Learning Product Reviews

This is where I will review as many learning courses and books that are available. Many of them I own or have used. I hope you find something that will benefit you on your quest to do the will of God as it concerns playing for your church.

Hear and Play

Feature Article — A Personal Referral There are literally tons of music sites out there — some are quite informative while others simply waste your time. As I was surfing the net (a while back), I came across a site which just blew me away! It offered over 60 free online piano lessons, resources, and even a 300-pg Piano Course for students who are serious about learning to play the piano by ear. As I began reading about the 300-pg Piano Course, I was truly amazed at all the topics covered in this course. It covered beginning techniques, music theory, chords, progressions, improvisation, and more! Believe me… these are just some of the concepts in the course. To tell you the truth — I can’t even remember all of topics covered because there are so many. At this point, I knew I had to contact the author about setting up some type of deal for my website visitors. I have good news — I was able to get an unbeatable deal to offer my visitors this course at more than 50% off retail price (it’s amazing what “asking” can do). I personally recommend “The Secrets to Playing Piano By Ear” 300-pg Course and through my relationship with Jermaine (the author of this course), I’ve been able to get him to throw in a few bonus items (3 additional piano software programs). He has taught literally thousands of musicians how to play the piano by ear. I don’t know how long he can allow me to offer my visitors this amazing bargain, but if you are serious about learning to play the piano by ear, I wouldn’t pass up this opportunity. Click here to learn the secrets to playing absolutely any song on the piano in virtually minutes or visit his website: http://www.hearandplay.com I highly recommend it.

I answered a similar ad when I began learning to play the keyboard. This course has truly been a blessing to me! This ad does not do the course justice!

Pros

• Great comprehensive course that takes you from the very beginning to learning how to reharmonize songs
• Teaches scales, chords, progressions and how to apply all of this theory to songs.
• Gives examples in different keys
• Has a chapter on improvising
• Is clear and has many visuals to aid you in learning
• Comes with a CD Rom with audio demonstration of concepts taught
• Theory taught can be applied to any instrument
• Free online web community where you can ask questions and get answers!
• Videos available to demonstrate concepts taught in 300 page course

Cons

• I would like to see more on alternate scales, but this is a beginner course!
• I can’t think of anymore!

IF you need to order a course that will give you the elements needed to play songs without needing to read music, then this is the course for you! I think if you know absolutely nothing then it may be wise to also order the Gospel Keys 101DVD where Jermaine explains everything and shows you how to apply the concepts taught. I did not purchase this video, but I may have progressed faster had I done so. I progressed really fast anyway. So that is up to you. It is an excellent DVD to have, and it is not very expensive if you order it with your 300 pg. course.