Live Musicians

New for 2022, we are excited to welcome the SonRise Praise Band, a praise and worship band from Good Shepherd United Methodist. This ensemble provides live Christian music during worship at Good Shepherd and plays popular contemporary Christian songs.

Returning for 2022, we are excited to welcome back Ridgewood Rocks, a praise and worship band based at our sister church Ridgewood United Methodist, as a part of the church's music ministry. This ensemble accompanies worship services at both Ridgewood United Methodist and Pleasant Hills United Methodist on a weekly basis and plays a variety of contemporary styles of music.

Emily Kuehn is Cleveland pianist and current student with Berklee College of Music Online, studying composition, recording arts and music business. The piano has been integral to her life and love of music, and she desires to tell stories and make memories through freelance performance. If you are interested in having her provide the soundtrack for your next event, you may reach her at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and 440-799-3888.

Samantha is a Christian singer/songwriter who is dedicated to producing Christ-centered praise and worship music in various musical styles, including traditional hymn, modern hymn, as well as more contemporary styles. She began writing songs in 2008 and has released two albums entitled "This Perfect Love", (2011), and "The Name of the Lord" (2013). She has also released a short Christmas album called "So Great A Gift (2016). For more information on Samantha and her music ministry, please visit her website at: