Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to’ place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's The Day the Earth Stood Still starring Michael Rennie and Gene Peters.

Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to’ place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's Stage Door starring Ginger Rogers and Rosalind Russell.

When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's Shadow of a Doubt starring William Powell and Theresa Wright.

Hollywood is indelibly printed in our minds as the ‘go-to’ place for entertainment and has been for decades. When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's The Lady Is Willing starring Kay Francis and George Brent.

When there really did seem to be more stars in Hollywood than in heaven, Hollywood Stage had them performing films as radio plays - on the sponsor's dime, of course. Classic films now become audiobooks, with many featuring the original stars from way back when. Here's Madame Butterfly starring Cary Grant and Grace Moore.

In this “by ear” lesson you will learn a late beginner level piano solo of “Raisins and Almonds” without using music, print, or video. 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.

In this eclectic Piano by Ear box set, you will get a great education in the key composers for the piano at varying levels of difficulty. All of these titles were hand-selected by Bill Brown in order to give the student all the basic skills needed to play more complex classical pieces while at the same time giving them an enjoyable and recognizable list of songs to play. These songs are all taught “by ear” using no print, music, or video.

“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.

This beginner level classical style piece is fun and easy to learn and in this lesson you will learn it completely by ear. The lesson starts off with a complete demonstration of the song followed by a detailed note-by-note, measure-by-measure lesson of how to play the song without using music, print, or video.

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!