September Update 2025

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Praying for You

It’s my prayer that you would experience the Lord directing your hearts into the love of God and the steadfastness of Christ. You can enjoy my song My Prayer for You on my YouTube channel by video or just audio. It’s the last song on my Intimacy Album (check out HearNow.com). Also, if you’re interested in learning the song on guitar, the music notation and guitar tab is available at Gumroad.com. Purchasing the physical album or digital album are also available. No matter what life throws at you, I hope you are encouraged and experience the joy of the Lord!

 

We are so grateful for your generosity!

We have received $390 through the Amplify the Sound of Hope fundraising opportunity. With this, we were able to purchase a year of MOOZ, which enables us to upgrade training musicians online (MOOZ is like ZOOM for musicians). We’ve already started it with new students and they love it. Mentoring students wonderfully enables us to spread hope. Since part of the funds we need to operate are from donations, we are not able to upgrade our website at this time. If you would like to help out financially with either a one time gift, monthly gift, or yearly gift, visit our Donation Page for more information. Thank you!

 

My Prayer for You Music Video

We need to have our hearts anchored in a way that gives us undeniable stability through it all. In 2 Thessalonians 3:5, Paul tells us that the two things that give our hearts a strong foundation are “the love of God” and “the steadfastness of Christ.” I was reading though the Bible and came across this verse and thought, “What a wonderful prayer for my family and friends.” Watch my backyard performance of My Prayer for You on my YouTube channel. Sherri has beautifully designed our backyard.

 

Reggie’s Complete Guitar Course

As I mentioned at the beginning of the summer, I’m creating a world class guitar training course, equipping people young and old with the tools to master guitar playing and dramatically impact contemporary culture for good. These dynamic lessons take guitarists from beginner to advanced. The 49 lessons are “spiral” in that they go in order and build on each other. They work best by taking them in order. Yet, you can start at any level and continue from there. It will take a few more months to complete.

 

Lesson Tips – Think About It

Take a look at some very helpful tips for students regarding Goals & Objectives, Discipline & Desire, and Practicing & Rehearsing. As you pursue guitar playing and look forward to getting better, it’s important to define goals and objectives. In order to keep your motivation and initiative thriving from lesson to lesson, it is essential to keep a balance between discipline and desire. Thinking about the frequency of your practicing is helpful to improve your skill.

 

Coming Events

9/21 – Shalom Gathering. I will be leading worship for this refreshing private fellowship in Mount Hermon.

August Update 2025

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Partner with Us in Ministry

I hope you’ve been enjoying the summer? Sherri and I celebrated our 41st Wedding Anniversary last week with an afternoon on the beach in Capitola enjoying the warm sunshine and cool ocean breeze.

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Thanks again for your continued prayers and support. We would not be able to do what we do without you. We are continuing our crowd-funding opportunities to help enhance our message of hope. Your support helps us continue this mission:

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– To train and equip the next generation of worship leaders and musicians.
– To bring music ministry to churches, prisons, shelters, hospitals, and others.
– To produce Spirit-led music that inspires faith and uplifts weary souls.
– To lead worship where it’s needed most—without worrying about finances.

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One family who has been supporting Heartfelt Music Ministry every month for years wrote me last week:

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“Reggie, for many years, you and Sherri have been continuously family friends. You sang at our wedding, which made our day very special. We have lost both our parents and a brother within the last few years and Heartfelt Music has uplifted us and helped us through our sadness. Two of our favorite songs that you wrote are Stand Firm and Be Strong and Slow Me Down. We pray that Heartfelt Music Ministry, through you, will continue to grow and bring people closer to the Lord.”
~ John and Karen Mobley

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Will you partner with us in ministry and make a donation today? You can contribute with confidence knowing your funds are being used for ministry purposes. Every dollar will be going to Heartfelt Music Ministry.

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Phillips, Craig & Dean in Concert

After five wonderful concerts this summer, we have one more. Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig, and Dan Dean will be in concert this Saturday at Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center sharing songs from their new album 30th Anniversary Collection. Their soaring vocals along with their transparency, passion, and integrity have long been the foundation for their music and ministry. For 30 years, the trio has performed some of Christian music’s most enduring hits, including Revelation Song. They have won 4 Dove Awards and have sold more than three million albums. We expect over 800 people at this concert!

 

It’s Time for Some Guitar Lessons

After taking an eight-month break from teaching private guitar lessons, I’m starting back up August 26. I only have 4 spots left on Tuesdays. Email me. Here’s what one student said: “Reggie is very thorough, caring, and does a great job customizing each lesson to your pace and skill level. He is very intuitive, skilled and encouraging, while at the same time being supportive, understanding and low-pressure.  He also is great at introducing you to new pieces and exercises according to your tastes and skill level.” ~ Brian J., Santa Cruz

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15 Years of Teaching at VCHS

This year will be my fifteenth year teaching at Valley Christian High School. I’m the Guitar Studies Director in the Conservatory of the Arts and will be teaching the Intro to Guitar and Electric Bass, Guitar II, and Guitar III classes. Over the years, I have taught Music Technology, HS Worship Team, JH Worship Team, Video Game Music, Video Fun, Beginning Band, Community Outreach Fellowship, and Study Hall. But this year I will be teaching only the guitar classes. I’ll be involved more with Heartfelt Music Ministry and reaching a larger audience.

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Upcoming Events

Last Mount Hermon Summer Concert in the Series:
8/2Phillips Craig & Dean concert. See the promo video on YouTube HERE. Join the music celebration this Saturday at 6:30pm in the Mount Hermon Auditorium. We expect around 800 to attend.

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Help Build Heartfelt Music Ministry

Heartfelt Music Ministry is enhancing the quality of what we offer and creating a foundation for greater impact to a broader audience. The Officers and Board of Directors are inviting you to join us in this quest. Would you help us?

  • Pray for us to increase our positive influence of hope and glorify God in all we do.
  • Help build our Newsletter mailing list. You can invite friends, or have us invite them, by sending an email to us at [email protected].
  • Make a donation toward specific goals and projects (see our fundraising site).

Thank you so much! I’m excited about expanding Heartfelt Music Ministry and providing more resources for encouragement and training. If you have questions or ideas, let me know.

In His joy,

Reggie Coates
President/CEO
Heartfelt Music Ministry
[email protected]

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