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In this lesson you will learn the Chet Atkins version of “City of New Orleans” without using music, tab, or video. The arrangement is fully demonstrated and then taught in four-measure sections completely “by ear”. Backing tracks are included for your own live performance.

This Jimmy Durante hit makes a great level-one flat pick solo. You will also learn the chords, as well, and there is a full demonstration of the song before the phrase-by-phrase “by ear” lesson. At the conclusion of the lesson, you are given three different versions of the backing tracks for you, and maybe a friend, to play along with.

In this lesson, Bill Brown will teach you the arrangement of “Over the Rainbow” he still uses to this day. This is an intermediate level fingerstyle solo for those of you who have been playing over two years. The song is fully demonstrated, and then, Bill works you through the entire arrangement in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear".

This iconic progressive rock standard is fast and easy to learn with this “by ear” lesson. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks, and then each section of the song is broken down in two- to four-measure segments taught using no music, tab, print, or video. The lesson wraps up with backing tracks for the student to use for their own live performance of the song.

This lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in small phrases. In the lesson, you will learn the rhythm and lead guitar parts. At the end, you are given the backing tracks in different variations to practice and play along with.

In this lesson, the student learns both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this twang guitar classic without reading music or tab. A full demonstration of the song is given at the beginning followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson taught in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson, three different versions of the backing track are supplied for live performance!

In this lesson, Bill Brown takes the best of several Chet performances of this song and puts them together in a stand-alone arrangement that is fast and easy to learn. The arrangement is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in small phrases completely “by ear” using no tab, print, music, or video.

Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic rock hit by CCR without using any music, tab, or video! The entire lesson is taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections, and demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

This beautiful song is easy to learn when you learn it “by ear". The lesson starts with a complete demonstration with backing tracks followed by a detailed lesson using no print, tab, or video. At the end of the lesson, you get the backing tracks again with no guitar on them to use for your own performance. This song uses a capo and fingerpicking patterns and is rated as a level one.

In this lesson, you will learn both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts to “Supernatural” by double-platinum artist Sara Evans. Included with this lesson is a full demonstration with drums and bass and three different backing tracks to practice and perform with. The entire lesson is taught “by ear” so there is no music, tab, or print to mess with.

Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this level-one surf guitar classic without using music, tab, or video. The entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections, describing every note and finger used, completely “by ear". Full demo and backing tracks are included.

Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Eddie Holman classic without using music or tab! The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every note and phrase completely “by ear” without using music, tab, or video.

Learn a fingerstyle solo of this Beatle’s hit without using music, tab, or video. The lesson includes a full demonstration of the solo and then a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching every phrase slowly, including fingering and any helpful technique and performance tips.

In this lesson, the student is first given a full demonstration of the guitar parts with backing tracks as a reference. Then they get a detailed “by ear” lesson on both the rhythm and lead guitar parts and guitar and effects settings. This lesson is broken down into two to four measure sections using no music, tab, print, or video. At the end of the lesson are backing tracks in different formats to be used for live performance!

All 14 verses of this blues/rock hit are taught in extreme detail including the use of the wah-wah pedal. The entire song is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear”. At the conclusion of the lesson, you are given the backing tracks to practice and perform with.

In this lesson, the student learns both the acoustic rhythm and electric lead guitar parts to “Zephyr” by Mary Chapin Carpenter. The lesson begins with full demonstration of the song arrangement followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson on all the guitar parts of the song. At the end of the lesson, there are backing tracks in three different configurations to be used for practice and performance.

In this lesson on the song by The Rolling Stones you will learn the 12-string guitar part and a lead guitar part that was assembled from the string orchestra solo in the middle of the song. This way, if you are the second guitarist in the band, you can fill in for the missing orchestra solo. There is a full demonstration of the song given before a detailed “by ear” lesson of each part. At the end of the lesson, you are given backing tracks to practice the lead guitar part with!

In this lesson, you learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to the studio version of this song. A full demonstration is provided at the beginning, and then the lesson is taught “by ear” in short phrases. Once you have mastered the lesson, three different versions of the backing tracks are given for you (and a friend) to practice and perform with.

Alan Holdsworth is the guitarist for U.K. on this song, so there are plenty of tasteful progressive rock licks for you to learn in this lesson. The song is also loaded with exotic time signatures so you will get a counting workout, as well. The song is played in its entirety and then taught in two- to four-measure sections. At the end of the lesson, you are given the backing tracks with no guitar for you to play along with.

For this lesson on the Led Zeppelin hit we will be using the studio version and learning both the acoustic and electric guitar parts. The song is demonstrated in its entirety with a light metronome track so that you can hear the timing. Then the entire song is taught in two- to four-measure sections completely “by ear".