Music audiobooks

Fur Elise

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 31 minutes

Abridged: No

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. Read more

You've Got a Friend

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson the student will learn an intermediate level solo of “You’ve Got a Friend,” by James Taylor, without using any music or print. This arrangement is fully demonstrated with backing tracks and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson the backing tracks are provided again without the... Read more

Baby Girl: Better Known as Aaliyah

By: Kathy Iandoli

Narrated by: Bahni Turpin & Kathy Iandoli

Length: 9 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

In a definitive and “excellent homage to a star who left this planet too soon” (Questlove), the life, career, tragic death, and evolution of Aaliyah into a music legend are explored—now updated with new material featuring in-depth research and exclusive interviews.

By twenty-two years old, Aaliyah had already accomplished a staggering amount: hit... Read more

Evergreen

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 2 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

No song captures the feel of the 70s like this one does. In this lesson the student learns an intermediate level solo of this Streisand classic 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 are backing... Read more

Route 66

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

This arrangement comes alive with a simple left hand boogie and blues chords in the right hand. In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo of “Route 66” completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you get a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed lesson taught by a professional teacher. At the end of... Read more

Scherzo in Bb

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 38 minutes

Abridged: No

This piece is supposed to create the feeling of a joke and it certainly delivers. Another beautiful characteristic of this piece is it has a fully developed trio section that keeps this piece from becoming too one-dimensional. This Romantic Period piece is an intermediate level and, as expected, it is played in its entirety at the beginning of... Read more

On The Street Where You Live

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

This classic from the world of musicals (My Fair Lady) makes a wonderful piano solo. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear.” At the conclusion of the lesson you are given lightly orchestrated tracks to play along with. Read more

All I Ask of You

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 39 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level piano solo of the love theme from The Phantom of the Opera. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson teaching every phrase note-by-note without using any print, music, or video. You will learn the entire song “by ear” in two to four measure... Read more

Canon in D

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 2 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson the student learns an advanced version of “Canon in D” that was arranged by famed pianist and composer Denes Agay. The arrangement is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught completely “by ear,” using no music, print, or video. Each section is broken down into two- to four-measure sections in a demonstration/teach method.... Read more

Angel Eyes

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn this Jim Brickman hit completely “by ear.” As you work your way through this lesson you memorize as you go using no music, print, or video. It is amazing how quickly you will learn this song using only your ears! A full demonstration of the song is played for you at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught the whole song in two-... Read more

A Time for Love

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level piano solo of “A Time For Love” made famous in the 1966 movie An American Dream and by several Jazz artists since. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the arrangement which is then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.” Learning this way makes the song quick... Read more

Fight Song

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 49 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Bless the Broken Road (Piano Guys Arrangement)

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 19 minutes

Abridged: No

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. What a great way to join in the fun of The Piano Guys! Read more

Blue Velvet

By: Bill Brown

Narrated by: Bill Brown

Length: 38 minutes

Abridged: No

In this Piano by Ear lesson you will learn a late beginner level solo of this famous standard completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you are given a demonstration recording to listen to and practice along with followed by a detailed lesson of the arrangement in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson you are given... Read more

Beauty and the Beast

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 1 minute

Abridged: No

Capture a little Disney magic with this timeless tune from Beauty and the Beast! This intermediate level arrangement is fast and fun to learn and in this lesson you will learn it completely “by ear,” without video or music. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song which is then taught in two to four measure sections, describing... Read more

It All Depends On You

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Learn this 20s hit quickly and easily in this “by ear” lesson. 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 develop your... Read more

Beautiful

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 13 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate/early advanced solo of “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera, without using any music or print. The arrangement is fully demonstrated and then taught in two- to four-measure sections completely by ear. Read more

My Girl

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 44 minutes

Abridged: No

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... Read more

Bless the Broken Road

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 54 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level piano solo of the Rascal Flatts hit “Bless the Broken Road” completely “by ear.” This lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the piano solo followed by a detailed lesson in two- to four-measure increments of the arrangement. At the end of the lesson you are given backing tracks to the... Read more

Just My Imagination

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

This R&B hit makes a great piano solo and this one is good for intermediate players. The lesson is taught completely “by ear” using no music, print, or video. Included with the lesson are backing tracks to play along with once you have learned the song. Read more

Turkish March (Mozart)

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 54 minutes

Abridged: No

This lesson includes a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching the entire piece in two to four measure sections. This classical piece is rated as a late intermediate to early advanced level. Read more

The History of Bones

By: John Lurie

Narrated by: John Lurie

Length: 15 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

The quintessential depiction of 1980s New York and the downtown scene from the artist, actor, musician, and composer John Lurie

“A picaresque roller coaster of a story, with staggering amounts of sex and drugs and the perpetual quest to retain some kind of artistic integrity.”—The New York Times

In the tornado that was downtown New York in the... Read more

From A Distance

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 30 minutes

Abridged: No

In this lesson the student will learn an early intermediate level piano solo of “From A Distance” made famous by Bette Midler. The lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the arrangement which is then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.” Learning this way makes the song quick and easy to memorize and sharpens the... Read more

Claire De Lune

By: Bill Brown Jr.

Narrated by: Bill Brown Jr.

Length: 1 hour 37 minutes

Abridged: No

This is a lesson on a late intermediate level arrangement of the piece. This arrangement is in the key of C and contains all of the main themes from the original but is much easier to play. The piece is played through completely and then taught in two- to four-measure sections “by ear” making it both easy to learn and to memorize. This is also a... Read more