Words From The Author

"During the time that I taught music in high school and college, several of my students expressed an interest in learning to play Gospel Music. Like many other teachers, I began looking for a piano method which I could recommend to my students that focused on playing Gospel (this way, I wouldn't have to constantly wrack my brain trying to figure out what I was doing ´naturally´). After calling music stores across the country from New York to California, and even being referred to Europe, I was told the same thing over and over again: ´We do not have such a book, nor do we know of any such book in print on this subject.´ So, I figured, if no books were out there, I might as well write one! After analyzing what I was doing, and researching Gospel Music in more depth, the end result was, Precious Lord! How to Play Gospel Music."
The Jefferson How to Play Gospel Music books are now carried by major distributors and book stores across the country and abroad, such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and are also used by several colleges and universities.

 

* For the date and location of Jefferson's next performance or workshop, please go to the Upcoming Events block below. Our Featured Articles section will highlight both past and present Gospel artists as well as significant accomplishments within the vast and highly mobile world of Gospel Music. If you would like to contribute to our Featured Articles section, please contact us via our Contact page.

Robert L. Jefferson

Welcome to Jefferson Presents!

YOU CAN PLAY BLACK GOSPEL NOW!

The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music Method Books" are the leading and most comprehensive books on the subject!

"Year after year, the fascination with Black Gospel music continues to rise and written information on the subject is very limited. In the past, piano teachers did not have a written guide for teaching Black Gospel. It was instead taught by rote or "by ear."  Because of the rocketing interest on the subject, both in the secular and Christian arenas, there is a great need to provide teachers with a tool which will make their verbal instruction even clearer by providing a visual aspect."

Why you need the Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music” method:
- You may have always dreamed about being able to play for your church or choir but didn't have a teacher who could teach you this style of music. The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music" books can show you how!
- You may be in a church or location where keyboard players are hard to find or not dependable. The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music" method can teach you how to play the piano and Gospel Music yourself.
- You may be a choir director who wants to sharpen up on your musical skills. The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music"  books can help.
- You may have dreamed of playing only your one favorite Gospel Song or Hymn. The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music"  books can help you.
- You may be a music instructor with students who want to specialize in playing Gospel Music. The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music" method is the method you need.
- You may be an elementary, high school, or college teacher and looking for a class piano method or method to teach the piano or Gospel Music. The Jefferson "How to Play Gospel Music" method is the method for you.
What ever your reason, check it out. We are sure that you will agree that the Jefferson method is the definitive method on “How to Play Gospel Music!”

 

Robert L. Jefferson
Contact Us:
Pensacola Publications
8108 W. Osborn Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85033
Phone#: (800) 289-9258
Email: phjrlj@hughes.net

Upcoming Events

July

July 16th, 2009 - Jefferson to give a Learn How to Play Gospel Music Clinic - Thursday, July 16th from 6:00-8:00 PM at Abundant Life Baptist Church, 1302 E. Madison Street, Phoenix, AZ 85034. This clinic is FREE and open to the public but seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Contact us to make reservations.

July 18th, 2009 - Jefferson Presents Concert - Saturday, July 18th, 8:00 PM - Sheraton North Hotel, 10220 North Metro Parkway East, Phoenix, AZ 85051. This concert is FREE and open to the public but seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Contact us or call 202-297-8132 to make reservations.

August

August 8th, 2009 - Jefferson to give a Learn How to Play Gospel Music Clinic - Session 2- Saturday, August 8th from 2:00-4:00 PM at Nekadesh Farm in Colton's Point, MD, This clinic is FREE and open to the public but seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Contact us to make reservations.

August 9th, 2009 - Jefferson Presents Concert - Sunday, August 9th, 3:00 PM - Nekadesh Farm, Colton's Point, MD. This concert is FREE and open to the public but seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Contact us or call 30l-994-1745 to make reservations.

August 23rd, 2009 - Jefferson to give a Learn How to Play Gospel Music Clinic - Sunday, August 23rd, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Morrison United Methodist Church, 120 South Mill Street, Morrison, TN 37357. This clinic is FREE and open to the public but seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Contact us to make reservations.

August 29th, 2009 - Jefferson to give a Learn How to Play Gospel Music Clinic - Session 3 - Saturday, August 8th from 2:00-4:00 PM at Nekadesh Farm in Colton's Point, MD, This clinic is FREE and open to the public but seating is limited, reservations must be made in advance. Contact us to make reservations.

Products

BOOKS

Gospel Music Book

You can learn to play Gospel Music and learn how to play the piano at the same time! [+more Books...]

CD

Jefferson Presents CD

How to Play Gospel Music for Beginners Book 2; double CD Set. Over 70 Multi-level arrangements... [+more CDs...]

Jefferson Presents CD

Amazing Grace! How to Play Black Gospel book 2; double CD set [+more CDs...]
Featured Articles

Thomas Andrew Dorsey

Thomas Andrew Dorsey known as the "Father of Gospel Music" was born
on July 1, 1899 in Villa Rica, Georgia...
Personal tragedy led Dorsey to leave secular music behind.... [+read more...]

Rev. James Cleveland

James Cleveland was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 5, 1931...
Eventually James decided he would conquer the boredom through attempting to sing along with the choir.... [+read more...]