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If you ever saw the movie The Singing Nun, then you will never forget Debbie Reynolds’ rendition of this toe-tapping folksy tune. This intermediate level arrangement is easy 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 every note and finger used. Demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

When you learn this intermediate level arrangement you will learn it completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you are given a demonstration recording of the song to listen to and practice with. After that the whole song is taught in a demonstration or teach style that uses no music or print. This makes the song fast to learn and memorize.

This timeless processional is fully demonstrated for you and then taught in two- to four-measure sections totally “by ear.” Adding this early intermediate level standard to your repertoire will be fast and easy when you learn it this way.

From “Scenes from Childhood.” This is a late intermediate level piece suitable for most adult second or third year students. The song is demonstrated fully and then taught completely “by ear” describing every note and finger used to play the song.

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 and perform with. There are several other standards in the Piano by Ear library arranged at this level with backing tracks that you may want to consider as well.

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.

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.

Also known as “Lara’s Theme” from the movie Dr. Zhivago. In this lesson the student will learn an intermediate to late intermediate level arrangement of the song using no music, notation, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated completely and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.”

You will learn all three movements of this sonatina by Theodore Latour in this “by ear” lesson. This first year level lesson starts off with a full demonstration of the sonatina followed by a detailed lesson describing notes and fingerings. Each movement of the sonatina is broken down into sections to make it easy to find your place in the lesson.

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 the lesson there are backing tracks for you to perform your new arrangement with to entertain your friends.

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.

Let’s play some Andrew Sisters! This late beginner arrangement of this '40s standard is fun to learn and even more fun to play. Not only do you get the detailed “by ear” lesson that makes learning so efficient, you also get a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to play along with once you have mastered your solo.

One of two of the most popular trumpet pieces played at weddings, this intermediate level piece by Jeremiah Clark serves as a processional and recessional. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections totally “by ear.”

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 piano on them for the student to use for their own live performance.

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.

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.

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.

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 sections.

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 brain’s skill to pick out other songs “by ear.” At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

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 the lesson and then taught completely “by ear,” broken down by section, phrase, and measure.