Showing results by narrator "Bill Brown" in All Categories

In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo of “Spanish Eyes.” The song is demonstrated and then taught in small sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to the song to play along with. What a wonderful value for such a small investment!

In this lesson the student learns an advanced version of “Canon in D” that was arranged by famed pianist and composer Denes Agay. The arrangement is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught completely “by ear,” using no music, print, or video. Each section is broken down into two- to four-measure sections in a demonstration/teach method. There is also an intermediate version of this song available.

In this Piano by Ear the student will learn an intermediate solo of “As Time Goes By.” The arrangement is fully demonstrated and then taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections using no music or print.

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 sections without the use of music, print, or video.

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn this beautiful and moving piece of music without music or video. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the composition followed by a detailed note-by-note lesson of the entire song, including fingering. There is no faster or easier way to learn this amazing piece of music.

This Roy Orbison hit makes a great late beginner piano solo. At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the arrangement with the backing tracks. Next, the song is taught in two- to four-measure sections “by ear” using no music, print, or video. At the end of the lesson the tracks are given again without the solo piano on them so that they may be used by the student for their own live performance of the song.

If you ever saw the movie The Singing Nun, then you will never forget Debbie Reynolds’ rendition of this toe-tapping folksy tune. This intermediate level arrangement is easy and fun to learn and in this lesson you will learn it completely “by ear,” without video or music. 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 timeless processional is fully demonstrated for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections totally “by ear.” Adding this early intermediate level standard to your repertoire will be fast and easy when you learn it this way.

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.

In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo of “Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White” without reading music or print. At the beginning of the lesson the song is demonstrated and then taught in small, two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson you are given the backing tracks to the song to practice and perform with. There are several other standards in the Piano by Ear library arranged at this level with backing tracks that you may want to consider as well.

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.

In the style of The Piano Guys. This Piano Guys arrangement is fast and easy to learn when you learn it “by ear.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the magical “by ear” lesson that lets you learn songs quickly and memorize them at the same time.

Also known as “Lara’s Theme” from the movie Dr. Zhivago. In this lesson the student will learn an intermediate to late intermediate level arrangement of the song using no music, notation, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated completely and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.”

You will learn all three movements of this sonatina by Theodore Latour in this “by ear” lesson. This first year level lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the sonatina followed by a detailed lesson describing notes and fingerings. Each movement of the sonatina is broken down into sections to make it easy to find your place in the lesson.

This arrangement comes alive with a simple left hand boogie and blues chords in the right hand. In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo of “Route 66” completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you get a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson taught by a professional teacher. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks for you to perform your new arrangement with to entertain your friends.

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.

Let’s play some Andrew Sisters! This late beginner arrangement of this '40s standard is fun to learn and even more fun to play. Not only do you get the detailed “by ear” lesson that makes learning so efficient, you also get a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to play along with once you have mastered your solo.

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.”

In this lesson the student will learn an intermediate level solo of “You’ve Got a Friend,” by James Taylor, without using any music or print. This arrangement is fully demonstrated with backing tracks and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson the backing tracks are provided again without the piano on them for the student to use for their own live performance.

This late beginner level solo is fast and easy to learn because it is taught completely “by ear.” 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.