kirk hopkins

Music

I studied percussion up through high-school under Dan Meeks and through college under Dr. Bill Albin. My vocal background comes from learning about music in band and singing hymns. After graduating college I picked up the guitar and (being a techie) used a computer program to learn how to play. Later, I picked up the bass. I'm definitely a percussionist at heart.

Family

I married my amazing wife just out of college. I have enjoyed leading worship with her on Sunday mornings since GZUSLIVZ was formed back in 2004. She has an amazing voice, a beautiful heart, and is my best friend. Together, we have 3 wonderful children; Rachel, Natalie, & Seth. I am enjoying watching them grow up and feel blessed to get to spend as much time with them as I do.

Beliefs

God loves me more than I'll ever really know, even though I don't deserve it. I believe that He sent his son, Jesus, who died on the cross to save me from my sin. It's through faith that I receive the forgiveness, mercy, and grace that he offers me.

Famous Kirk quotes

If you can say it, you can play it

Not with that kind of attitude

We all make choices

You can choose to have a good day or a bad day, what choice are you going to make?

It’s not broken, so how can it be fixed?

Everything has a priority, some are just higher than others

Never is a long time

Most people don't really know how to do their jobs, they just make it up as they go along

Other interests

Primarily computers & technology. I like to dabble in amateur photography and videography. I'm a computer programmer/musician/techie; with a mix like that you can probably guess where my interests lie.

Video loops and photos available @ EasyWorship

Personal music available @ iTunes & CDBaby

Author of "Drumset Lessons" - (ISBN 978-0-692-22968-2):

View a sample of the entire book in pdf format (11.2MB)

The book is also available from Amazon