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Vocal Warm-Ups & Technical Exercises For Singers - Pronunciation Play, Harmonic Hurdles, Diction Drills & More!

by Aria Ashwood ...

Narrated by Elicia David ...

Unabridged

2 hours 30 min

Are you a singer, actor, public speaker, or podcaster striving to perfect your vocal delivery? Do you want clarity, power, and precision in every performance?Vocal Warm-Ups & Technical Exercises is your essential guide to unlocking vocal strength and confidence. This practical collection blends fun, effective drills with professional training techniques, designed to help you expand your range, ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you a singer, actor, public speaker, or podcaster striving to perfect your vocal delivery? Do you want clarity, power, and precision in every performance?Vocal Warm-Ups & Technical Exercises is your essential guide to unlocking vocal strength and confidence. This practical collection blends fun, effective drills with professional training techniques, designed to help you expand your range,
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Audiobook

Learning To Read Guitar Music How and Why

by Ged Brockie ...

Narrated by Ged Brockie ...

Unabridged

31 min

Do you play the guitar and wish you could read music? Perhaps you have thought or heard that reading music and playing the guitar is difficult. If so, this audio book is for you.This audio book contains a discussion by professional guitarist of international reputation Ged Brockie on why as a guitarist you should consider learning to read music and the reasons why it will change your musical life. ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you play the guitar and wish you could read music? Perhaps you have thought or heard that reading music and playing the guitar is difficult. If so, this audio book is for you.This audio book contains a discussion by professional guitarist of international reputation Ged Brockie on why as a guitarist you should consider learning to read music and the reasons why it will change your musical life.
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Audiobook

Anyone Can Play Music

Unlock Your Musical Potential with the Laws of Brainjo

by Josh Turknett ...

Narrated by Josh Turknett ...

Unabridged

5 hours 30 min

A neuroscience-based approach to learning how to play music at any ageYou can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age. With the right instruction and methods, learning to play music can be an endless source of joy and ... Read more

$18.00 USD

A neuroscience-based approach to learning how to play music at any ageYou can learn to play music, no matter what you've been told about your musical talent or aptitude. Each and every one of us has been gifted with a fully customizable brain, one we can mold to learn anything, at any age. With the right instruction and methods, learning to play music can be an endless source of joy and
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Audiobook

How to Play the Piano

The Complete Step by Step Guide to Learn and Play Piano for Beginner

by Mike Williams ...

Narrated by Mike Williams ...

Unabridged

17 min

Learning to play the piano can seem like a pretty big challenge for a beginner. What should be the right body posture? How should you place your wrist on a piano? How can you differentiate notes, octaves, and scales? All of those questions make the task of learning how to play the piano really overwhelming.If you are clueless about playing the piano or want to sharpen your piano skills - this book ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Learning to play the piano can seem like a pretty big challenge for a beginner. What should be the right body posture? How should you place your wrist on a piano? How can you differentiate notes, octaves, and scales? All of those questions make the task of learning how to play the piano really overwhelming.If you are clueless about playing the piano or want to sharpen your piano skills - this book
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Scala Radio's A Soundtrack for Life

Classical Music to Take You Through the Day

by Scala Radio ...

Narrated by Charles Nove ...

Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind
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Red River Valley

Mid/Late Beginner Level Solo

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

30 min

This traditional tune is taught at both a mid-beginner and a late beginner level! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of both arrangements and is then followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson on both arrangements breaking the song down in two- to four-measure sections. Learning this way utilizes the spoken-language centers of the brain allowing you to learn the song quickly and more ... Read more

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This traditional tune is taught at both a mid-beginner and a late beginner level! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of both arrangements and is then followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson on both arrangements breaking the song down in two- to four-measure sections. Learning this way utilizes the spoken-language centers of the brain allowing you to learn the song quickly and more
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Falling in Love in a Coffee Shop – Fingerstyle Solo

A lesson on a fingerstyle solo of the hit song by Landon Pigg

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

56 min

This Landon Pigg love song translates into a very remarkable fingerstyle guitar solo. Bill Brown arranged this piece for a friend’s wedding and has been playing it ever since. In this lesson you will learn it completely “by ear” as Bill Brown takes you through every phrase and note. He will also teach you alternate ways to play some of the more difficult parts based upon the strength and size of ... Read more

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This Landon Pigg love song translates into a very remarkable fingerstyle guitar solo. Bill Brown arranged this piece for a friend’s wedding and has been playing it ever since. In this lesson you will learn it completely “by ear” as Bill Brown takes you through every phrase and note. He will also teach you alternate ways to play some of the more difficult parts based upon the strength and size of
... Read more
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Aerith's Theme

Late Beginner Level Piano Solo

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

34 min

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 ear” is the fastest way to learn a song and memorize it ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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 ear” is the fastest way to learn a song and memorize it
... Read more
Audiobook

Guitar by Ear: Solos Box Set 2

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar By Ear Series
Unabridged

11 hours 20 min

This set covers Smooth Jazz, Chet Atkins, Surf, and Neo-Classical all in a box set with over eleven hours of the best guitar instruction you can get. Some of the artists taught in this set include Huttlinger, Atkins, The Ventures, Django Reinhardt, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You will need every guitar you own to make it through this set, but it will be the most fun you have ever had with the guitar ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This set covers Smooth Jazz, Chet Atkins, Surf, and Neo-Classical all in a box set with over eleven hours of the best guitar instruction you can get. Some of the artists taught in this set include Huttlinger, Atkins, The Ventures, Django Reinhardt, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. You will need every guitar you own to make it through this set, but it will be the most fun you have ever had with the guitar
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This Land is Your Land

A Lesson on a Banjo Solo of “This Land is Your Land”

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Banjo by Ear Series
Unabridged

20 min

If you have just learned the basics of the banjo then you should definitely start working on this Woody Guthrie classic! In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with. ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you have just learned the basics of the banjo then you should definitely start working on this Woody Guthrie classic! In this lesson you are given a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson over every lick of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks at two different speeds for you to practice and perform with.
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Invention no. 8 by Bach

Late Intermediate Piano Solo

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series Audiobook 8 - The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

1 hour 2 min

This is the original version and not an arrangement. In this lesson you will learn this two voice invention by Bach completely “by ear!” The song is fully demonstrated and then taught “by ear” using no print, music, or video. Each measure is broken down note-by-note with fingering and tips on technique. ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is the original version and not an arrangement. In this lesson you will learn this two voice invention by Bach completely “by ear!” The song is fully demonstrated and then taught “by ear” using no print, music, or video. Each measure is broken down note-by-note with fingering and tips on technique.
... Read more
Audiobook

Bury Me Beneath the Willow

A Lesson on a Banjo Solo of “Bury Me Beneath the Willow”

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Banjo by Ear Series
Unabridged

18 min

Because this arrangement is only a level one you can start working on it as soon as you have the basics of playing the banjo down. In this lesson you get a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds. Then, you get a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two- to four-measure sections using no music or tab. Once you have finished the lesson there are backing tracks at two speeds for ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Because this arrangement is only a level one you can start working on it as soon as you have the basics of playing the banjo down. In this lesson you get a full demonstration of the song at two different speeds. Then, you get a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two- to four-measure sections using no music or tab. Once you have finished the lesson there are backing tracks at two speeds for
... Read more
Audiobook

EZ Solos Traditional Hymns 2

Three Hymns Taught at a Beginner Level

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

1 hour 34 min

In this lesson you will learn an easy solo and accompaniment to “The Old Rugged Cross,” “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” and “Rock of Ages,” without using any music or print notation. The arrangements to all of the songs are taught completely “by ear.” ... Read more

$9.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this lesson you will learn an easy solo and accompaniment to “The Old Rugged Cross,” “His Eye is on the Sparrow,” and “Rock of Ages,” without using any music or print notation. The arrangements to all of the songs are taught completely “by ear.”
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For Once In My Life

Intermediate Level Solo

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

56 min

This Stevie Wonder hit makes a fun intermediate level piano solo and it is fast to learn and memorize because you will learn it completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson is a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson in two to four measure sections using no music, print, or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks with no piano on them to be used for ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This Stevie Wonder hit makes a fun intermediate level piano solo and it is fast to learn and memorize because you will learn it completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson is a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson in two to four measure sections using no music, print, or video. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks with no piano on them to be used for
... Read more
Audiobook

Words from the Maestro

by Joyce H. Hynes ...

Narrated by Geraldo Cortes ...

Unabridged

3 hours 2 min

Synopsis: Words from the Maestro by Joyce H. Hynes takes you to Putnam County West Virginia, visiting the prestigious Abington Academy run by cantankerous Mr. Elmer Ensemble Elk.Auditions are taking place for the upcoming fall semester, which will culminate with a concert at the end of the three-day event.Twenty-six students were selected to represent each letter of the alphabet, and each was ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Synopsis: Words from the Maestro by Joyce H. Hynes takes you to Putnam County West Virginia, visiting the prestigious Abington Academy run by cantankerous Mr. Elmer Ensemble Elk.Auditions are taking place for the upcoming fall semester, which will culminate with a concert at the end of the three-day event.Twenty-six students were selected to represent each letter of the alphabet, and each was
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Practicing for Singers

A Guide to Solid Practice Habits

by Joanie Brittingham ...

Narrated by Joanie Brittingham ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

A practical guide for making the most of your practice sessions, with actionable advice and invaluable resources–all delivered with insight and good humor. Practicing can be overwhelming, but there are ways to develop practice habits that improve your music learning and help you reach your goals. In this book, you will find easy steps for building your practice routine, from setting intentions to ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A practical guide for making the most of your practice sessions, with actionable advice and invaluable resources–all delivered with insight and good humor. Practicing can be overwhelming, but there are ways to develop practice habits that improve your music learning and help you reach your goals. In this book, you will find easy steps for building your practice routine, from setting intentions to
... Read more
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Jembe Revolution

The Birth of the Jembe in America

by Kojo Bey ...

Narrated by Obba Babatundé ...

Unabridged

10 hours 52 min

The jembe drum is one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world. This book will explore African drumming and dance before the jembe drum arrived in America. Drummers, dancers and enthusiasts who experienced the beginning of jembe music in America provided insight on how the jembe fueled a revolution. The energy of this book encouraged Jembefolas to reveal secret information they had ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The jembe drum is one of the most popular percussion instruments in the world. This book will explore African drumming and dance before the jembe drum arrived in America. Drummers, dancers and enthusiasts who experienced the beginning of jembe music in America provided insight on how the jembe fueled a revolution. The energy of this book encouraged Jembefolas to reveal secret information they had
... Read more
Audiobook

Pitch and Intonation Basics

Simple Ear Training for Musicians

by Anthony Brown ...

Narrated by Jacob Acre ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Introductory Music Theory
Unabridged

25 min

Get ready to enhance your musical ear with this accessible course for beginners. Throughout the piano is used to give clear, musical examples. This course will help you refine your pitch and intonation skills. Narrated by Jacob Acre and created by Anthony Brown the course offers a comprehensive guide to: understanding pitch; mastering intonation; and recognizing intervals. This will help complete ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Get ready to enhance your musical ear with this accessible course for beginners. Throughout the piano is used to give clear, musical examples. This course will help you refine your pitch and intonation skills. Narrated by Jacob Acre and created by Anthony Brown the course offers a comprehensive guide to: understanding pitch; mastering intonation; and recognizing intervals. This will help complete
... Read more
Audiobook

Livin’ on the Edge

The Life and Times of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry

by Joe Milliken ...

Unabridged

7 hours 30 min

From the streets of Boston to global stardom, the journey of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry embodies determination, perseverance, and survival through 6 decades of rock music history.Joe Milliken chronicles the guitar hero’s early life and meteoric rise to stardom, then Aerosmith’s collapse and comeback. He also explores Perry’s adventures as a solo artist, entrepreneur, and in projects including the Joe ... Read more

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From the streets of Boston to global stardom, the journey of Aerosmith’s Joe Perry embodies determination, perseverance, and survival through 6 decades of rock music history.Joe Milliken chronicles the guitar hero’s early life and meteoric rise to stardom, then Aerosmith’s collapse and comeback. He also explores Perry’s adventures as a solo artist, entrepreneur, and in projects including the Joe
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Audiobook

古典留聲故事第4輯

by 焦元溥, 愛播聽書FM ...

Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 40 min

自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：37來聽 ... Read more

$6.37 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。播講介紹：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節名稱：37來聽
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America the Beautiful

Intermediate Level Piano Solo

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

29 min

This intermediate level arrangement of “America the Beautiful” is a very full-sounding piano piece that is easy to learn “by ear.” The entire arrangement is performed for you to listen to and practice with. Then, the entire song is taught verbally, using no music or print, in two- to four-measure pieces. Now you can learn the “other National Anthem” totally “by ear!” ... Read more

$1.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This intermediate level arrangement of “America the Beautiful” is a very full-sounding piano piece that is easy to learn “by ear.” The entire arrangement is performed for you to listen to and practice with. Then, the entire song is taught verbally, using no music or print, in two- to four-measure pieces. Now you can learn the “other National Anthem” totally “by ear!”
... Read more
Audiobook

Healing Power of Music, The: How Sound Makes Life Better

by Steve Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Alistair G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 7 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the profound emotional and healing potential of music with The Healing Power of Music, a transformative guide to using sound as a tool for wellness, connection, and self-discovery. Dive deep into why music impacts our emotions so powerfully and learn how to harness its therapeutic benefits in everyday life. From creating mood-boosting playlists ... Read more

$12.75 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Unlock the profound emotional and healing potential of music with The Healing Power of Music, a transformative guide to using sound as a tool for wellness, connection, and self-discovery. Dive deep into why music impacts our emotions so powerfully and learn how to harness its therapeutic benefits in everyday life. From creating mood-boosting playlists
... Read more
Audiobook

The Great Pumpkin Waltz

Intermediate Level Solo

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Piano by Ear Series
Unabridged

40 min

What would Halloween be without this Peanuts hit? This Intermediate solo by Vince Guraldi is fast and easy to learn because you will be learning it “by ear.” This way you memorize it while you are learning it and you are building your skills to pick out other songs by ear. A full demonstration of the song is included and backing tracks to play along with once you have mastered it. “Good Grief!” ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What would Halloween be without this Peanuts hit? This Intermediate solo by Vince Guraldi is fast and easy to learn because you will be learning it “by ear.” This way you memorize it while you are learning it and you are building your skills to pick out other songs by ear. A full demonstration of the song is included and backing tracks to play along with once you have mastered it. “Good Grief!”
... Read more
Audiobook

Cotton Fields

A Lesson on the Style of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Beginner Level)

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar by Ear Series
Unabridged

49 min

(Beginner Level) In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to “Cotton Fields.” A full demonstration is given at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to play along with. This is a lot of fun for a great price! ... Read more

$4.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

(Beginner Level) In this lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to “Cotton Fields.” A full demonstration is given at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to play along with. This is a lot of fun for a great price!
... Read more

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