Matt Kirkegaard

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Matt Kirkegaard has studied the piano for the past 17 years. He has played for several concerts, camps, and churches throughout the Western USA. He now resides in Nashville, TN and is working on furthering his music career. Learn more about me

Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 3) The Moment: A Glimpse of Eternity

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 3) The Moment: A Glimpse of Eternity by Matt Kirkegaard March 14, 2012 leading worship

Happy Friday readers! I sincerely apologize for my consistent lack of consistency. I will make a most concerted effort to be more present. However, “the best laid plans…” I have enjoyed writing the last two entries on the power of a moment. I have enjoyed reflecting on the significance and implications of that power equally [...]

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Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 2) — The moment, it’s a One-Time Thing

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 2) — The moment, it’s a One-Time Thing by Matt Kirkegaard February 8, 2012 leading worship

The moment is an exquisitely unique entity.  It holds absolutely no concern for the future, and it gives absolutely zero regard for the past.  It is a one-time thing and once passed, it is gone forever simply to add color to the story called “history.”  Something so special and so unique should be given serious [...]

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Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 1) Robotic vs. Responsive Worship

Thumbnail image for Leading Worship: The Music of the Moment (Part 1) Robotic vs. Responsive Worship by Matt Kirkegaard November 7, 2011 leading worship

          Hi readers!  I have to start by apologizing for being so disconnected lately.  My life has been quite flipped upside down over the past couple months with new relationships, a new job, purchasing my first house, and new music opportunities.  Needless to say, I have been quite busy learning how [...]

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The Heart of Worship

Thumbnail image for The Heart of Worship by Matt Kirkegaard June 8, 2011 Ministry

“When the music fades, all is stripped away… the heart of worship.”  These words, penned by writer and worshipper Matt Redman, has swept the nation for more than a decade.  It is most likely one of those songs that has been sung so many times that it has become a routine rather than a renewed [...]

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Piano: Classic to Contemporary – Making the Transition…

Thumbnail image for Piano: Classic to Contemporary – Making the Transition… by Matt Kirkegaard March 11, 2011 Keyboards

Once upon a time, The piano was the featured instrument.  The piano was the instrument all musicians started with, and most desired to pursue.  In recent years, however, the perception of the piano has changed.  Many now perceive the piano to be obsolete.  It may be because people have a hard time finding the relevance [...]

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New Year; Renewed Worship

by Matt Kirkegaard January 10, 2011 leading worship

Happy 2011!  This is going to be a year to remember!  As the New Year begins, I think it is only reasonable for us to re-evaluate our relationship with the Lord.  That relationship is the only one that matters eternally, and therefore I submit that we should spend the beginnings of this year redefining who [...]

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Worship Music Interview

by Matt Kirkegaard December 8, 2010 leading worship

Hey All!  One of my closest friends is attending Anderson University as a Worship Music Major.  He just asked that I fill out an interview about worship music!  I thought it would be appropriate to post!  Here it is! *Worship Music Interview. Define worship? Below are two definitions from Webster’s 1828 dictionary. “To adore; to [...]

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Second-Hand Insight From A First-Hand God

Thumbnail image for Second-Hand Insight From A First-Hand God by Matt Kirkegaard November 8, 2010 leading worship

Hello Readers!!  Over the last few weeks, I have been doing an experiment with a few dear friends, which has proven to be incredibly valuable.  It confirms something that I have mulled over for over a decade.  It isn’t going to sound profound or brilliant right off the bat, however, the simplicity of this concept [...]

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