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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

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"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
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Music Is History

by Questlove, Ben Greenman ...

Narrated by Questlove ...

Unabridged

11 hours

A New York Times bestseller, Music Is History combines multi–Grammy Award winner Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way ... Read more

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A New York Times bestseller, Music Is History combines multi–Grammy Award winner Questlove’s deep musical expertise with his curiosity about history, examining America over the past fifty years.Focusing on the years 1971 to the present, Questlove finds the hidden connections in the American tapestry, whether investigating how the blaxploitation era reshaped Black identity or considering the way
... 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

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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
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This Is What It Sounds Like

What the Music You Love Says About You

by Susan Rogers, Ogi Ogas ...

Narrated by Susan Rogers ...

Unabridged

8 hours 34 min

A legendary record producer–turned–brain scientist explains why you fall in love with music.This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music that reveals the secrets of why your favorite songs move you. But it’s also a story of a musical trailblazer who began as a humble audio tech in Los Angeles, rose to become Prince’s chief engineer for Purple Rain, and then created ... Read more

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A legendary record producer–turned–brain scientist explains why you fall in love with music.This Is What It Sounds Like is a journey into the science and soul of music that reveals the secrets of why your favorite songs move you. But it’s also a story of a musical trailblazer who began as a humble audio tech in Los Angeles, rose to become Prince’s chief engineer for Purple Rain, and then created
... 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

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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
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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

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**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
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Keyboard Conversations®: The Romance of the Piano

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.
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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...
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Every Brain Needs Music

The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music

by Dennis Plies, Larry S. Sherman ...

Narrated by Tristan Morris ...

Unabridged

5 hours 5 min

Whenever a person engages with music―when a piano student practices a scale, a jazz saxophonist riffs on a melody, a teenager sobs to a sad song, or a wedding guest gets down on the dance floor—countless neurons are firing. Playing an instrument requires all of the resources of the nervous system, including cognitive, sensory, and motor functions. Composition and improvisation are remarkable ... Read more

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Whenever a person engages with music―when a piano student practices a scale, a jazz saxophonist riffs on a melody, a teenager sobs to a sad song, or a wedding guest gets down on the dance floor—countless neurons are firing. Playing an instrument requires all of the resources of the nervous system, including cognitive, sensory, and motor functions. Composition and improvisation are remarkable
... Read more
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Jazz 101

A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Jazz

by John F. Szwed ...

Narrated by Grover Gardner ...

Unabridged

8 hours 2 min

Jazz 101 is a fascinating entr├®e into the world of jazz, for the beginner, novice, or jazz enthusiast. Szwed takes listeners on a tour of the varied and nonlinear history of jazz, exploring how it developed from an ethnic music to become America's most popular music and then part of the avant-garde in less than fifty years. Szwed's complete overview includes the major types of jazz and ... Read more

$16.95 USD

Jazz 101 is a fascinating entr├®e into the world of jazz, for the beginner, novice, or jazz enthusiast. Szwed takes listeners on a tour of the varied and nonlinear history of jazz, exploring how it developed from an ethnic music to become America's most popular music and then part of the avant-garde in less than fifty years. Szwed's complete overview includes the major types of jazz and
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古典留聲故事第15輯

by 焦元溥 ...

Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 34 min

自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。講者：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第51屆金鐘獎廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節：169 ... Read more

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自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。講者：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第51屆金鐘獎廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節：169
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What to Listen for in Music

by Aaron Copland ...

Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

Unabridged

6 hours 22 min

Now in audio: "The definitive guide to musical enjoyment" (Forum).In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring listeners a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms. ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Now in audio: "The definitive guide to musical enjoyment" (Forum).In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring listeners a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms.
... 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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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
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This Book Shreds

Learn How Music Can Help You Live With Purpose, Make Friends, and Create Magical Moments

by Rob Spampinato ...

Narrated by Rob Spampinato ...

Unabridged

3 hours 7 min

Are you ready to learn what it takes to shred? Do you want to make music more than just a dream or a hobby? In This Book Shreds Rob will teach you how to:-Use the power of music to create lifelong connections with people who are awesome.-Write mind-bending songs based on universal emotions and simple research.-Create a mindset foundation that will keep you from quitting just when your brain is on ... Read more

$24.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to learn what it takes to shred? Do you want to make music more than just a dream or a hobby? In This Book Shreds Rob will teach you how to:-Use the power of music to create lifelong connections with people who are awesome.-Write mind-bending songs based on universal emotions and simple research.-Create a mindset foundation that will keep you from quitting just when your brain is on
... Read more
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Therapeutic Power of Music, The

by Craig Dobson ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Music is a universal language, transcending cultural barriers and speaking directly to our souls. It evokes emotions, stirs memories, and connects us to a deeper level of human experience.While we often appreciate music for its aesthetic qualities, its ability to heal and transform is often overlooked. Music therapy, a field that leverages the ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Music is a universal language, transcending cultural barriers and speaking directly to our souls. It evokes emotions, stirs memories, and connects us to a deeper level of human experience.While we often appreciate music for its aesthetic qualities, its ability to heal and transform is often overlooked. Music therapy, a field that leverages the
... Read more
Audiobook

The Last Interview - 14th January 1978

Narrated by Sex Pistols ...

Unabridged

23 min

The Sex Pistols initiated the UK punk movement and became one of the most influential bands in the history of popular music. This is their final interview.Be warned: Explicit language. May cause offense. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

The Sex Pistols initiated the UK punk movement and became one of the most influential bands in the history of popular music. This is their final interview.Be warned: Explicit language. May cause offense.
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The Great Romantic

Cricket and the golden age of Neville Cardus - Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year

by Duncan Hamilton ...

Narrated by David Mounfield ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDuncan Hamilton is already a multiple award-winning sports writer, but it is hard to imagine he will write a better book than this superb, elegiac portrait of the sociable, feted, but ultimately unknowable, man who virtually invented modern sports writing...This is writing every bit the equal of Cardus himself. - Daily Mail'Hamilton is a worthy biographer... as much ... Read more

$24.99 USD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERDuncan Hamilton is already a multiple award-winning sports writer, but it is hard to imagine he will write a better book than this superb, elegiac portrait of the sociable, feted, but ultimately unknowable, man who virtually invented modern sports writing...This is writing every bit the equal of Cardus himself. - Daily Mail'Hamilton is a worthy biographer... as much
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Brief History of the Piano, A: The Instrument That Changed Music

by Helen Marlowe ...

Narrated by Helen Marlowe ...

Unabridged

2 hours 12 min

Trace the fierce mechanical evolution of a brilliant acoustic innovation that revolutionized classical music and jazz. Perfect for a relaxing evening wind-down or an inspiring daily commute, this immersive journey transports you directly into the candlelit workshops of relentless craftsmen. Feel the raw tension as early instrument builders wrestled with wood and wire to create a dynamic keyboard ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Trace the fierce mechanical evolution of a brilliant acoustic innovation that revolutionized classical music and jazz. Perfect for a relaxing evening wind-down or an inspiring daily commute, this immersive journey transports you directly into the candlelit workshops of relentless craftsmen. Feel the raw tension as early instrument builders wrestled with wood and wire to create a dynamic keyboard
... Read more
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Classical Music: Centuries of Genius, Drama, and Sound

by Clara Lindholm ...

Narrated by Clara Lindholm ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone churches and glittering courts where ambitious artists wrestled with money, ego, and demanding audiences ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Uncover the dramatic classical music history of eccentric composers and cultural revolutions that shaped Western art. Whether you are seeking an inspiring commute or winding down with relaxing sounds, this engaging journey brings symphonic genius to life. Step directly into echoing stone churches and glittering courts where ambitious artists wrestled with money, ego, and demanding audiences
... 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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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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Scala Radio's A Soundtrack for Life

Classical Music to Take You Through the Day

by Scala Radio ...

Narrated by Charles Nove ...

Unabridged

7 hours 10 min

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Bringing together much-loved masterpieces with exciting new works, this accessible and inspiring guide is a celebration of classical music.Discussing pieces ranging from Vaughan Williams's The Lark Ascending and Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony to the scores for Avatar and Assassin's Creed, each entry puts the piece of music into context, providing fascinating insights into the inspirations behind
... 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

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),
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