Hello Jermaine I have your all your DVD’s I’m very blessed by them. I really enjoy your work. You are truly God sent Thanks so much for sharing your God gift talent.
November 23rd, 2008 (comment#363)
Hi, Jermaine, I am just a beginner but have already learned a lot from you about music. Thanks. You will be hearing more about my good progress.
November 24th, 2008 (comment#364)
nice
November 24th, 2008 (comment#365)
Dear Jermaine,
Shalom! Thank for your time of sending mails to me. Hope I can get the chance in the backdoor list and avail of your free DVD and training course. I really have the strong desire to learn how to play by ear through your free training courses. I have already learned and been practicing the 12 major scales and keys you taught me. Thank you very much and I really appreciate your project. Keep up on this for more people can benefit from it. God Bless You!. Rosalinda
November 24th, 2008 (comment#366)
Hi, Jermaine, I am just a beginner of your Hear and Play. i have not gotten too far at this point, but I have even surprised myself in what I have learned in the frist 3 lessons. I am looking so forward to be able to play parts for my choir when I am ready to teach them a new song.
November 24th, 2008 (comment#367)
Thanks everyone for your warm comments (especially Tomas for taking the time to write about your story). You guys are awesome! Very very encouraging!
We’re getting closer… just two more days! I’ll be making another announcement later today.
November 24th, 2008 (comment#368)
Jermaine,
Please, please, please give us a clue as to the monthly price of the course. It sure would help to know.
November 24th, 2008 (comment#369)
@janice: The website will be launched prior to Wednesday and it will have every little detail. It will be out tomorrow (Tuesday) so you will get to know everything you need before the release day.
Thanks for your interest janice!
JG
November 24th, 2008 (comment#370)
this is crazy Jermaine. I’m going to be refreshing my browser like every 5 seconds come wednesday. I’ve got to get in on these bonuses. thanks for all u do man.
November 25th, 2008 (comment#371)
Great work! All your instruction and site has really given me the inspiration to resume my music interest(piano and guitar) after being out of practice and out of the loop musically while raising kids starting a business for the last fifteen years. Thanks! I have begun a regular practice routine while trying to figure out some new equipment, etc. and even considering playing for a couple of churches churches in my area and I have never played gospel before. A real first for me.
Much Thanks and Appreciation to You!
D. Jackson, Sr.
November 25th, 2008 (comment#372)
thank you Jermaine so much for giving me this opportunity! i feel like i am one of those musicians who are stuck at the same level. i will probably have a hard time getting one of your cd’s only because i don’t have an active bank account or credit card, but i really would like one because i think that it fits what i need perfectly, is there anyway possible that one could be held for me until i can get a current account? i probably know the answer, but it’s worth a try.
Thanks so much for your efforts and all of your help in making people around the world better musicians!
Tamara
adamsbatt25@yahoo.com
November 25th, 2008 (comment#373)
hi! m waiting for the new dvd t come …tnx for all it helped me a lot
November 25th, 2008 (comment#374)
Jermaine how does the payment of tommorow has to be done??? Can it be done by having a paypall account????
November 25th, 2008 (comment#375)
Jermaine, this site is awesome! I love your dvds and got all of them. I can’t wait for this new one and I’m looking forward to the new stuff!
November 25th, 2008 (comment#376)
I am excited about your Gospel Music Training Center. I thank you for all of your help with the other DVD’s. This gift is God sent! God Bless and continue to do His will!
November 25th, 2008 (comment#377)
its on, its on
November 25th, 2008 (comment#378)
It is nice to know about your new DVD. Congratulations.
November 25th, 2008 (comment#379)
Can’t wait….Ihope this is as good as it sounds, and i’m pretty sure it is….Thanks Jermaine.
November 25th, 2008 (comment#380)
Hello Jermaine,
I have purchased a few of the courses and they have been extremely helpful. I am very good at composing using a DAW, but I’m not good at playing my keyboard with both hands and its nice to be able to following the DVD examples on fingering and chord techniques. Great job on the DVDs and with getting the right people to demontrate the lessons. It’s a blessing to have someone help you develop the musical gift in you, so that you can better produce what God has placed in your heart to touch the world. I have suggested your site and training to my friends to add to the fruit you already have.
God Bless you and your family. Thanks!
RickMcCoy5@yahoo.com
November 25th, 2008 (comment#381)
If it’s done through paypal what is the email to send the money too?
November 25th, 2008 (comment#382)
In paypal, you’ll need to go to the section that says “VIRTUAL DEBIT CARD.” Use the one that says “for multiple use.” This will give you a mastercard number that’s connected to your paypal account. This is the best way to use paypal. Let me know if you have any other questions. I can answer this live tonight as well.
November 25th, 2008 (comment#383)
HELP, how do I find the chat for tonight??? My brain is not wanting to function tonight!!! I think I’m in the right place, I just don’t know what to click on. I called in last week, but can’t tonight cause hubby needs phone.
Kathy B
November 25th, 2008 (comment#384)
Dear!
I am a Christan. I love God and i love to worship him. I play keyboard and drum in Woshipband of Viet Nam. I hope that one day i can worship God together all christan on the world. I loves worshipmusic like Don Moen, Nathanara… Thanks for your help me to know more about Gospelmusic. I hope to get free DVD from you. I’ll very blessed by them. I really enjoy your work. You are truly God sent Thanks so much for sharing your God gift talent.
Thanks alot. Smile
Nguyen Tuong
God bless you all.
November 25th, 2008 (comment#385)
Great show tonight guys! I was watching the live ustream webcast. KathyB, I hear you, I couldn’t get into the chat either. I’m sure there’s probably others. I even logged into my accounts on ustream, blogtalk, and the zone chat, w/ no success. I’m pretty sure that the problem is w/ the internet connection on my end tonight. I just wanted to stop by and tell you guys that I was watching the whole broadcast tonight (except the first 5 min and sometimes the ustream would go down but I’d switch back to blogtalk but I noticed it seemed to be a couple min behind the video stream). Great program guys and may God bless your training program.
Blessings! :-)
Tammy
November 25th, 2008 (comment#386)
really hope to be one of the ones to have the gospel 102 series! keep up the great teaching! God bless!!
November 25th, 2008 (comment#387)
I’ll be honest..I was off the net for a while..so i wasnt able to keep up with the site very much…but things do sure look different around here …seems like way more people are hip now too…But I will stick around here because I’m one of those one finger players on the keys and its slowing my production down alot….Heck…I dont even know the name of the notes still and I was sent a bunch of e-mails on them…I think Im going to dig through them…im glad I kept them…
November 25th, 2008 (comment#388)
Jermaine, id pay over $100 to get as much help as possible…..ive signed up…
November 26th, 2008 (comment#389)
Hi Jermaine, thanks for having this dvd released i’ve been waiting for some time for it , but honestly i just purchased the 102 audio and i’am waiting for it in the mail as of now. But i can still use the dvd!!!(smile). OK, so i’ve sing up for the backdoor but i’am not computer savvy so i’am not sure of all that’s being spoken of and how i’am to use it. I’ve purchased many of your products in the pass but got hung up so i’am like a beginner still at this point.I still believe that you’re blessed because you are a giving person and pray that god continously flow down his blessins upon you and don’t chage for anyone but god.Well i don’t know what i’am suppose to do now so be blessed in the lord!!!!
November 26th, 2008 (comment#390)
IT DIDNT WORK FOR ME!!!! it froze on the GMTC page :( :( :(
November 26th, 2008 (comment#391)
Script Error
Cannot connect to MySQL: Can’t connect to local MySQL server through socket ‘/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock’ (11)
:( :( :(
November 26th, 2008 (comment#392)
The whole system has crashed and I was there at exactly 9:50 AZ time. I know it’s no one’s fault, but still, very, very disappointing. I even tried calling and that crashed. Was able to call back amd leave a call back number. It’s now 10:05, 9:05 California time.
Likely this should have been handled via e-mail using the time stamps on the e-mail. Too soon, you did’t follow rules and you’re out. Otherwise, take the orders based on the time stamp.
Thanks for listening
November 26th, 2008 (comment#393)
It didn’t work for me either, I called, got disconnected for operator and then called back and left my info…hope it works
November 26th, 2008 (comment#394)
Managed to get through the first order page, then system timed out. Still disapointed, but still trying
November 26th, 2008 (comment#395)
Got through the whole process, including giving cc info and pushed the send, got error message. The kicker, a nice gentleman was on the line with me when I thought it was working. I’m afraid to try to go through the process again and do a double join. The 7.00 is no big deal, but I don’t want to deprive someone else of an opportunity to join.
I’m on hold on phone again.
November 26th, 2008 (comment#396)
finally it worked after about 17.09 for me but it wouldnt go through with the order bit. still disappointed. but still… im willing to pay now to get it so JERMAINE PLEASE… let me know when we can just buy the dvd.
November 26th, 2008 (comment#397)
I GOT ALL THE WAY THROUGH AND GOT MY USER-NAME AND PASSWORD BUT WHEN I TRIED LOGGING THE PAGE IS COMING UP BLANK.
November 26th, 2008 (comment#398)
Latest update, managed to get on again, but tried to resubmit and my username taken. Held on the phone and a very nice gentleman took my financial info, and they’ll sort stuff later.
Wow, if I got in it must really be a God thing…
This was a system overload and I know very little about computers, but everyone has been really, really nice and I know you guys are trying your best.
So folks, if you’re reading this blog, KEEP TRYING….
November 26th, 2008 (comment#399)
Hi,Again Jermaine,i have to apologize for my words of urgency for the package deal ,but of course i need it but at this time being on a fixed income i can,t afford the monthly lessons in order to receive the dvd and others. maybe another time i,ll be able to get the dvd and the other program that breaks down the songs . I pray that your still succeeful in this endeavor. thank you very much!!!
November 26th, 2008 (comment#400)
Did anyone else think about the difficulty of passing through the eye of a needle?
I was there at the backdoor for the opening second and no matter how I struggled over the next hour and a half I couldn’t get in. Finally I was able to scurry through and have no idea what number my order was but am grateful that soon access to the training site will arrive in my email confirmation. For those who haven’t gotten in yet, keep trying. The needle’s eye is tiny but some of us can and will get through. Don’t let discouragement impede you.
November 26th, 2008 (comment#401)
My last comment this morning didn’t go through. I was able to get some help through the phone line and the gentleman was very kind, they were swamped. It’s a little late in the day, but wanted to let you guys know to just keep trying. They were doing their best.
November 26th, 2008 (comment#402)
I was there at exactly the right time but the system crashed…I called the number but got disconnected…I called again and left my info…hope I was able to get in,didn’t want to do it again online after the system came up ’cause I didn’t want t be charged twice…we shall see
November 26th, 2008 (comment#403)
http://www.hearandplay.com/main/24-hours-to-go-a-sneak-peak-at-the-gospel-music-training-center#comment-3699
EVERYONE PLEASE READ MY COMMENT ON THIS LINK…
November 26th, 2008 (comment#404)
YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS NOT A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR COMPANY. JUST A MAN LIKE YOU AND I WITH A DREAM TO HELP AS MANY AS HE POSSIBLY CAN. IF HE COULD HAVE HAD ENOUGH TO SERVICE THE TENS OF THOUSANDS THAT HUNGERED TO GET IN, I HONESTLY BELIEVE HE WOULD HAVE. THIS WAS NOT A PUBLICITY STUNT, AND WE AS MEMBERS MUST LEARN PATIENCE. TODAY TRU PATIENCE WAS REWARDED. HEAR AND PLAY IS NOT THE COMPANY IN CALIFORNIA…IT’S MORE THAN THAT. IT’S FAMILY. AND EVEN IN FAMILY EVERYONE DOESN’T GET WHAT THEY WANT ALL THE TIME, SOME MUST BE PATIENT AND UNDERSTAND THAT THEIR CHANCE WILL COME. RICHARD IF I COULD I WOULD GIVE YOU MY MEMBERSHIP AND WAIT FOR THE SECOND BATCH. ALL THIS COMPANY HAS DONE FOR US (MUSICIANS) GLOBALLY, WE CAN GIVE BACK A LITTLE UNDERSTANDING. I WAS SITTING HERE IN A COLD CHURCH SINCE 5 AM, WAITING FOR AN 11 AM SIGN IN OPPORTUNITY. AND GUESS WHAT. IT TOOK TIL AFTER 12, BUT I GOT IN. AND IT’S JUST AS HE PROMISED. WORTH IT’S WEIGHT IN GOLD. DON’T GIVE UP ON HEAR AND PLAY, WE KNEW FROM JUMP STREET, EVERY ONE WAS NOT GETTING IN…TODAY. THANK GOD FOR TOMORROW!!!
November 26th, 2008 (comment#405)
Hey Jermaine. This is my first comment on your tutorials. They have been so helpful to me. I’m minister of music at my church and I’ve used many of the chords I’ve learned from you. God is working in your life and you’re blessing many people. I also play bass guitar. What DVD would you recommend for learning more on gospel bass? Let me know.
Thanks,
Shalondia
November 26th, 2008 (comment#406)
@JERMAINE…STAY ENCOURAGED…WE GOT YO BACK. IT CRASHED FOR A REASON, WEEDING OUT CERTAIN FREELOADERS, AND MAKING ROOM FOR THOSE WHO NEEDED THIS TRAING THE MOST….HONESTLY!!! GREAT WORK….YOU CAME BACK STRONG, SENSEI!!!!
November 27th, 2008 (comment#407)
please i am in kenya, east africa and i dont know how to place an order for the Gk102 and receive it over. please advice i need it bandly/???
November 27th, 2008 (comment#408)
larry harris 40 years and i have a deep passion for playing the keyboard. i enjoy all your lessons on youtube. but i still have trouble with using the chords in the songs. i can play some songs some i can’t can you help me be the best no not the best but a good gospel keyboard player. thank you for what you do and may God Bless you Richly.
November 27th, 2008 (comment#409)
I just want to thank you in advance for using your God giving gift to teach music so that God in turn can use your students also to minister in music to the masses. It’s all for the glory of God. And I can’t wait until I can receive my DVD at my door. God Bless U and God Speed.
November 28th, 2008 (comment#410)
Griggs, i receive grace to become a star like you. Indeed,you are a pro and a star. I LOVE YOU.
November 28th, 2008 (comment#411)
YOU ARE TOO MUCH GRIGGS.
November 28th, 2008 (comment#412)
thanks 4 ur apologue,am slill tryin to go throuht them
November 28th, 2008 (comment#413)
I may not have gotten to the web site on time. But boy it was so exciting to know that there is a place for us ( up and become musician to go!!!!!) to recieve the training need to ascending to new highs and find new revelations. I thank God for you always Mr. Griggs and will be praying for you and yours to have all that God will afford you in the up coming year. Please say Hello to your son ( my little web partern O.K. )tell him Happy Thanks Giving from madcatmoore of Selma Alabama and to all yours at Hear and Play Music company. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
November 28th, 2008 (comment#414)
GLOBAL PRAYER REQUEST
http://www.trumusic1soul@yahoo.com
hit me up…in prayer all this weekend
November 30th, 2008 (comment#415)
Your dvds has really taken my playing to another level, and now you are practically teaching songs!!!, i am short of words but i ll say you are amazingly awesome, keep up the good work, thumbs up!
November 30th, 2008 (comment#416)
Jermaine, you are the bomb! This was a good supplement to my bass lessons. Needed some help with the 2,5,1 concent when all I got is bass strings. Keep it up — you got good fun, good energy, and a beautiful soul.
December 1st, 2008 (comment#417)
Goodmorning Sir Germaine,
Please man, i don’t know hw you gonna help me, bcos i have actually seen chords but my major problem, is hw do i apply them in songs.
So, please my brother i need your gospelkeys 102 dvd, that you are giving out, do extend your hands of benevolence to a brother, here in africa.
Thanks in anticipation of your reply.
Godbless.
December 1st, 2008 (comment#418)
YOUR VIDEO LESSON WAS AWESOME. I WILL DEFINETLY BE MAKING PURCHASES FROM YOUR WEBSITE. I BRAG TO MY FAMILY ABOUT YOU & WHAT YOU OFFER. YOU’RE A GREAT TEACHER & INSPIRATION… TAKE CARE GOD BLESS YOU & YOURS
December 3rd, 2008 (comment#419)
Thank you Thank you, man you are a true man of GOD ,Mr. Germaine i would love to see you and shake your hand one day for all the hard work you have put in at HearandPlay .You have help open up doors for me in the music world. Now i love going to the keyboard and play the things you have tough me from your lessons.
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
December 3rd, 2008 (comment#420)
Thanks man.
Very well done. I wish I could have seen this twenty years ago.
Peace.
December 3rd, 2008 (comment#421)
This was so cool! I really appreciated this video. I had prayed and hoped years ago that someone would break things down as you do - and then to place it on video - on the web? Just what I’ve been looking for in quite a long while.
Keep up with your generous spirit! It will come back in bundles, bushels and mountains.
December 4th, 2008 (comment#422)
Another awesome production. You lost me a little on the changing of chords because you were going to close. Perhaps you will be doing something in one of your classes or courses on transposing keys/chords.
December 5th, 2008 (comment#423)
I am 60 years old and have all ways wonted to play the piano, and have just got the chance to try to learn. Your lessons or very easy. Thank you so very much. Jean Holland, Summers Arkansas
December 8th, 2008 (comment#424)
Just wanted to let you know how much your video influenced me to get back to playing the keyboard. Its been awhile since I played and I cant wait to get back to it. To many times I let my slowfulness stop my progress not anymore. Keep on doing what you do, you are a blessing. Free dvd is the scrambled word. Thanks again Tina
December 8th, 2008 (comment#425)
I really appreciate what you’re doing, Jermaine, You are a great and inspiring teacher. Thanks for taking out the time to always send us information it keeps me on my feet.
The scrambled word is Free DVD and I’ll take one. Thanks Addie
December 9th, 2008 (comment#426)
where have you been? Been looking for these lessons! Thanks
December 9th, 2008 (comment#427)
where have u been? i have been looking for u. thanks so far. how can i get the latest videos?
December 10th, 2008 (comment#428)
Hi Jermaine,
You have really been given a gift from God. I am really impressed by the way you break down songs to make it easy for the newbie to understand. You are truly blessed. I pray that God will continue to use you and give you more creative ideas so that you can use your gift to touch more people world-wide.
Thanks for your obedience and commitment.
December 11th, 2008 (comment#429)
I have played piano for about 30 years. I learned to play by ear. I asked other musicians for help and never received it. They always would say I’ll meet you but would never show, they never had time. My son told me about “Youtube” I started exploring and found your lesson and I am very happy I found it. Today is my first day. I found my playing to be a little drab I wanted to liven it up. Spice it up and I thing you have the right spice in your method I need and have been looking for. May God bless and keep you is my prayer. New Member Thelma
December 11th, 2008 (comment#430)
I’m Emmanuel. I would like to know if your products can be posted through the mail,
because in my contry Ghana, delivery of goods via shipping is too costly adnd i can’t order fo only cds through shipping
please give to me a feed back
thanks
December 12th, 2008 (comment#431)
Hi, this is DeNica Bishop in Ohio, and I am unable to log on to the training
center. No matter what link I use, the page keeps saying I will automatically be
redirected to a new area or to click on the link if I don’t want to wait. The computer
just keeps doing this over and over again–saying it will redirect me to the page but it
never does. I tried to go through the page where you can sign up or log in and the same
thing happens. I can’t access any lessons–the closest I come is getting the page that
tells you all the options you can use to download different software. I would appreciate
any help!!
December 13th, 2008 (comment#432)
Excellent audio teaching of chords and chord progressions.
December 13th, 2008 (comment#433)
you are some thing else who must be revered, your stuff is excellently fantastic.
with gospel keys 102 i will play like the skies are not the limit.
but Jermaine why have you made buying of your materials so nearly impossible in Africa. please we want to buy your stuff make it available not only in the states but also in Africa.
December 13th, 2008 (comment#434)
Wow, it’s working again!! That was fast–thanks!! Y’all don’t play around!!
December 14th, 2008 (comment#435)
Jermaine
I was a little overwelmed by it all. You have a very good teaching technique and I have so much to learn. I will do my best to try and hang in there. I look forward to taking step two. Today was lesson one and I feel a little more free not to be trapped by so much by notes on a piece of paper. Your class was intense though it will take a week or so to set in.
Take care
Butterball
December 17th, 2008 (comment#436)
I have been playing for my churh for several years, strictly by notes. I cannot transpose to other keys. This first lesson has inspired me alot to want to learn more of chording and transposing. Thanks so much. Wish I could have u come to my house for a more personal lesson session.
December 19th, 2008 (comment#437)
Thank you for teaching that beautiful song. It was so easy to learn. Please continue what you are doing. I play by ear, and I know the keys. Also, I was up late last night trying to figure out which program to purchase, because I need a lot of help. I purchased Gospel Keys 202 and 500. I can not wait for them to arrive.
God Bless You,
Evangelist Daniels
December 25th, 2008 (comment#438)
Hi Jermaine, I was watching your vide from Singapore. Thank you so much for the video. Have been struggling to learn the notes but you have made it so clear and easy to understand. God bless, GW.
December 29th, 2008 (comment#439)
i wish you could enlarge the piano for seniors like myself… your lessons are great…thanks
December 29th, 2008 (comment#440)
@Dan:
You can make the video full screen by pressing the right button (it looks like a rounded rectangle with a portion of the shape shaded). It will turn the video into full screen mode. Same for the videos inside the training center. Thanks
December 29th, 2008 (comment#441)
Hi Jermaine,
I am really over my head with your music videos. I guess I should have started with simpler lessons. I don’t know all chords and I am a beginner in piano lessons. I don’t know where to start with your lessons. I really have a great desire to play the piano and to play by hear I’m just having a bit of trouble beginning. Do you have any recommendations?
Thanks,
Sandi
December 30th, 2008 (comment#442)
Dear Sir,
The video is very good, but my computer is tranmissed too slowly and interrupted many times. I wonder if you can offer sheet music lessons to practice daily to my email! Thanks a lot.
January 4th, 2009 (comment#443)
I enjoyed that video. I have been playing by ear since early childhood. I write my own music and lyrics. I haven’t played in a long time but listening to your video has inspired me to purchase a keyboard and play again. I will be viewing more of your vides in the near future. Thank you.
January 8th, 2009 (comment#444)
i am very satified with the dvd i got from you, i learn a lot, so much great chords in gospel style. its quite easy to follow what you learn me here.
i got the gospel keys 102 and 202+ extra bonus cd. with fat and rich chords
great man. my self is make a dvd course of how to learn playing piano. i am doing teaching in piano and keyboard. and i start to play piano in age of 9 no i am 46. still playing love it. you find my own made music at http://www.musicians videotube.com/ballademaker and by http://www.soundclick.com/ballademaker
enjoy and keep upthe good work you do. god bless.
from Ballademaker Norway
January 9th, 2009 (comment#445)
I just started dabbling on my keyboard and all I can say is that this video is very exciting and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU !!!
January 10th, 2009 (comment#446)
you talk to much im trying to lean to play my key board. im lost i an play some things not a lot trust me i play by ear but i use only white keys i need to know how to ues the black keys as well. but you talk way too much. Mrs Underwood
January 11th, 2009 (comment#447)
Dear Jermaine,
I can’t begin to say how thankful I am to God for bringing your ministry to
pass. I’m 59 yrs. of age and have longed for the opportunity to be able to access the gospel music techniques for church services. I cannot at this time convey all
that has transpired in my life concerning the desire to play, but as time goes on
it shall be revealed. At this time I am to overwhelmed about this program. No one
can begin to understand how I feel except others such as myself. Gods continued
blessings be upon all your endeavors in his work of the ministry.
Thank You,
Ever so grateful
Jeanette Stewart
January 12th, 2009 (comment#448)
MAN AM SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND YOU. I PLAYBY EAR A LITTLE .THE LORD JUST BLESS ME TO PLAY AT THIS CHURCH AND I BEEN PLAYING FOR ONE MONTH AND IT BEEN GREAT. I JUST WANT TO GET BETTER I LOVE MUSIC.IF I COULD JUST TOUCH YOU AND GRAB YOU AND HUGE AND KISS YOU. I WANT ONE OF YOUR VIDEO BUT MONEY IS TIGHT RIGHT BUT I KNOW THW LORD WILL MAKE A WAY FOR ME TO GET ONE. YOU BEEN A BLESSING TO ME I MEAN THAT MAN . MAY GOD TRULY BLESS YOU UNTIL HIS RETURN . I LOVE YOU AND THANKS AGAIN
January 18th, 2009 (comment#449)
Fantastic!!! that’s what I say I really learn a lot from the lesson…but I want to know if I could get a dvd of piano and guitar lesson for beginners from you. please tell me how to order it via mail coz I don’t have a credit card. thanks a lot!!!!
January 19th, 2009 (comment#450)
Jermaine,
Thank you very much for sharing this information with me, I will continue to
work on this piece of music.I noticed that you have this Freedom of playing, that
I would love to be able to do. You can play this song, in any key. {Wow} I hope to
be able to do the same thing in Gospel Music. God Bless you and keep you Safe.
I Remain, Respectfully yours,
Richard Blocher Retired US Navy.
January 21st, 2009 (comment#451)
Man, You real, for taking your time to do this.I never have enough time to appreciate. Most valued. God bless ya
January 28th, 2009 (comment#452)
Wow! You’ve awakened something within me that I thought would eventually fade away…but now I feel more confident to start with my training. First of all I need to fix my keyboard. We are reaching out to the lost with open air services and sometimes the band are not available and thus the reason why I want to master the piano… to be of service to the Lord.
Thanks a million for all your effort and time.
God bless!
Dawn, Cape Town, South Africa
January 30th, 2009 (comment#453)
Hi Jermaine
I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorial and do love your spirit. I will be ordering your product as soon as I can share the lesson sample with my son. God bless you for your desires in his glory. Aliston
February 17th, 2009 (comment#454)
I’ve been trying to print your February lesson with the flashcards and can’t find a spot that will print more than the main page.
May 21st, 2009 (comment#455)
HEY JERMAINE. JUST STARTED MUSIC. I’M FROM JAMAICA AND I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO YOU. JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I’M IMPRESSED WITH THE WAY YOU PLAY THE MUSIC. I HAVE A PASSION FOR MUSIC AND I LOVE TO SING SO I THOUGHT A LITTLE MUSIC LESSON WILL HELP. I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO YOU HELPING ME WITH MY PIANO LESSONS. THANKS YOU, GOD BLESS YA!!!!!