“I had an AMAZING week at pwi. absolutely a life changing experience. im forever changed bc of it.”

PWI student / experienced new freedom

“Jeff is an anointed worship leader, songwriter and teacher. Clearly, PWI is more than a worship conference for him. It’s a way of life.”

Jay Mooney – National Youth Director Assemblies of God, USA

“The chance to work so closely with professionals not only humbled me, but taught me so much about the ways I can improve.”

PWI student / empowered and grateful

"Jeff Deyo is a leader among Christian artists today. His heart's desire to train up and instill worship into the next generation follows as the heartbeat of God. "

John Bevere - Author / Speaker

“My team and I have all been challenged on so many levels. thank you for obeying God!”

PWI worship team / excited for the future

"Now, musicians have the opportunity to be coached by one of worship’s ‘Michael Jordans’. I can’t imagine a more life-changing and exciting opportunity.”

Jeanne Mayo – President, Youth Leader’s Coach / Communicator / Author

"My idea of worship has COMPLETELY changed, and I now live my life to die in worship to my King!”

PWI student / set free from depression

“You don’t have to be around Jeff long to see his passion for leading others into the presence of God and his intense desire to unite the city of Nashville in worship and prayer."

Louie Giglio – Passion Conferences
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Minneapolis Musician Classes

Life As A Musician
Zach Miller
Chapel

Have you ever wondered what it’s actually like to make a living as a musician? This class is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss to hear from a professional drummer who has made music his passion and vocation for the past 12 years. We’ll discuss life on the road, managing relationships, the keys to opportunity, and financial life for the professional musician….all the things you wish your momma would’ve told you about this crazy creative life.

Creative Music Arranging
Mark Woodward
CLC 201

So you've already picked the song that your band is going to play and record, hopefully. It's a good song, but it seems to sound a bit too similar to the other songs you already play. How can you make this one really stand out? In this session, you will gain key insights into arranging for differing instruments and styles as well as developing your palette of borrowed chords so that your song can fully realize its potential and individuality.

The Professional Musician
Lou Santiago Jr.
Chapel

So you find yourself wanting more but just don't know how to achieve the next level. In this class you will learn about the journey in getting from the practice room to the session room to the concert hall without compromise.

Worship as Warfare
Lou Santiago Jr.
Chapel

In this class you will discover how a lifestyle of worship parallels the duties of a soldier plus how you can be prepared for the battle you may not realize is raging.

Improving Band Dynamics
Zach Miller
Chapel

Whether you’re making music for your church or for the radio waves, this class is a must attend. Do you leave rehearsals frustrated? Want to maximize musical resources and personnel? Feel like ditching your drummer, or struggle to find peace between band members? We’re going to dig in to the nitty-gritty of rehearsal efficiency, making progress as a band and dealing with the inevitable conflict within a band. Ultimately, we’ll talk about some key steps to raising the bar for the quality of your group so you can make that leap from amateur to PRO!