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This lesson is based on the One More Car, One More Rider acoustic version by Eric Clapton. This is a level two and contains a lesson on the long improv section at the beginning of the song as well as the rest of the arrangement. There is a demonstration recording and a backing track included.

This Jimmy Durante hit makes a great level-one flat pick solo. You will also learn the chords, as well, and there is a full demonstration of the song before the phrase-by-phrase “by ear” lesson. At the conclusion of the lesson, you are given three different versions of the backing tracks for you, and maybe a friend, to play along with.

For this lesson on the Led Zeppelin hit we will be using the studio version and learning both the acoustic and electric guitar parts. The song is demonstrated in its entirety with a light metronome track so that you can hear the timing. Then the entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear".

This is a Pete Huttlinger arrangement of this praise and worship oldie. It starts in the key of G, goes to C, and then winds up in D. You will be in drop D tuning the whole time. The entire arrangement is played for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear".

Learn this beautiful neo-classical solo from the movie The Deer Hunter without using music, tab, or video! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches the entire arrangement “by ear” describing every note and phrase, including fingering.

In this lesson, the student is first given a full demonstration of the guitar parts with backing tracks as a reference. Then they get a detailed “by ear” lesson on both the rhythm and lead guitar parts and guitar and effects settings. This lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections using no music, tab, print, or video. At the end of the lesson are backing tracks in different formats to be used for live performance!

The Drifters’ version of this song stayed number one for three weeks when it was first released on Atlantic Records. In this level one song lesson, you will learn both the rhythm and electric guitar parts to this epic hit completely “by ear". The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small detailed sections without the use of music, tab, or video.

In this lesson the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to “Crying” without using any music, tab, print, or video. The song is taught completely “by ear” allowing the student to memorize the song as they go and develop their skills for picking out other songs “by ear.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by an all-audio lesson of the song in small sections. At the conclusion of the lesson backing tracks in three different configurations are supplied for the student to practice and perform with.

Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic rock hit by CCR without using any music, tab, or video! The entire lesson is taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections, and demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

This is a lesson on the Pete Huttlinger arrangement of this gospel standard. The entire arrangement is played for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear”. A Bill Brown arrangement of this song, using a boogie bass, is also available from Guitar by Ear.

In this classic rock lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts. The song is fully demonstrated then taught incrementally using no music, tab, or video. This method allows mastery of the materials quickly and easily. Finally, the student is provided three backing tracks to utilize when performing. This is a level 1.5.

This is one of the songs that will always be associated with SRV, and in this lesson, it is taught in its entirety. In this lesson, you will learn the entire studio version of this song without using music, tab, or video! The entire song is demonstrated for you and then taught to you in small increments totally “by ear". You are also given two versions of the backing tracks for you to practice and perform with.

In this lesson, the student learns every lick and phrase of the Django Reinhardt version of this song. A full demonstration is provided at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed lesson taught in two- to four-measure sections. Each phrase is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” using no music, tab, print, or video. At the end of the lesson, a backing tracks version of the song is provided for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.

This classic rock standard is fun and easy to learn! In this lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely “by ear” using no music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every phrase and lick. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for live performance! This song is rated as a level one arrangement.

Greg Graffin, of Bad Religion fame, takes this punk standard and makes it a flat-picking ballad. If you love rock and punk, you will want to learn this song. If you like modern bluegrass, you will want to learn this song. This is about as eclectic as one could hope to get! The song contains a full demonstration of the guitar part and then a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase of the entire song without video, music, or tab. Learn by ear, play by ear.

From The Beatles to Christina Perri, this bundle covers five decades of great guitar songs, most at the beginner and early intermediate level. Here you will find Clapton, The Stones, The Eagles, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Sara Evans, and more! If you are looking for a batch of guitar lessons that will make you a well-rounded musician, then you have to get this set!

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn an intermediate-level arrangement of this gospel standard without any music, print, or video! The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches it in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear”.

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn the piano accompaniment to the children’s song “Thankful” by Shawna Belt Edwards. The song is taught in two versions. The first version stays in the key of G throughout the song while the second version modulates to Ab half of the way through like the original recording. The lesson also includes a full demonstration of the arrangement with a guitar playing the melody. Also included are a variety of backing tracks to play your new arrangement with.

Over 500 years of great hymnology is represented in this Piano by Ear box set! This collection contains over 15 hours of high quality instruction teaching late beginner to intermediate level arrangements of some of the best known standards. This set also includes six volumes from the EZ Solos Traditional Hymns series, where you learn a simple solo and accompaniment to several hymns in each volume. This set is perfect for the beginner to intermediate level student who loves hymns.

From Old England to Charlie Brown, there is a little bit of everything in this Piano by Ear Christmas box set. This set includes hours of professional piano instruction teaching late beginner to intermediate level solos of some of the most-performed Christmas carols of our time. There are also three Vince Guaraldi arrangements in this box set to add a little jazz to your holiday playing!