Music audiobooks

Dream Chaser

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 3 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

This intricate, yet calming, Kyle Landry instrumental piece is taught completely “by ear” so there is no music, print, or video to contend with. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches the entire piece in two to four measure sections, describing each note and finger used. Read more

Aerith's Theme

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a late beginner arrangement of this famous video game theme song. 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 song is also available in an intermediate level arrangement. Learning “by... Read more

March in Eb

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

This arrangement is from the famous “Notebook for Anna Magdalena” which was a volume of songs J.S. Bach presented to his second wife full of minuets, marches, sonatinas, etc. This notebook has become very popular through the years because it contains pieces of an intermediate level that help to hone the essential skills needed for proficient... Read more

Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 1 hour

Abridged: No

In this all-audio lesson, you will learn an early intermediate-level arrangement of the hymn in three different styles. This allows you to not only learn the hymn for performance but also learn different ways of arranging the accompaniment for use in other songs. This lesson is suitable for most adult students who have been practicing regularly... Read more

My Jesus, I Love Thee

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

This arrangement is in the keys of D and E and presents three different left hand accompaniment patterns that the student can use for not only this song but 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... Read more

Stand by Me – Prince Royce

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 50 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn the bachata version of this pop standard completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you are given a full demonstration of the arrangement to listen to and practice with. Then, the song’s guitar part is taught in two to four measure sections using no music, tab, or print of any kind. Learning “by ear” helps you to learn the song... Read more

God of Our Fathers

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

This stately hymn from the late 1800s was written in celebration of the Declaration of Independence. In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of this classic without using music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every... Read more

Guitar by Ear: Classical Box Set 1

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 3 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Every serious guitarist will eventually want to wade into the deeper waters of playing classical guitar. This box set is a great starter package that includes well-known songs from well-known composers in a variety of levels.Lessons include:“Allegro” (Giuliani)“Andante” (Sor)“Andatino” (Carcassi)“Adantino” (Giuliani)“Andantino”... Read more

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a beginner level piano solo of this classic hymn. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song. Listen to the lesson sample above to see just how easy it is to learn to play this great hymn... Read more

Polonaise in Gm

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: No

The purpose of this piece is to develop phrasing and getting the timing of sixteenth notes correctly. This lesson includes a full demonstration followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. When you learn without print or video you memorize the song while you learn it and develop your ability to pick... Read more

Norwegian Wood

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn not only the guitar part to this famous Beatles hit but the sitar part as well! Plus, you will learn all of this completely “by ear,” using no tab, music, or video! The lesson starts with a complete demonstration with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson teaching the song in small, easy to memorize phrases.... Read more

Perfect – Fingerstyle Solo

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” makes a wonderful fingerstyle guitar solo and you can learn how to play it completely “by ear!” This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and is then followed by a detailed lesson teaching every note and phrase without music, tab, or video. This is a level two difficulty. Read more

Music Is History

By: Ben Greenman & Questlove

Narrated by: Questlove

Length: 11 hours

Abridged: No

A New York Times bestseller, Music Is History combines multi–Grammy Award winner Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation... Read more

Piano by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 1

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 28 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

From movie and TV themes to video game soundscapes, this Piano by Ear box set will teach you how to play some of the most recognizable modern songs out there. There is also a couple of Singer Pro arrangements, where you learn the actual piano part the artist played on their original recording. This way you can accompany a singer or lead... Read more

Piano by Ear: Hymns and Worship Box Set 1

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 16 hours

Abridged: No

The songs in this Piano by Ear box set span centuries, and yet each one of them is as memorable as the next. From St. Dallán Forgaill to Lauren Daigle, this set of songs will give you a repertoire of church standards, in a variety of levels, that you will find yourself playing for the rest of your life. All songs are taught “by ear” without the... Read more

Town Without Pity

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 57 minutes

Abridged: No

In this level two lesson you will learn a guitar solo version of this minor key hit from this 60s completely “by ear.” If you are new to Arlen Roth’s style of guitar playing this is a good first song to learn since most of the melodic bends in this arrangement are not that difficult to master. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of... Read more

The Homecoming

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: No

In this all-audio lesson you will learn the main theme song from the 70s movie with the same name. This instrumental piece is taught completely “by ear” so there is no music, print or video to contend with. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches the entire piece in two to four measure sections, describing each... Read more

Redwing

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

This level one Guitar by Ear lesson teaches Mabelle Carter’s version of “Redwing” which is a great lesson in traditional flatpick style playing. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches the entire song in an all-audio format. Read more

Minuet in Cm

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

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. Read more

Let Us Break Bread Together

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

This traditional Methodist hymn actually has its roots with African American slaves. In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a beginner level piano solo of this communion standard without using music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and... Read more

Solamente Una Vez – classical solo

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

This beautiful love song from Mexico makes a wonderful neo-classical guitar solo and you can learn it totally “by ear!” This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson teaching each phrase “by ear.” You learn the song quickly and memorize it as you go. This lesson is rated at a level 2.5 difficulty. Read more

La Comelona

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 55 minutes

Abridged: No

This fun bachata standard is fast and easy to learn when you learn it by ear. Full demonstration and backing tracks are included. This lesson is rated at a level 1.5 difficulty. Read more

Break Thou the Bread of Life

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 11 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a beginner level piano solo of this classic hymn. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song. Listen to the lesson sample above to see just how easy it is to learn to play this great hymn... Read more

Pick Up the Pieces

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

There are a multitude of jazz standard licks in this George Benson rendition of the hit by Average White Band. In this “by ear” lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead (melody) guitar parts without using any tab, print, or video. This way you learn the song quickly and develop your ability to learn other songs “by ear” as well. A full... Read more