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In this all-audio lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Moody Blues hit without using music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson on each guitar part. The song is broken up into small sections, and each lick is taught phase-by-phase. This is the fastest way to learn this song, and you’ll memorize it while learning it.

Strap in for some early Phil Keaggy at his best. Before he was a world-renown fingerstyle player he made his mark in the field of progressive rock in the 1970s. This lesson teaches one his band’s iconic songs completely “by ear”. Included is a full demonstration of the song and backing tracks to practice and perform with.

Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this CCR hit 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 in three different configurations are included!

Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic rock hit without using any music, tab, or video. The entire lesson is taught “by ear” and demo and backing tracks are included!

In this fun all-audio lesson you will learn the entire guitar part to this José Feliciano hit completely “by ear”. At the beginning you are given a full demonstration of the arrangement followed by a detailed all-audio lesson of the song in small sections. At the end of the lesson you are given the backing tracks with no guitar on them for you to use for your own live performance.

This song is best remembered from the movie Crossroads. For this song you will need a slide, and you will need to be in open D tuning. At the beginning of the lesson the song is demonstrated completely, then you are talked through getting to open D tuning, and then you are taught the song phase-by-phase, completely “by ear”.

This Eric Clapton hit is taught totally by ear and you learn every lick and phase on both the rhythm and lead guitars. The extended slide solo played by Duane Allman at the end of the recording is taught as well. This lesson also includes a full demonstration and backing tracks in different configurations for you to practice with and, ultimately, perform with!

This is a treasure trove of the most-used blues licks! In this lesson you will first be given a full demonstration of the guitar part with backing tracks as a reference. Then you get a detailed “by ear” lesson on all of the licks and tips about guitar and amp settings. At the end of the lesson you get the tracks again but without the guitar on them for you to use as your own back-up band!

In this lesson you learn the licks and riffs to this all-time rock classic for the rhythm and lead guitar parts. A full demonstration is provided and then the lesson is taught “by ear” in short phases. Once you have mastered the lesson, three different versions of the backing tracks are given for you to practice and perform with.

You will learn both guitar parts to this pre-psychedelic version of “House of the Rising Sun” using no print, tab, or video. A full demonstration of the song is played at the beginning of the lesson followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson on every lick in the song. Also included is information about guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals used on the original recording. At the end of the lesson there are three versions of the backing tracks for you to play along with.

In this lesson you start with a full demonstration of the song with backing tracks followed by a detailed “by ear” lesson of both the rhythm and slide guitar parts in small phases. You will learn the solos for all seven slide solos. This song is in open D tuning. At the end you are given the backing tracks in different versions to practice and play along with.

In this lesson you learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this Blues standard including the slide-guitar lead at the end. 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.

A lesson on the style of Creedence Clearwater Revival. In this all-audio lesson you will learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this classic rock hit without using any music, tab, or video. The entire lesson is taught “phase-by-phase” and “note-by-note” completely “by ear”! A full demonstration and backing tracks are included as well.

There are a lot of standard rock-a-billy and surf licks to learn in this song lesson. Learn both the rhythm and lead guitar parts to this level one classic without reading music or tab. Full demonstration and backing tracks - in three configurations - are included.

Learn all of the great licks from Edge in this easy-to-follow “by ear” lesson. The lesson begins with a full demonstration of the song and then teaches every lick and phrase “by ear” without the use of music, tab, or video. Bill Brown also describes the effects used on the song. Backing tracks are included with this lesson for you to play along with once you have learned the song.

You will learn both the Telecaster and Epiphone Casino guitar parts in this “by ear” lesson. At the beginning of the lesson there is a full demonstration of the song to listen to and practice with followed by a detailed all-audio lesson on every lick of every section for both guitar parts. At the end of the lesson there are three different versions of the backing tracks to play along with. This lesson is rated at a beginner or intermediate level depending on which guitar part you are attempting to learn.

This surf standard is fun and easy to learn when you learn it “by ear”! In this lesson, the student learns the rhythm and lead guitar parts completely “by ear” using no music, tab, or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song followed by a detailed lesson of every phrase and lick. At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks in three different configurations for live performance!

Amplified offers a fresh, innovative way to relate to and experience music. The audiobook shows the listener how to use the power of music in their everyday life - to awaken creativity, improve their well-being, deepen relationships, and amplify their true potential. Through a combination of personal stories, scientific research, inspiring anecdotes, and practical exercises, Frank Fitzpatrick provides us with a time-tested musical path to greater health and happiness.

The Absolute Mindset is a musician’s mindset that can help accelerate the learning process for any musician who is trying to master music.

Ear training is one of the most rewarding skills you can develop, and it’s one that you can work on every day. Which makes total sense: music is an aural experience, after all. Ear training helps you turn the music you hear into music you make on your guitar. This works for your own musical ideas, too: when you dream up a great riff or chord progression, you naturally want to sit down and play it right away. Ear training helps you do just that.