Sound the Organ

Join the great throng, 
Psaltery, organ, and song, 
Sounding in glad adoration.

Welcome!

Welcome to Sound the Organ, a website dedicated to helping organists and others facilitate worship and ministry through music.

This website is an extension of my archived blog and active facebook page. The blog is still a wealth of information, but in the years since its creation, more and more resources have become available online. I’ve always wanted to do more, and I finally took the steps to make that a reality!

While this website will most likely be under construction for a long time, I’m excited about the possibilities it brings to help others learn the organ and to share resources that will help aid in facilitating worship!

Recent posts

  • What I’m Playing: February 1st and 8th, 2026
    February 1st Prelude:In Cloud and Sea from Reflections by Richard ElliottOh, May My Soul Commune with Thee from Postludes Volume 9 by James C. KasenMy Heavenly Father Loves Me by Harold Stuart (Free download) Congregational Accompaniment:111 Rock of Ages — Before the last verse I’m playing an interlude adapted from Dale Wood’s organ solo. In… Read more: What I’m Playing: February 1st and 8th, 2026
  • What I’m Playing: January 25, 2025
    I’ve wanted to share what I’m playing for worship services for a while now, but wasn’t sure of the best format. For now I’ll share here on my blog. (None of these are affiliate links.) Prelude:Prelude on Come Unto Jesus from Quiet Pieces for Organ by James L. RasmussenI Will Walk with Jesus from Primary… Read more: What I’m Playing: January 25, 2025
  • Slowly but Surely
    I feel called to share my talents and insight with others. It’s a huge leap of faith for me! But I’m pressing on, and making progress. I’m so excited to share my (a little clunky, but 100% non-AI made by me) intro for my future YouTube videos! I figure one day I’ll probably be able… Read more: Slowly but Surely
  • Choosing Effective Fingerings in Hymn Playing
    When your feet play the bass line, your hands are freed to split the soprano, alto and tenor notes. This article will help you learn the steps to choosing efficient fingerings that will simplify your hymn playing. In April 2019 I taught a class on this topic at the Super Saturday event sponsored by the… Read more: Choosing Effective Fingerings in Hymn Playing
  • Tips on playing Come, Lord Jesus
    Do you want tips on playing Come Lord Jesus? I wrote this up for someone on a Facebook group and then shared it on the Sound the Organ Facebook page. I thought I’d share it here as well. When we sang it in my ward for the first time this is what I did: Registration:… Read more: Tips on playing Come, Lord Jesus