Alain Merville
An acclaimed Berklee College of Music professor, Alain has taught thousands of students. Learn More
BECOME A SKILLED GOSPEL PIANO PLAYER IN DAYS, NOT YEARS
Stop wasting time and money on ineffective piano tutorials. Alain Merville’s comprehensive course is your ultimate step-by-step guide to mastering gospel piano.
Piano
Intermediate +
$98
$249
★★★★★ 4.7
Alain Merville
BECOME A SKILLED GOSPEL PIANO PLAYER IN DAYS, NOT YEARS
Stop wasting time and money on piano tutorials that fall short. Alain Merville’s comprehensive course is your step-by-step guide to mastering gospel piano.
Piano
Intermediate +
TRANSFORM YOUR PIANO PLAYING
Play Like a
Pro
Develop a smooth and coordinated approach to playing, with exercises for both hands
Create Your Own Style
Learn techniques that personalize your playing style, and create a signature sound that sets you apart
Tap Into Your Talent
Find your musical personality and play with confidence
A BETTER WAY TO LEARN MUSIC
Yousic Play’s accelerated learning method helps you learn skills faster and have more fun playing. You’ll be guided by Alain and connected with a supportive community of other musicians for encouragement.
LESSON PLAN
Learn how to create rich, full harmonies using drop 2 voicings and their inversions, essential for a polished gospel sound.
Understand how different chords work together within a song to create beautiful harmonies.
Break down complex chord progressions into simpler parts to make them easier to play and understand.
Use pedal points to create tension and release in your music, adding dynamic movement to your playing.
Discover how diminished chords can add unexpected and sophisticated twists to your music.
Learn about different modes and chord scales to expand your improvisational skills and enhance your solos.
Develop the ability to arrange parts for various instruments, making your performances more engaging and layered
Master the technique of smoothly changing keys to enrich your music.
Add flair to your playing with various embellishment techniques, making your performances unique.
Get a detailed breakdown of “Oh Danny Boy” to see how all these concepts come together in a real song.
Lesson Plan
- 1. Drop 2s and Inversions
- 2. Analyzing Harmony
- 3. Sub-diving Harmony
- 4. Pedal Point and Harmonic Motion
- 5. Diminished Harmony Relationships
- 6. Modes and Chord Scales
- 7. Orchestration
- 8. Pivot Modulation
- 9. Embellishments
- 10. “Oh Danny Boy” Breakdown
Your music your way
In-depth video lessons (10+)
Step-by-step curriculum
Learn at your own pace
Unlimited access
Skills You’ll learn
Must-Know Gospel Chord Progressions
Making Chord Changes Smoother
Unlocking Endless Creativity
Understanding Music Theory Basics
Making Your Chords Sound Amazing
Using Phrasing and Space in Your Playing
Your Instructor
Alain Merville
has a rich background in teaching music theory at Berklee College of Music, and has guided thousands of students worldwide, both online and in-person, across various skill levels and musical styles. He has crafted masterclass curriculums for renowned musicians like Ne-Yo, Cory Henry, Jesüs Molina, and more. As an expert gospel piano instructor, Alain excels at simplifying complex concepts, making them easy to understand for every learner.
Gospel piano wasn’t always easy for me. But my journey led me to create a method that makes learning it faster and more fulfilling”
Hear what some of our 12,000 piano students have to say!
Well, they’re singing our praises.
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“I promise you this is one of the best gospel piano courses I have ever seen”
“This is the best gospel piano course! You’re going to learn so many things. I 100% recommend it!”
“I used to struggle with being creative, but this course opened up my mind to new ideas and new possibilities”
“I promise you this is one of the best gospel piano courses I have ever seen”
“This is the best gospel piano course! You’re going to learn so many things. I 100% recommend it!”
Why our students always succeed
they Explore
by using their creativity and bringing back the joy of playing
They Learn
with easy-to-follow lesson plans and practice materials created by experts
They Grow
with access to a diverse and supportive community of fellow musicians
FAQ
This course is for all intermediate and above pianists seeking to develop a mastery of gospel piano. Whether you’re just starting to explore the gospel genre, or a more experienced player looking to accelerate your growth and expand your skills, the lessons and guides are designed so that you can practice and learn at the pace of your own personal abilities.
You’ll need to have basic knowledge and understanding of the piano. The course comes with an e-book with lesson summaries, study guides, practice guides, and music notation for each of the exercises to help you progress through each lesson. The curriculum, designed by Berklee College of Music professor Alain Merville, is packed with information and you’ll likely get different learnings of it depending on your level of musical knowledge
Yes, you’ll have lifetime access to the video lessons, full curriculum, and Yousic Play community. You’ll be able to use the videos as a resource as you continue to develop your skills alongside your peers and for the rest of your music journey.
Absolutely not. It doesn’t matter where you’re located—you’ll be able to access the course from anywhere in the world. Inside the platform, you’ll see the daily classwork to complete to stay on track.
You’ll get the best of both worlds – many of the benefits of learning in person, all from the comfort of your own home and the flexibility of your own hours.
Yes. If for any reason you want to refund your enrollment, you may do so within the first 30 days of starting the course and receive credit back in your account to take a different workshop or class.
If there are any other questions, please send us an email at hello@yousicplay.com and we’ll gladly help you!