Music audiobooks

Engagement Party

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano By Ear lesson you will learn a piano solo version of “Engagement Party” from the movie/musical La La Land. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the solo followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson describing every phrase without the use of music, print, or video. When you learn “by ear” you memorize the song as you learn it... Read more

America the Beautiful

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Sonata in C (Mozart)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

This upbeat and highly-recognizable classical piece is fast to learn and memorize because it is taught completely “by ear.” The arrangement is demonstrated completely and then taught in two to four measure sections using no music or print. Learn by ear, play by ear! Read more

Red River Valley

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 30 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Alfie

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 43 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a lesson on a late beginner level solo of the standard “Alfie.” 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. Read more

Scarborough Fair

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 14 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of “Scarborough Fair” 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... Read more

Happy Birthday

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 8 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a beginner level piano solo of “Happy Birthday.” 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... Read more

Battle Hymn of the Republic

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level arrangement of “Battle Hymn of the Republic” completely “by ear.” The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two measure sections using no print or music. This arrangement is suitable for students who have been playing for about two years. Read more

Waltz in Am (Chopin)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 48 minutes

Abridged: No

This is original arrangement of this Chopin piece and it is taught completely “by ear.” I rate this one as a late beginner and early intermediate because the first section is suitable for most first year students. It is only as the piece progresses that it becomes more difficult. Like always, the lesson has a full demonstration of the song... Read more

Born to Lose

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

This Ray Charles hit makes a great piano solo and now you can learn it “by ear!” In this lesson you will learn an early intermediate level solo of the song without having to use music, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in detail in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson there... Read more

People

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 46 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you learn a beautiful and easy to learn solo of “People,” from the movie Funny Girl, without using music or print. The arrangement is performed for you and then taught in two to four measure pieces completely “by ear.” Backing tracks are included for you to practice and play along with. Read more

Crying in the Chapel

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn a slightly jazz-flavored version of the Elvis Presley hit. This piano solo is arranged at an early intermediate level and includes backing tracks to practice and perform with. The song starts with a full demonstration of the song and then goes into the “by ear” lesson teaching the entire song in two to four measure... Read more

Minute Waltz (Chopin)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 45 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level arrangement of one of Chopin’s most enjoyed pieces. The arrangement is played completely and then taught in two- to four-measure sections using no print or music. Learning this song “by ear” makes it fast to learn and easy to memorize. Read more

The Way We Were

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 37 minutes

Abridged: No

This Streisand hit makes a great late beginner piano solo and it comes with backing tracks to play along with. The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.” Backing tracks are provided at the end of the lesson for your live performance! Read more

Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Piano by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 4

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 16 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

In this fun and varied Piano by Ear box set, you will find arrangements by The Piano Guys, some Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang, Norah Jones, and The Andrew Sisters. Most of these arrangements are set at an intermediate level, so most second-year piano students can start learning these great songs right away. This set contains over sixteen... Read more

A Little Night Music

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

This famous classical piece is fast and easy to learn! This late intermediate arrangement of the original is played in its entirety and then taught totally “by ear” using no print or music. Read more

Downtown

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a late beginner level solo of the famous hit from the 60s. 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. Read more

Prelude in F (Chopin)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 58 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn this complex and beautiful 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. Read more

Piano by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 2

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 17 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear box set you will find a great mix of lessons covering Disney, Jazz, Pop, and patriotic favorites. No arrangement in this 17+ hour set goes above an intermediate level, so this group is suitable for most adults who have been playing regularly for two years or more. From “Beauty and the Beast” to “Havah Nagilah,” this is one... Read more

Waltz in Bm Op. 18 no. 6 (Schubert)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Schubert was known to improvise waltzes in real time and this is considered to be one of those creations. This is a great piece for an early intermediate student of the piano and is a good example of the left hand waltz bass pattern. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning of the lesson for the student to listen to and... Read more

Battle Hymn of the Republic

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 23 minutes

Abridged: No

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. Read more

God Bless America

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 18 minutes

Abridged: No

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a mid-beginner level piano solo of “God Bless America.” The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed audio-book 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... Read more

For The Good Times

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn a great country classic without using music or video! This is a lesson on an intermediate level solo of the country hit “For the Good Times.” 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... Read more