Music audiobooks

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

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

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

Hark the Herald Angels Sing

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

This Christmas carol is arranged at a late beginner level so it is suitable 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. Check out the other Piano by Ear Christmas titles at this same level. Read more

Frosty the Snowman

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 22 minutes

Abridged: No

This fun children’s Christmas standard is easy to learn and play. This late beginner arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught completely “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections. Read more

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

Coventry Carol

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 20 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a late beginner piano solo of “Coventry Carol” completely “by ear.” The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in small sections without the use of print or music. Remember to check out some of the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols at this same level. Read more

Christmas Time is Here

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 43 minutes

Abridged: No

From A Charlie Brown Christmas. This late beginner lesson includes a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching the song in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to practice and perform with. Read more

Piano by Ear: Christmas Box Set 2

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 11 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

From Old England to Charlie Brown, there is a little bit of everything in this Piano by Ear Christmas box set. This set includes over ten hours of professional piano instruction teaching late beginner- to intermediate-level solos of some of the most-performed Christmas carols of our time. There are also three Vince Guaraldi arrangements in this... Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

He Hears Me

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 53 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn the piano accompaniment to the Hilary Weeks hit “He Hears Me.” A complete demonstration of the arrangement, with and without melody instruments, is provided and then the song is taught completely “by ear” in two- to four-measure increments. Read more

Blest Be the Tie That Binds

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 36 minutes

Abridged: No

This church-house favorite is taught in three different styles—sacred, gospel, and contemporary. This gives you a chance to see how to arrange songs for different styles. The lesson includes full demonstrations of each style and then teaches them completely “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections describing every note and finger. Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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