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This old spiritual makes a nice jazzy arrangement! In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn an early advanced arrangement of “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho” completely by ear. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed all-audio lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. There is no print, music, or video to use.

Glenn Schwartz shows off some very impressive, yet quite tasteful, blues playing in this PGE standard. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Both the rhythm and lead guitar parts are taught to this song without music, tab, or video. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

This Eagles hit translates well for solo piano playing. The 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 arrangement is rated at an early intermediate level.

In this great guitar by ear lesson, you will learn the acoustic finger-picking part to “Just Breathe”. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the part followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every section of the song. Learning by ear means that you memorize as you go so you can knock this epic love song out in a couple of hours or less.

This song develops finger independence in that it introduces a drone tone that must be sustained while the other fingers develop the melody and its harmonies. This song is suitable for most second year adult students. The lesson starts with a full demonstration followed by a two to four measure sectional lesson of the entire songs describing notes and fingering.

In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn a jazz solo arrangement of “I Need Thee Every Hour”. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed all-audio lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. There is no print, music, or video to use.

This lesson will teach you an intermediate level arrangement of “Ice Dance” without using music, print, or video. The entire lesson is taught “by ear” describing every measure, note, and fingering. A full demonstration of the arrangement is included to listen to and practice along with while you are learning to play the song.

This is the original version and not an arrangement. Next to “The Entertainer”, this song is one of the most recognizable ragtime pieces by Scott Joplin. This “by ear” lesson starts with a full demonstration of the piece and then works you through the entire song note-by-note with a full description of fingering, pedaling, and technique. This song is rated as an early advanced level piece.

In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this blues hit by Fred James. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the guitar parts with drums and bass followed by a detailed “all-audio” lesson teaching every lick to every guitar. At the end of the lesson, you are given the backing tracks in three different configurations for you to use in your own live performance of the song.

In this guitar by ear lesson, you will learn “Andantino” completely “by ear”. The lesson includes a full demonstration of this classical guitar piece followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase, with correct fingering, for the entire song. This is a fast and easy way to learn and memorize classical guitar pieces without having to struggle with print or video.

Learn this reflective Christmas carol without using any music, print, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then proceeds to teach the entire song “by ear”, describing every note and finger used to play the song.

Join the British Invasion with this fun and easy classic by the Beatles. This lesson includes instruction on both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts. There is also a full demonstration and backing tracks in three configurations to practice and perform with. This song is a level one so it is suitable for most first year guitar players.

In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn an intermediate-level arrangement of “Grace Greater than Our Sin”. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed, all-audio lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. There is no print, music, or video to use.

Jim McCarty’s work on this song is well worth learning and in this lesson, you will learn every lick completely “by ear”. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “all-audio” lesson of both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. Backing tracks in various versions are also included for you to practice with and play along with. This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

Do you remember where you were the first time you heard this song? Now you can learn both the 12 string and six string guitar parts to this iconic Rod Stewart hit without using music, tab, or video. Plus, this lesson comes not only with a full demonstration of the song with all the parts, but also includes three versions of the backing tracks so you can work on each guitar part separately and perform the song with another guitar player if you so choose. That is a lot or rock n’ roll goodness for less than the price of a single guitar lesson. Level one difficulty.

In this special guitar by ear lesson, you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Beatles standard without using music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the amazing “by ear” lesson, breaking the entire song down into small phrases completely “by ear”. A special rhythm guitar part and lesson has been created for this lesson by Bill Brown. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks in several configurations to practice and perform with.

This lesson teaches every lick from Walter Trout’s version of the song completely “by ear”, describing every fret and finger used. This level 2.5 lesson starts with a full demonstration recording and then works you through every verse and guitar solo measure by measure. Trout uses not only the standard blues licks you would expect, but a new batch that are sure to become standards in your arsenal of great solo phrases. Backing tracks are included for you to play along with once you have learned the song.

Now you can feel the coolness of playing this awesome song! In this lesson, you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this hit TV theme without reading music or tab. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson taught in two to four measure sections. At the end of the lesson, three different versions of the backing track are supplied for live performance! This is a level two lesson.

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 a late beginner level arrangement. Learning “by ear” is the fastest way to learn a song and memorize it at the same time.

In this lesson, Bill Brown breaks down both the rhythm and lead guitar parts of this famous rock hit. The lesson begins with a demonstration recording followed by our famous “by ear” lesson teaching every lick and phrase using no tab, video, or print. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks in three different configurations to practice and perform with. Join the history of Rock n’ Roll by learning this song tonight! This is a level one and two lesson.