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Birth of a Pipe Organ

Leek Pipe Organ (Custom – Opus 1) Strongsville, OH 2019 To see more photographs from this project, click here. The photos posted below show a timeline of the project from mockup in the shop to installation on site.

Build Professional Networks as a Church Musician

Screen Shot from LPOC Linked IN account Image for blog post

LinkedIn is becoming the top way to connect with professionals, meet prospective clients, and establish yourself in the professional community- all without leaving your home. Although this is all done on the internet and is commonly referred to as the “professional Facebook,” there is nothing virtual about the real impact that LinkedIn can have on… Continue reading Build Professional Networks as a Church Musician

Facebook Groups for Organists

Social media is a part of our everyday life. It enables us to be connected to millions of people with a click – whether we are at our home, in the car, or at work. Facebook is the way many people communicate, complain, and celebrate- making it crucial for your career as a professional as… Continue reading Facebook Groups for Organists

Pipe Organ Pedal and Keyboard Rebuild

Working on the pedal board on site

Every component of your pipe organ serves its own purpose and is certainly important, but your organ’s pedal boards and keyboards are undoubtedly essential components in the functioning of the instrument. Of all the various parts of your organ, these components also happen to receive the most wear and tear, making restoration of the pedal… Continue reading Pipe Organ Pedal and Keyboard Rebuild

Networking Event – For Pastors & Church Musicians

Pipe Organ Facade pipes of Johnson Tracker pipe organ at St. Mary Catholic Church, Elyria, Ohio

Leek Pipe Organ Company is pleased to be hosting the Berea Chamber of Commerce next After Hours Networking event on Thursday, May 10th from 5:00-7:00pm.This month’s event will be hosted at our business premises at 288 Karl Street in Berea. OH. This is a free event open to Members and Non- Members. Beer, wine and… Continue reading Networking Event – For Pastors & Church Musicians

Pipe Organ Event – Arts@Holy Trinty

Technician, Sean Estanek tuning the Antiphonal Division of Berghaus Pipe Organ

James David Christie, April 29, 2018, 4:00 P.M. Location: Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 50 N. Prospect St., Akron, OH 444304 (330-376-5154) Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is proud to present its new Arts @ Holy Trinity Program. Performances are held in the Church’s beautiful, century-old sanctuary. Presentations that include organists feature our historic Berghaus Organ (installed in 1989), a… Continue reading Pipe Organ Event – Arts@Holy Trinty

How to Utilize LinkedIn Groups in Your Network

LinkedIn groups are like portals to a professional community where there are columns, connections, and conversations where you can find knowledge, suggestions, and guidance- all at your fingertips. Here are some helpful tips to utilize LinkedIn groups to develop your professional brand and profile: Sign up for notifications– Get notified whenever someone posts a discussion… Continue reading How to Utilize LinkedIn Groups in Your Network

Church Organists – Create Professional Networks on the Web

Organists around the world share in the love of great music provided by these magnificent instruments. However, finding each other can be difficult to do. That’s why we’ve scoured the web to find several different ways to find people who share your interest and can help you share in the love of pipe organs. Reaching… Continue reading Church Organists – Create Professional Networks on the Web

Selecting a Pipe Organ Builder

Leek Pipe Organ Company Staff , James Leek, Natalie Leek, Sean Estanek, Peggy Draper, Joseph Raville, Joey Laumer, Chris O Malley, Jerad Johnson, Owen Rasmussen at Leek Pipe Organ Company workshop in Berea, Ohio against the backdrop of Schantz Pipe Organ

It can sometimes be difficult to know what to look for when you are searching for a pipe organ company for your organ needs. There are many options with professionals that specialize in a variety of organs and areas of the profession. However, there are five keys things that you should always look for when… Continue reading Selecting a Pipe Organ Builder

5 Incredible Pipe Organ Facts

Today, we know pipe organs for their ability to produce an array of different sounds – Pipe organs pack in the sounds of an entire orchestra!. But until about 1500, organs could only produce one sound, no matter the number of pipes! When an inventory of Henry VIII’s estate was taken, it was learned that… Continue reading 5 Incredible Pipe Organ Facts