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The Singing Cure takes the listener on a thought-provoking and inspiring journey to unlock the secret of the human voice. Amanda Lohrey succeeds in drawing together many threads in this seamless and compelling narrative, which shows her to be a master prose writer at the height of her powers.

Over the years, Stan Munslow has worked with hundreds of professional singers, students, and colleagues alike. He has seen it all, from "wow" to "oh dear." If there is one thing (well, six, actually) Munslow would tell all of them, it would be the six high-level pro tips you'll learn on this audio program. May each and every tip help you become the kind of singer you really want to be! Stan Munslow is a Rhode Island-based muscian, writer, and instructor with over 28 years' experience both onstage and backstage. He holds a BM from Berklee College of Music.

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.

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.

The Secrets to Writing Amazing Lyrics: A Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive guide for aspiring songwriters who want to improve their lyric writing skills. This book is perfect for beginners who are just starting out and need guidance on how to write engaging and memorable lyrics that resonate with their audience.

Any person called by God to write songs can fulfill their dreams. Young or old. Experienced writer or not. Join Stephen Robert Cass as he shines a light on the pathway of ministry and song success, showing you the value of congregational songwriting. This strategy and the custom song-crafting tools are inspired by Proverbs 27:17: "As iron sharpens iron, so we sharpen each other." This plan finds strength in God's wisdom and the power of group learning. Let it take your songs to churches in your community and around the world.

Struggling to help a young musician practice their instrument? Many young musicians love to play music, but struggle with the daily work of learning an instrument. Music Practice Makeover is a hands-on guide to help practice partners of young music students with the process of rehearsing and refining in a way they can engage with and enjoy. With real-life examples, techniques for different developmental stages, and priceless tips, this book is full of ideas all aimed at making practice work.

A lesson on the style of Black Sabbath from the Paranoid album. Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic heavy metal rock hit without using any music or tab. The entire lesson is taught “by ear”, and a full demonstration and backing tracks are included!

Hi, fellow music lover! Congratulations on starting your music-making journey. I won't waste your time with a long introduction, but let me say a few words just to get us off on the right foot. Ear training is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop, and it’s one that you can work on every day. Which makes total sense: Music is an aural experience, after all. Ear training helps you turn the music you hear into music you make on your guitar. This works for your own musical ideas, too.

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 hours of detailed, high-quality piano instruction. (There are several hours of instruction dedicated just to Chopin’s “Nocturne in Db!”)

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.

In this completely “all-audio” lesson, you will learn a fingerstyle solo of “Mary Did You Know” without tab, music, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by the detailed “by ear” lesson that lets you memorize the song as you learn it. Add this new Christmas standard to your repertoire today! This is a level two lesson.

Autistic people and musical individuals often have perfect pitch, a gift they were born with. The musical gift may be accompanied with learning differences such as reading comprehension problems, trouble with mathematics, and significant difficulties in learning how to read music. This book was written by a music therapist and an autistic researcher, and is endorsed by leading experts in the field of autism and special-needs education.

Muziek speelt in vrijwel ons hele leven een grote rol: van wiegeliedjes in de babykamer, het draaiorgel op straat, tot muziek op de Ipod en in de kerk. We kunnen niet zonder. Muziek definieert ons als mensen, geeft ons mede een identiteit. Meer dan welke andere vorm van kunst kan muziek ons ook fysiek raken, met de directheid en de kracht van een zuivere klank. Tegelijk is muziek abstracter dan menig andere uiting van de mens. Aan de hand van filosofische gedachten over muziek, vraagt Leo Samama zich af welke rol muziek speelt in het leven van de mens, toen en nu.

In this lesson you start with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of both the rhythm guitar and the harmonica solo arranged for lead guitar. Each section is taught in detail with demonstration, and then at the end of the lesson you are given the backing tracks in different versions to practice and play along with.

In Reshaping Art, T. M. Krishna examines what art is and how we can harness its power to make ourselves and our communities open and sensitive. Well known for his attempts to break Karnatik music out of its high-caste confines, the author takes us through a journey of understanding what art means to different groups of people and the ways in which we all create and enjoy it.

Agatha Carubia lovingly directs you to the core of your singing technique with the simplicity and passion inspired by 30 years of teaching success. Using a hybrid of the Eastern chakra energy system and the classical Bel Canto vocal technique, Heart-Based Singing serves as a trouble-shooting template for your voice, with practical exercises, tools and solutions for immediate improvement.

Yes, this book is designed entirely to share those secrets that will inspire you to write that great song that you know you can! And once the creativity really starts flowing, we'll create great habits and write even more, each and every day. Get down to writing the music and the lyrics you know that you can because writer's block is a fantasy. You just need inspiration.

Massenet’s Werther combines a deeply tender story with music of beauty and eloquence. One act alone contains two of the greatest arias in the repertoire: the mezzo-soprano aria "Va! Laisse couler mes larmes" and the tenor’s "Pourquoi me rèveiller". In their sentimental power and melodic richness these arias encapsulate the qualities that account for the universal popularity of this great work.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so, too! Listen to How to Train Your Voice and learn tips and techniques that will help you train your voice. To find out more about this book, scroll up and click "buy now".