How to Make Great Music Without Formal Training
Keys for a Unique Sound and Style, Beginner or Pro. Perform, Arrange, and Compose with Fast, Easy Lessons. Hone Playing Skills and Artistic Creativity
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Have you ever wanted to pick up a musical instrument and just play? Maybe it seems too late in life and, without formal education, just a hopeless dream. Maybe you already have musical ability but don’t know how to take it to the next level.
The great news is that there is a powerful way to learn and develop real music-making skills without countless hours of traditional education. Both beginners and highly skilled musicians can reap the benefits.
Become a real musician if you never were, then go beyond as far as you desire. Perform and sound great for others or just for your own satisfaction.
Be highly effective in creative musical artistry, musical arranging, and composing. Music is something most of us love. Often, it has deep meaning and impact, whether in people’s lives throughout the world or just on a personal level. Would it be life-enriching to learn real musical skills? Would music add a whole new part or dimension to your life? I’ll teach you that it easily can, but how?
From what we traditionally know, learning to play a musical instrument, including singing, takes some discipline. It takes hours of dedicated, daily practice you don’t want to put in.
Perhaps you’ve tried to take piano, guitar, singing, or other lessons, but it just didn’t work out or wasn’t worth the needed time and effort. You feel you don’t have any natural musical talent, and you can’t read a single note.
Well, did you know many famous musicians can’t either? If only you knew a simpler, less formal way of learning and playing music.
Yes, there is an approach to having you play great music in a fraction of the usual learning curve. It doesn’t require you to be greatly gifted or highly knowledgeable of all the music theories and principles traditionally taught.
A very basic and minimal amount of musical knowledge is plenty for you or anyone to make an enormous leap into the world of music-making.
The ways of teaching music are often technical, complex and tedious. They lose their charm, and do not make use of our more natural, creative, artistic powers. The ideas in this book focus more on these skills and abilities. As a result they are more enjoyable, satisfying, and empowering.
Without expensive and extensive training, and whether a beginner or highly skilled musician, you can learn to reach a higher level with your music.
In this book, you will discover the keys in relation to:
- Playing the music you love, but only dreamt of making yourself
- Rising above traditional, complex, and technical lessons
- Honing creative, musical skills without countless time spent
- Seeing the big picture of music and how it really works
- Finding your unique style and taking it to the next level
- Performing and enjoying music beyond what you ever thought possible
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- By Robert on 06-30-19
By: David McGowan
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A Streetcar Named Desire
- By: Tennessee Williams
- Narrated by: Carla Gugino, Audra McDonald
- Length: 2 hrs and 52 mins
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With Emmy, Grammy, and six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald as Blanche DuBois alongside Carla Gugino as Stella, O’Hara takes a fresh and visceral look at the emotionally charged relationship between these two iconic sisters. Haunted by her past, Blanche seeks refuge with Stella and Stanley (Ariel Shafir) in New Orleans, where she wrestles with the nature of her sister’s husband, her sister’s denial, and her own unraveling mind.
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Classic With Fresh Insight
- By Talia Shafir on 12-04-20
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Song of the Northwoods
- By: Jessica Huang
- Narrated by: Michele Selene Ang, Quincy Dunn-Baker, Emma Kikue, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 48 mins
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After a betrayal at work costs Song Kuan her job, she retreats to her friend Lucy’s idyllic family cabin on a lake in Minnesota to lick her wounds. She devotes herself to recording Ice Cold Cases, a true-crime podcast that she and Lucy cohost with the gleeful energy of obsessed fans—until an anonymous tip about a missing-person case disrupts their equilibrium. Then Lucy disappears, leaving Song alone in an unfriendly and unfamiliar town where locals don’t take kindly to strangers asking questions.
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Asians in MN! I loved it. The vivid sounds of Northern Minnesota totally took me there, and I was hooked into the mystery.
- By Sheila Morris on 04-26-22
By: Jessica Huang
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Coreyography
- By: Corey Feldman
- Narrated by: Corey Feldman
- Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins
- Unabridged
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In this brave and moving memoir, Corey Feldman is revealing the truth about what his life was like behind the scenes: His is a past that included physical, drug, and sexual abuse, a dysfunctional family from which he was emancipated at age fifteen, three high-profile arrests for drug possession, a nine-month stint in rehab, and a long, slow crawl back to the top of the box office.
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Didn't like the Two Coreys, but liked this.
- By ricketsj on 04-29-14
By: Corey Feldman
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Petty: The Biography
- By: Warren Zanes
- Narrated by: Warren Zanes
- Length: 13 hrs and 57 mins
- Unabridged
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No one other than Warren Zanes, rocker and writer and friend, could author a book about Tom Petty that is as honest and evocative of Petty's music and the remarkable rock and roll history he and his band helped to write. Born in Gainesville, Florida, with more than a little hillbilly in his blood, Tom Petty was a Southern shit kicker, a kid without a whole lot of promise. Rock and roll made it otherwise.
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Tom Petty gets some bio love
- By tru britty on 12-15-15
By: Warren Zanes
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The Chris Farley Show
- A Biography in Three Acts
- By: Tom Farley, Tanner Colby
- Narrated by: Therese Plummer, L. J. Ganser, Mark Boyett
- Length: 9 hrs and 51 mins
- Unabridged
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The New York Times best-selling biography of an American comedy legend. After three years of sobriety, Chris Farley's life was at its creative peak until a string of professional disappointments chased him back to drugs and alcohol. He fought hard against them, but it was a fight he would lose in December 1997. Farley's fans immediately drew parallels between his death and that of his idol, John Belushi. Without looking deeper, however, many failed to see that Farley was much more than just another Hollywood drug overdose. In this officially authorized oral history, Farley's friends and family remember his work and life.
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Incredibly sad....
- By Marie B on 04-12-15
By: Tom Farley, and others
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Farewell Yellow Brick Road
- Memories of My Life on Tour
- By: Elton John, David Furnish - foreword
- Narrated by: Richard Armitage, Vikas Adam, Daniel Henning, and others
- Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins
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Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from Allentown to Auckland, from Sydney to San Francisco. Featured concerts include Elton’s dazzling performances at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium in November 2022, the finale of which streamed live on Disney+. Fans will be treated to a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of these spectacular shows, including Elton’s legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, the set design, official photography, and more.
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Elton is Still Standing...better than ever!
- By Richard Lopez on 11-06-24
By: Elton John, and others
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- Adam Voegtli
- 11-18-23
amazing
For a first glimpse into music composition then this book truly is amazing. It gives you skills you can use to play music on the fly. learn to put together notes and chords in new ways to give your playing a new style. Learn to go off the sheet music and just make music that will please the ear and heal the soul.
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- CJ
- 11-15-23
Super detailed understanding of making music!
I got this book because we just received a piano and I'm trying to teach my 7-year-old daughter. Not an easy feat! I actually grew up playing music and can read music well but teaching it is a whole other story! "How to Make Great Music Without Formal Training" gives such a great foundation that I have no doubt I'll be able to teach my daughter the basics of playing the piano. There is a ton of information here that I'll be studying on my second listen. Great work! Narrator's voice is perfect too!
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- lilfetz22
- 11-17-23
The perfect music guide for me!
I recently finished How to Make Great Music Without Formal Training - Keys for a Unique Sound and Style, Beginner or Pro. Perform, Arrange, and Compose with Fast, Easy Lessons. Hone Playing Skills and Artistic Creativity and I am blown away by how much I enjoyed it. I have always loved music but I have never had any formal training, so this was perfect. This audiobook stands out for its approachable and inclusive take on music creation. It breaks down the barriers often associated with formal music training, offering listeners of all skill levels—from complete beginners to more experienced musicians—a pathway to enhancing their musical abilities. The author does a great job of guiding us through the basics of music and how it works, while simultaneously encouraging us to find our unique style and take it to the next level. I was particularly inspired by the message of embracing creativity and individuality to take our music to the next level. The narrator brings a dynamic and encouraging tone to the material, making it not only informative but also highly motivating. The book's structure is logical and progressive, covering a wide range of topics from basic musical concepts to more advanced techniques in performance, arrangement, and composition. This audiobook offers valuable insights and guidance to help you on your musical journey, whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to refine your musical abilities.
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- BaxandBenny
- 11-15-23
innovative, fascinating, & empowering!
This book offers a refreshing approach to honing creative and musical skills without spending countless hours. I really like the authors encouragement readers to find your unique style and the advice and strategies to take it to the next level by embracing creativity and individuality. As a dancer I found this book to provide a fascinating perspective to help you see and feel music in a new way and inspire me to. Great for all ages and people in all stages of their music journey. A great gift for the holidays! If you are looking to spark your creativity this is a must listen!
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- brett lemos
- 11-22-23
I love this book
I am a musician. This is well written by JD and well audibled by Caleb. Covering the major scale and its 7 notes, composing, chords, the beat,Keys, its a real basic approach to music.Short and sweet.
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- Gold Crown Services
- 11-20-23
Great Book!
Embark on a musical journey with 'How to Make Great Music Without Formal Training,' a transformative audiobook catering to both beginners and seasoned musicians. Discover the keys to unlocking a unique sound and style, liberating yourself from traditional and complex lessons. This guide emphasizes fast, easy techniques for playing, arranging, and composing, allowing you to hone your creative skills without spending countless hours. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the big picture of music, find your distinct style, and elevate your musical experience beyond expectations. Whether you're performing or simply enjoying music, this audiobook opens doors to possibilities you never imagined.
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- brian f.
- 12-28-23
A worth-listening musical journey!!
This fantastic audiobook has a powerful way to learn and develop real music-making skills, without even education and the good thing about the book is everyone can benefit it from this book, whether it is a beginner or an expert.
The author has done a marvellous job by providing us the skills that are more than enough to play music as well as learn many new ways by which you can give your playing a new style.
By listening to this audiobook, you will definitely see the bigger picture of music and how it really works.
I've gained a bunch of new information on music.
Highly Highly recommended!
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- Mario Diana
- 11-30-23
Eye opening and fun
I very much enjoyed this instructional and fun book. Almost felt like taking a short cut to playing music, but much more enticing than those long technique lessons!
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- Sunshine123
- 12-01-23
Fantastic
The author's approach is refreshing, focusing on the essentials like scales, chords, and keys, making it perfect for both beginners and seasoned musicians. The narrator's delivery is top-notch, adding an enjoyable layer to the learning experience. Whether you're starting or looking to enhance your musical skills, this audiobook is a fantastic guide that transforms the often complex world of music into an accessible and fun journey.
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- Anonymous User
- 11-18-23
Great & encouraging breakdown
You can understand 'how' music works with this book, which is really cool. Think about music as a language -- a mathematical language. Music theory can be really daunting, but when it's broken down to digestible, understandable bite sizes, then all of a sudden you have all these concepts to play with and create with.
I grew up surrounded by music and musicians. I really dig this book.
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