I had what I consider an unsuccessful stint as church keyboardist playing a Tyros 2. It was an all African American non denominational church (not sure if that matters) The choir director felt the styles were too produced sounding so I ended up just using the drum accompaniment and playing some piano/organ parts. Perhaps I could have edited/tweaked the styles better to get a more “live” sound. Too my surprise the director has called my back wanting me to play full time with them, but I politely declined.

Coincidently my church director has asked me about playing for masses. He knows I’m an “arranger guy” but still I’m a bit reluctant. Catholic churches are very traditional so I’m not sure how an arranger keyboard would fit in.