Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the time or the money…or worst of all spent endless amounts money that you really didn’t have on lessons that were “supposed” to teach you but left you even further back than where you started?

In celebration of a brand new year, my good friend Jermaine Griggs at HearandPlay.com has developed a set of tools that’s going to kick start your playing off to a powerful beggining.

This system includes a 300 pg. course that’s split up into 20 chapters that are jam-packed with with TONS of expert techniques, interactive diagrams, and challenging quizzes that are guaranteed to teach you (step-by-step and over-the-shoulder) EVERYTHING you’ve always wanted to know about your “SCALES,” “CHORDS,” “CHORD PROGRESSIONS,” “NOTES,” “FILL-INS,” “RUNS,” and more!

That’s not all, this special “Ultimate Starter Course” also includes one of his most talked about products to date, Gospel Keys 101. In almost 2-HOURS, he takes you by the hand and shows you step-by-step how to Turn Your One-Note Melodies Into Full-Sounding Songs by using 3 easy steps.

Lastly, you’ll also be receiving a special edition copy of his brand new Hear and Play Chords Audio series! This one is loaded with over 4 H-O-U-R-S worth of audio instruction that you’ll be able to take literally anywhere and practice.

So if you act now, the package not only will include a comprehensive, step-by-step, 300-pg workbook and accompanying software cd, but also comes complete with 2 audio programs that you can listen to in your car or on the go (that’s 4 additional hours). That’s not all… you also get a 90-minute DVD covering the basics and fundamentals to playing music by ear. So we’ve got all angles covered… See below for more details.

In this course you’re going to…

-Play piano without having to rely solely on sheet music or chord symbols (more on this later).

-Be able to hum a tune, then immediately play it on the piano in a few minutes.

-Be able to hear something on the radio or on a favorite album and immediately understand what’s happening in the song without being at a piano.

-and so much MORE!

Click below to learn more:
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All the best,
Kevin Sinclair

P.S. - You might find more interesting information, techniques, or resources just by clicking around on their website at http://www.HearandPlay.com/

“Get A Fresh Start… And Discover The Secrets to Quickly & Easily Playing All Your Favorite Songs On The Piano By Ear In 2008!”

…Using The Same Exact System Thousands Of Musicians Are Using To Play Anything They Hear On The Radio In Just A Few Minutes!”

Dear Fellow Musician,

Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano but never had the time or the money…or worst of all spent endless amounts money that you really didn’t have on lessons that were “supposed” to teach you but left you even further back than where you started?

Well, if this sounds like you and you want to start 2008 off right by playing ALL of your favorite songs by ear, I’ve definitely found that someone (…and that something) that’s going to help you do it - guaranteed!

The guy who I’m talking about is none other than Jermaine Griggs, the pioneer of the award-winning “Hear and Play” concept. This man has created the best and easy to understand Home Piano Study Courses I’ve ever seen. And he’s offering it for an incredible price for those who want to add playing the piano to the list of resolutions you actually stick to :::wink:::.

This system is loaded! I mean, it includes an interactive course book of 300 pages that’s split up into 20 chapters. And it’s not just a bunch of pictures either. Each page is literally jam-packed with with TONS of expert techniques, interactive diagrams, and challenging quizzes that are guaranteed to teach you (step-by-step and over-the-shoulder) EVERYTHING you’ve always wanted to know about your “SCALES,” “CHORDS,” “CHORD PROGRESSIONS,” “NOTES,” “FILL-INS,” “RUNS,” and more!

That’s not all, this special “Ultimate Starter Course” also includes one of his most talked about products to date, Gospel Keys 101. In almost 2-HOURS of footage, he takes you by the hand and shows you step-by-step how to Turn Your One-Note Melodies Into Full-Sounding Songs by using 3 easy steps.

Lastly, you’ll also be receiving a special edition copy of his brand new Hear and Play Chords Audio series! This one is loaded with over 4 H-O-U-R-S worth of audio instruction that you’ll be able to take literally anywhere and practice.

I mean, you can slip it into your car stereo on the way to work, pop it in your portable CD player, or even upload it to your ipod. This is the new way the world is learning music. Make sure you’re a part of it.

So if you act now, the package not only will include a comprehensive, step-by-step, 300-pg workbook and accompanying software cd, but also comes complete with 2 audio programs that you can listen to in your car or on the go (that’s 4 additional hours). That’s not all… you also get a 90-minute DVD covering the basics and fundamentals to playing music by ear. So we’ve got all angles covered…

In this course you’ll be able to…

-Play piano without having to rely solely on sheet music or chord symbols (more on this later).

-Be able to hum a tune, then immediately play it on the piano in a few minutes.

-Be able to hear something on the radio or on a favorite album and immediately understand what’s happening in the song without being at a piano.

-Sit down at the piano and play exactly what they feel… entertain guests and simply enjoy music.

-Play in a band with other musicians who play by ear and be able to follow along and improvise when the time is right.

-Play at church, accompany quartets or singing groups, and perform at special occasions without any fear or hesitation.

-Learn music at a comfortable pace without being forced to pay a teacher $30-$50 or more per hour.

-and so much MORE!

Click here to learn more.

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All the best,

Kevin Sinclair

P.S. - You might find more interesting information, techniques, or resources just by clicking around on their website at http://www.HearandPlay.com/

Music lessons are a sure way of your child achieving confidence, concentration and math ability. One of the best ways to begin is by playing the piano. However, it can be a little frustrating if your child is not quite ready. Listed below are five questions which should be asked before beginning piano lessons.

1. What age is your child?

Although it is not always down to the age of your child as to whether they are ready for piano lessons, a majority of children are at a suitable age to begin piano lessons between the age of five and seven. There are those children that are ready from as young as three years old, and there are those that should wait until they are eight years old.

Even if your child meets all of the relevant criteria but remain to be young, they can begin piano lessons.

2. How Long Is Your Child’s Attention Span?

It is essential that your child has a good attention span as they will need to have the ability to sit and pay attention for approximately half an hour for the lesson. Aside from this, the child will also need to practice for a minimum of 15 minutes every day.

If your child can patiently sit for approximately 20 minutes and read a book or color, then they are most probably ready to begin piano lessons. However, if your child can not sit still and pay attention to anything for any length of time then it is advised to wait a little longer. Once your child is in the first grade at school, then they will certainly have a long enough attention span for piano lessons.

3. Does Your Child Play One Note at a Time On the Piano?

Children will more often than not simply pound piano keys, when playing for the first time, or they will play many notes at one time. However, as they develop control, it will be possible for them to play one note at a time.

It will be possible for a child to play one note at a time as they develop the art of writing. However, your child can begin piano lessons if they start to play one note at a time on the piano before they have the ability to write.

4. Does Your Child Recognize Letters and Numbers?

It is essential that your child knows the difference between their left and right hand, the number 1 to 5 and the letters A to G before beginning piano lessons.

Your child will learn these skills very quickly once they are attending kindergarten. If your child recognizes these letters and numbers before kindergarten, then you may begin with piano lessons.

5. Does Your Child Have an Interest in Music?

It is possible that your child is ready for a more formal music instruction, if they are constantly playing the piano, banging on pots and pans or dancing to music. Weekly piano lessons need to be undertaken, therefore it is essential that the child is interested enough in music in order to continue with the lessons.

If your child does not show an interest in music, but appears to be ready in every other way, then it may be better to wait until they are a little older before beginning piano lessons.

Therefore, if your child recognizes letters and numbers and is interested in music, can sit for the 30 minute lessons and is playing individual notes on the piano, then your child is ready to proceed with piano lessons regardless of age.

A majority of children are ready for piano lessons during their first grade. However, if you think that your child is not yet ready for the lessons, for whatever reason, then it is recommended to wait a while longer.

Dear Fellow Musician,

Have you always wanted to learn to play jazz on the piano but never had the time or the money…

…Or worst of all spent endless amounts money that you really didn’t have on lessons that were “supposed” to teach you but left you even further back than where you started?

Well, if this sounds like you, then you should definitely keep reading. Now listen, you don’t have to go to jazz concerts anymore saying “I wish I could do that.” If you want to start playing jazz by ear right away, I’ve definitely found that someone (…and that something) that’s going to help you do it.

The guy who I’m talking about is none other than James Wrubel, one of the front-runners in today’s modern jazz era. This man has been there and back as a professional jazz musician and has played with some of the top names on the charts today.

With his crazy schedule, I’m still surprised that Hear and Play Music was able to capture him for literally more than 8 days and extract so much content to create this new and innovative Jazz DVD Learning Machine.

This system is completely loaded! In two DVDs and over 2 hours of step-by-step instruction, he takes you by the hand and shows you how to master TONS of award-winning jazz tips, tricks, and techniques as well as signature soloing secrets that’ll have you playing hundreds of jazz pieces by ear in no time.

Once you have this system in your hands you’re going to…

Discover:

- How to quickly and easily form tons of jazz chord patterns and runs that are guaranteed to have you standing out from the crowd.

- How to accelerate your jazz learning curve by combining 3 secret elements that the pros don’t want you to know!

- How to ensure that no matter what voicings and blues licks you play, they’ll turn heads each and every time!

- The 7 secrets to playing signature solos like a pro from a pro!

Click here to learn more.

All the best,
Kevin Sinclair

P.S. - You might find more interesting information, techniques, or resources just by clicking around on their website at http://www.HearandPlay.com/

Do you ever watch musicians in jazz clubs? Piano players are the most awesome to behold. They seem to just pick up and play songs they have never heard before that night. Many individuals can do this. No matter their instrument, they can listen to a song once and play it without hesitation and error free. The rest of us need music, carefully written keys, notes and time signatures as a guide. Perhaps we have neglected our own improvisational education. This article is to aid others in avoiding the same mistakes.

It is possible to learn the piano by playing by ear, although it is not a common method. To learn piano is to learn to read music simultaneously, is the most common method. This is a talent honed by many years of practice, reading music, listening, and imitating that most professional musicians can play by ear, no matter how they originally learned to play. For some individuals, playing by ear in an inborn talent and gift that come to them naturally, for instance, Mozart composed and played many complicated compositions as a child before he ever saw sheet music.

Do not fool yourself into thinking you would not need to learn to read music to activate this talent within yourself. Nothing is further than the truth. If you want to be a good musician, perhaps even going professional this is a necessary skill. You have access to every great piece of music ever written when you can read music. There is no need to hear it to be able to play it. You improve your overall musicianship, when you learn to read music and play the piano as you gain better hand to eye coordination. When you learn to play the piano by reading music, you will recognize the notes, and this will give you an idea of what the music sounds like. When you read music, you unconsciously learn to play by ear. While you concentrate on learning to play by ear, you are able to translate a piece of written music, as you need to.

Reading music is an essential while generally beginning piano instruction includes learning to read music. You have all the basics required to learn to play by ear. For the majority without a good understanding of music theory and good techniques learning to play by ear can be difficult. Invest some of your time in practicing your positions and scales. These techniques should be part of every practice session as they build good habits while training your ear. With practice we all gain skills.

After reaching intermediate level, you may wish to search for a skilled teacher with a talent for teaching the art of playing by ear. This helps you to revise your abilities. You can learn the tricks of listening that aid you in picking out the chord progressions that form the basis of any piano work. Generally, this skill accompanies regular music-related teachings.

No matter your reason for wanting to play, it is best to be able to read music and play by ear. It is never too late to begin training yourself in either technique. You will find that there are computer-based courses online that teach these musical skills. Begin today, start learning and enjoy yourself as you learn.