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This box set is loaded with movie themes, Yiruma, and some advanced Jazz! This set includes pieces at both intermediate and advanced levels so you can use it for a few years as you advance in skills on the piano. This set contains eleven hours of high quality piano instruction, by a world-class teacher, taught entirely “By Ear!”

Making music and playing drums does not start at the tip of your drumstick, not even with the motion before you strike a drum. It really starts with the desire, actually with the compulsion, to make music and to play. Play as You Are is an open invitation to explore a different approach to playing music and a sharing of the author's experiences.

Based on decades of work as a professor of literature and as a musician, Jesse Kavadlo analyzes the ways in which 1980s heavy metal aligns with and develops many of the themes prevalent in the canon of literature. In doing so, the book examines some of the contexts of 1980s heavy metal, including Cold War, the rise of MTV, and the formation of the Parents Music Resource Center (PMRC) and subsequent congressional hearings.

The Art of Word War is an in depth look into one of the world's fastest growing international art forms/sub cultures, "Battle Rap". Written, musically produced and narrated by legendary Battle Rapper and Artist Saleem "Serius Jones" Bligen, this colorful audio manuscript is an aural motion picture complete with scientific approaches to not only mastering the ability to weaponize words but also a master course on the rawest form of Hip Hop.

The literary establishment tends to regard Bob Dylan as an intriguing, if baffling, outsider. That changed overnight when Dylan was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature, challenging us to think of him as an integral part of our national and international literary heritage. No One to Meet places Dylan the artist within a long tradition of literary production and offers an innovative way of understanding his unique, and often controversial, methods of composition.

The Beginner's Guide to Bass Guitar serves as a vital resource for aspiring musicians eager to explore the art of bass playing. With the instrument's rising popularity across diverse music genres, this guide provides essential knowledge and skills for beginners embarking on their musical journey. The book is organized into clear sections, starting with an introduction to the bass guitar, including its history, anatomy, and various types available.

This box set has almost nine hours of high-quality, all-audio instruction teaching the bass lines to some of the most iconic songs in Rock history. This set is loaded with songs by The Beatles, but there are also some standards from Rock n Roll and a touch of Country.

In this box set you will find a guitar solo versions from all genres in both flat pick and fingerstyle solo playing. This batch of solos will make you guitar-literate in Country, Pop, Classic Rock, Standards, and Contemporary Worship. Included in this box set are the Guitar by Ear lessons.

In this box set you will find a little bit of everything from artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, George Strait, Lou Gramm, and Peter, Paul and Mary. These songs all contain essential patterns and chords you will want to know as a modern guitarist. This set also includes three well-taught lessons on chord triads which will make any lead or fill-in guitarists a great asset to any band.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your pen, Verse Things First: The 5 Secret Sauces to Songwriting is your step-by-step guide to writing songs that feel real, sound polished, and hit hard. With over 21 years of songwriting experience, Armani D. Williams breaks down five foundational principles that have helped him (and others) craft songs that resonate — from the first verse to the final hook. This isn’t music theory. It’s real-world songwriting wisdom, straight from the heart and the studio.

Finding Your Muse: A Beginner's Guide to Songwriting is a comprehensive and accessible guide to the art of songwriting. Written for aspiring songwriters of all levels, this book offers practical advice and exercises to help you develop your creativity and find your unique voice.

Crafting Emotionally Resonant Songs: A Beginner's Guide is a comprehensive guide to songwriting that covers everything from the basics of music theory to the nuances of building emotional connections with your audience. The book is designed for musicians and songwriters of all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals who want to learn how to write songs that resonate with listeners on a deep emotional level.

Are you an independent musician looking to promote your music and build a loyal fanbase? The Ultimate Songwriting Starter Kit is the ultimate guide to help you grow your music business and reach a wider audience. This book covers everything from building a fanbase to distribution channels and promotional strategies.

Songwriting: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Full Song in Less Than 10 Hours is a comprehensive guide for aspiring songwriters who want to learn how to write and produce their own music. This book covers everything from finding inspiration to recording your song, and it breaks down the songwriting process into easy-to-follow steps.

Songwriting 101: A Quick Guide to Crafting Compelling Lyrics is a comprehensive book that provides aspiring songwriters with essential tools and techniques to write engaging and memorable songs. The book begins by discussing the fundamentals of songwriting, including melody, harmony, and rhythm. It then delves into the art of crafting lyrics, offering insights into how to generate ideas, develop themes, and create powerful imagery.

How to Write Lyrics That Stand Out is a comprehensive beginner's guide to songwriting that focuses on the art of writing memorable and impactful lyrics. Written for aspiring songwriters who are just starting out, this book covers the fundamentals of lyric writing, including how to generate ideas, craft effective rhymes and imagery, and create compelling storylines.

This courtly piece from the 1700s is used in modern times as a beautiful theme at weddings for any of the pre-bride attendants. This early intermediate solo is demonstrated completely and then taught “by ear” in two- to four-measure sections.

Learn this Jim Brickman hit completely “by ear.” As you work your way through this lesson you memorize as you go using no music, print, or video. It is amazing how quickly you will learn this song using only your ears! A full demonstration of the song is played for you at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught the whole song in two- to four-measure sections.

When you learn this intermediate level arrangement you will learn it completely “by ear.” At the beginning of the lesson you are given a demonstration recording of the song to listen to and practice with. After that the whole song is taught in a demonstration or teach style that uses no music or print. This makes the song fast to learn and memorize.

Come join the most famous marooned crew of all time with this fun loving hit! This late beginner solo is a quick learn and you get backing tracks to play along with once you have learned how to play it.