Hi, I’m Reggie Coates. I’m the President & CEO of Heartfelt Music® & Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit I lead to empower worship, music education, and ministry outreach. I’ve spent over four decades teaching and guiding musicians, from high school ensembles to adult ministry teams, and I’ve spent 51 years playing guitar as a Taylor Artist. I’m passionate about building strategic training workshops, conferences, and curricula that help people grow musically and spiritually. Beyond leadership, I mentor musicians through private lessons, organize concerts and conferences, and oversee worship programs at churches and conference centers. I’m a licensed minister who loves developing worship practices, team building, and performance excellence. In my free time, I create music and contribute to ministry through songwriting and collaboration with fellow artists.

Reggie Coates

Hi, I’m Reggie Coates. I’m the President & CEO of Heartfelt Music® & Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit I lead to empower worship, music education, and ministry outreach. I’ve spent over four decades teaching and guiding musicians, from high school ensembles to adult ministry teams, and I’ve spent 51 years playing guitar as a Taylor Artist. I’m passionate about building strategic training workshops, conferences, and curricula that help people grow musically and spiritually. Beyond leadership, I mentor musicians through private lessons, organize concerts and conferences, and oversee worship programs at churches and conference centers. I’m a licensed minister who loves developing worship practices, team building, and performance excellence. In my free time, I create music and contribute to ministry through songwriting and collaboration with fellow artists.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Reggie Coates. I’m the President & CEO of Heartfelt Music® & Ministry, Inc., a nonprofit I lead to empower worship, music education, and ministry outreach. I’ve spent over four decades teaching and guiding musicians, from high school ensembles to adult ministry teams, and I’ve spent 51 years playing guitar as a Taylor Artist. I’m passionate about building strategic training workshops, conferences, and curricula that help people grow musically and spiritually.

Beyond leadership, I mentor musicians through private lessons, organize concerts and conferences, and oversee worship programs at churches and conference centers. I’m a licensed minister who loves developing worship practices, team building, and performance excellence. In my free time, I create music and contribute to ministry through songwriting and collaboration with fellow artists.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

President/ CEO at Heartfelt Music Ministry
June 1, 1998 - Present

Education

Master of Science at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Two-Year Certificate of Completion at Pastoral Intern School, Peninsula Bible Church
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Teaching Credential, Music Education at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981
Master of Science, Entertainment Business at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Two-Year Certificate of Completion at Pastoral Intern School, Peninsula Bible Church
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Teaching Credential, Music Education at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981
Master of Science, Entertainment Business at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Pastoral Intern Certificate, Two-Year Certificate of Completion at Pastoral Intern School, Peninsula Bible Church
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Teaching Credential, Music Education at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981
Master of Science, Entertainment Business at Full Sail University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Pastoral Intern Certificate (Two-Year) at Peninsula Bible Church
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1984
Teaching Credential, Music Education at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982
Bachelor of Arts, Music Performance at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1981

Qualifications

AVID Certified Instructor (ProTools, Sibelius)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Black Belt, Tae Kwon Do
January 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025
Licensed Minister
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
AVID Certified Instructor (ProTools, Sibelius)
January 11, 2030 - October 6, 2025
Taekwondo Black Belt
January 1, 2009 - October 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other
    paper Director of the Christian Guitarist Conferences

    “I would like to recommend my friend Reggie Coates. He’s a nationally respected worship leader with excellent communication skills and genuine instrumental proficiency. His years of experience as an instructor, coupled with a heart of integrity for the service of God, provide a unique blessing everywhere he goes.”
    Jay Leach,
    Concert and Recording Artist

    paper Leading music for high school summer camps

    “Reggie is one of the most sincere, caring and honest people I have ever met. He is warm and has a minister’s heart both on and off stage. He is an incredible musician, guitarist, and songwriter. When he leads others in worship or ministers to a crowd through song, God’s Spirit speaks through him. And he can reach the high school student as well as the mature adult. Everyone responds well to his music and personality.”
    Robin Spurlock,
    Former Director of Ponderosa Lodge,
    Mount Hermon Christian Conference Center, CA

    uniE608 Short Home Concert
    This is a short video of an hour concert I streamed through Facebook Live to my fans. video