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Best Sellers
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The Energy Curfew Music Hour
- Written by: Chris Thile, Claire Coffee, Punch Brothers
- Narrated by: Chris Thile, Punch Brothers
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
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It’s time to unplug with the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile, as they bring you a multi-episode musical variety show with dazzling musical guests, like Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Jon Batiste, Norah Jones, James Taylor, and many more.
Written by: Chris Thile,
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Broken Horses
- A Memoir
- Written by: Brandi Carlile
- Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Brandi Carlile was born into a musically gifted, impoverished family on the outskirts of Seattle and grew up in a constant state of change, moving from house to house, trailer to trailer....
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Riveting story of a ravishing artist
- By Raggi Chakraborty on 18-03-22
Written by: Brandi Carlile
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Piano by Ear Pop and Standards Box Set 11
- Written by: Bill Brown
- Narrated by: Bill Brown
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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This Piano by Ear box set contains over thirteen hours of high quality music instruction teaching you some of the newest modern classical style songs for the piano.
Written by: Bill Brown
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Vocal Power
- Speaking with Authority, Clarity, and Conviction
- Written by: Roger Love
- Narrated by: Roger Lovejoy
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
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You can now develop your vocal power, presence, and influence on others and all within the comfort and privacy of your own home....
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super book by Roger love...
- By Solomon on 25-05-21
Written by: Roger Love
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Great Music of the 20th Century
- Written by: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Robert Greenberg PhD
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
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The 20th century was a hotbed of musical exploration, innovation, and transformation unlike any other epoch in history....
Written by: The Great Courses
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Promise That You Will Sing About Me
- The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar
- Written by: Miles Marshall Lewis
- Narrated by: Larry Herron, Miles Marshall Lewis
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
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A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time....
Written by: Miles Marshall Lewis
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The Energy Curfew Music Hour
- Written by: Chris Thile, Claire Coffee, Punch Brothers
- Narrated by: Chris Thile, Punch Brothers
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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It’s time to unplug with the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile, as they bring you a multi-episode musical variety show with dazzling musical guests, like Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Jon Batiste, Norah Jones, James Taylor, and many more.
Written by: Chris Thile,
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Broken Horses
- A Memoir
- Written by: Brandi Carlile
- Narrated by: Brandi Carlile
- Length: 10 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Brandi Carlile was born into a musically gifted, impoverished family on the outskirts of Seattle and grew up in a constant state of change, moving from house to house, trailer to trailer....
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Riveting story of a ravishing artist
- By Raggi Chakraborty on 18-03-22
Written by: Brandi Carlile
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Piano by Ear Pop and Standards Box Set 11
- Written by: Bill Brown
- Narrated by: Bill Brown
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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This Piano by Ear box set contains over thirteen hours of high quality music instruction teaching you some of the newest modern classical style songs for the piano.
Written by: Bill Brown
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Vocal Power
- Speaking with Authority, Clarity, and Conviction
- Written by: Roger Love
- Narrated by: Roger Lovejoy
- Length: 6 hrs and 44 mins
- Original Recording
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You can now develop your vocal power, presence, and influence on others and all within the comfort and privacy of your own home....
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super book by Roger love...
- By Solomon on 25-05-21
Written by: Roger Love
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Great Music of the 20th Century
- Written by: The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Robert Greenberg PhD
- Length: 17 hrs and 50 mins
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The 20th century was a hotbed of musical exploration, innovation, and transformation unlike any other epoch in history....
Written by: The Great Courses
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Promise That You Will Sing About Me
- The Power and Poetry of Kendrick Lamar
- Written by: Miles Marshall Lewis
- Narrated by: Larry Herron, Miles Marshall Lewis
- Length: 6 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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A stunning, in-depth look at the power and poetry of one of the most consequential rappers of our time....
Written by: Miles Marshall Lewis
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Biscuits, Bands and Very Big Plans
- Tom Gates, Book 14
- Written by: Liz Pichon
- Narrated by: Russell Tovey
- Length: 1 hr and 42 mins
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Tom Gates and his hilarious adventures are back! Can Tom and DogZombies write a new hit song, get a peek at Delia's top secret diary and complete his doodle-a-day mission? Find out....
Written by: Liz Pichon
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Music and Mind
- Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness
- Written by: Renée Fleming - editor, Francis S. Collins MD PhD
- Narrated by: Gina Daniels, Carin Gilfry, Patty Nieman,
- Length: 22 hrs and 19 mins
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World-renowned soprano and arts/health advocate Renée Fleming curates a collection of essays from leading scientists, artists, creative arts therapists, educators, and healthcare providers about the powerful impacts of music and the arts on health and the human experience....
Written by: Renée Fleming - editor,
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Set Your Voice Free
- How to Get the Singing or Speaking Voice You Want
- Written by: Roger Love, Donna Frazier
- Narrated by: Roger Love
- Length: 12 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Every time we open our mouths, we have an effect on ourselves and the way others perceive us. The ability to speak clearly and confidently can make or break a presentation, an important meeting....
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Best Book
- By Anonymous User on 10-10-24
Written by: Roger Love,
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Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of AR Rahman
- Written by: Krishna Trilok
- Narrated by: Suyash Mohan
- Length: 13 hrs and 43 mins
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Who really is A.R. Rahman? We know the music. But do we know the man? For the first time, a nation's pride - winner of National Film awards, Oscars, Grammys and hearts - opens up about his philosophies: hope, perseverance, positivity and love....
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Good rendition, except the Tamil pronunciation
- By sangeetha devi on 19-10-19
Written by: Krishna Trilok
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How Music and Mathematics Relate
- Written by: David Kung, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: David Kung
- Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
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Great minds have long sought to understand the relationship between music and mathematics. Both involve patterns, structures, and relationships. Both generate ideas of great beauty and elegance....
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nice unique content
- By Kindle Customer on 05-04-23
Written by: David Kung,
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It Starts with One
- The Legend and Legacy of Linkin Park
- Written by: Jason Lipshutz
- Narrated by: Jason Lipshutz, James Fouhey, Helen Laser
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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From the executive director of music at Billboard, an extensive look inside the 20+ year career of mega-selling rock band Linkin Park, It Starts with One features new interviews, exclusive quotes, and insights from the band’s associates and collaborators.
Written by: Jason Lipshutz
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Basic Music Theory, 4th Edition
- How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music
- Written by: Jonathan Harnum
- Narrated by: Jonathan Harnum
- Length: 8 hrs and 4 mins
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What do all those lines and squiggles and dots mean? Basic Music Theory takes you through the sometimes confusing world of written music....
Written by: Jonathan Harnum
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The Beatles from A to Zed
- An Alphabetical Mystery Tour
- Written by: Peter Asher
- Narrated by: Peter Asher
- Length: 9 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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A legendary record producer and performer takes listeners on an alphabetical journey of insights into the music of the Beatles and individual reminiscences of John, Paul, George, and Ringo....
Written by: Peter Asher
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They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us
- Written by: Hanif Abdurraqib
- Narrated by: Hanif Abdurraqib
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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In essays that have been published by the New York Times, MTV, and Pitchfork, among others—Abdurraqib uses music and culture as a lens through which to view our world so that we might better understand ourselves, and in so doing proves himself a bellwether for our times....
Written by: Hanif Abdurraqib
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Divine Singing
- Kirtan: Chanting in the Devotional Tradition of India
- Written by: Chaitanya Kabir
- Narrated by: Chaitanya Kabir
- Length: 8 hrs and 49 mins
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Drawing from 30 years of experience, Kabir teaches a simple, easy-to-follow system you can use to experience the love, longing, and ecstasy hidden within your own voice....
Written by: Chaitanya Kabir
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How to Listen to Jazz
- Written by: Ted Gioia
- Narrated by: Peter Ganim
- Length: 6 hrs and 58 mins
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In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen for in a performance and includes a guide to today's leading jazz musicians....
Written by: Ted Gioia
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La Ley 50 [The 50th Law]
- Written by: Robert Greene, 50 Cent
- Narrated by: Jaime Collepardo
- Length: 8 hrs and 3 mins
- Unabridged
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Más cercano a Maquiavelo que a Dale Carnegie, este libro inteligente, que equipara la política del trabajo diario con la vida callejera, presenta enseñanzas útiles sobre cómo escapar de las expectativas de la sociedad y de los obstáculos que nuestros miedos nos siembran en el camino....
Written by: Robert Greene,
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Audio Engineering 101
- A Beginner's Guide to Music Production
- Written by: Tim Dittmar
- Narrated by: Jonathan Ray
- Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Practical, concise, and approachable, Audio Engineering 101, Second Edition covers everything aspiring audio engineers need to know to make it in the recording industry, from the characteristics of sound to microphones, analog versus digital recording, EQ/compression....
Written by: Tim Dittmar
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Guitar Zero
- The New Musician and the Science of Learning
- Written by: Gary Marcus
- Narrated by: Gary Marcus
- Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins
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On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill.....
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Enjoyed it
- By garima on 01-12-21
Written by: Gary Marcus
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Effortless Mastery
- Liberating the Master Musician Within
- Written by: Kenny Werner
- Narrated by: Kenny Werner
- Length: 7 hrs and 8 mins
- Unabridged
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Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions....
Written by: Kenny Werner
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How to Make It in the New Music Business (3rd Edition)
- Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician
- Written by: Ari Herstand
- Narrated by: Ari Herstand
- Length: 19 hrs and 47 mins
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Hailed as an "indispensable" guide (Forbes), How to Make It in the New Music Business returns in a significantly revised and expanded third edition....
Written by: Ari Herstand
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Ticket Masters
- The Rise of the Concert Industry and How the Public Got Scalped
- Written by: Josh Baron, Dean Budnick
- Narrated by: Mike Chamberlain
- Length: 17 hrs and 25 mins
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Music journalists Dean Budnick and Josh Baron chronicle the behind-the-scenes history of the modern concert industry....
Written by: Josh Baron,
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The World's Greatest Vocal Warm-Ups
- Written by: Stan Munslow
- Narrated by: Stan Munslow
- Length: 28 mins
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Warm up your voice, increase your range, improve your vocal agility, and sharpen your ear in minutes. The three warm-up exercises presented on this audio will do all that and more....
Written by: Stan Munslow
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Indian Sun
- The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar
- Written by: Oliver Craske
- Narrated by: Sohm Kapila
- Length: 22 hrs and 4 mins
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The definitive biography of Ravi Shankar, one of the most influential musicians and composers of the 20th century, told with the cooperation of his estate, family, and friends....
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How to ruin a amazing book
- By Harpreet Singh chadha on 10-01-23
Written by: Oliver Craske
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The Symphonies of Beethoven
- Written by: Robert Greenberg, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Robert Greenberg
- Length: 24 hrs and 12 mins
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Beginning with an introduction to Beethoven the man and the musical and societal forces that shaped his development, you'll explore his breathtaking innovations....
Written by: Robert Greenberg,
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Scar Tissue
- Written by: Anthony Kiedis, Larry Sloman
- Narrated by: Rider Strong
- Length: 14 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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As lead singer and songwriter for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Anthony Kiedis has lived life on the razor's edge....
Written by: Anthony Kiedis,
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One Direction: Who We Are
- Our Official Autobiography
- Written by: One Direction
- Narrated by: One Direction
- Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
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In their first in-depth autobiography, pop sensations Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry, and Louis tell the story of their lives....
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good
- By Akhtar Alam on 07-01-22
Written by: One Direction
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Beethoven Unleashed
- The Music, the Man and How He Became an Icon
- Written by: Donald Macleod
- Narrated by: Donald Macleod
- Length: 20 hrs and 43 mins
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He was a revolutionary, an innovator, a disruptor. A man who accomplished incredible success but endured serious personal hardships....
Written by: Donald Macleod
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Under the Ivy
- The Life and Music of Kate Bush
- Written by: Graeme Thomson
- Narrated by: Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
- Length: 18 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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In this updated edition of Graeme Thomson’s critically acclaimed biography, a near-exhaustive survey of Kate Bush’s life surveys everything from her upbringing in South London to her stunning return to live performance in August 2014....
Written by: Graeme Thomson
New Releases
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The Energy Curfew Music Hour
- Written by: Chris Thile, Claire Coffee, Punch Brothers
- Narrated by: Chris Thile, Punch Brothers
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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It’s time to unplug with the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile, as they bring you a multi-episode musical variety show with dazzling musical guests, like Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Jon Batiste, Norah Jones, James Taylor, and many more.
Written by: Chris Thile,
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We Oughta Know
- How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the ’90s and Changed Music
- Written by: Andrea Warner, Vivek Shraya - foreword
- Narrated by: Andrea Warner, Vivek Shraya
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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In this of-the-moment essay collection, celebrated music journalist Andrea Warner explores the ways in which Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan became bona fide global superstars while revolutionizing ’90s music. In an era when male-fronted musical acts dominated radio and were given serious critical consideration, these four women were reduced, mocked, and disparaged by the media and became pop culture jokes, even as their albums were topping the charts and demolishing sales records.
Written by: Andrea Warner,
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Music, Lyrics, and Life
- A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter
- Written by: Mike Errico
- Narrated by: Mike Errico
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Music, Lyrics, and Life is the songwriting class you always wish you'd taken, taught by the professor you always wish you'd had. It's a deep dive into the heart of questions asked by songwriters of all levels, from how to begin journaling to when you know that a song is finished. With humor and empathy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Errico unravels both the mystery of songwriting and the logistics of life as a songwriter.
Written by: Mike Errico
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Pitch and Intonation Basics
- Simple Ear Training for Musicians (Introductory Music Theory)
- Written by: Anthony Brown
- Narrated by: Jacob Acre
- Length: 25 mins
- Original Recording
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Get ready to enhance your musical ear with this accessible course for beginners. Throughout the piano is used to give clear, musical examples. This course will help you refine your pitch and intonation skills. Narrated by Jacob Acre and created by Anthony Brown the course offers a comprehensive guide to: understanding pitch; mastering intonation; and recognizing intervals. This will help complete beginners and even more seasoned musicians hone their skills.
Written by: Anthony Brown
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Quantum Criminals
- Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan
- Written by: Alex Pappademas, Joan LeMay
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Steely Dan's songs are exercises in fictional world-building. No one else in the classic-rock canon has conjured a more vivid cast of rogues and heroes, creeps and schmucks, lovers and dreamers and cold-blooded operators-or imbued their characters with so much humanity.
Written by: Alex Pappademas,
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Piano by Ear Pop and Standards Box Set 11
- Written by: Bill Brown
- Narrated by: Bill Brown
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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This Piano by Ear box set contains over thirteen hours of high quality music instruction teaching you some of the newest modern classical style songs for the piano. These solos are mostly at an intermediate level so most adult students who have been working with the piano for around two years can start working on these great solos right away.
Written by: Bill Brown
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The Energy Curfew Music Hour
- Written by: Chris Thile, Claire Coffee, Punch Brothers
- Narrated by: Chris Thile, Punch Brothers
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
-
Story
It’s time to unplug with the Grammy-winning Punch Brothers, fronted by singer-mandolinist Chris Thile, as they bring you a multi-episode musical variety show with dazzling musical guests, like Kacey Musgraves, Jason Isbell, Jon Batiste, Norah Jones, James Taylor, and many more.
Written by: Chris Thile,
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We Oughta Know
- How Céline, Shania, Alanis, and Sarah Ruled the ’90s and Changed Music
- Written by: Andrea Warner, Vivek Shraya - foreword
- Narrated by: Andrea Warner, Vivek Shraya
- Length: 8 hrs and 19 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
In this of-the-moment essay collection, celebrated music journalist Andrea Warner explores the ways in which Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Alanis Morissette, and Sarah McLachlan became bona fide global superstars while revolutionizing ’90s music. In an era when male-fronted musical acts dominated radio and were given serious critical consideration, these four women were reduced, mocked, and disparaged by the media and became pop culture jokes, even as their albums were topping the charts and demolishing sales records.
Written by: Andrea Warner,
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Music, Lyrics, and Life
- A Field Guide for the Advancing Songwriter
- Written by: Mike Errico
- Narrated by: Mike Errico
- Length: 7 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Music, Lyrics, and Life is the songwriting class you always wish you'd taken, taught by the professor you always wish you'd had. It's a deep dive into the heart of questions asked by songwriters of all levels, from how to begin journaling to when you know that a song is finished. With humor and empathy, acclaimed singer-songwriter Mike Errico unravels both the mystery of songwriting and the logistics of life as a songwriter.
Written by: Mike Errico
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Pitch and Intonation Basics
- Simple Ear Training for Musicians (Introductory Music Theory)
- Written by: Anthony Brown
- Narrated by: Jacob Acre
- Length: 25 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Get ready to enhance your musical ear with this accessible course for beginners. Throughout the piano is used to give clear, musical examples. This course will help you refine your pitch and intonation skills. Narrated by Jacob Acre and created by Anthony Brown the course offers a comprehensive guide to: understanding pitch; mastering intonation; and recognizing intervals. This will help complete beginners and even more seasoned musicians hone their skills.
Written by: Anthony Brown
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Quantum Criminals
- Ramblers, Wild Gamblers, and Other Sole Survivors from the Songs of Steely Dan
- Written by: Alex Pappademas, Joan LeMay
- Narrated by: Michael Butler Murray
- Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
Steely Dan's songs are exercises in fictional world-building. No one else in the classic-rock canon has conjured a more vivid cast of rogues and heroes, creeps and schmucks, lovers and dreamers and cold-blooded operators-or imbued their characters with so much humanity.
Written by: Alex Pappademas,
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Piano by Ear Pop and Standards Box Set 11
- Written by: Bill Brown
- Narrated by: Bill Brown
- Length: 13 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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This Piano by Ear box set contains over thirteen hours of high quality music instruction teaching you some of the newest modern classical style songs for the piano. These solos are mostly at an intermediate level so most adult students who have been working with the piano for around two years can start working on these great solos right away.
Written by: Bill Brown