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This lesson will teach you an intermediate level arrangement of “Ice Dance” without using music, print, or video. The entire lesson is taught “by ear” describing every measure, note, and fingering. A full demonstration of the arrangement is included to listen to and practice along with while you are learning to play the song.

Learn this reflective Christmas carol without using any music, print, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then proceeds to teach the entire song “by ear”, describing every note and finger used to play the song.

In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn a jazz solo arrangement of “I Need Thee Every Hour”. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed all-audio lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. There is no print, music, or video to use.

In this special guitar by ear lesson, you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Beatles standard without using music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the amazing “by ear” lesson, breaking the entire song down into small phrases completely “by ear”. A special rhythm guitar part and lesson has been created for this lesson by Bill Brown. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks in several configurations to practice and perform with.

The television series Hill Street Blues was a first in many areas but none as impacting as this unforgettable theme song by Mike Post. This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song. This is a fast way to learn this landmark piano piece and memorize it at the same time.

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard this song? Now you can learn both the 12 string and six string guitar parts to this iconic Rod Stewart hit without using music, tab, or video. Plus, this lesson comes not only with a full demonstration of the song with all the parts, but also includes three versions of the backing tracks so you can work on each guitar part separately and perform the song with another guitar player if you so choose. That is a lot or rock n’ roll goodness for less than the price of a single guitar lesson. Level one difficulty.

This haunting Porter Wagoner hit makes a wonderful piano arrangement and you can learn this one completely “by ear”! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed note-by-note description of how to play the song, including the fingering.

What a wonderful mix of Latin, pop, rock and blues! In this lesson you will learn every lick and chord to this song completely “by ear” and you get a full demonstration and backing track to practice and perform with. This is rated at a level two difficulty.

In this guitar by ear lesson, you will learn “Andantino” completely “by ear”. The lesson includes a full demonstration of this classical guitar piece followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. This is a fast and easy way to learn and memorize classical guitar pieces without having to struggle with print or video.

Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Beatles hit without using music or tab. This all-audio lesson includes a full demonstration and detailed “by ear” instruction teaching every phrase slowly and without music, tab, or video. This is a level two difficulty.

Join the British Invasion with this fun and easy classic by the Beatles. This lesson includes instruction on both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts. There is also a full demonstration and backing tracks in three configurations to practice and perform with. This song is a level one so it is suitable for most first year guitar players.

In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn a late beginner arrangement of this famous video game theme song. This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song. This song is also available in a late beginner level arrangement. Learning “by ear” is the fastest way to learn a song and memorize it at the same time.

This traditional Methodist hymn actually has its roots with African American slaves. In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn a beginner level piano solo of this communion standard without using music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song. Listen to the lesson sample above to see just how easy it is to learn to play this great hymn completely “by ear”!

In this level two guitar by ear lesson, you will learn both the rhythm guitar and lead guitar parts of the song without using music, tab, or video. The lesson kicks off with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed note-by-note description of every chord and note of the song. At the end of the lesson, there are performance tracks in different configurations to practice and perform with.

In this lesson, you will learn a fingerstyle solo arrangement of a great gospel favorite including an improvisation section! Included are backing tracks to practice and perform with. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

This reflective hymn, written near Edinburgh, Scotland, in the late 1800s, quickly gained popularity as a declaration of faith among believers worldwide. In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn a late beginner-level piano solo of this classic without using music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song.

Now you can feel the coolness of playing this awesome song! In this lesson, you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this hit TV theme without reading music or tab. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson taught in two to four measure sections. At the end of the lesson, three different versions of the backing track are supplied for live performance! This is a level two lesson.

“Michelle”, by The Beatles, is one of their most popular songs and it is not that hard to learn when you learn it “by ear”. The lesson starts with a complete demonstration with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson using no print, tab, or video. At the end of the lesson, you get the backing tracks again with no guitar on them to use for your own performance. This song uses a capo and fingerpicking patterns.

This fun and upbeat Christmas standard is an easy one to add to your repertoire when you learn it “by ear”! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed, note-by-note description of the entire song.

This lesson teaches every lick from Walter Trout’s version of the song completely “by ear”, describing every fret and finger used. This level 2.5 lesson starts with a full demonstration recording and then works you through every verse and guitar solo measure by measure. Trout uses not only the standard blues licks you would expect, but a new batch that are sure to become standards in your arsenal of great solo phrases. Backing tracks are included for you to play along with once you have learned the song.