Play by Ear: How to Learn Songs by Ear

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Is playing music by ear a talent you’re born with…

…or a skill you learn?

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Regardless of how magical and innately talented they seem, every musician had to practice the skill to play by ear, which is actually a bunch of skills tied together:

  • Matching pitch
  • Finding the key center
  • Identifying intervals
  • Hearing musical elements separately
  • Finding and building chords
  • Putting everything together with rhythm and meter

Yes, being born able to play music by ear is a myth.

That means, you can learn these skills too! And faster than you think you can when you have the right guide.

I am ready to guide you in the Play Music by Ear Course.

With over 300 current online students…….

And 15+ years teaching, performing, and practicing music,

As well as a Master’s of Music in Music Theory and as a current PhD student studying Music Theory and Cognition.

I’m ready to guide you in any musical adventure.

Ever felt like playing music by ear is just really overwhelming?

You’re not alone; I’ve felt that way too.

The toughest part about playing music by ear is how many different skills it takes.

But, you have the ability to learn each of these skills.

When you break them down into smaller skills, they’re not so overwhelming anymore.

And I’m ready to help you be less overwhelmed and more successful!

Play Music by Ear Course

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  • Simple road map
  • One skill at a time
  • Fast and easy lessons
  • Pop and classical musical examples
  • Unlimited practice exercises
  • Community group
  • One-on-one feedback

Playing music by ear is your ticket to playing whatever you want when you want. The best part is that it also comes with cool side effects like making it easier to compose, write songs, jam with friends, and more. Let me help you connect the dots to make all of these a reality.

Music is something we listen to.

When we’re able to respond to and repeat music as we hear it, that’s when the real magic happens.

What are People Saying about Play Music by Ear?

Testimonial: This is so awesome! The syllabus has all the things I've been interested in learning :) Just enrolled!
Testimonial: THIS IS A TON OF FUN; I HIGHLY RECOMMEND OTHERS JOIN IN. YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
Testimonial: Your teaching is really clear and informative. Thank you!

How Much Does Play Music by Ear Cost?

Play Music by Ear is only $87 for lifetime access to the course.

That means you can come back to the material any time.

And when you compare $87 to the cost of a college course, it seems like a steal. Most college courses, online or in-person, will cost you $1200 on average.

Like this course from Berklee.

Screenshot of Berklee online course that costs $1497 for 3-credit tuition and $1250 for non-credit tuition

And music students have to take 4 ear training courses, which comes to $4800 on average.

But you can learn how to play music by ear from a skilled musician and teacher for just $87 flat.

Does that seem like a good investment?

Hi, I’m Amy!

I’m a PhD student studying Music Theory & Cognition at Northwestern University in Chicago.

I love teaching, which is why you’ll find me teaching music theory on social media.

Music is something I believe everyone should have the chance to learn, so I’m doing everything I can to support affordable music education around the world.

In addition to all of this, I also love exploring Chicago, boxing, rock climbing, and just enjoying life. That’s an important part of being a musician too!

Even if you don’t sign up for the Play Music by Ear course, I hope you got at least one big takeaway from this sales page: playing by ear isn’t a mythical unlearnable talent.

It’s a bunch of small skills that you can learn.

So no matter what, I’m here to help you become the best musician you can be.

Course Content

⮟ Welcome!
⮟ Day 1: Introduction to Tonality
⮟ Day 2: More on Tonality and Thirds
⮟ Day 3: Fourths and Fifths
⮟ Day 4: Sixths, Sevenths, Octaves, and Inversions
⮟ Day 5: Let's Build Some Chords!
⮟ Day 6: Chords and Tonality
⮟ Day 7: Bass Line and Inversions
⮟ Day 8: Rhythm and Meter
⮟ Day 9: Two Kinds of Rhythm
⮟ Day 10: How to Put it All Together
⮟ Congratulations!
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5 Popular Chord Progressions and How to Use Them

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E G♯ m C♯ m A

1 Progression, 3 Ways

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C♯ m G♯ m B E

1 Progression, 8 Ways3

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A♯dim C♯m F♯ B

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A♭ E♭m G♭ D♭

1 Progression, 4 Ways

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C♯ m Bm E A

1 Progression, 3 Ways

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Am Em F C

1 Progression, 8 Ways

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Am Em F C

1 Progression, 8 Ways

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Musescore, Music xml, Midi, and Pdf file types included.