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In this lesson, you will learn this two voice invention by Bach completely “by ear”! The song is fully demonstrated and then taught “by ear” using no print, music, or video. Each measure is broken down note-by-note with fingering and tips on technique. 

From the movie Nightmare Before Christmas. In this all-audio lesson, you will learn a late intermediate-level piano solo of “Jack’s Lament”. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then proceeds to teach the entire song “by ear”, describing every note and finger in two to four measure sections. This is a fun song to learn for either Halloween or Christmas!

This piece was chosen by Bach for the notebook because it served as a study in expression as well as phrasing the beauty of tone. The lesson starts with a full demonstration followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson breaking the entire song down into two to four measure sections. 

In this great guitar by ear lesson, you will learn the acoustic finger-picking part to “Just Breathe”. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the part followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every section of the song. Learning by ear means that you memorize as you go so you can knock this epic love song out in a couple of hours or less. 

This old spiritual makes a nice jazzy arrangement! In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn an early advanced arrangement of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” completely by ear. 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.

Bach’s affinity towards this piece was its development of consistent arpeggio playing in both hands. There are also plenty of partial scale passages to develop adjacent finger coordination as well. The lesson starts with a full demonstration followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson breaking the entire song down into two to four measure sections. 

This song develops finger independence in that it introduces a drone tone that must be sustained while the other fingers develop the melody and its harmonies. This song is suitable for most second year adult students. The lesson starts with a full demonstration followed by a two to four measure sectional lesson of the entire songs describing notes and fingering. 

In this guitar by ear lesson, you will learn all of the electric lead guitar parts as well as an acoustic rhythm guitar part to this Don Williams hit. The lesson includes demonstration and backing tracks to practice and perform with. This is rated at a level 1.5 difficulty.

This is the original version and not an arrangement. Next to “The Entertainer”, this song is one of the most recognizable ragtime pieces by Scott Joplin. This “by ear” lesson starts with a full demonstration of the piece and then works you through the entire song note-by-note with a full description of fingering, pedaling, and technique. This song is rated as an early advanced level piece.

In this lesson, you will learn this traditional hymn in two keys with three different left hand accompaniment styles. The style is explained so that you can use the techniques for other songs as well. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” without music, print, or video. This lesson is suitable for most adult students who have been practicing regularly for a little over a year.

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.