A Sneak Peek For You 👀

When I was a kid, I fell in love with the Axel Foley theme from Beverly Hills Cop. There was something about that synth sound that captivated me - too me, it was the coolest thing I'd ever heard.

I desperately wanted to play it on piano but had no clue where to start. Then one weekend, my Aunt Jeanne sat down with me and we began figuring it out together, note by note.

That moment changed everything for me. Suddenly my brain clicked: "Wait... I can play ANY song I hear if I just spend time sounding it out?!" Suddenly, music wasn't about deciphering cryptic symbols, but about hearing and recreating the sounds themselves.

Even now, decades later, I can still play that melody perfectly - it's permanently locked in. And it all started with someone showing me how to match what I heard to the keys on the piano.

That childhood experience is exactly why I'm so excited to announce that PlayBack - my free 12-week course on playing piano by ear - launches this Thursday!

In Lesson 1, you'll discover:

• The fundamental skill of pitch matching (what my Aunt Jeanne taught me)

• Simple exercises to train your ear (including a fun "Higher/Lower" game)

• How to develop your "inner ear" by humming before playing

• A simple 3-note melody you'll be able to play immediately

Learning to play by ear works just like learning a language. Children don't start by memorizing grammar rules - they listen, imitate, and gradually develop fluency through practice.

Even if you've never played a note by ear before, you'll be matching pitches and playing your first recognizable melody by the end of this lesson!

The full course launches Thursday, and I can't wait to share it with you. Keep an eye on your inbox - I'll send you the link as soon as it's live!

In the meantime, try this: Find a simple tune you love (maybe from a movie like I did) and just try humming it. That's actually the first step in training your ear - and we'll build on that in the course.

Looking forward to helping you develop this game-changing skill,

- Dan -

P.S. If you know other musicians who might be interested in this, don't worry - I'll include a shareable link in Thursday's email when everything goes live!

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