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Founded in 2015 by Berklee College of Music Professor Vaughn Brathwaite, The Gospel University™ has trained over 6,000 piano students using the Chord Stack Piano System™, a method that makes the creative process of professional gospel pianists conscious and teachable. Instead of copying licks from YouTube, students learn to think like the pros they admire and build their own creative voice on the piano. Programs include group piano coaching, AI-powered coaching available 24/7, and interactive courses covering contemporary gospel piano, jazz piano, reharmonization, and improvisation. With 1M+ total reach across social platforms, The Gospel University serves pianists of all skill levels who want to move beyond basic chord playing into creative, professional-level musicianship.
The Gospel University (thegospeluniversity.com) has 28 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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Gospel University don't care anything about no one's time. I took time from my busy schedule for the consult call and without reason they cancelled twice. Who knows if they'll cancel classes without reason. Is this school a scam?
By Gi
When I started TGU I had a classic and some jazz background. However, by being involved in this program I have learned that I can go beyond the classic, reharmonize and play the songs in a more beautiful and contemporary style.
By Alfonso
What I love about this school... Is that they are not cookie cutter like most brick and mortar institutions I am presently in college as a music Major and what I find is college although awesome is putting out people that sounds like the professor whereas this school their professors take the time to let you find your own voice with that said this school the gospel University has become my secret weapon of sorts.. to being a unique voice in college as a music Major.. and I really think professor von and professor Christian and the entire team for taking the time to dissect my playing style and rebuild it into a reinvention that is coming on The cutting edge of what music is supposed to be in this day and age... For those who are on the fence I would tell you jump in and invest in yourself and your craft... After months of study you will begin to play like the professionals you hear on TV and if not I guarantee you can dissect them when you listen and know exactly what it is that they do.. no one will be a secret to you.. anyway that's my honest review kudos and keep up the good work
By John G.
My involvement with Gospel University came about in a rather serendipitous way. While slacking off at work, I happened to browse through Facebook and stumbled upon an advertisement for Gospel University's online lessons. Living in Japan and not being fluent in English, I hesitated to join. However, I realized that opportunities to learn the sound of gospel in Japan were non-existent, and this might be a once-in-a-lifetime chance, so I decided to take the plunge. The first lesson started at 3 am due to the time difference, and I was skeptical about what kind of lesson would unfold, but Professor Vaughn's play was outstanding. I asked a lot of questions, over 200 in total, and all were answered very clearly. Below, I highlight the excellent aspects of Gospel University: Extremely Clear Chord Theory: Until now, I wondered why my piano solos didn’t sound as cool as the professionals', despite playing the same melody. Through these lessons, I learned how to add cool chords and the order in which to add them, which dramatically transformed my playing. I used to resign myself to thinking that the quality of performance was a matter of talent, but I was enlightened to realize that it's not about talent. The chord theory is very systematic, and once you understand the mechanism, anyone can do it. Creating Everything on Your Own, Not Just Imitating Performances: This overlaps with the previous point, but understanding the theory of chord placement allows you to create everything on your own. You can also analyze videos on YouTube and others. I have gained a lot of confidence in playing the piano. There are many other benefits, such as the theory of rhythm, relative pitch, and practice methods, which are too numerous to list here.
By Hideyuki F.
I had no understanding behind the chords that i was playing until I joined the GOSPEL UNIVERSITY where I've learned everything that I was skipping thanks to the founder and coaching staff!
By Mario S.
I couldn’t have picked a better place to learn. Vaughn and coaches are top notch!
By Robert H.
The Gospel University has made such a tremendous contribution to my musical understanding. Theory I didn't previously understand is becoming second nature and makes so much sense!! And I'm basically a beginner. It's awesome! All of the Coaches are experienced and excellent teachers! They make themselves available for whatever questions you may have. I also love The GU Community! Everyone is so supportive and helpful.
By Lesley G.
I’ve been here a little under two months and incorporating the Chord Stack system in my musical journey has helped me tremendously! Thanks to Vaughan, Christian, and Lorenzo for the help and patience.
By Tarron C.
