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With the advent of the internet, releasing music has never been easier. The playing field has been seriously leveled, and musicians no longer have to rely on the power of record labels to get their music to the masses. Unfortunately, while this presents some incredible opportunities, it also comes with one colossal inevitability—getting heard is nigh-on impossible. Unless, of course, you know how to cut through the noise. In this book, you'll find everything you need to know to launch a successful music career, even if you've no experience putting your music out to the masses.

This UK superduo turns out some serious blues and you will want to learn every lick in this song. 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 in this completely “by ear” lesson.

In the style of Maria Daines and Paul Killington. Learn this soulful and mourning hit from this UK super-duo completely “by ear”! 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 in this completely “all-audio” lesson.

Finally! Now you can learn all the licks to Stevie Ray Vaughan’s rendition of "Voodoo Child" completely “by ear”. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every lick. At the end of the lesson, you are given the backing tracks to practice and perform with. There are so many really great SRV licks in this lesson so don’t pass this one up!

Learn every guitar riff and lick to this Alvin Lee and George Harrison hit completely “by ear”. In this lesson, you start with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson by Bill Brown teaching the rhythm guitar part and the slide and fingered solos (all seven of them). Because the entire lesson is taught “by ear”, you learn it faster and you memorize it as you go. At the end of the lesson, there are three versions of the backing tracks to practice and perform with.

Learn some great blues licks with some new phrasing in this guitar by ear lesson. The lesson begins with a full demonstration performed by Bill Brown, followed by the detailed all-audio instruction that lets you learn songs quickly and easily. The entire song is broken down into individual phrases and there are three versions of backing tracks to play along with once you learn the song! This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

Larry Carlton’s version of this guitar solo standard uses well placed bends and half-step turns to make this arrangement really pop! The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of every phrase and lick. The lesson concludes with backing tracks for you to perform your new song with! This lesson is rated at a level two difficulty.

Gary Moore is one of the undisputed king of the electric blues and this song is definitely one of his best. You will learn all of the rhythm and lead guitar parts as they were recorded as well as a lesson on some additional improvising ideas for the extended section at the end. Included is a full demonstration track as well as performance tracks in three different configurations for you to practice and perform with!

In this Guitar by Ear lesson, you will learn every lick and phrase, including both guitar solos, completely “by ear”! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson breaking the song down into phrase length sections. The lesson concludes with backing tracks to perform your new song with.

This rock standard gets a rock/blues update in this Daines/Killington redo. The lesson includes a full demonstration and several variations of practice tracks to play along with once you have mastered this song. The song is taught completely “by ear” using no print, video, or tab. This song is a level 1.5 difficulty.

Come and learn this fun and upbeat hit without using music, tab, or video. 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, as well as the slide guitar part, are taught in this completely “by ear” lesson. This is a level 1.5 lesson.

In this lesson, the student will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Latin jazz hit without using music, tab, or video. At the beginning of the lesson, there is a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks to listen to and practice with. Next, the student is talked through every lick and phrase of the song for both guitars completely “by ear”. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks in three different configurations to perform with.

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.

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.

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.

In this lesson, you will learn all of the chords and lead work to this minor blues hit by Maria Daines. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the song as well as backing tracks to play along with. Check out our other lessons on the songs of this UK super duo. This song is rated as a 1.5 level of difficulty.

In this “by ear” lesson, you will learn all the chords, rhythms, and licks to both the rhythm and lead guitar parts. A full demonstration and backing tracks, in three configurations, are included. This song is rated at a 2.5 difficulty.

Inspired by the rompings of a two-year-old girl, Tommy Emmanuel’s “Dixie McGuire” is fast and fun to learn when you learn it completely “by ear”. Bill Brown performs and teaches this song in his famous phrase-by-phrase style that helps you to memorize the song while you learn it and develop your skill to pick out other songs “by ear”.

Duane Allman was the master of slide guitar and this solo clearly shows off his expertise. This is played and taught on a standard guitar with the strings raised up to typical slide-playing-height. The guitar is in open E tuning. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo and then teaches the song (all five verses) phrase by phrase, completely “by ear”.

In this fun and exciting lesson, you will learn all three guitar parts to this Southern rock anthem! The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song played by Bill Brown followed by a lesson teaching every guitar part using no print, tab, or video. When you learn by ear, you memorize as you go and you develop your ability to figure out other songs by ear. The lesson concludes with backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.