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Looking to take your music game to the next level? Want to master your instrument and impress your friends, family, and anyone within earshot? Then you need to develop effective practice habits, my friend! But let's face it: practicing can be a drag.

From the best-selling author of I Love My Job but It’s Killing Me: A lesson plan for the successful music educator in today's new world. How do you meet your students’ needs and still have a life of your own - without being so exhausted that you can’t enjoy it? It’s time to learn how to reach your goals faster with real and practical advice. Love the Job, Lose the Stress is a band director’s guide to becoming the teacher you dream of being!

Want to take your music productions to the next level? This book covers just about everything music production related, giving you the advanced skills required by today’s global music industry. These inside secrets can be applied to real world scenarios - whether it's in audio production, electronic music production, mixing, editing, mastering, or sound for media. They even work for schools, colleges, and universities. If you take the time to apply the knowledge, then your music will elevate to a whole new level.

This reflective hymn, written near Edinburgh, Scotland, in the late 1800s, quickly gained popularity as a declaration of faith among believers worldwide. In this piano by ear lesson, you will learn a late beginner-level piano solo of this classic without using music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections, completely by ear, describing every note and finger used to play the song.

Learn all of the guitar licks and riffs to this ZZ Top hit without using music or tab. The entire guitar part is demonstrated all the way through and then taught in two- to four-measure increments totally “by ear”. Backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

Larry Blank describes growing up in the NY Theatre of the '60s till the present. He shares his experiences of being mentored by music business legends and with time, achieving the ability to pay it forward.

This lesson is based on the Massey Hall (1971) acoustic version of this Neil Young hit. The interesting thing about this song is that the chords that are used seemed to have disappeared during the “rock” era only to reemerge later in the “alternative” movement.

This hit from the movie Frozen makes a great late beginner level piano solo and you can learn this one totally “by ear”! This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song which is then followed by a detailed lesson demonstrating and explaining every phrase and note of the song without the use of music, print, or video. What a fast and easy way to learn this great Disney hit.

In this all-audio lesson, you will learn an early-intermediate arrangement of the hymn using three different accompaniment patterns in the left hand. This allows you to not only learn the hymn for performance but to also learn different ways of arranging the accompaniment for use in other songs. This lesson is suitable for most adult students who have been practicing regularly for a little over a year.

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.

Master the art of playing the left-handed guitar with this all-inclusive guidebook! Have you ever dreamed of creating soul-stirring melodies but hesitated because you’re left-handed? Have you ever wondered how the rules of playing right-handed guitar would differ from left-handed guitar? Are you prepared to start an amazing musical adventure and discover the pure delight of playing the guitar? This book is an innovative, step-by-step manual designed to make learning the guitar a breeze for left-handed players. It guides you through the basics of chord playing, strumming, and all the ...

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!”)

Music for All: Even MORE Activities for Every Classroom is the second book within the Music for All series that features a plethora of music-based activities, all of which are aimed towards enhancing every music classroom. Not only is this resource loaded with over 200 activities, but it also features a section dedicated towards amplifying every teacher’s ability to differentiate not only activities, but games and songs. Music for All: Even MORE Activities for Every Classroom is a go-to resource not only for educators that are just beginning their careers, but also seasoned teachers, as ...

Learn this reflective Christmas carol without using any music, print, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the arrangement and then proceeds to teach the entire song “by ear”, describing every note and finger used to play the song.

Uncover the magical world of fiddling! Are you ready for a musical journey to the heart of traditional folk and bluegrass melodies? Have you ever wondered how the fiddle’s enchanting tunes evoke emotion? Would you like to discover the secret to mastering this remarkable instrument? If so, “How to Play the Fiddle for Beginners” is your key to unlocking the world of strings and melodies. In this book, you will: Discover the impressive history and cultural significance of the fiddle. Unlock the remarkable secrets of bowing techniques that will make your fiddle sing like never before. ...

In this audiobook, the author teaches you everything you need to know to become a famous DJ worldwide. If you want to know the types of music that exists and what the best DJs know about producing, then Produce Your Music 2020 Edition is the perfect audiobook for you. Here it is what you will find inside: The start, bases of the music, your first disco show, differences between a DJ now and in the past, and much more!

Hi let me introduce myself. I’m Jermaine Sound.wav Evans I have over 25 years’ experience in the sound and visual world known as the AV world I have three degrees and a gang of certificates. I’ve been recording mixing Mastering and running live sound since the late 1900s. I had the opportunity to sit with some incredible engineers worked with some incredible producers. I been in the studio since analog tape machines. I’ve also been an instructor and I taught recording arts for about five years now.

In the world of audio mixing, the abundance of plug-ins with visually stunning GUIs (Graphic User Interfaces) can be overwhelming. Yet, when it comes to creating a great mix, only one thing truly matters: how it sounds. As Ray Charles famously put it, "What does it sound like, baby?" This book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of EQ'ing and mixing audio by training your ears, not your eyes.

In this lesson, the student learns the accompaniment as well as the melody to “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen in two keys. A full demonstration of both keys is given followed by a detailed lesson on the arrangement using no print, tab, or video. The entire song is taught “by ear". Backing tracks for both keys are given to practice and perform with.

This is a candid and fascinating look at the mental, psychological, and spiritual aspects of musical mastery for any musician playing jazz and other styles. It's about listening and following one's muse in order to attain excellence. Lieb has much to say about the critically important stage of discovering one's unique musical voice with some of the challenges that players experience in attaining this goal. Become inspired by listening to this book, written by a decades-long leader and teacher who has pondered the many facets of what it takes to become a world-class artist.