Resources for New Organists

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Become a better organist

Local and national resources are available to help you improve your skills

Guidance from AGO National Headquarters

The New Organist web page of the American Guild of Organists provides many resources to assist pianists to learn to play the organ! The Committee on the New Organist is dedicated to providing answers to common questions through this web page. Help yourself to these resources (most of them free) for anyone learning about the organ:

U of U Organ Degree Program

https://music.utah.edu/areas/organ/index.php

The School of Music’s organ program prepares students to become skilled performers, well versed in organ history, literature, design, pedagogy, and church music. This is a degree seeking program.

Community Preparatory Division for Organ

https://music.utah.edu/community/preparatory/organ/index.php

Organ 101 and 201 provide small group classes for learning organ. These are perfect for the pianist who wants to learn to play the organ well for church service, but who may not be interested (yet) in pursuing an academic organ degre

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Brigham Young University Resources for New Organists

BYU Organ Workshop

https://organ.ce.byu.edu/

The BYU Organ Workshop is an intensive four-day program designed for organ skill-building for all organ levels. Enhance your organ-playing skills for your own enjoyment, for church service, or for teaching. Discover and improve your talents and proficiency as you learn valuable techniques and tips from skilled instructors. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced organist, the workshop has much in store for you. Classes with customized instruction and supervised practice are offered for your specific level.

BYU Organ Degree Program

https://organ.byu.edu/

Explore BYU’s full range of organ degree programs and continuing education program for the organ. BYU’s resources include specific instruction suggestions and resources for LDS organists.