Markay Fairley is a gifted Los Angeles-based musician, producer and music director – known for his heart for creating moments where people encounter Jesus Christ through music.

For over eight years, he has cultivated intentional worship spaces to engage congregations in a multi-ethnic setting. Markay’s generosity and passion for developing the next generation of musicians and worship leaders is well-known in the worship community – showing up through his individualized mentoring programs with musicians, worship workshops, and creative team development.

As a young teenager, Markay got his start in the church playing drums and at the age of 18 taught himself piano. After developing his craft through playing in the local church, Markay began his professional music career in 2007 as a touring keyboardist for artists including NAS, Kenny Lattimore, Chante Moore, Keri Hilson, and Mario. Shows with these artists included performances on The Jimmy Kimmel Show, Late Night with David Letterman, Wendy Williams Show, The Colbert Report, Conan and many other shows.

Today, Markay is the Music Director at Fellowship Church – an innovative multi-ethnic, intergenerational church in Monrovia, California.

Most importantly, Markay is a proud husband to Carmen, and father to Gabrielle and Savannah.