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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 and you develop your ability to pick out other songs “by ear.”

In this lesson the student learns an early intermediate arrangement of this love ballad made famous by The Commodores. At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the arrangement with the backing tracks. Next, the song is taught in two to four measure sections “by ear” using no music, print, or video. At the end of the lesson the tracks are given again without the solo piano on them so that they may be used by the student for their own live performance of the song.

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 arrangements as well.

You can learn this famous standard quickly because it is taught completely “by ear.” This late beginner level arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in small sections using no print or music. Backing tracks are included for you to play along with.

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, or video.

This is a piano solo version of the anthem made famous by Katy Perry. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the solo followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase, measure and note without the use of print or video.

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 demonstrated completely and then taught totally “by ear” in two to four measure increments.

Everyone remembers this John Denver hit, especially with all of its references to nature and its beauty. This solo is suitable for most first year students so don’t be afraid to tackle this one even if you are still a beginner. The song includes a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to perform with once you have mastered the song.

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.

From The Nutcracker by Peter Tchaikovsky. In this lesson you will learn a late beginner level arrangement of “Waltz of the Flowers” completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson the arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections using no music or print.

One of two standard “trumpet voluntaries” used as a processional or recessional, this piece is a great addition to your wedding repertoire. This early intermediate solo is demonstrated completely and then taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections.

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 and fingers used while playing them. The teacher also takes the time to point out any special fingering or techniques used to execute the passage you are working on.

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.

“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 two- to four-measure sections.

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 centers of your brain. Learn by ear, play by ear. It really is that easy.

This Ed Sheeran hit comes alive in this Piano Guys rendition! This intermediate level solo is fast, fun, and easy to learn because you will learn it completely “by ear”—no music, no print, no video. The lesson starts with a complete demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “all-audio” lesson of the song breaking it down into two and four measure sections.

The energy of this piano piece is as infectious as it is exciting! This is an intermediate level piano piece from the Romantic Period. The arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.”

This late '60s Dione Warwick hit makes a great piano solo and you can learn this one completely “by ear!” This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the early intermediate arrangement followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson broken down into two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson backing tracks are provided to perform the piano solo with!