Start Finding Songs with Your Ears.
A practical listening process for players who want to rely less on tabs.
Tabs are helpful, but being able to find music by ear opens up a whole new freedom. This course introduces a repeatable listening process so you can start working out melodies and simple chord movements yourself, building a skill that grows the more you use it.
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Each scheduled group runs the full six-week course on its own dates. Seats shown reflect real enrollment.
Dates coming soon
Scheduling for this course is being finalized. Join the interest list and we will let you know as soon as dates and the venue are published.
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Is this class right for you?
Players who can play basic chords and simple single-note melodies.
Prerequisites
You should be able to play basic chords and simple single-note melodies.
Six-week curriculum
A clear week-by-week path. Progress depends on your practice and starting point.
- 01
Matching pitches and finding notes on the guitar
- 02
Hearing whether a melody moves up, down, or repeats
- 03
Recognizing simple intervals through listening and playing
- 04
Finding a tonal center and hearing common chord movements
- 05
Working out a short melody and a simple progression
- 06
Applying a repeatable listening process to an unfamiliar musical example
Outcome: Begin working out simple music without relying entirely on tabs.
Your instructor, Julian Hoover
Julian Hoover brings over 30 years of guitar-playing experience and a BA in Jazz and World Music from San Francisco State University, with live and studio work across blues, rock, funk, jazz, gospel, reggae, and acoustic styles.
His teaching focuses on practical, enjoyable learning with clear explanations and real music.
More about JulianWhat is included
- Six weekly, one-hour group lessons
- A structured curriculum with a clear outcome
- Personal feedback in a group of no more than six
- $240 for the complete course, paid in full at registration
What to bring
- An acoustic guitar
- A tuner
- A notepad
All five courses are designed for acoustic guitar. No amplifier or electric guitar required.
Frequently asked questions
Will I develop perfect pitch in six weeks?
No, and we will not promise that. You will learn a practical listening process that improves with practice, not perfect pitch.
Can I learn any song after this course?
Not any song. You will start working out simple melodies and progressions, and that skill keeps growing the more you practice it.
Reserve your seat
Six weekly one-hour lessons, $240 for the complete course. Paid in full at registration.
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