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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 54 MIN

THE MUSICIAN'S SHED PODCAST: PETER POWERS (Full interview)

from The Musician's Shed Podcast · host Samar Newsome

In this episode of The Musician's Shed, host Samar Newsome welcomes the brilliant Peter L. Powers. Peter wears many hats: he’s the Musical Director at Christ Church USA, a professional bassist and keyboardist, and an accomplished film composer.We discuss:Leading the Band: The unique challenges and rewards of being a Musical Director for a major ministry like Christ Church USA.The "Dual Threat": Mastering both the bass and keys, and how being a multi-instrumentalist makes you indispensable in the industry.Scoring the Story: Peter’s approach to film composition and how he translates emotion into melody.Career Longevity: Advice for musicians looking to diversify their skill sets in a shifting industry landscape.About Our Guest: Peter L. Powers is a seasoned musician and composer whose work bridges the gap between contemporary worship and cinematic scoring. His leadership at Christ Church USA has shaped the sound of their community, while his work as a session player and composer continues to garner acclaim across the industry.Follow The Musician's Shed: Instagram: @TheMusiciansShed YouTube: MUSICIAN'S SHED ON YOUTUBE#TheMusiciansShed #PeterLPowers #SamarNewsome #MusicDirector #FilmComposer #Bassist #Keyboardist #ChristChurchUSA #MusicIndustryPodcast #WorshipArtsSTAY Connected on YouTube ,  IG and Facebook.The Musician's Shed Podcast!Subscribe to our video podcast on YouTube.Follow us on IG and Facebook.Engage by leaving a comment if you like what you hear!

In this episode of The Musician's Shed, host Samar Newsome welcomes the brilliant Peter L. Powers. Peter wears many hats: he’s the Musical Director at Christ Church USA, a professional bassist and keyboardist, and an accomplished film composer. We discuss: Leading the Band: The unique challenges and rewards of being a Musical Director for a major ministry like Christ Church USA.The "Dual Threat": Mastering both the bass and keys, and how being a multi-instrumentalist makes you indispensable i...

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