by Robert L. Jefferson (Author) 30th Anniversary Revised 2021 Edition Gospel Music Performance Practice and Technique - Volume 1. 30th Anniversary Edition! This book is the leading book on how to play Gospel Music. It offers step-by-step instructions to play both traditional and contemporary styles. It's perfect for intermediate to advanced students. Whether you're a private instructor or professor, it's your go-to guide. It has been updated and includes a chapter on curriculum and lesson plans that's perfect for a classroom setting or private studio. Audio Teaching Materials are available to go along with the books. For more information go to: www.learnhowtoplaygospelmusic.com "TRULY A TREASURE! To all who have wished for and searched for a good book on how to play Gospel Music. This is it!! This book is better than good. It is excellent. The author clearly knows his subject well..." Linden, NJ United States "Hightly Substantive!!! A long overdue book that delves down into the theory behind playing Gospel Music. It is well written and substantive. Robert L. Jefferson has elevated the instruction of gospel to a totally new level. With players of the authentic music willing or able to teach being so rare, it is a true treat to study with an individual who is so clearly able to articulate it. After a brief history of the music, Dr. Jefferson tackles a wide array of topics from basic chord theory and gospel cadence, to everything from passing chords, secondary dominants, contemporary gospel licks and fills, and more. Examples are enlightening and abundant...Purchasing this book will definitely take you to a whole new level regardless of where you are now! When it comes to music instruction books, this book ranks TOP on my list!" "Jazz Organist" (Tokyo, Japan) Author Biography Robert L. Jefferson began playing the piano at age seven and began playing for his church shortly thereafter. At age 14, his piano teacher, Mary O. Lewis, took him on as a teacher in her studio. He developed his piano skills by serving as pianist for the Mount Calvary Baptist Church, Phoenix, Arizona, where he was also pianist for the Salt River Valley District Association and Arizona National Baptist Convention under the mentorship of Alma Androzzo. Jefferson has taught students from the elementary through college levels and has performed with organizations such as the Pacific Air Force Command, the Houston Grand Opera, Director of the Yokota Inspirational Gospel Choir, Japan as well as the Soldiers' Chorus of the United States Army Field Band, Washington, DC; performing with major symphonic orchestras and in concert halls including Strathmore, Meyerhoff, Boston Symphony and Carnegie Hall.