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The Music Lesson

A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music

by Victor L. Wooten ...

Narrated by Victor L. Wooten ...

Unabridged

7 hours 53 min

"Boy, do I have a lot to learn!" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind—from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop—has though that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong.Then the teacher showed ... Read more

$16.99 USD

"Boy, do I have a lot to learn!" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind—from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop—has though that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong.Then the teacher showed
... Read more
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Guitar Zero

The New Musician and the Science of Learning

by Gary Marcus ...

Narrated by Gary Marcus ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill.Just about every human being knows how to listen to music, but what does it take to make music? Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time? If you don't start piano at the age of six ... Read more

$17.99 USD

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, a professor of no discernible musical talent learns to play the guitar and investigates how anyone of any age might master a new skill.Just about every human being knows how to listen to music, but what does it take to make music? Is musicality something we are born with? Or a skill that anyone can develop at any time? If you don't start piano at the age of six
... Read more
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Classical Music 101

A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music

by Fred Plotkin ...

Narrated by Fred Plotkin ...

Unabridged

19 hours 27 min

The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose, ... Read more

$31.95 USD

The author who has taught tens of thousands of people to love opera now introduces readers to the rich and soul-stirring world of classical music.From the author of the bestselling Opera 101 comes a comprehensive and highly accessible guide to discovering the glories of classical music, based on the fundamental principle of developing the skills to truly listen. In clear and entertaining prose,
... Read more
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For the Love of Music

A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening

by John Mauceri ...

Narrated by John Mauceri ...

Unabridged

6 hours 8 min

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the ... Read more

$15.00 USD

With a lifetime of experience, profound knowledge and understanding, and heartwarming appreciation, an internationally celebrated conductor and teacher answers the questions: Why should I listen to classical music? How can I get the most from the listening experience?A protégé of Leonard Bernstein--his colleague for eighteen years--and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the
... Read more
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On The Drums Lesson Plan

Learn to Play The Drums

by Michael Faeth ...

Narrated by Michael Faeth ...

Series Audiobook 1 - On The Drums Lesson Plans
Unabridged

40 min

Thank you for your interest in checking out this drum book on how to play the drums. This drum book is for anyone that loves music and thinks that playing the drums looks fun. Well, I can tell you from experience that it really is!! We will be learning drum beats that you can play along to some of your favorite rock and pop songs.Included are videos that demonstrate the lessons and printable sheet ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Thank you for your interest in checking out this drum book on how to play the drums. This drum book is for anyone that loves music and thinks that playing the drums looks fun. Well, I can tell you from experience that it really is!! We will be learning drum beats that you can play along to some of your favorite rock and pop songs.Included are videos that demonstrate the lessons and printable sheet
... Read more
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Darker with the Dawn

Nick Cave's Songs of Love and Death

by Adam Steiner ...

Narrated by Dom Coyote ...

Unabridged

9 hours 45 min

From his early work with The Birthday Party to the future sounds of Ghosteen, Nick Cave has rewritten the language of rock ‘n’ roll.Darker with the Dawn uncovers the history and deeper meanings behind Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ most well-known songs from “Tupelo”, “The Mercy Seat”, “Red Right Hand”, “Stagger Lee”, “Into My Arms”, to “Higgs Boson Blues” and beyond.The book explores Nick Cave’s ... Read more

$27.00 USD

From his early work with The Birthday Party to the future sounds of Ghosteen, Nick Cave has rewritten the language of rock ‘n’ roll.Darker with the Dawn uncovers the history and deeper meanings behind Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ most well-known songs from “Tupelo”, “The Mercy Seat”, “Red Right Hand”, “Stagger Lee”, “Into My Arms”, to “Higgs Boson Blues” and beyond.The book explores Nick Cave’s
... Read more
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Keyboard Conversations®: Mozart and Friends

by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Unabridged

56 min

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio. ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio.
... Read more
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How to Listen to Jazz

by Ted Gioia ...

Narrated by Peter Ganim ...

Unabridged

6 hours 58 min

**An Economist Best Book of the YearAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist**In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen ... Read more

$24.99 USD

**An Economist Best Book of the YearAn acclaimed music scholar presents an accessible introduction to the art of listening to jazz.“Mr. Gioia could not have done a better job. Through him, jazz might even find new devotees.” ―Economist**In How to Listen to Jazz, award-winning music scholar Ted Gioia presents a lively introduction to one of America's premier art forms. He tells us what to listen
... Read more
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Who’s Afraid of Opera?

A Highly Opinionated, Informative, and Entertaining Guide to Appreciating Opera

by Michael Walsh ...

Narrated by Michael Walsh ...

Unabridged

7 hours 13 min

For anyone who has been intimidated, overwhelmed, or just plain confused by what they think opera is, Who’s Afraid of Opera? offers a lively, readable guide to what author Michael Walsh describes as “the greatest art form yet invented by humankind.”From opera’s origins in Renaissance Italy to the Who’s rock odyssey “Tommy,” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” Walsh explores what opera is and ... Read more

$16.95 USD

For anyone who has been intimidated, overwhelmed, or just plain confused by what they think opera is, Who’s Afraid of Opera? offers a lively, readable guide to what author Michael Walsh describes as “the greatest art form yet invented by humankind.”From opera’s origins in Renaissance Italy to the Who’s rock odyssey “Tommy,” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” Walsh explores what opera is and
... Read more
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5 Elements of Sound Healing

The Art of Vibrational Medicine and Sonic Ceremony

by Bodhi Starwater ...

Narrated by Bodhi Starwater ...

Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

What is Sound? What is Healing? Do you love the magical and mystical feelings that arise during a sound healing experience? Would you like to include a sonic healing component to an existing practice? Do you have a vision to create your own ceremonial journeys using sound as vibrational medicine?Using the five elements of nature as our guide, we will explore the techniques of intuitive sound ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What is Sound? What is Healing? Do you love the magical and mystical feelings that arise during a sound healing experience? Would you like to include a sonic healing component to an existing practice? Do you have a vision to create your own ceremonial journeys using sound as vibrational medicine?Using the five elements of nature as our guide, we will explore the techniques of intuitive sound
... Read more
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Year of Wonder

Classical Music to Enjoy Day by Day

by Clemency Burton-Hill ...

Narrated by Clemency Burton-Hill ...

Unabridged

10 hours 44 min

“Year of Wonder is an absolute treat—the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.” **—**Eddie RedmayneA unique celebration of classical music that showcases one inspirational piece each day of the year, written by an award-winning violinist and BBC Radio personalityClassical music has a reputation for being stuffy, bori... ... Read more

$28.99 USD

“Year of Wonder is an absolute treat—the most enlightening way to be guided through the year.” **—**Eddie RedmayneA unique celebration of classical music that showcases one inspirational piece each day of the year, written by an award-winning violinist and BBC Radio personalityClassical music has a reputation for being stuffy, bori...
... Read more
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Teaching and Learning Jazz

From tradition to technology: A frank appraisal of jazz education

by Richie Beirach, Michael Lake ...

Narrated by Michael Lake ...

Unabridged

3 hours 17 min

For the first time, renown player and educator Richie Beirach puts in print his five decade long experiences as both a student and instructor of jazz.Performer, author, and teacher, Michael Lake, collaborates with Richie to produce this honest no-holds bared examination of how jazz is taught and learned.Discover the 100-year evolution of jazz education, the makings for an effective teacher, the ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

For the first time, renown player and educator Richie Beirach puts in print his five decade long experiences as both a student and instructor of jazz.Performer, author, and teacher, Michael Lake, collaborates with Richie to produce this honest no-holds bared examination of how jazz is taught and learned.Discover the 100-year evolution of jazz education, the makings for an effective teacher, the
... Read more
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Language of the Spirit

An Introduction to Classical Music

by Jan Swafford ...

Narrated by Tom Perkins ...

Unabridged

9 hours 46 min

For many of us, classical music is something serious—something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings.In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the ... Read more

$17.99 USD

For many of us, classical music is something serious—something we study in school, something played by cultivated musicians at fancy gatherings.In Language of the Spirit, renowned music scholar Jan Swafford argues that we have it all wrong: classical music has something for everyone and is accessible to all. Ranging from Gregorian chant to Handel's Messiah, from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons to the
... Read more
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Wo bitte geht's zum Hit?

Was man über das Musikproduzieren schon immer wissen wollte!

by Michael Modlich ...

Narrated by Sven von Strauch, Sven von Strauch ...

Unabridged

1 hour 29 min

Wo bitte geht´s zum Hit ist ein Leitfaden zum Musik produzieren. Hier findet man "Alles" erklärt, was man über das Musikproduzieren schon immer wissen wollte. Es ist eine Einführung und Anleitung in die Produktionsabläufe und Hintergründe einer Musikproduktion in den Bereichen: Home Recording, Musikband, Tonstudio. Unwesentliches wurde weggelassen, aber das "Wichtige" ist hier zu finden. ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Wo bitte geht´s zum Hit ist ein Leitfaden zum Musik produzieren. Hier findet man "Alles" erklärt, was man über das Musikproduzieren schon immer wissen wollte. Es ist eine Einführung und Anleitung in die Produktionsabläufe und Hintergründe einer Musikproduktion in den Bereichen: Home Recording, Musikband, Tonstudio. Unwesentliches wurde weggelassen, aber das "Wichtige" ist hier zu finden.
... Read more
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La bomba

Autobiografía de Fabio Zambrana

by Fabio Zambrana ...

Narrated by Fabio Zambrana ...

Unabridged

14 hours 43 min

Este libro es mucho más que la historia de cómo un niño, que rasgaba una escoba imaginando que era una guitarra en la vereda de una de las polvorientas calles de Santa Cruz, se convierte en el líder, cantante y compositor del grupo de música pop más exitoso del Bolivia: Azul Azul. Es mucho más que la historia del compositor del hit La bomba, que sonó en todos los rincones del planeta, y que ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este libro es mucho más que la historia de cómo un niño, que rasgaba una escoba imaginando que era una guitarra en la vereda de una de las polvorientas calles de Santa Cruz, se convierte en el líder, cantante y compositor del grupo de música pop más exitoso del Bolivia: Azul Azul. Es mucho más que la historia del compositor del hit La bomba, que sonó en todos los rincones del planeta, y que
... Read more
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WFMT Chicago Radio Interview 1963

Narrated by Bob Dylan ...

Unabridged

36 min

In the spring of 1963, a 22 year old Bob Dylan was introduced to Studs Terkel's Chicago radio listeners. The up-and-coming musician sheds some insight into his life, ideas, and song writing process. ... Read more

$5.99 USD

In the spring of 1963, a 22 year old Bob Dylan was introduced to Studs Terkel's Chicago radio listeners. The up-and-coming musician sheds some insight into his life, ideas, and song writing process.
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Effective Practicing for Musicians

The ultimate guide for how to become better at your instrument

by Benny Greb ...

Narrated by Benny Greb ...

Unabridged

5 hours 5 min

The Book is divided into 3 Levels:Level 1is where you will learn the important principles and the mindset necessary for Effective Practicing, for instance:• how to set up the ultimate practice environment• the 3 must-have tools for practicing• how to deal with frustration and judgement• how to focus and minimize & prevent distractions• what’s the best time to practice• how to make time to prac... ... Read more

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Book is divided into 3 Levels:Level 1is where you will learn the important principles and the mindset necessary for Effective Practicing, for instance:• how to set up the ultimate practice environment• the 3 must-have tools for practicing• how to deal with frustration and judgement• how to focus and minimize & prevent distractions• what’s the best time to practice• how to make time to prac...
... Read more
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Guitar by Ear: Guitar Solos Box Set 6

A mix of flat pick and fingerstyle covering Country, Pop, Worship, and Standards

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Guitar By Ear Series
Unabridged

13 hours 27 min

In this box set you will find 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:“Alabama Jubilee” (Nokie Edwards), “Garden Party” (FS Solo), “Gator Bite” (Brent Mason), “Hello Again” (FS Solo), ... Read more

$26.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In this box set you will find 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:“Alabama Jubilee” (Nokie Edwards), “Garden Party” (FS Solo), “Gator Bite” (Brent Mason), “Hello Again” (FS Solo),
... Read more
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In Defense of Ska

Expanded 2nd Edition

by Aaron Carnes ...

Narrated by Aaron Carnes ...

Unabridged

14 hours 18 min

With an additional 30,000 words of compelling stories, research, and analysis, music journalist and In Defense of Ska podcast creator/host Aaron Carnes presents the case that ska never died, by jumping headfirst into ska's "lost years," i.e., the period after the 90s third-wave ska boom.New topics covered include LA's ongoing vibrant traditional ska scene and how young Latinos are keeping the ska ... Read more

$24.99 USD

With an additional 30,000 words of compelling stories, research, and analysis, music journalist and In Defense of Ska podcast creator/host Aaron Carnes presents the case that ska never died, by jumping headfirst into ska's "lost years," i.e., the period after the 90s third-wave ska boom.New topics covered include LA's ongoing vibrant traditional ska scene and how young Latinos are keeping the ska
... Read more
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The Inner Game of Music

by Barry Green ...

Narrated by Roxanne Abbott ...

Unabridged

8 hours 33 min

The Inner Game of music is that which takes place in the mind, played against such elusive opponents as nervousness, self doubt, and fear of failure. Using the same principles of "natural learning" W. Timothy Gallwey developed so successfully for tennis, golf, and skiing and applying them to his own field, noted musician Barry Green shows how to acknowledge and overcome these internal obstacles in ... Read more

$19.99 USD

The Inner Game of music is that which takes place in the mind, played against such elusive opponents as nervousness, self doubt, and fear of failure. Using the same principles of "natural learning" W. Timothy Gallwey developed so successfully for tennis, golf, and skiing and applying them to his own field, noted musician Barry Green shows how to acknowledge and overcome these internal obstacles in
... Read more
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Keyboard Conversations®: The Romanticism of the Russian Soul

by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Narrated by Jeffrey Siegel ...

Unabridged

1 hour 5 min

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio. ... Read more

$7.99 USD

Keyboard Conversations® with Jeffrey Siegel combine the virtuosity and poetry of a world-class pianist with entertaining commentary to create a magical concert experience. His lively, engaging insights and captivating performances make listening an enthralling experience for all music lovers.For information about the other titles in this series please visit www.randomhouse.com/audio.
... Read more
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Verborgene Winkel meines Lebens

Der musikalische Geist des Compositeur de Musique: Erik Satie

by Erik Satie, Erik Satie, Steffen Schleiermacher ...

Narrated by Dietmar Mues, Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg ...

Series series Pickpocket Edition
Abridged

21 min

Erik Satie, ein Pionier von scheinbar beziehungslosen Harmonien und surrealer Sprach- und Musikexperimente, hinterließ ein erstaunliches Gesamtwerk, darunter auch etliche kurze Prosatexte. Auf Hunderten von Zettelchen notierte er kleine Geschichten, Bizarrerien und fiktive Inserate. Seine Partituren durchsetzte er mit allerlei Bemerkungen und Spielanweisungen. Er hielt Vorträge, erfand absurde ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Erik Satie, ein Pionier von scheinbar beziehungslosen Harmonien und surrealer Sprach- und Musikexperimente, hinterließ ein erstaunliches Gesamtwerk, darunter auch etliche kurze Prosatexte. Auf Hunderten von Zettelchen notierte er kleine Geschichten, Bizarrerien und fiktive Inserate. Seine Partituren durchsetzte er mit allerlei Bemerkungen und Spielanweisungen. Er hielt Vorträge, erfand absurde
... Read more
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Performance Insight (for musicians) vol. II

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by Walter Beasley ...

Narrated by Herrick Destin ...

Unabridged

3 hours 56 min

This is a transformative guidebook that goes beyond conventional musical instruction and enables musicians to unlock their individual artistic potential. The author, a famous teacher and musician, goes into the intricacies of performance psychology in this exciting book and provides priceless insights and tactics that will help improve any musician's performance abilities, regardless of their ... Read more

$15.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a transformative guidebook that goes beyond conventional musical instruction and enables musicians to unlock their individual artistic potential. The author, a famous teacher and musician, goes into the intricacies of performance psychology in this exciting book and provides priceless insights and tactics that will help improve any musician's performance abilities, regardless of their
... Read more
Audiobook

Bass by Ear: Box Set 2

Beatles, Beatles, Beatles and a little Classic Rock and Country

by Bill Brown ...

Narrated by Bill Brown ...

Series series The Bass by Ear Series
Unabridged

8 hours 59 min

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.This box set includes Bass by Ear lessons for:“Working Man Blues” (Merle Haggard), “Hopelessly Devoted to You” (from Grease), ... Read more

$22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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.This box set includes Bass by Ear lessons for:“Working Man Blues” (Merle Haggard), “Hopelessly Devoted to You” (from Grease),
... Read more

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