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This is a lesson on “O Tannenbaum” in the style of Vince Guaraldi, who created the soundtracks for the Peanuts gang. This arrangement starts off with an intermediate level rubato solo full of jazz chords and then moves into a more advanced arrangement with a nice walking bass in the left hand. So if you are an intermediate player you can start on the first section this year and then spend the next 12 months perfecting the second section. We also have “What Child is This” in the same style.

Learn this gospel favorite completely “by ear” in this all-audio lesson that uses no music, print, or video. The song is fully demonstrated and then taught phrase-by-phrase and note-by-note totally “by ear”.

This Christmas standard is easy to learn in this “by ear” lesson. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in two to four measure sections. There is no print or music involved. If you like this lesson, check out the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols that are arranged at this late beginner level.

This fun children’s Christmas standard is easy to learn and play. This late beginner arrangement is played in its entirety and then taught completely “by ear” in two to four measure sections.

This great Christmas hymn is arranged for two players at an early intermediate level, making it playable for students who have been playing consistently for about two years or more. The lesson includes several versions of demonstration recordings making it easy for each player to practice along with the other part. The song is taught completely “by ear” in two to four measure sections so there is no music, print, or video to mess with.

This Christmas standard is arranged at a late beginner level so it is good for those of you who have been playing for a year or more. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” in small measure groups. There are several other Piano by Ear Christmas carols and hymns arranged at this level as well.

This is a Vacation Bible School and Children’s Church standard and you can learn it quickly and easily totally "by ear". The lesson includes a full demonstration of the arrangement and then teaches it in two to four measure sections without music, print, or video.

This intermediate level solo is quick and easy to learn “by ear” and it has backing tracks to play along with as well. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song to give you a reference recording to listen to and play along with. Then you get the detailed note-by-note, phrase-by-phrase lesson that makes Piano by Ear what it is. Finally, there are the backing tracks for you to perform your new piano solo with.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn a late beginner piano solo of “Carol of the Bells” completely “by ear". The song is fully demonstrated and then taught in small sections without the use of print or music. Remember to check out some of the other Piano by Ear Christmas carols at this same level.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn the solo and accompaniment parts for “Nearer, My God, to Thee”, “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”, “Take My Life and Let it Be”, and “Holy, Holy, Holy”. Each solo and accompaniment part is demonstrated completely and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear” using no music or print. Backing tracks are included for practicing and playing the accompaniment parts.

In this lesson, you will learn a piano solo version of the hymn “Oh My Father” without using music, print, or video. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the arrangement to listen to and practice along with. After that, you get a detailed lesson teaching the entire arrangement in two to four measure sections completely “by ear”. Learning this way helps you to memorize the song as you go and develop your skills for picking out other songs “by ear”.

This great Christmas hymn is arranged at a late beginner level, so it is good for those of you who have been playing for a year or more. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught completely “by ear” in small measure groups. There are several other Piano by Ear Christmas carols arranged at this level as well.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn the forever-loved hymn, “O Little Town of Bethlehem”. Bill Brown plays the entire arrangement all the way through followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of the song in two to four measure sections. Add this easy-to-learn arrangement to your Christmas list!

This late beginner lesson includes a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson teaching the song in two to four measure sections. At the end of the lesson, you are given backing tracks to practice and perform with.

This church-house favorite is taught in three different styles — sacred, gospel, and contemporary. This gives you a chance to see how to arrange songs for different styles. The lesson includes full demonstrations of each style and then teaches them completely “by ear” in two to four measure sections describing every note and finger.

In this lesson, you will learn an easy solo and accompaniment to “The Old Rugged Cross”, “His Eye Is on the Sparrow”, and “Rock of Ages”, without using any music or print notation. The arrangements to all of the songs are taught completely “by ear”.

In this lesson, you will learn the piano accompaniment to the Hilary Weeks hit “He Hears Me”. A complete demonstration of the arrangement, with and without melody instruments, is provided and then the song is taught completely “by ear” in two to four measure increments.

You will learn the solo and accompaniment for four hymns in this lesson. These hymns are “More Love to Thee”, “For the Beauty of the Earth”, “Jesus, Lover of My Soul”, and “Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus”. Each solo and accompaniment part is demonstrated completely and then taught completely “by ear”, using no music or print. Backing tracks are included for practicing and playing the accompaniment parts.

In this Piano by Ear lesson, you will learn an early intermediate level arrangement of the hymn “Beyond the Sunset”. This faith-filled inspirational song has been a standard for decades and now you can learn it completely “by ear”. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches it in two to four measure sections completely “by ear”, using no print, music, or video.

Learn an easy solo and accompaniment to “Come, Thou Almighty King”, “My Faith Looks Up to Thee”, “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross”, “Jesus Shall Reign”, and “Faith of Our Fathers”, without using any music or print notation. The entire lesson is taught “by ear”.