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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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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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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

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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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 or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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

$17.50 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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The Spirit of Music

The Lesson Continues

by Victor L. Wooten ...

Narrated by Victor L. Wooten, Various ...

Unabridged

11 hours 13 min

Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten's inspiring parable of the importance of music and the threats that it faces in today's world.We may not realize it as we listen to the soundtrack of our lives through tiny earbuds, but music and all that it encompasses is disappearing all around us. In this fable-like story three musicians from around the world are mysteriously summoned to Nashville, the Music ... Read more

$20.00 USD

Grammy Award winner Victor Wooten's inspiring parable of the importance of music and the threats that it faces in today's world.We may not realize it as we listen to the soundtrack of our lives through tiny earbuds, but music and all that it encompasses is disappearing all around us. In this fable-like story three musicians from around the world are mysteriously summoned to Nashville, the Music
... Read more
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Piano, The: The Magnificent Machine That Reshaped Music

by Sophie Delacroix ...

Narrated by Sophie Delacroix ...

Unabridged

2 hours 9 min

Dive into immersive music history and discover how a creaky wooden experiment ignited a global cultural revolution. From royal courts to crowded jazz clubs, follow the relentless quest to build a keyboard that could sing, whisper, and roar like the human voice. This captivating journey reveals how one technological marvel forever transformed the way we compose, perform, and experience sound ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Dive into immersive music history and discover how a creaky wooden experiment ignited a global cultural revolution. From royal courts to crowded jazz clubs, follow the relentless quest to build a keyboard that could sing, whisper, and roar like the human voice. This captivating journey reveals how one technological marvel forever transformed the way we compose, perform, and experience sound
... 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 or Free with Kobo Plus

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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Alles lijkt zoals het was

Nieuwe standaards over liefde, leven en verlies

by Frits Spits ...

Narrated by Frits Spits ...

Unabridged

3 hours 36 min

Alles lijkt zoals het was van Frits Spits is een ontroerende, nostalgische en liefdevolle ode aan muziek, het leven en de liefde.Na het overlijden van zijn vrouw Greetje krijgt muziek een andere rol voor Frits Spits. Had hij altijd al oor voor de teksten en de taal in liedjes, nu begint hij ze meer en meer te koppelen aan gebeurtenissen en herinneringen uit zijn leven.Het zijn de meest recente ... Read more

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Alles lijkt zoals het was van Frits Spits is een ontroerende, nostalgische en liefdevolle ode aan muziek, het leven en de liefde.Na het overlijden van zijn vrouw Greetje krijgt muziek een andere rol voor Frits Spits. Had hij altijd al oor voor de teksten en de taal in liedjes, nu begint hij ze meer en meer te koppelen aan gebeurtenissen en herinneringen uit zijn leven.Het zijn de meest recente
... 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

$25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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 or Free with Kobo Plus

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
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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

$27.99 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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Music History Timeline: A Guided Listening Journey Through 2,500 Years of Sound, Style, and Innovation

by Jonathan Keller ...

Narrated by Jonathan Keller ...

Unabridged

1 hour 49 min

Master the evolution of Western music history and transform your daily commute into an immersive, educational soundscape. Travel from the resonant acoustic chambers of medieval cathedrals to the electric energy of smoky jazz clubs without ever leaving your seat. This dynamic journey turns passive listening into an active, enlightening experience tailored for the curious audiophile.Understand ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Master the evolution of Western music history and transform your daily commute into an immersive, educational soundscape. Travel from the resonant acoustic chambers of medieval cathedrals to the electric energy of smoky jazz clubs without ever leaving your seat. This dynamic journey turns passive listening into an active, enlightening experience tailored for the curious audiophile.Understand
... Read more
Audiobook

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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Opera: The Grand, Excessive Art Form That Has It All

by Jonathan Markham ...

Narrated by Jonathan Markham ...

Unabridged

1 hour 50 min

Unlock the over-the-top drama of live theater with a witty audiobook that demystifies classical music history. Whether unwinding on a Sunday afternoon or seeking high-energy entertainment for your morning commute, this lively journey transforms an intimidating museum piece into a welcoming stadium-level concert experience.Dive into wild opera plots, soaring arias, and binge-worthy storytelling ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Unlock the over-the-top drama of live theater with a witty audiobook that demystifies classical music history. Whether unwinding on a Sunday afternoon or seeking high-energy entertainment for your morning commute, this lively journey transforms an intimidating museum piece into a welcoming stadium-level concert experience.Dive into wild opera plots, soaring arias, and binge-worthy storytelling
... Read more
Audiobook

Brief History of the Orchestra, A: How Many Instruments Became One Voice

by Stephen Calder ...

Narrated by Stephen Calder ...

Unabridged

1 hour 40 min

Embark on an evocative music history journey as scattered instruments unite into a soaring classical symphony. Whether you are navigating a busy daily commute or seeking an immersive mental escape, this vibrant narrative reveals the fascinating evolution of collective sound. From humble church choirs to grand acoustic spaces, witness the chaotic birth of a unified musical voice.Perfect as a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Embark on an evocative music history journey as scattered instruments unite into a soaring classical symphony. Whether you are navigating a busy daily commute or seeking an immersive mental escape, this vibrant narrative reveals the fascinating evolution of collective sound. From humble church choirs to grand acoustic spaces, witness the chaotic birth of a unified musical voice.Perfect as a
... 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

$7.49 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
Audiobook

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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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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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

$7.49 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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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

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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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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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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