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This piece is supposed to create the feeling of a joke and it certainly delivers. Another beautiful characteristic of this piece is it has a fully developed trio section that keeps this piece from becoming too one-dimensional. This Romantic Period piece is an intermediate level and, as expected, it is played in its entirety at the beginning of the lesson and then taught completely “by ear,” broken down by section, phrase, and measure.

This upbeat and highly-recognizable classical piece is fast to learn and memorize because it is taught completely “by ear.” The arrangement is demonstrated completely and then taught in two to four measure sections using no music or print. Learn by ear, play by ear!

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level arrangement of this great Mozart piece. The song is performed and then taught in small sections completely “by ear.” This is the fastest way to learn and memorize your favorite classical pieces!

One of two of the most popular trumpet pieces played at weddings, this intermediate level piece by Jeremiah Clark serves as a processional and recessional. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections totally “by ear.”

By Chopin. This arrangement was taken from the International Library of Piano Music so it is the original advanced version of this passionate Chopin nocturne. A full demonstration of the nocturne is provided followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson in two- to four-measure increments. Learning this piece has never been easier than this.

In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” completely “by ear.” The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two measure sections using no print or music. This arrangement is suitable for students who have been playing for about two years.

One of two standard “trumpet voluntaries” used as a processional or recessional, this piece is a great addition to your wedding repertoire. This early intermediate solo is demonstrated completely and then taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections.

“Laura” is the theme song from the movie of the same name and the song has far outlived its film counterpart. This is probably due to the song’s dark and longing feel that is created without the use of a minor key. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every lick and phrase in two- to four-measure sections.

The '70s began with this hope-filled anthem which instantly became a timeless classic of love and unity. In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level solo of the Ray Stevens hit without using music or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song which is then taught in two- to four-measure sections, describing every note and finger used. Demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

This is a late beginner level solo of the famous hit from the '60s. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson taught in two to four measure sections. At the end of the lesson you are given the backing tracks without the piano on them to practice and perform with.

From The Nutcracker by Peter Tchaikovsky. In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level arrangement of “Waltz of the Flowers” completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson the arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections using no music or print.

In this lesson you will learn the entire composition, “Fur Elise,” using no music, print or video. The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” This is a great way to learn and memorize a classical standard quickly and easily. This lesson is rated as late beginner to intermediate.

This catchy classical piece is fast and easy to learn when you learn it “by ear!” This late intermediate arrangement of the original piece is played in its entirety at the beginning of the and then taught totally “by ear,” in two- to four-measure sections, using no print or music.

This is a lesson on a late intermediate arrangement of Chopin’s famous “Butterfly Etude.” The song is demonstrated completely and then taught totally “by ear” in two- to four-measure increments. Learning classical piano music has never been this easy!

This is a lesson on a late beginner arrangement of Chopin’s “Prelude in Cm.” The original is an Intermediate level difficulty but this arrangement allows you to play the song much sooner. Also, because this song is in the same key, almost all of what you learn in it will be used when you learn the original, more difficult, version. The song is demonstrated completely and then taught totally “by ear” in two to four measure increments.

This R&B standard that was made famous by Smokey Robinson and The Temptations makes a great piano solo! This song also includes fully orchestrated tracks to practice and perform your song with once you have learned how to play it. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” using only audio descriptions of the notes and fingers used while playing them. The teacher also takes the time to point out any special fingering or techniques used to execute the passage you are working on.

From the movie Summer of ‘42. In this lesson you will learn this unforgettable theme song completely “by ear.” The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the solo followed by a detailed lesson teaching the entire song completely “by ear.” The song is broken down into two to four measure sections and is taught without the use of music, print, or video.

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of “Raisins and Almonds” without using music, print, or video. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed audiobook style lesson teaching the song in two- to four-measure sections. When you learn “by ear” you learn quickly and more permanently by utilizing the spoken language centers of your brain. Learn by ear, play by ear. It really is that easy.

The energy of this piano piece is as infectious as it is exciting! This is an intermediate level piano piece from the Romantic Period. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.”

In this lesson you will learn a beginner level arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” completely “by ear.” The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections using no print or music. This is easy and fun and suitable for all those who have been playing the piano for about a year.