Piano by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 5
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 16 hours 21 minutes
Abridged: No
This box set has it all! Here you will find over seventeen hours of great piano instruction covering traditional and patriotic songs, musicals, The Beatles, The Spinners, Eagles, Clapton, Katy Perry, and even the Singing Nun! Most of these arrangements are at a late-beginner to intermediate level, so they are suitable for the typical adult... Read more
View audiobookAlfie
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 43 minutes
Abridged: No
This is a lesson on a late beginner level solo of the standard “Alfie.” 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. Read more
View audiobookFeel Your Way Through
By: Kelsea Ballerini
Narrated by: Kelsea Ballerini
Length: 1 hour 10 minutes
Abridged: No
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The personal and poignant debut poetry collection from the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer revolves around the emotions, struggles, and experiences of finding your voice and confidence as a woman.
“I’ve realized that some feelings can’t be turned into a song . . . so I’ve started writing poems. Just like my... Read more
God Bless America
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 18 minutes
Abridged: No
In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a mid-beginner level piano solo of “God Bless America.” The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed audio-book 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... Read more
View audiobookEverything Is Beautiful
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 54 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read more
View audiobookLarghetto in F (Mozart)
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 33 minutes
Abridged: No
Learn this well-known piece by Mozart completely by ear. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed all-audio lesson describing every note for each hand and its fingering. Read more
View audiobookThe Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton
By: Jerry Grillo
Narrated by: Chris Abernathy
Length: 7 hours 23 minutes
Abridged: No
Col. Bruce Hampton was a charismatic musical figure who launched and continued to influence the jam band genre over his fifty-plus years performing. Part bandleader, soul singer, storyteller, conjuror, poet, preacher, comedian, philosopher, and trickster, Col. Bruce actively sought out and dealt in the weird, wild underbelly of the American... Read more
View audiobookFirst Piano Concerto Theme (Tchaichovsky)
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 39 minutes
Abridged: No
When you learn this intermediate level arrangement you will learn it completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you are given a demonstration recording of the song to listen to and practice with. After that the whole song is taught in a demonstration/teach style that uses no music or print. This makes the song fast to learn and memorize. Read more
View audiobookTraumerei (Schuman)
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 43 minutes
Abridged: No
From “Scenes from Childhood.” This is a late intermediate level piece suitable for most adult second or third year students. The song is demonstrated fully and then taught completely “by ear” describing every note and finger used to play the song. Read more
View audiobookRaisins and Almonds
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 21 minutes
Abridged: No
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... Read more
View audiobookAll You Need is Love
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 33 minutes
Abridged: No
This Beatles hit makes a great piano solo and this one comes with backing tracks, too! A full demonstration of the Intermediate level arrangement is given at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song taught in two to four measure sections. Backing tracks without the piano on them are given at the end of the... Read more
View audiobookWaltz in Bm Op. 18 no. 6 (Schubert)
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 46 minutes
Abridged: No
Schubert was known to improvise waltzes in real time and this is considered to be one of those creations. This is a great piece for an early intermediate student of the piano and is a good example of the left hand waltz bass pattern. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning of the lesson for the student to listen to and... Read more
View audiobookTogether
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 51 minutes
Abridged: No
This 40s hit is easy to learn when you learn it “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson in two to four measure sections. The lesson is taught using no music, print, video, or notation of any kind. Learning this way lets you memorize as you go and develop your ability... Read more
View audiobookDowntown
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 25 minutes
Abridged: No
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. Read more
View audiobookHavah Nagilah
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 39 minutes
Abridged: No
In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level solo of “Havah Nagilah,” a standard at weddings around the world. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the song and is followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson, breaking the song down in two- to four-measure pieces and teaching it with no print or music. You will be able to learn... Read more
View audiobookPeople
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 46 minutes
Abridged: No
In this lesson you learn a beautiful and easy to learn solo of “People,” from the movie Funny Girl, without using music or print. The arrangement is performed for you and then taught in two to four measure pieces completely “by ear.” Backing tracks are included for you to practice and play along with. Read more
View audiobookAnnie's Song
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 37 minutes
Abridged: No
Everyone remembers this John Denver hit, especially with all of its references to nature and its beauty. This solo is suitable for most first year students so don’t be afraid to tackle this one even if you are still a beginner. The song includes a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to perform with once you have mastered the song. Read more
View audiobookAt Last
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 26 minutes
Abridged: No
Dive into some slow jazz with this late beginner arrangement of “At Last.” Etta James and Billie Holiday made this song famous and now you can play it too! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every note and phrase in two- to four-measure sections. Read more
View audiobookDear Hearts and Gentle People
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 37 minutes
Abridged: No
This song was first made famous by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby. Since then it has gone on to become a classic. In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level piano solo of the song, in a ragtime style, completely “by ear.” The song is fully demonstrated at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught the song in two- to four-measure... Read more
View audiobookA Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon
By: Maire E. McMahon
Narrated by: Amanda Parrott
Length: 2 hours 5 minutes
Abridged: No
A Cheese Sandwich for John Lennon takes the listener on a humorous, real-life journey back to a gritty era when Liverpool became a hub for emerging rock 'n' roll in post-war Britain. Born in Liverpool during WWII, author Maire E. McMahon begins the journey by revealing her first encounters with rock 'n' roll as she and her pal Bernie discover... Read more
View audiobookTrumpet Voluntary
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 31 minutes
Abridged: No
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. Read more
View audiobookPiano by Ear: Classical Box Set 2
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 17 hours 1 minute
Abridged: No
This Piano by Ear Box set is designed for the late-intermediate to early advanced–level student who loves all Classical music. All of the great piano composers are represented in this set, including Mozart, Chopin, Mendelsshon, Tchaichovsky, Schubert, and more. There is also the lesson on the entire Beethoven piece “Fur Elise,” which is an hour... Read more
View audiobookThe Summer Knows
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 42 minutes
Abridged: No
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,... Read more
View audiobookNocturne 8 in Db Op 27 no 2 (Chopin)
By: Bill Brown
Narrated by: Bill Brown
Length: 5 hours 4 minutes
Abridged: No
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. Because of the complexity of this nocturne the lesson spans four CDs giving the student easily four hours of detailed instruction on how to play this piece. A full demonstration of the... Read more
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