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Jesus Loves Me
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 21 minutes
Abridged: No
This is a Vacation Bible School and Children’s Church standard and you can learn it quickly and easily totally ‘by ear.” The lesson includes a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it in two- to four-measure sections without music, print, or video. Read more
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O Come All Ye Faithful
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 26 minutes
Abridged: No
This Piano by Ear lesson teaches you a late beginner level solo of the Christmas hymn, “O Come All Ye Faithful” without using any music or print. The arrangement is played for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections entirely “by ear.” There are several other Christmas carols arranged at this same level in the Piano by Ear library. Read more
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Wabash Cannonball
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 19 minutes
Abridged: No
From Roy Acuff to Johnny Cash, and everyone in between, this song has become a standard “train song” in country and bluegrass. This first year piece is a good choice for those who have mastered the basics of banjo playing. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a step-by-step “by ear” lesson... Read more
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Joy to the World
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 17 minutes
Abridged: No
In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn the great Haydn Christmas classic, “Joy to the World.” Bill Brown plays the entire arrangement all the way through followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two- to four-measure sections. This is an easy one to add to your Christmas list. Read more
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People Funny Boy
By: David Katz
Narrated by: Ben Onwukwe
Length: 24 hours 50 minutes
Abridged: No
'David Katz's in-depth portrayal of his genius is to be commended and is an essential addition to any serious music fan's collection' David Rodigan MBE OD
'For the complete picture of this musical genius you can't get better than David Katz's People Funny Boy - if you're into Scratch, it's essential' Don Letts
Arguably the most influential force... Read more
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 18 minutes
Abridged: No
This Christmas standard is easy to learn in this “by ear” lesson. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections. There is no print or music involved. If you like this lesson check out the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols that are arranged at this late beginner level. Read more
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 37 minutes
Abridged: No
This Christmas standard is arranged at a late beginner level so it is good for those of you who have been playing for a year or more. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” in small measure groups. There are several other Piano by Ear Christmas carols and hymns arranged at this level as well. Read more
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Holy Holy Holy
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 24 minutes
Abridged: No
In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn an intermediate level arrangement of the hymn “Holy, Holy, Holy.” This majestic hymn has inspired believers for generations and in this lesson you can learn it completely “by ear.” A full demonstration of the song is included along with the detailed phrase-by-phrase, note-by-note lesson that has made... Read more
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 30 minutes
Abridged: No
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.” Read more
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A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 30 minutes
Abridged: No
This great hymn is taught in two levels so the student learns how to take a basic arrangement and fill it out. The arrangements are fully demonstrated before being taught and explained in two- to four-measure sections “by ear.” The entire lesson is taught using no music, print, or video. Read more
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Pike County Breakdown
By: Bill Brown Jr.
Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.
Length: 1 hour 15 minutes
Abridged: No
This is a rather simple arrangement but gives you plenty of variations each time through the two sections. This makes it a great lesson for not only learning the song but in learning variations of a lot of standard banjo phasing including accompaniment. A full demonstration at two speeds is included as well as backing tracks at two speeds. Read more
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His Eye is on the Sparrow
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 47 minutes
Abridged: No
Learn this gospel favorite completely “by ear” in this all-audio lesson that uses no music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught phrase-by-phrase and note-by-note totally “by ear.” Read more
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Feliz Navidad
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 37 minutes
Abridged: No
This Jose Feliciano Christmas hit is fast and easy to learn using this “by ear” lesson. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught phrase-by-phrase and note-by-note without music, print, or video. Backing tracks are included to play along with once you have mastered the song. Read more
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Rhythms and Changes
By: Bill Brown Jr.
Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.
Length: 1 hour 55 minutes
Abridged: No
In this methodical and fun lesson the student learns the most common rhythm patterns for the banjo and the tonal chords for the keys of C, G, D, A, E, and F. The student moves through several demonstration chord progressions adding to their knowledge and skill level as they progress. The course teaches, among other things, the one, four, and... Read more
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Piano by Ear: Hymns and Worship Box Set 2
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 15 hours 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Over five hundred years of great hymnology is represented in this Piano by Ear box set! This collection contains over fifteen 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... Read more
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A Songbird in Wartime
By: Karen Dickson
Narrated by: Jess Nesling
Length: 10 hours 29 minutes
Abridged: No
A wartime family saga, perfect for fans of Rosie Goodwin and Val Wood
Shaftesbury, 1936.
Mansfield House Hotel has been a refuge for Emily ever since she was orphaned at the age of 16. Not only did they give her employment as a chambermaid, but it’s also where she met her fiancé Tom.
When theatre agent Roland stays at the hotel and hears... Read more
Track Record; De oorsprong van Oranjehotel en Laatste brief; Peter Siers
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 15 minutes
Abridged: No
Tijdens WO II kan de Duitse bezetter rekenen op de hoon en spot van tal van artiesten. Ook NSB'ers moeten het ontgelden. De Haagse cabaretier Peter Siers lijkt te veel risico's te nemen met zijn kritische teksten. Hij belandt voor zes maanden in het Oranjehotel, zoals de Scheveningse gevangenis dan wordt genoemd.Peter Siers (1910-2001) is nog... Read more
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Track Record; De oorsprong van Little Green Bag; George Baker Selection
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 30 minutes
Abridged: No
Als de George Baker Selection in 1969 doorbreekt met de single "Little Green Bag" kan de band niet voorspellen dat het nummer meer dan 50 jaar later nog zó populair zal zijn. Steeds weer vindt de plaat een nieuw publiek: in Duitsland, Italië, Amerika, Japan, in commercials, op de radio, in de film "Reservoir Dogs" van Quentin Tarantino, als... Read more
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Track Record; De oorsprong van Supersister - Rob Douw
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 27 minutes
Abridged: No
De Haagse band Supersister kende geen lang leven. Het aantal hits was bescheiden. Maar de muziek is een boeiende representant van de alternatieve stroming in de Nederlandse popmuziek die eind jaren 1960 opkomt. Beeldend kunstenaar Rob Douw schrijft teksten, muziek en speelt mee. Ook zet hij "sacrale manifestaties" op touw die met de muziek een... Read more
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Track Record; De oorsprong van Layla en While My Guitar Gently Weeps; Eric Clapton en George Harrison
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 35 minutes
Abridged: No
Als Eric Clapton zijn liefde verklaart aan de vrouw van zijn vriend George Harrison, stelt dat hun vriendschap op de proef. Clapton probeert Pattie Boyd voor zich te winnen met het nummer "Layla", speciaal voor haar geschreven. Hij slaagt in zijn opzet, en Pattie wisselt van partner. Nog verrassender: George Harrison vraagt Clapton of hij wil... Read more
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Track Record: De oorsprong van Rumours - Fleetwood Mac
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 50 minutes
Abridged: No
"Rumours", misschien wel beste album van Fleetwood Mac, is berucht. Het is bekend dat zowat alle bandleden relationeel met elkaar overhoop lagen tijdens de sessies. Dat hoor je in de teksten van de nummers. Maar dankzij hun talent, professionaliteit en een jaar lang studiotijd leveren ze een van de bestverkochte platen ooit af. De Nederlandse... Read more
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Track Record; De oorsprong van Flappie; Youp van 't Hek
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 16 minutes
Abridged: No
"Flappie" van Youp van 't Hek is een liedje waar je aan het eind van elk jaar niet aan kunt ontkomen. Het nummer is ontstaan in 1977, toen Youp het schreef voor het studentencabaret van zijn zus Monique. Daarna is Youp "Flappie" ook zelf gaan zingen en heeft het zich in de loop der jaren in het collectieve geheugen van de Nederlander gewurmd.... Read more
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Track Record; De oorsprong van Valley Girl; Moon & Frank Zappa
By: Peter de Ruiter
Narrated by: Peter de Ruiter
Length: 35 minutes
Abridged: No
Frank Zappa (1940-1993) deed weinig anders dan muziek maken. Voor het vaderschap had hij geen tijd. Toch weet een van zijn dochters hem op een gewiekste manier te verleiden tot een samenwerking... en dat 'Valley Girl' wordt Zappa's grootste hit. In "Valley Girl" steken Moon en haar vader de draak met het accent van pubermeisjes in San Fernando... Read more
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Getting Good at Being You
By: Lauren Alaina
Narrated by: Lauren Alaina
Length: 3 hours 31 minutes
Abridged: No
Read by the author.With a little bit of country, a whole lot of faith, and a healthy dose of sass, award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Alaina's debut book, Getting Good at Being You, invites you to take the road less traveled as you step right up to who God calls you to be.After years in the spotlight on American Idol and Dancing with the... Read more
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