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An Economist Best Book of the Year An acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz. “Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar...

This hit from the movie Frozen makes a great late beginner level piano solo and you can learn this one totally “by ear”! This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song which is then followed by a detailed lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song without the use of music, print, or video. What a fast and easy way to learn this great Disney hit.

This simple love song made famous by the Everly Brothers makes a great piano solo! The arrangement is played all the way through and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” This solo is suitable for most second year students.

This love ballad by the band Train makes a wonderful level two fingerstyle guitar solo and you can learn how to play it completely “by ear”! This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and is then followed by a detailed lesson teaching every note and phrase without music, tab, or video.