About AWC Music

I am Kahdeen Keel, a Philadelphia, PA native, who started playing the piano at the age of nine. I was introduced to the instrument by my grandmother, the late Evangelist Maggie Pew (COGIC Evangelist). She taught me my first song, which I eventually perfected by ear, “This is the day that the Lord has made”. I took an extreme interest in gospel music and started playing for my family's church by the age of eleven. Although I was not yet skilled, I was encouraged every Sunday to keep playing by the members and leaders of Bibleway Evangelistic Church (Late Bishop Raymond H. Baylor Sr.).

 

In my teenage years, I found several inspirations and mentors. Derrick Jackson, Carlton Robinson, and Bryant Pugh contributed to my developing music style. I constantly studied their music. I would soon meet my mentor, John Blake Jr., who became impressed with my style of playing, and my eagerness to learn. John Blake Jr. was a renowned jazz violinist, pianist, composer and well respected. He was one of a few contributors to jazz history. I honor his memory and mentoring by donning one of his first teachings, “No one note is ever wrong, it’s just how you use it”. With that understanding, I play and compose music with no limitations, and I apply this concept to every instrument and song. 

 

In high school I continued to excel in music by mastering other instruments. Piano, Drums, Organ, Bass Guitar, Upright Bass, Saxophone, Violin, Clarinet, and Trumpet are some of the instruments I explored during my early musical journey. Although piano and organ are my most preferred instruments to play, I have a deep respect for bass guitars and baritone saxophones and would not hesitate to play those various instruments. 

 

I became very dedicated to music and ministry. I contributed in the growth of youth ministries, and music ministries between two churches for a period of time. I soon began playing at local youth events on weekends with many of Philly's gospel choirs and rap artist, such as Bj Shores & MSG, Grace Tabernacle Youth Choir, Justified & Bandtastic, Iyso, and Treena Ferebee to name a few. I mentored several musicians including my late brother-in-Christ, Brandon "B@M" Shuler, who went on to be with the Lord at a very young age. He coined the nickname "Professor" and "Doc" which I am affectionately known by close musicians and friends. I also did an internship at a music studio as a sound engineer, which later introduced me to producing music later. The experience led me to temporarily work with artists John Legend, and Jazmine Sullivan and meeting various music industry producers. 

 

Previously dedicated to a growing gospel rap band as the music director, composer and arranger for over four years, I arrived to Bear, Delaware. The band was given an invitation by Alpha Worship Center to minister at a youth event called “The Battle”. This was the beginning of my interest in Alpha Worship Center. 

 

Eventually, I moved to Delaware, became married, and joined Alpha Worship Center. Later after almost four years of membership, I joined the Music Ministry and for a short term, the Youth Ministry.

 

 

In God’s divine timing, I became essential to the Music Ministry. I am excited to help elevate it to bigger heights and greater praise and worship, with the help of an outstanding team.   

 

I am pleased to call Alpha Worship Center my home. I pray my humbleness, dedication, kindness and passion is shown through my leadership over AWC Music. 

 

Everyone has potential to be musical, let's find it together.