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    What to Listen for in Music

    by Aaron Copland ...
    Narrated by Tim Campbell ...

    Unabridged

    6 hours 22 min

    Now in audio: "The definitive guide to musical enjoyment" (Forum).In this fascinating analysis of how to listen to both contemporary and classical music analytically, eminent American composer Aaron Copland offers provocative suggestions that will bring listeners a deeper appreciation of the most viscerally rewarding of all art forms. ... Read more

    Was $24.99 USD Now $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

    $25.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    古典留聲故事第13輯

    by 焦元溥 ...
    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 39 min

    自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。作者：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節 ... Read more

    $6.33 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Effective Practicing for Musicians

    The ultimate guide for how to become better at your instrument

    by Benny Greb ...
    Narrated by Benny Greb ...

    Unabridged

    5 hours 5 min

    The Book is divided into 3 Levels:Level 1is where you will learn the important principles and the mindset necessary for Effective Practicing, for instance:• how to set up the ultimate practice environment• the 3 must-have tools for practicing• how to deal with frustration and judgement• how to focus and minimize & prevent distractions• what’s the best time to practice• how to make time to prac... ... Read more

    $25.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Music Between Your Ears

    How Musical Engagement Powers the Human Brain

    by Samuel Markind, MD ...
    Narrated by Paul Boehmer ...

    Unabridged

    9 hours 52 min

    Why does music influence how we feel so deeply—and what are the scientific mechanisms behind this phenomenon? In Music Between Your Ears, Dr. Samuel Markind explores the intriguing relationship between music and brain function. Using evolutionary theory, he illuminates the pivotal role that music plays in human survival and procreation. From communication and caregiving to social bonding and ... Read more

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

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    古典留聲故事第14輯

    by 焦元溥 ...
    Narrated by 焦元溥 ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 38 min

    自從有聲錄音普及之後，我們認識音樂作品的方式也隨之改變。如今，我們主要透過錄音，而非現場演出，來認識音樂作品。然而，演出者的詮釋，自然也更影響我們對音樂作品的認識。貝多芬的樂譜可能改變不大，但八十年前的貝多芬演奏，必然和今日的貝多芬演奏有所不同。這個節目不只介紹古典音樂作品，更介紹古典音樂錄音背後的故事：為什麼會有這個錄音？這個錄音又造成什麼影響？認識作品，也帶我們認識這些音樂藝術家。作者：焦元溥，國立台灣大學政治學系國際關係組畢業，倫敦國王學院音樂學博士、大英圖書館艾迪生研究員。是台灣知名樂評人、資深專欄作家。好家庭廣播電台《焦點音樂》、《NSO Live雲端音樂廳》主持人。2013年以「焦點音樂」獲第48屆廣播金鐘獎最佳非流行音樂節目獎。著有許多與音樂相關的書籍，內容涵蓋音樂作品分析、詮釋討論、鋼琴演奏技巧解析、音樂家訪問、國際鋼琴大賽報導與文學創作。章節 ... Read more

    $6.33 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    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

    $20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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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

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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

  • Audiobook

    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

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    Wo bitte geht's zum Hit?

    Was man über das Musikproduzieren schon immer wissen wollte!

    by Michael Modlich ...
    Narrated by Sven von Strauch, Sven von Strauch ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 29 min

    Wo bitte geht´s zum Hit ist ein Leitfaden zum Musik produzieren. Hier findet man "Alles" erklärt, was man über das Musikproduzieren schon immer wissen wollte. Es ist eine Einführung und Anleitung in die Produktionsabläufe und Hintergründe einer Musikproduktion in den Bereichen: Home Recording, Musikband, Tonstudio. Unwesentliches wurde weggelassen, aber das "Wichtige" ist hier zu finden. ... Read more

    $9.44 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    The Man that Shocked Britain - Gate of Horn, Chicago, December 1962

    Narrated by Lenny Bruce ...

    Unabridged

    51 min

    Lenny Bruce was a prominent stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist who heralded the free-speech movement and helped to push culture towards open and honest expression. He was repeatedly arrested for obscenity.Here he performs at the Gate of Horn in Chicago, December, 1962. The performance concludes with his arrest. ... Read more

    $5.30 USD

  • Audiobook

    Classical Music Guide: A Beginner’s Listening Journey Through the Great Composers, Essential Works, and How to Truly Hear Them

    by Elena Marin ...
    Narrated by Elena Marin ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 10 min

    Master music appreciation and transform classical symphonies from a confusing blur into a deeply emotional experience. Whether seeking a calm soundtrack for your morning commute or a focused escape to unwind, this audio journey demystifies the concert hall. Leave behind intimidating jargon and step into an inviting space where curiosity guides you.Travel effortlessly through time to explore the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    Brief History of Classical Music, A: The Sound of Centuries

    by Emily Rathbone ...
    Narrated by Emily Rathbone ...

    Unabridged

    2 hours 15 min

    Master the history of classical music by exploring how a thousand years of societal shifts forged the Western sound. From plainchant echoing in medieval stone churches to bold modernist revolutions, this auditory journey links brilliant compositions directly to the wars, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural triumphs that birthed them. Uncover a living, breathing conversation across centuries ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    DJ Digital Marketing Success Unlocked

    The Ultimate Guide to Skyrocket Your DJ Career, Amplify Your Brand, and Grow Your Global Fanbase with Proven Digital Marketing Strategies in the new age AI world

    by Deepak, Deepak ...
    Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 58 min

    This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Discover the ultimate path to DJ career success with DJ Digital Marketing Success Unlocked: The Ultimate Guide to Skyrocket Your DJ Career, Amplify Your Brand, and Grow Your Global Fanbase with Proven Digital Marketing Strategies in the new age AI world. In today's highly competitive music industry, traditional methods of DJ promotion and branding no ... Read more

    $25.00 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Piano by Ear: Pop and Standards Box Set 7

    by Bill Brown ...
    Narrated by Bill Brown ...
    Series series The Piano by Ear Series

    Unabridged

    11 hours 49 min

    Peanuts, Shania, Disney, Yiruma, and Zeppelin all make a showing in this Piano by Ear box set. Because this set covers intermediate to advanced level playing, can come back to it over time as your skills increase. This set contains over eleven hours of high quality piano instruction, by a world-class teacher, taught entirely “By Ear!”This Box Set Includes:“We Don’t Talk About Bruno”“Peaches Etude” ... Read more

    $22.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

  • Audiobook

    Mr. Michael's Music Maker Manual

    A Guide to Growing Creative Children

    by Michael Hemsworth ...
    Narrated by Michael Hemsworth ...

    Unabridged

    3 hours 4 min

    Mr. Michael’s Music Maker Manual is an invitation to rediscover the joy of creativity alongside your child. Written by veteran music educator, father of three creative children, and founder of NewSongs School of Music, Michael Hemsworth, this guide empowers parents and caregivers to nurture musical expression without pressure or perfection. Blending personal stories, educational philosophy, and ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    The Vintage Guide to Classical Music

    An Indispensable Guide for Understanding and Enjoying Classical Music

    by Jan Swafford ...
    Narrated by Peter Coates ...

    Unabridged

    19 hours 37 min

    The most readable and comprehensive guide to enjoying over five hundred years of classical music -- from Gregorian chants, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Johannes Brahms, Igor Stravinsky, John Cage, and beyond.The Vintage Guide to Classical Music is a lively—and opinionated—musical history and an insider's key to the personalities, epochs, and genres of the Western classical ... Read more

    $24.99 USD

  • Audiobook

    Music History: A Fast-Paced Journey From Ancient Rituals to Streaming Revolutions

    by Daniel Mercer ...
    Narrated by Daniel Mercer ...

    Unabridged

    1 hour 52 min

    Uncover the atmospheric evolution of sound and hear how ancient campfire rituals shaped modern music history. Whether you are seeking an immersive listen for your daily commute or deep focus during a quiet evening, this high-energy journey connects the primal drumbeats of our ancestors to the digital tracks in your headphones.Step away from dry timelines and step into vibrant, evocative scenes, ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    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

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    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