Includes 2 hours of instruction and a study guide with classwork and examples
All of us have heard musicians say that the only people that play by ear are the ones that are born with that talent.
Nonsense...
Here is reality. Through history, music has often been taught by ear rather than by teaching musicians to read notes. Sure, there are some musicians that have more natural ability than others, but practically all of us can learn to play by ear just like we learn by reading notes. That is not to say that all of us will play by ear equally well, but that is true for playing by reading as well.
Greg is proof that you can play by ear without being born with a special gift. He never played by ear until after graduating from college.
Not only can you learn to play by ear, but you should. Playing by ear is a handy skill that church pianists should develop.
This course is designed to help pianists that read music learn to play by ear. It is the same system that Greg teaches to his children, and it works. Within a short amount of time, you will be able to play songs by ear.
Here are the things you will learn:
- How to pick out a melody line in any key.
- How to harmonize a melody line using basic chords.
- How to make your songs interesting by using different technical devices and treatments such as arpeggios, broken chords, and inversions.
A study guide with illustrations and assignments is included.
Remember, this course is specifically for pianists who read music. If you do not read music, you will be lost in this course.
Prerequisites (what you need to know to understand this course)
1. How to read music (general basics such as naming notes, counting, key signatures, etc.).
2. An understanding of basic theory will be helpful but not required. We will be discussing the following: major scales, basic triads, and key
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What are people saying?
Your presentation of the lessons are great and the lessons are very informative and interesting. I love your teaching style and it's a lot of fun to listen to you and then watch your demonstrations on the piano of what you've covered, all of which are very clear and easy to understand. - Barbara
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Instructional Courses
Theory for Church Pianists
Congregational Accompaniment
Reharmonization
Arranging
Play by Ear!
Modulations
Playing Lead Sheets
Accompanying
How to Chart a Song
Transposing
Playing Soft Music
Inspirational Improvisation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is your return policy?
If you purchase and want to return this product, you are welcome to do so within 90 days of the purchase date. We have yet to see our first return!
How is this course different from all the rest on the market?
It is different in one very significant way. It is based on understanding harmony. There are methods for teaching congregational accompaniment that do not focus on harmony. While you may initially learn quicker using those methods, you will limit your long term potential.
What kind of church music will the concepts work with?
You can use these concepts with any music. In the DVDs, the concepts are demonstrated with simple hymns, but you can use them with practically any modern music.
How does the "Pay On Your Own Schedule" option work?
If you cannot afford to pay for this course right now, you can still get started today. When you check out, you can specify how much you want to be charged each month until the course is paid for. Most courses can be paid for over the course of 5-8 months. Click here to learn more.
Do I have to wait for this course to arrive by mail or can I view it online?
You can order and take the electronic version of this course. You simply need a DSL or similar internet connection. When you order, you will receive the study guide in PDF format and will be able to view/download the course as much as you want. This option will save you money and is especially effective if you have a laptop but no TV in the same room as your piano.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your return policy?
If you purchase and want to return this product, you are welcome to do so within 90 days of the purchase date. We have yet to see our first return!
How is this course different from all the rest on the market?
It is different in one very significant way. It is based on understanding harmony. There are methods for teaching congregational accompaniment that do not focus on harmony. While you may initially learn quicker using those methods, you will limit your long term potential.
What kind of church music will the concepts work with?
You can use these concepts with any music. In the DVDs, the concepts are demonstrated with simple hymns, but you can use them with practically any modern music.
How does the "Pay On Your Own Schedule" option work?
If you cannot afford to pay for this course right now, you can still get started today. When you check out, you can specify how much you want to be charged each month until the course is paid for. Most courses can be paid for over the course of 5-8 months. Click here to learn more.
Do I have to wait for this course to arrive by mail or can I view it online?
You can order and take the electronic version of this course. You simply need a DSL or similar internet connection. When you order, you will receive the study guide in PDF format and will be able to view/download the course as much as you want. This option will save you money and is especially effective if you have a laptop but no TV in the same room as your piano.
