Bootcamp

Learning Songs by Ear

How to figure out melodies and chords on the piano

A hands-on 4-week online bootcamp with instructor feedback and opportunity to build community with other students. It teaches a practical method for figuring out songs by ear — without sheet music or chord sheets — even if you've never done it before.

Course details

  • Start date: Monday, March 2nd
  • End date: Sunday, March 29th
  • Duration: 4 weeks
  • Schedule: 5 days (of your choice) per week
  • Daily time investment: 15–30 minutes per day (when it suits you)
  • Level: Complete Beginner to Intermediate level
  • Price: £79 ($99 / €89)

What you will learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Figure out the melody and the chords of songs by ear
  • Play these songs in a simple, effective way (melody in the right hand, chords in the left)

What you get

Each weekday includes:

  • A short instruction video (about 5 minutes)
  • A focused exercise (10–25 minutes depending on your pace)
  • Example solutions from the previous day

Additionally:

  • One 1-hour live feedback & Q&A session per week. Attendance is optional. You can watch a recording of this session at any time for the duration of the bootcamp.
  • The possibility to ask questions via chat or email
  • The ability to post and interact with your learning group online
  • Full access to all other courses and training tools on playmusicfromwithin.com for the duration of the bootcamp

You will need

  • A piano or keyboard
  • A computer
  • Internet access

Ready to learn songs by ear?

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