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Coming Events

March 1 (Sun) The Christian Guitarist Fellowship in Alamo
March 6 (Fri) The BASS Convention in Castro Valley
March 13 (Fri) Private Lessons in Danville
March 20 (Fri) Private Lessons in Los Altos
April 5 (Sun) The Christian Guitarist Fellowship in Alamo
April 17-19 (Fri-Sun) Sugarpine Father/Son Mountain Men I Retreat in Oakhurst
April 24-26 (Fri-Sun) Sugarpine Father/Son Mountain Men II Retreat in Oakhurst

I’ve been teaching private lessons in guitar, voice, songwriting and worship leading in Los Altos for over 2 years and find it both fulfilling and a powerful avenue for students to become what God is leading them towards.
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I’ve upgraded the lessons/coaching to include:

• A new notebook for helpful handouts and song chord charts.
• A Lesson Video Summary to download and see the techniques from each class.
• A Private Assignment Page which I communicate with each student their individual assignment and resources.
• More DVD and audio/visual examples to spark new ideas and rivet a particular technique into memory.
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I’ll be teaching once a month in four locations:  Los Altos, Danville (my home), Mount Hermon, and Sacramento.  Let me know if you’re interested or you know someone who is.

The Christian Guitarist Fellowship is a monthly event for all Christian guitarists the first Sunday of each month, 2:00pm-4:00pm, at Creekside Community Church (1350 Danville Blvd.
Alamo, CA  94507, 925-820-9031 x111).  Everyone is invited from beginners to advanced players, from rockers to alternative players, from acoustic to electric players, from teenagers to the ageless.  There will be training with handouts, short demonstrations, time to jam with others, resources, and good relationship building with fellow guitarists.  There is no charge for admission and no dues.  That’s right, it’s free!
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Our first time together will be Sunday, February 1, 2009, 2:00pm-4:00pm.  Come join the first one and make a difference for future gatherings.

The Christian Guitarist Fellowship is sponsored by Heartfelt Music Ministry and Creekside Community Church in Alamo, CA.  For 14 years, Heartfelt Music Ministry has held the Christian Guitarist Conference (and the Christian Guitar & Bass Conference) in Northern California and throughout the United States.  The economy has made it difficult for most guitarists to justify going to a specialized guitar conference, so the Christian Guitarist Fellowship is the solution.
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Invest in yourself and share your talent with others. For more information email [email protected] See you there.

From the joy of reflecting on Christ’s birth to the difficulties of our strained economy, this December has mixed emotions to say the least.  Keeping our eyes on Christ will give us the hope necessary to keep a fervent faith into 2009 (“…Christ in you, the hope of glory” Colossians 1:27).  May you have a hope-filled Christmas and New Years during the next couple of weeks.
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The culmination of this past year for Heartfelt Music has been one of meaningful ministry and successful equiping in a variety of ways.  Through Christian Conference Centers (i.e. Mount Hermon; Sugarpine), church training events (i.e. New Life Community Church, VA; Lincoln Glen Church, CA), private lessons (i.e. Los Altos; Danville), Band, Guitar, Voice, & Songwriting instruction (i.e. Bethany University; Los Altos Christian School),  online training (i.e. worshipteleseminar.com; guitarnotes.com), worship leading (i.e. First Baptist Church of Los Altos; Creekside Community Church, Alamo), special conferences (i.e. Christian Guitar & Bass Conference, CA; Worship Wayfarer Conference, OR), concerts (i.e. Silver Spur Tean Camp; Cambrian Park), and mentoring sessions (i.e. BASS Convention; Creekside Community Church Worship Intern Program).  It has been very fulfilling for me to invest in so many lives and see God’s glory manifested in so many lives.
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Heartfelt Music Ministry will continue to touch peoples lives and train them for ministry in 2009.  One of the events to put on your calendar, if you are a guitarist near the Bay Area, is a monthly Guitarist Fellowship beginning Sunday, February 1, at Creekside Community Church in Alamo.  More information to come.
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The Coates family has seen many changes as we’ve transitioned from Mount Hermon to Danville.  We are doing well.  Brandon and Austin are finding they really like Venture School in San Ramon and are now taller than I am.  Sherri is enjoying fixing up the house for the holidays and caring for the three men in her life.  All of us are thankful to be ministering with Creekside Community Church who are wonderful people to be with.  Thank you for your prayers for our family and for Heartfelt Music Ministry.  We appreciate you!
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Merry Christmas!
Reggie

I’m teaching guitar lessons all day this Friday in Los Altos (10:30am-9:00pm).  Each student is unique and important.  God is using each one in their own arena leading worship in churches throughout the Bay Area.  One sings and plays for Juvenile Hall, one for a Christian Conference Center, and a couple play lead electric guitar.  All ten love God and want to use their talents to glorify God.  Coaching these students not only empowers them to unleash their full potential, but it also inspires me to see their determination, skill, and faith.  Pray that God would bless each lesson!

Hope you can come Saturday, October 25th, 7:00pm, at Lincoln Glen Church in San Jose (2700 Booksin Ave., San Jose, CA  95125; Contact Larry Albright (408) 267-3663 x813).  I’ll “pull out the stops” with both electric and acoustic guitars and a message to inspire your faith in Christ.  There is a workshop that same afternoon called Leading Worship Effectively and Team Building from 3:00pm to 5:00pm also at Lincoln Glen Church.  The cost is $20.00.  You can register at the door or online at https://heartfeltmusic.org/academy/workshops/ .

I’ll be holding a Training Day at New Life Community Church, VA, Saturday, October 18, 2008, from 9:00am to 5:30pm.  There will be five intensive workshops throughout the day.  Then on Saturday evening at 6:00pm, I’ll be in concert with a meaningful message and inspirational music.  It’s free!.  See the Calendar Page to get more information.
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OCTOBER 18, 2008 (SATURDAY) New Life Community Church 1449 Courthouse Rd. Stafford, VA 22554 (540) 659-5356
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FIVE INTENSIVE TRAINING WORKSHOPS: • Creative Songwriting – 9:00AM • Dynamic Guitar in Worship – 10:30AM • Improving Your Singing – 1:00PM • Leading Worship Effectively – 2:30PM • Worship Infusion – 4:00PM
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For details, registration, and payment options about each workshop CLICK HERE.

I’ll be holding a Training Day at Creekside Community Church in Alamo, CA, Saturday, October 11, 2008, from 9:00am to 5:30pm.  There will be five intensive workshops throughout the day.  Then on Sunday evening at 6:00pm, I’ll be in concert with a meaningful message and inspirational music.  It’s free!.  See the Calendar Page to get more information.
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Creekside Community Church 1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo, 94507 (925) 820-9031
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FIVE INTENSIVE TRAINING WORKSHOPS: • Creative Songwriting – 9:00AM • Dynamic Guitar in Worship – 10:30AM • Leading Worship Effectively – 1:00PM • Improving Your Singing – 2:30PM • Beginning Bass Guitar – 4:00PM.
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For details, registration, and payment options about each workshop CLICK HERE.

The Worship Wayside Retreat is a refreshing get-a-way for anyone infolved with worship leading or in a worship band.  It will be Friday & Saturday, September 5 & 6, 2008, at Trail Christian Fellowship in Southern Oregon.  Last year, it was called the Christian Guitar & Bass Conference, but this year they’re including all instruments.  I will be hosting the conference and leading some workshops.  I’ll be joining some wonderful instructors like Adam Nitti and John Standefer.  For more information visit their web site at http://www.trail.org/w-conf/

This weekend is the Labor Day Family Camp at Sugarpine Conference Center.  I’ll be leading worship for the four day weekend.  A very skillful musician friend, Mike Ogdon, will be joining me for Saturday on Keyboard and vocals.  There will be all ages there, so pray that the intergenerational dynamic would be inspirational and fun for all.  I want those attending to not just like the music, but to have their hearts expanded toward God long term.  Your prayers make a difference and I thank you for your involvement in God’s Kingdom work this way.