Full Package - How to Play Music by Ear - from Beginner to Fluency

How to make music your lifelong companion

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In this course I will take you step-by-step through the three major building blocks of music; rhythm, melody and harmony. Through various techniques and exercises you will learn how to connect sound to to your ears, voice and entire body to play what we hear on a musical instrument.

Through the skills developed in this course you will be able to understand the rhythms, figure out the melody and play the chords of many popular songs.

*** Students will also receive four(4), 1 hour private Skype lessons with me where we can focus on specific challenges. If you are having problems with a certain section or concept, I can give specific exercises to help your progress. If you have completed the online course, I can give you more advanced ideas for playing by ear, as well as help you with specific songs or styles that interest you.

*** Students will also receive a twelve months subscription to the hEar play community including all access to live-streams/webinars, group chats and other supplemental materials.

If you have have previously enrolled in the standard package, please contact me directly if you wish to upgrade.


Your Instructor


Michael Emenau
Michael Emenau

Michael Emenau - (McGill 1989, Bac Music, classical percussion) Is the creator of the award winning children's music education /ear training APP "EASY MUSIC". Since its release in 2016 EASY MUSIC (140,000+ paid downloads) has been selected as:

· “iTunes Editor’s Choice “Best New APP” (iTunes/App Store Worldwide)

· “Top 10 Apps of 2016” (iTunes/App Store Worldwide, all categories)

· "Parents Choice -Silver Award"

· "Tech with Kids - Best APP"

· “Must Buy” - Good APP Guide

Michael has extensive experience as a piano, drum and vibraphone teacher, as well as, a content developer and blogger for NY based electronic music school DubSpot.

He has worked professionally as a musician, composer, producer, and arranger for 25+ years, playing such diverse genres as, Jazz, Rock, Salsa, Electronica, Country, Hindustani, Baroque, Klezmer and Orchestral music. During this time he has recorded on over 150 CD’s, composed music for 7 films, toured internationally, and lived on 3 continents. As a recording artist he has released a series of highly acclaimed solo CD’s on the boutique record labels Hearts of Space, Daikini, Lucky Bear and Six Degree’s records.

Currently Michael is part of the world-touring ensemble “The Triplets of Belleville” with Oscar nominated composer Benôit Charest. He also is leading his own touring group “SUSSEX”, which blends Americana, Roots, and ragtime music.


Course Curriculum


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  Rhythm
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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