August 10, 2010
Dear Matthew, Your Volume I DVD Video for beginners has brought me MUCH success!!! Personally, being a Pastor's wife, there was a great need for me to learn as quickly as possible. But, I never thought I could ever learn to play by ear. It is amazing!!! I am learning to play by ear with your DVD Video!!! Also, I love the fact that I can call you at any time. You have always answered my call and taken time to help over the phone!!! Thank you so much! I am looking forward to ordering Volume II soon! God bless you!
Tonya, USA
August 2, 2010
Hi Matthew. As a piano teacher who has a great interest in learning more about playing by ear as opposed to the traditional methods, I am very impressed with your course. You make the approach to the keyboard so easy to understand and your inventive methods are clear, concise, and easy to follow. Also, your personality comes across as a very sincere person that makes you feel an infinity to you even though we've only met via your DVD's. Thanks for giving budding pianists an effective method that will propel them into the wonderful world of playing by ear.
Jim, Arizona
July 31, 2010
What a deal! Matthew is a great piano teacher and we have found these dvds to be so beneficial! we loved them so much for our daughter, that we bought the advanced set as a gift for our Pastor's wife who wanted them. Athough she has played beautifully for many years, she says that she has learned so much and isn't even finished with the lessons, yet!
Stacy, USA
July 25, 2010
I have benefited tremendously from your weekly newsletters. You have opened my eyes to a whole new world in music. Thanks a lot. I will be purchasing one fo your courses soon
John, Jamaica
July 23, 2010
Hi Matt! I wanted to say thanks so much for the wonderful music lessons you have been sending me. I have already purchased all of your DVDs and I am so excited. I am 70 years old, recently retired, and have always wanted to play piano. I took traditional lessons about 10 years ago, and frankly, I was a bit overwhelmed until I eventually stopped playing. Thanks to your lessons I am already making much more progress than I ever dreamed. Never did I think I could play piano by ear. Thanks again for your encouragement and may God bless you and your sincere efforts to help others play piano.
Bill, USA
July 01, 2010
I started using the weekly email to learn to play by ear, just to get the feel for if I think I could learn or not. My plan is to get the dvd next. So far it is more difficult to learn since you can't actually see how you should be doing it, but you break it down in a way that makes it easy to understand. The weekly email is a perfect jumpstart for me and I can't wait to get the dvd! Thanks so much and may God bless you!
Amanda, USA
June 18 2010
Matt,
I just want to let you know how happy I am to have purchased your instructional DVDs. I have known how to play the piano by ear for about 3 years, but I only knew how to play in the key of C and a little in the key of Eb. I didn't want to tackle the task of learning to play in other keys because it seemed so daunting, but with your inversion exercises I have become much more comfortable playing in other keys and I am only on Volume 1! I can't wait to see what more I learn from the other lessons.
Steve, Missouri
June 3, 2010
Enjoyed piano by sheet music since early childhood. Your teachings are giving me what I have been wanting for years..the freedom of raising my piano horizons. No one I have ever asked has been able to answer me or shared their knowledge with me like your teachings. Thank you for this. With continued practice, I will be able to complement my accompanist position in our local church, benefiting us all. (I do that now).
Jackie, North Carolina
May 27, 2010
I am thoroughly enjoying your course and learning more than I thought I would so early in the game. Although I have the ability to "play-by-ear" and can read basic melody notes on the treble-staff, I'm strictly self-taught but had reached a plateau with my playing. Your instructions are clear and easy to follow. I especially like the song references in the… "I, ii, iii, IV, V, etc. format. That allows me to easily learn songs in more than one key. I'm now trying out some of your techniques with other songs I would like to learn to play. So far, so good. Thanks for adding some new energy to my playing abilities.
Jim, Georgia
May 1, 2010
I am now playing in church. The DVDs have helped me to learn new positions and use chords that I had never heard of. These extra chords make the melody easier to understand what you are playing. This program is amazing.
Joy, Tennessee
April 22, 2010
Hi! I just received the Piano By Ear DVDs a week ago and I must confess....I was hesitant at first about ordering them. I haven't finished them, but from what I've seen, I can say that I'm simply amazed. Years ago, I started picking out little pieces. I then started lessons, but my piano teacher started me out at a 3rd year level. Unfortunately, I never received the basics of piano technique. After going through only a few lessons, I'm really catching on. My songs have a "fuller" sound and I'm LOVING it! Thanks Mr. Stephens!
Cindy, Georgia
March 15, 2010
I have been playing the piano for over 35 years, and always felt like I constantly gravitated toward playing my music the same way with the same chord structure. Through your courses they have helped me break out those ruts musically. High recommendation for any new, or seasoned piano/keyboard player.
Thanks a bunch
Joe, California
February 16, 2010
I am so glad I found "piano by ear' website. I purchased the DVD for my 6 year old daughter who is now 7. I was skeptical at first, thinking that a 6 year-old is too young to learn the piano, especially with this method, but I'm so glad I was wrong. Matthew is a genious. His talent combined with patience and dedication produced this awesome website and DVDs. My daughter has finished the first DVD and can play pretty much any simple songs I ask her to play in the key of C, F, and G without reading anything. I am so proud of her and really thankful that Matthew is sharing his talent with the world. If you are skeptical about buying Matt's DVDs, don't be. It really works! Thank you Matthew... may God continues to bless you and your ministry.
Lolita, USA
January 21, 2010
Hiya Matt, its me Daz! Yeah ill give you a few minutes to get over the shock lol. I got your Piano By Ear ADVANCED DVD today (22nd jan) and it is class. I watched it all the way through and thought it was brilliant. I have to say I was surprised! You know what im like, since I've played piano lessons for years and even give piano lessons, Im on the internet for hours and hours looking at piano/keyboard websites to learn more. Anyway a lot of sites claim that their lessons are advanced, and to be honest could be learnt by a 7 year old girl in a couple of days! Was that to harsh? oh well lol. Ok im kind of drifting off the point here. Your DVD was excellent mate. I just love that style. Personally I call it honky tonk, i didnt know that it was southern gospel. As you know, i play in many different styles but that is one I never really tried out, well untill now. I recommend everyone who reads this to get it as you will love the runs and fills on this DVD, besides who doesnt like to show off! Oh I was also impressed with your speed. Your pretty fast with those octave runs! When are you going on american idol?!!! lol, Your crazy english friend,
Darren, United Kingdom
December 19, 2009
Hi Matthew! What a difference you have made! When I sat down and read lesson #4 it all clicked! Now it makes sense! I never realized there were basic patterns and what the 4 and 5 etc meant. I actually sat down and played my sons choir music that i had already figured out with out the paper and with the melody...then I played Amazing Grace and have to admit I cried whenever I went right into the song "He walks with me". Not perfectly mind you..and it was with just the basic pattern...but the joy I feel to actually sit down and play a song that is on my heart is inconceivable! I never thought I would be able to do it! I am so looking forward to perfecting the basics and then moving on to learning on the fancy little tricks. Thank you so much for offering this to us! You are truly a blessing! I have always wanted to play like my mother in the picture and now with your help I may eventually do so.
Misty, USA
August 25, 2009
I'm so sorry to bother you with this silly stuff but the beginner DVD I already have down fairly well. However, the left hand stuff on Volume 2 is priceless! I'd love it if you put out a DVD on nothing but "filling in the gaps with left hand tricks" (I jest...sort of). Honestly, I wish I'd found you first in my piano journey because the DVD's are that good and would have saved me much time.
Robert, USA
April 17, 2009
After years of trying to play by ear and spending lots of money on instructional materials and teachers without very much success, I am finally making progress. I can also apply what I have learned from Piano By Ear to playing the Mountain Dulcimer by ear. This lets me know that I am actually learning instead of just memorizing songs like I did with other instructional materials. I think of all the time, money, and effort that was wasted over the years with all the other instructional materials that I tried.
Hi Matthew. My daughters and I watched much of lesson one this morning. I kept pausing it so we could go over what you were saying and I was amazed at how quickly both Samantha [almost 6] and Elizabeth [almost 4] picked it all up. They now know how to identify the keys on the piano, and enjoy telling me how to sharp and flat a note. Then right at the end of our 'lesson' we started the C major scale. We are at the first 'pause and practice' and if it wasn't time to have breakfast and get ready for school etc. they would have kept going. I'm so thrilled that they're keen to learn again and are having fun. And it's lovely to be sharing it with them. Samantha is keen to overtake me [I've been a beginner-intermediate for a while so she has a fair way to go] and is really motivated to move forward. But I'm most amazed at Elizabeth, who is having FUN, and in fact she picked up sharps and flats, how to identify C, and the scale quickest!!! I can't wait till tomorrow morning when we reinforce what we did today and keep moving through lesson 1…
Michelle, Australia
December 10, 2008
Just letting you know I have found your Piano By Ear DVD's really helpful and love the way you teach new techniques. I had been 'fiddling' around on an old piano we had for a few years but not really making any progress. Then at church our regular pianist travelled overseas and soon after my husband, who played the guitar, cut the tip off his finger and was unable to play for a while so we were left with no musicians! I tried to 'make a joyful noise unto the Lord' and was desperately looking around for something to help me play better (quickly!) and came across your website. It was an answer to prayer -no joke! Its hard to say which aspect has been the most helpful, I love playing some of the runs you show and 'walking up the keys', practicing inversions has been the least 'fun' to do but it has helped tremendously in being able to make the songs sound more 'full' rather than single finger playing with the right hand :-)The overhead video shots of you playing are really good too. More of those please! :-) I've still got a way to go before I am playing how I'd really like to be able to and am looking forward to your next DVD, once its available. Thanks for a great product! (Oh, did I mention that I think its really good value for money?) God bless you!
Allie, Minnesota
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Sherri, Missouri
| Christmas Piano By Ear |
Now You Can Learn To Play Your Favorite Christmas Classics On The Piano By Ear --Without Sheet Music!
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Are you ready to be shown, step-by-step, how to play all your favorite holiday classics by ear? ...With my help, you'll learn everything you need to know to play your favorite Christmas songs --- without reading sheet music!
...With my tested and proven easy to learn process, you'll learn everything you need to know to play your favorite Christmas songs --- without reading sheet music or chord charts! |
I think you'll agree that I take learning to play the piano by ear seriously! I'm dedicated to helping my students learn to play the piano by ear! And even though there are other companies out there that…as we say it here in the Ozarks, “have gotten too big for their britches”, I still answer all my emails personally!
| I have been playing the piano for many years and have often used techniques by mere chance or just stumbled upon something that worked. Piano by ear has taught me what works and why it works which helps the player be consistent in their playing and allows them to rely on technique instead of having to rely on memory. You are always available for questions also, I asked a question and actually got a response from you with detailed answers. I have always had trouble before with having the instructor available for help. Matt, that is not true with piano by ear I asked the questions and you actually reply with the answers. Thanks for everything. |
You Want To Learn To Play The Piano By Ear…not just a few chords!
As a piano teacher, my goal is to teach you HOW to play by ear. I'm not interested in teaching you a few chords or just one song. As a teacher, I want you to be able to “play the piano” by ear!
You know, a lot of you have complained that other “piano by ear” material out there only shows you some cool chords but doesn't show you “HOW” to use them.
Others complain that some material just shows you how to play a song. And if I know my students, they don't want to be showed how to play a song or just some cool chords…
People like you want to be taken by the hand and led step by step with an over the shoulder approach to learning Christmas classics – all by ear.
And the amazing part is that you can play these songs at YOUR skill level. Whether you're a beginner or you've been playing for some time now, you will benefit from this information. That's because with each song, I've broken down the information into two sections…one for a beginner…one for the experienced pianist.
So... Keep reading to learn how you can apply simple techniques that will help you to learn tons of your other Christmas favorites.
…and I'm not talking about just showing you a few new chords and sending you on your way!
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My easy steps include
 Understanding how the piano works (how chords are formed and how they combine together to create progressions and songs). Picking out the melody (or tune) of a song, finding the right chords that go with the melody, and adding "extra" chords and fillers to make your songs sound fullRecognizing that chord progressions are common in many songs and being able to identify these chord patterns in Christmas classics! This means you can do this in other songs as well.Simple left hand and right hand techniques that are easy to learn but make your piano playing sound full and rich!
Having fun while learning Christmas classics that you can play for your family and friends THIS Christmas season!...and much more! |
How would you like to be able to sit down at your piano and play all of your favorite Christmas songs by ear? No sheetmusic…
Listen...
I've taught literally hundreds of people how to play the piano by ear. Taking my 20 years of experience of teaching piano by ear, I've taught all ages of students from 5 years old to 65 and at every level. I've taught students who know nothing about the piano. I've taught students who play by note and want to learn to play by ear. And I've listened to what my students have said to come up with an easy, simple to understand approach to learning to play the piano by ear.
I know what folks need to take their piano playing to the next level!
You know, there are many great pianists out there, but not many of them are able to take the complexity of playing the piano by ear and making it sensible. Bringing it down on your level where YOU can learn!
Recently, I surveyed students who currently use my instructional DVDs. I asked them why they weren't asking questions on the discussion board. You know what a large majority said? “There's nothing to ask. You explain everything very well on the DVD, so I don't have any questions.”
Now granted, I took a lot of time when making my instructional DVDs, and I thought I did a pretty good job. But, I'll have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised.
What about Christmas songs?
Every year, at Christmas time, guess who has to play for the services when all the Christmas carols are sung? You guessed it, ME! Everyone is so afraid of tackling those Christmas classics.
And, really, I totally understand. I remember as a young pianist fretting over these songs. Maybe it's because we usually only play them once a year. But the more I played them year after year (I love a challenge), I began to realize many of these songs follow the same chord progressions and have the same “complex” issues as many other ones….
So, after months and months of pushing it to the side, I've finally called Scott (my production manager) and come up with the ultimate approach to learning these tough but popular Christmas classics…all by ear!
...And the best thing about it is:
I've designed the program so that it doesn't matter what your experience with the piano is. Regardless of whether you've been playing for a month or perhaps several years, you'll still benefit from my instruction.
Each and every song is broken down into sections for both the beginner and the experienced pianist. For the beginner I teach you the “basics” such as picking out melody (hearing intervals, etc.), and the chords that you will use to play the song. If you are a beginner, you would simply start at the beginning of each song. If you are an experienced player, you might even want to refresh yourself on the fundamentals of playing by ear.
And what's even more exciting is the fact that by the time you finish the “basics”, you'll have what it takes to play the song exactly the way it should sound. Then, you have the opportunity to challenge yourself to take it to the next level.
After I've taken you by the hand and showed you the basics of the song, note by note, chord by chord, section by section, then I'll show you how to spice it up. That's when I focus on doing a complete “makeover”! I'll show you fancy fill ins, some extended chords such as chord over chord techniques (this makes your chords sound rich and full); right hand and left hand techniques separately and more! All to spice it up and make your playing sound rich and full!
Keep in mind though, all the information is beneficial and one is neither better than the other.
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Matthew's piano instruction program is the best by far of all the products that I have used. It will have you playing by ear in no time. And the cost/benefit ratio is highly favorable, i.e., you get a lot more for your money compared to the other commercial products out there. I highly recommend his product!
Fernando, Washington D.C. |
>>>I am the founder of ThePianoByEar.com and have taught hundreds of people how to play the piano by ear.
>>> Hundreds of people from over many different Countries have already relied on me to teach them how to play the piano through my other courses.
>>> I currently serve online members and supply over 72,000 visitors per year with my online piano lessons, newsletters, and more! (And I've only been online for 2 years!)
>>> Students have hired me to provide them piano instruction. Since launching ThePianoByEar.com in June 2006, I no longer teach privately as this website has grown to be a full time commitment.
Finally, you can start learning to play your favorite Christmas classics without sheet music - All in the comfort of your own home and it won't cost you a fortune!
…Now I don't want to discourage you from hiring a piano teacher for $100 an hour if you can afford it, but this course will teach you how to play your favorite Christmas songs by ear so you and show off for family, friends, or at church during this holiday season!
| ==>Discover the secrets to playing Christmas songs without sheet music by understanding major chords, common chord progressions, chord over chord, etc. (...Don't worry if you don't know what these things mean --- I'm going to explain all of this)! |
| ==>How to pick out the melody of your favorite Christmas classics in a few minutes and how to make the melody into a complete song in no time! |
| ==>How three major chords can help a beginner to play most Christmas songs they want (...and other songs for that matter) --- ALL BY EAR! |
| ==>An over-the-shoulder look at every technique, up close, in easy to understand lessons broken down into step by step instruction |
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==>Learn how one simple left hand technique can literally transform the way you play and make your songs sound full! |
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==>Learn techniques that you can use in other songs (not just Christmas songs) I'm not just teaching you how to play a song, I'm teaching you HOW TO PLAY BY EAR! |
>Train your ear to recognize chord patterns in Christmas songs and common intervals in the melody and how they are common in many Holiday songs! >Find out how to take the basic version of a song and enhance it to sound full and powerful >Learn how to use two simple chords and combine them to create a beautiful chord that can be used in virtually any song! (One example is G major chord on the right hand and Em chord on the left hand = Em7.) >Learn how to use chords and fills to play several variations of the songs so they don't sound the same every time you play them! ...There's more! >How to play different styles depending on what mood you want to create with each song. >Learn how to play songs 2 octaves higher than normal to create an awesome introduction or beginning to your song. >How to use runs and fills with the left hand to make your playing sound full and inviting. >How to take a simple major chord and break it into two hands (that's means playing only 3 notes on the piano) and make it sound “advanced”! (You'll learn this on “O Come All Ye Faithful”.) Here's what you'll get: BONUS: Disc 2 This second disc is an additional 60 minutes of additional instruction just like you see on Disc 1. You'll learn additional techniques because I'm teaching you a couple of more difficult Christmas songs “What Child Is This” and “O Holy Night This could have easily sold separately for up to $35 but I'm giving it to you absolutely free as part of this comprehensive program! Here. Let's make a deal... If you're truly serious about learning Christmas classics by ear during this holiday season, then you won't have a problem with this deal --- at all. Just to recap: You'll be getting Christmas Piano By Ear Disc 1 AND Christmas Piano By Ear Disc 2 (a $35 value in itself). Together, these discs total more than two hours of step-by-step, over the shoulder, easy to understand instruction. For all of this, I could very well charge over $75 and still get tons of orders for this two+ hour / 2-disc set (wouldn't you agree) ? I know 1 and 2-hour courses out there selling for $60+ so I definitely know the going rate for such valuable information like this. Some instructional material I've seen online is selling for over $500! For just $49, this entire Two+ hour Christmas Piano By Ear Instructional DVD can be yours. This offer is subject to change at any time (so if you're really interested in this DVD course, I suggest you act quickly --- otherwise, you might end up paying $75 or more in the future --- or worse, we'll end up running out). CLICK HERE if you are ready to order online through our secure server! If not, my 100% "NO-RISK" guarantee should help you make a decision --- OR YOU'RE JUST NOT SERIOUS ABOUT THIS. Matthew Stephens, founder - ThePianoByEar.com Okay, I've acted on my end of the deal. Now it's your call. If you think $49 is too much, then ask yourself this question: Where else can you get quality piano instruction for less than an evening meal at your favorite restaurant? With this DVD, I'm giving you over 2 hours of instruction that teaches you how to play Christmas classics all by ear. Three Ways to Place Your Risk Free Order Learn your favorite Christmas classics all by ear without sheet music! 2. By Email - Email your phone number to me at matthew@thepianobyear.com and I'll call you to obtain order information. 3. Order Form - Click here to print out an order form to send in your order by mail.
Candace
My Christmas Piano By Ear will teach you everything you need to know to start playing your favorite holiday courses by ear this holiday season. I will take you by the hand and show you how to pick out melodies, how to hear the proper chord changes that go with the melody, how to spice up your basic versions to make your playing sound rich and full.
If you've been searching for a course that will take you by the hand and show teach you step by step in easy to understand language how to play holiday classics by ear (and other songs for that matter) then you've come to the right place. You'll learn why melodies are played the way they are…why certain chords are used and when, and what simple techniques you can use to spice up your playing!
Almost 90 minutes of step by step over the shoulder piano lessons teaching you how to play your favorite holiday classics by ear! Each song is broken down into sections so it doesn't matter if you're a beginner or an experienced pianist, you will be walked through the “basics” of each step of playing a song by ear and then taken through different techniques used to spice up your playing. You get to choose what part you want to learn!Charts, close ups, and titles to make sure you're playing the right notes and chords at the right time. I want to make sure you understand what I'm teaching.
Slow and step by step instruction so that you know EXACTLY what to do, step by step so you don't miss a thing. I take each step slowly and usually play it more than once so you aren't left guessing what to do. Perfect camera angles so that you don't have any trouble seeing what I'm doing. Plus, there are times when I will speak to you directly (camera on my face) but most of the time the cam is on my hands so that you can see exactly what I'm doing.Text titles are used showing what notes to play on each hand in areas that are more detailed to reinforce what I'm doing.
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