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From the movie Summer of ‘42. In this lesson you will learn this unforgettable theme song completely “by ear.” The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the solo followed by a detailed lesson teaching the entire song completely “by ear.” The song is broken down into two to four measure sections and is taught without the use of music, print, or video.

The '70s began with this hope-filled anthem which instantly became a timeless classic of love and unity. In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level solo of the Ray Stevens hit without using music or video. 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 is a lesson on a late intermediate arrangement of Chopin’s famous “Butterfly Etude.” The song is demonstrated completely and then taught totally “by ear” in two- to four-measure increments. Learning classical piano music has never been this easy!

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of “Raisins and Almonds” without using music, print, or video. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed audiobook style lesson teaching the song in two- to four-measure sections. When you learn “by ear” you learn quickly and more permanently by utilizing the spoken language centers of your brain. Learn by ear, play by ear. It really is that easy.

This R&B standard that was made famous by Smokey Robinson and The Temptations makes a great piano solo! This song also includes fully orchestrated tracks to practice and perform your song with once you have learned how to play it. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” using only audio descriptions of the notes and fingers used while playing them. The teacher also takes the time to point out any special fingering or techniques used to execute the passage you are working on.

From The Nutcracker by Peter Tchaikovsky. In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level arrangement of “Waltz of the Flowers” completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson the arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections using no music or print.

“Laura” is the theme song from the movie of the same name and the song has far outlived its film counterpart. This is probably due to the song’s dark and longing feel that is created without the use of a minor key. This lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every lick and phrase in two- to four-measure sections.

This Ed Sheeran hit comes alive in this Piano Guys rendition! This intermediate level solo is fast, fun, and easy to learn because you will learn it completely “by ear”—no music, no print, no video. The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “all-audio” lesson of the song breaking it down into two and four measure sections.

In this lesson you will learn a beginner level arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” completely “by ear.” The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections using no print or music. This is easy and fun and suitable for all those who have been playing the piano for about a year.

In this lesson the student learns an early intermediate arrangement of this love ballad made famous by The Commodores. 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.

In this lesson you will learn the entire composition, “Fur Elise,” using no music, print or video. The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” This is a great way to learn and memorize a classical standard quickly and easily. This lesson is rated as late beginner to intermediate.

Everyone remembers this John Denver hit, especially with all of its references to nature and its beauty. This solo is suitable for most first year students so don’t be afraid to tackle this one even if you are still a beginner. The song includes a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to perform with once you have mastered the song.

This catchy classical piece is fast and easy to learn when you learn it “by ear!” This late intermediate arrangement of the original piece is played in its entirety at the beginning of the and then taught totally “by ear,” in two- to four-measure sections, using no print or music.

The energy of this piano piece is as infectious as it is exciting! This is an intermediate level piano piece from the Romantic Period. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.”

In the style of The Piano Guys. This Piano Guys arrangement is over-the-top awesome and will definitely leave your listeners (and yourself) wowed! Like other Piano by Ear lessons you will get a demonstration recording to listen to and practice with followed by the detailed “by ear” lesson you have come to expect. Check out our other Piano Guys arrangements as well.

The Piano Guys have brought fun back to the piano and now you can learn their arrangement of this song completely “by ear.” This lesson includes a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed all-audio lesson by Bill Brown.

This Matt Redman worship song makes a wonderful fingerstyle guitar solo! This arrangement starts off simply with plenty of add-2 chords to give it an open feeling. Then verse two brings in the complexity and movement of arpeggios with a syncopated melody to really take this song up a notch. Bill Brown plays through the entire arrangement for you and then breaks it down into two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear”.

The nephew of a star baseball player from Cuba seeks to establish his own imprint on the game, with the added goal of leading people to glory. He faces a number of trials from evil people and forces of nature that test his faith. His youth and lack of pedigree also work against him as he tries to compete with the best players in the world at the most difficult assignment in sports—hitting a baseball.

In this Piano by Ear box set, you will find several advanced and intermediate level piano solos based on standard hits from the '70s through the '90s as well as a few theme’s from movies and TV series. This set contains over fourteen hours of high-quality piano instruction by a world-class teacher, taught entirely “By Ear!”