Music audiobooks

At Last

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into some slow jazz with this late beginner arrangement of “At Last.” Etta James and Billie Holiday made this song famous and now you can play it too! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every note and phrase in two- to four-measure sections. Read more

Prelude in Cm (Chopin)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 29 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a lesson on a late beginner arrangement of Chopin’s “Prelude in Cm.” The original is an Intermediate level difficulty but this arrangement allows you to play the song much sooner. Also, because this song is in the same key, almost all of what you learn in it will be used when you learn the original, more difficult, version. The song is... Read more

Besame Mucho

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

This late beginner level solo is fast and easy to learn because it is taught completely “by ear.” 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

Ballad of Gilligan's Isle

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Come join the most famous marooned crew of all time with this fun loving hit! This late beginner solo is a quick learn and you get backing tracks to play along with once you have learned how to play it. Read more

Larghetto in F (Mozart)

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn this well-known piece by Mozart completely by ear. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed all-audio lesson describing every note for each hand and its fingering. Read more

Singing in the Rain

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

This hit song from the movie of the same name will always be tied to the scenes of Gene Kelly dancing up and down the street with his umbrella. This arrangement is easy to learn and fun to play. With the lesson you get a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to play along with once you have perfected your performance of the song. Read more

Laura

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 25 minutes

Abridged: No

“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... Read more

Say Something

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: No

In the style of The Piano Guys. This Piano Guys arrangement is fast and easy to learn when you learn it “by ear.” The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the magical “by ear” lesson that lets you learn songs quickly and memorize them at the same time. Check out our other Piano Guys arrangements as well. Read more

All You Need is Love

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: No

This Beatles hit makes a great piano solo and this one comes with backing tracks, too! A full demonstration of the Intermediate level arrangement is given at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song taught in two to four measure sections. Backing tracks without the piano on them are given at the end of the... Read more

Three Little Words

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 36 minutes

Abridged: No

This hit from the 30s is quick and easy to learn when you learn it “by ear." At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson in two to four measure sections. The lesson is taught using no music, print, video, or notation of any kind. Learning this way let’s you memorize as you go and... Read more

Everything Is Beautiful

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 54 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Theme from Water Music

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 35 minutes

Abridged: No

This courtly piece from the 1700’s is used in modern times as a beautiful theme at weddings for any of the pre-bride attendants. This early intermediate solo is demonstrated completely and then taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections. Read more

The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton

By: Jerry Grillo

Narrated by: Chris Abernathy

Length: 7 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Col. Bruce Hampton was a charismatic musical figure who launched and continued to influence the jam band genre over his fifty-plus years performing. Part bandleader, soul singer, storyteller, conjuror, poet, preacher, comedian, philosopher, and trickster, Col. Bruce actively sought out and dealt in the weird, wild underbelly of the American... Read more

Feel Your Way Through

By: Kelsea Ballerini

Narrated by: Kelsea Ballerini

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The personal and poignant debut poetry collection from the award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer revolves around the emotions, struggles, and experiences of finding your voice and confidence as a woman.
 
“I’ve realized that some feelings can’t be turned into a song . . . so I’ve started writing poems. Just like my... Read more

Let it Be Me

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 52 minutes

Abridged: No

This simple love song made famous by the Everly Brothers makes a great piano solo! The arrangement is played all the way through and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” This solo is suitable for most second year students. Read more

The Great Pumpkin Waltz

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Divertimento

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level arrangement of this great Mozart piece. The song is performed and then taught in small sections completely “by ear.” This is the fastest way to learn and memorize your favorite classical pieces! Read more

Rose Garden

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 46 minutes

Abridged: No

This Lynn Anderson country hit makes a great piano solo that is fast and easy to learn “by ear!” In this lesson you will learn an 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... Read more

Together

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 51 minutes

Abridged: No

This 40s hit is easy to learn when you learn it “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson in two to four measure sections. The lesson is taught using no music, print, video, or notation of any kind. Learning this way lets you memorize as you go and develop your ability... Read more

The Summer Knows

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

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,... Read more

Piano by Ear: Classical Box Set 3

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 18 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

This Piano by Ear box set is designed for the Early Advanced to Advanced Level student. This collection includes advanced “Nocturnes” from Chopin, “Traumerei” by Schuman, and even clever pieces by lesser-known composers like CPE Bach, Anderson, and Burgmuller. This box set includes over nineteen hours of detailed, high-quality piano instruction.... Read more

Why Me

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 43 minutes

Abridged: No

Kris Kristofferson made this song famous in the 70s and it makes a fun gospel-style piano solo, as well. This early intermediate level lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song for you to use to listen to and practice along with. After the demonstration there is detailed “by ear” lesson teaching the entire song without using music,... Read more

Call Me Irresponsible

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 47 minutes

Abridged: No

You can learn this standard quickly because you will learn it “by ear” without any music or print. The arrangement is performed and then taught in two- to four-measure sections in detail. At the conclusion of the lesson you are given the backing tracks to the song to practice and perform with. Read more

Etude in E Major

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

This arrangement is based on “Opus 10 No. 3” and is arranged at an early intermediate level. This makes it suitable for those of you who have been playing for about two years or more. What a fun and easy way to learn this beautiful piece using no music or print. Read more