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TESTIMONIALS
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.
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.
Pam, USA
March 11, 2009
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
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
Hi Matt, I can't tell you how much you have helped me. I've got all this new knowledge up in my head and the music sounds so great up there. My problem is getting my hands and fingers to follow the new knowledge. I knew how to play G,C and D on the piano but that was about all I Knew. Now that I have had the blessing of working with you, I know a whole lot more. I guess the biggest and most exciting thing I have learned from you is chord inversions. It makes moving around the keyboard so much easier. As you know I sang in a southern gospel quartet for 27 years and as I watched other piano players play in church and in the studio, I watched them with amazement wondering how they could make the piano sound so wonderful. Now I know. It was not just because they were so talented. They also needed a foundation of piano knowledge to go along with their God given talent. I can honestly say I would recommend you to anyone who wants to play the piano by ear. Well, you said you wanted me to keep you posted on my progress and look how long I have talked. I would like to add on more thing though. I am so happy and appreciative that I found a Christian teacher who could relate to the kind of music I want to play. That means more to me than anything. Have a happy blessed thanksgiving. Your Brother in Christ, Ron
Ron, Missouri
November 25, 2008
My husband and I, along with our two sons, have been involved in singing and playing music in church for many years. My piano playing never sounded full, and I could never find anyone who understood what I was talking about until I purchased Piano by Ear. Piano by Ear is what I have been looking for all this time! I love it!
Margaret, Virginia
November 1, 2008
Hi Matthew,
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!
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!
Vicky, New Zealand
October 22, 2008
This 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 this product!
Fernando, D.C.
October 21, 2008
Hey Matthew, I love your 'Piano By Ear' coarse. It is helping me to reach a higher place in my piano playing I thought I could never reach. In church I usually play the organ and sometimes the piano. However, the main piano player in my church has been gone alot this past month. I took her place on the piano for those services. It thrilled me so much to have people tell me that they could hear a difference in my playing. What was even more exciting is that they liked what they heard. I would encourage this coarse to all beginners and advanced piano players. If you want to get that sound you have been longing for, order this coarse now. You will not be disappointed.
Cheryl, Ohio
October 20, 2008
I emailed you concerning one of your useful free newsletters, and received a personal reply very quickly. You then took the time to actually listen to a midi I sent you of my playing and emailed another 'personal' reply showing different chords I could use to improve it!. Amazingly impressive if I may say so.
Carole, United Kingdom
October 3, 2008
As a busy homeschooling mother of 10 children, I constantly felt frustrated with the limited amount of time given to my children for their music. I was so excited to hear about Matthew Stephen's "Piano By Ear." We have already seen such great results with our son, Joseph, and now several of our other children are working through the course. Thank you Matthew! Our children are enjoying the benefits of a great foundation in playing the piano by ear.
Carol Martin, Texas
September 23, 2008
Dear Matthew, Since taking your "Playing by Ear" course it has improved my technique l00%. Even though I had some piano background it wasn't until I began using progressions and inversions that my playing took on new meaning. Thank you again and again for opening my eyes and ears. If anyone follows your method they will surely accomplish what you are teaching.
Betty H., Maryland
September 21, 2008
Thanks for your newsletters. I've been meaning to email you back. I am really learning alot and enjoying your DVD's that I ordered. I'm still on Lesson 5 of Disc 1 because I'm following your advise to learn all the major chords and their inversions both right hand and left hand. It's really helped me alot and I am now learning to play songs in different keys besides C all the time.
Christie K., Texas
July 3, 2008
I was at a standstill in my piano playing when I tried your program. After just a few lessons, I started experimenting and picking out new songs by myself! I was ecstatic! The practical lessons coupled with the email newsletters provide a quality learning experience. Thanks for sharing your God-given gift with others.
Joseph, Texas
June 17, 2008
Matthew, eight years ago I found myself having to leave my job on a medical leave, not realizing that I would never return to a job that I actually loved. For most of those years I sat at home trying to find someway to fill the void in my life. Finally I started to venture into trying to find some instructional music books and DVDs. I must of spent hundred of dollars, almost to the point I was going to giveup on the idea. But I decide to try one more time and about a year and half ago is when I came upon your website. I can honestly say that I was hooked the minute I sat down with the first DVD I purchased. The more I practiced, the harder I found trying to get away from the lessons. Then I had to have DVD#2. I can't begin to tell you the inspiration that I've received from your DVD's. I find myself really tuning in to the music and even improvising with my own touch. I strongly recommend to anyone that is seeking to learn how to play the piano by ear or increasing their musical skills on the piano to look no futher. Finally I must add that not only go I get a lesson when I sitdown at my piano, I am inspired by the music that you have chosen to use in your lessons. I'm definitely looking forward to getting your next DVD, and I thank God for your anointed talents.
Allie, Minnesota
January 1, 2008
Matthew, I just wanted to take the time today, right now to thank you from the bottom of my heart that I love, I love, I love the way you have taken the time to break down every single thing in your lessons. I can see right now because I just started your lessons. I have purchased a few other dvds from other keyboard players or piano players and I have not got the information that I am getting from your dvds. Keep doing what you are doing. May the Lord Jesus forever be in your work.
Thanks Always,
Cedric, Florida
August 31, 2007
Hello Matt! I just wanted to let you know that I absolutely love your FREE Weekly Piano Lesson Newsletters! They are filled with tons of tips that I can actually use playing the piano. I'm learning so many new things that have changed the way I play. I also bought Piano By Ear for Beginners Vol. 1 Instructional DVD!
Sherryl, Arizona
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Add one more accomplishement to your life! As a 65 year old senior, I had always wanted to play the piano by ear but never took the time for formal lessons. In my spare time, I did purchase books of "Learn to Play" but without actual instruction, was to no avail. However, after time with Piano By Ear, taught by Matthew, I can now pick out some of my favorite melodies from the 1940's and just about any song and play them using the chords with both hands. What enjoyment it has given me! To keep ones mind alert is most important. Try Piano By Ear...it really works!"
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Brenda, mother and Pastor's wife, Missouri
Barb, age 65, from Missouri
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"Music is an integral part of Pentecostal Worship. The ability to play by ear is an asset that allows you to follow the movement of the worship service. Matthew has given my eldest daughter piano instruction and through his teaching she has learned to hear, play, and enjoy the piano. The foundations and principles that Matthew teaches are steps that anyone can follow. His knowledge of music and love for the Lord shines forth as he inspires you to use your talents for Christ!"
Brenda, mother and Pastor's wife, Missouri
I have appreciated the variety of styles Matthew plays and teaches. He has a way of taking the complex sounding music and breaking it down in to simple techniques and yet the music still sounds great! I took lessons from him a few years back and gained a LOT from them. He helped me understand the idea of "mixing" chords which gives some really rich sounds. When I say mixing, I mean the left hand playing one chord or octave while the right hand adds a different chord that blends the two together. This technique is used a lot in the professional stuff! I would recommend anything that Matthew has to sell in the line of piano instruction. In fact, I have gone many times to him at church and asked for changes on a particular song that I had heard on a CD and he would show them to me or sit down and write them out right there with little forethought...just done strictly by ear! In fact, I posted a question about some changes on the discussion board and he emailed the chord changes to me the next day! God has definitely blessed him with the gift of music and it has certainly inspired many young people to want to learn more.
Sherri, Missouri
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