Online worship music training
Grow Your Gift.
Play the Songs You Love.
Piano, guitar and ear training for worship musicians, taught in plain language by a former Nashville pro. At home, with family or on the worship team, we'll help you play with confidence.
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Our mission
"To equip the saints for the work of ministry."Ephesians 4:12
Worship Music Academy has helped more than 63,000 students in over 100 countries pursue the goal of playing worship music to honor God. Every lesson exists for one reason. To help you play with skill and confidence wherever God has you.
Whether you play at home…You just want to play the worship songs you love on your own time.
With family or friends…You want to make music together around the house or in a small group.
Or on the worship team…You serve on a church team or lead worship and want to grow.
There's a place for you here.
Do you teach beginners?Certainly! We have courses for every skill level.
Are there monthly fees?No. Every course is a one-time fee for lifetime access.
What if I don't love it?Every course has a guarantee. Love it or your money back!
Pick your path
Which Are You Most Interested In?
01 · PIANO
Worship Piano: Beginner to Pro 2.0
Learn to play worship piano or take your skills to the next level.
02 · GUITAR
LTP Worship Guitar System
Learn to play worship guitar in just 10 days.
03 · EAR TRAINING
The Nashville Ear Training System
Know how to play any worship song just by listening.
Or get everything
WMA All Access
Lifetime access to everything now and everything we ever add in the future. One payment with a 30-day guarantee. No subscriptions. No renewals. No future payments. Ever!
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What Our Students Say
Over the years thousands of worship musicians have learned with us. Here's what a few of them have shared.
“Also, just sayin……we who have used this SKOOL at all know you have a standard of excellence that is off the charts it is so apparent in all your content. Thanks! You got this!”
“The Every Chord Progression (ECP) has been one of the most helpful things I've learned in Worship Piano: Beginner to Pro.”
“I have a hope springing up that I will actually come out the other side knowing what I'm doing, and playing this instrument (piano and even guitar) It makes me want to really go the distance with the whole piano track.”
“Just finished some practice time playing worship songs that was new to me and I'm amazed at how truly God move in these songs even when just playing simple chords and taking my time.”
“The very best! I will go over and over watching this course. I believe without a doubt, my worship piano playing will tremendously improve.”
“I have never experienced such fast progress as in the 10-day Fast Track training….”
“I now can play some songs that I love and can involve my family in music at home. Thank you for your hard work putting this all together!!!”
“I progressed so much faster than ever before. I never thought I would be playing songs but your program actually helped me. I think this program is the best of the best.”
“Because of not having your kind of guidance, I could never progress too far other than just playing a few songs to my satisfaction. The simple directions in the Workshop Music Academy and the needed discipline for practice is making all the difference.”
“I joined WMA ... this is the best course available for what we as students/members get hands down (and you can quote me on that).”
“Getting the lifetime course last year was what really jumpstarted my desire to learn piano more. You have an inspiring way of teaching ... I’m confident that this will be a great success. Let’s take it to 11.”
“What Jared has built for guitar and piano is amazing!”
“To me, this is an awesome discovery because I see playing the piano in church on the horizon for the first time.”
“Thank you Jared, I praise God for this beautiful ministry. May God bless you and your family! What a great opportunity to learn with this tool. I'm exicited to join this community and I'm greatful to have this opportunity.”
“In my own practicing, it seems like applying the numbers from ECP to the songs is really helping to help them stick.”
“I've already started playing songs I thought I would never get. I have studied notes but never chords and have never been instructed in chords. This is so great!!”
“Many times in the past I was wondering how to get that "contemporary" sound like the Pros and now with your immense help I have the understanding and skill sets to now lead worship with the contemporary sound and have already started teaching others what I’ve learned.”
“This course has meant much to me… Jared did not exactly teach us how to play those 25 songs, he enabled us to play those 25 and a whole lot more. To me this is a miracle! Thank you Jared!”
“I was not able to play anything at all and after the 10th day I could play a lot of songs. Songs that I would not have even considered trying to play before. To me this is a miracle!”
“I'm so amazed by how far I have come playing guitar in just 2 weeks. I have achieved in this period what I couldn't in years playing guitar, and I am doing it now with ease. This has to be the grace of God.”
“This program has encouraged my family where my daughter has picked up the guitar to the point where she is playing every day.”
“I really appreciated the sincerity and genuine heart behind it. I believe in the work you’re doing and the vision behind it. It’s a blessing not only in my life, but in my daughter’s as well. I’m praying for an even greater reach.”
“Thanks to Jared for creating an amazing community and something I have personally been praying for to assist in my journey of learning to play worship music on the Keyboard and Guitar!”
“As I recently was asked to join the worship team at my church for keys, I have asked the Lord about next steps in terms of growth. Then I received your email. I do not believe in coincidences, so I consider it an answer to prayer. Thank you!”
“I am a retired pastor (50 yrs). In my retirement I am seeking to learn to play guitar. I have completed Jared's guitar fast track.”
“I am appreciative of the fact that WMA exists and am grateful for the work that you have done, Jared. I have even encouraged others to join when they are new to the guitar or keyboard.”
“This course was the best investment I could have made and am so glad I found it. Jared presented and distilled musical concepts in a way that was so easy to implement.”
“The class has been fun and extremely supportive, not only with guitar techniques but in thinking about our responsibilities as worship leaders.”
“It's life changing. I thought I wasn't able to play guitar at all, I'm actually playing in 10 days. It's great. I'm so happy!”
“Thanks for this great teaching! I'm loving what I have learned so far and am amazed at how much better I am playing (others are commenting on my progress).”
“Awww...and you have been a greater blessing too. Such a moving testimony! Yes, life can get busy and previously joyful tasks can become mundane, but our Lord is ALWAYS ready to reset you. I like how you said it; a brain-reset. I will go further and say indeed, it was a Spirit-reset. Thank GOD for Spirit-resets!”
“Your videos and chord sheets have been really helpful to me ... Worship is a very special type of music. It is not about performing, but honoring God. I so much appreciate your heart and desire to glorify God through this platform.”
“I really felt emotional watching your video Jared ... I have been learning the guitar over the last year and my confidence was really growing ... I even stepped forward to play in one of the services where I led worship.”
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Who am I?
Hi, I'm Jared Messer
I'm a former Nashville pro with the heart of a teacher. I've led worship for more than 20 years all over the country and I created the Worship Music Academy to build up the saints for God's glory.
I pass along the same tips, tricks and methods used by A-list studio and touring musicians. All in easy-to-understand language so anyone can sound like a pro.
It would be my honor to teach you.
Jared Messer
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Whether you're playing at home, with your family or on the worship team, there's a place for you here. From your very first chord to sounding like a pro.
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