The Music category has 313 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.3★ across 510 ratings. The most-rated is How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, 3rd Edition.
How to Sing 2020 Edition
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How to Sing 2020 Edition: A Complete Guide That Teaches You the Secrets to Sing in Tune. Improve Your Vocal Techniques and Your Singing Skills Even If You Have 0 Experience In this audiobook, the author teaches you everything you need to know to improve your vocal techniques. If you want to know the types of voices and how to control your high notes then How to Sing 2020 Edition is the perfect audiobook for you. Here it is what you will find inside: How to sing in public What are the techniques to sing well How to manage your high notes Differences between head and chest voices And much more! Don't lose time anymore! Get this audiobook now!
©2020 Barry Mitchell (P)2020 Barry Mitchell
The Adventures of a Cello
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A delightful biography of a celebrated Stradivarius cello and an inviting overview of cello music and musicians by world-famous concert cellist Carlos Prieto.
The book is published by University of Texas Press.
"Music as a great adventure of mind and body: this is what Carlos Prieto gives us in this spirited book." (Carlos Fuentes)
"Carlos Prieto is a true champion of the cello." (Yo-Yo Ma)
©2006 University of Texas Press (P)2017 Redwood Audiobooks
Creative Awakening
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This book is a fresh trumpet call to reclaiming your original creative nature, releasing worn-out constrictions laid out by cultural conventions and your own beliefs and patterns. Creative awakenings often start with an internal revolt...a calling out, a reclaiming. The author guides you out of the shadows - the constructs that hold you back from making your art; whether it be colouring, making a garden, writing a book or creating a symphony. Honoring the pure act of creativity (originating from a mere seed of an idea) whether it be working with your hands, or expressing hidden feelings to create something tangible that was not there before is the essential message of this book. This book will remind you that the expression of creativity is not intended to be hard and crusty. Creativity is a God-given right, an imperative, that will ultimately enrich your life. Kristina Coggins offers tools that don’t involve shaming you into needing to fix something that is already there inside you - waiting to come out and dance again. Her inspirations sprinkled throughout the book illuminate her accessible, concise chapters with fresh mindsets for the creative in all of us. The author's insights and experience as a creativity coach will help you redefine your creative support system with your own team of muses, the source of your own original genius. Kristina fills this book with a generosity of spirit and joy that challenges the reader in playful bursts and moments of insight. Broken into short provocative chapters, your experience with this book will find you refreshed and emboldened. Awakened to your own creativity.
©2020 Kristina Coggins (P)2021 Kristina Coggins
Songwriting for Beginners
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You’re about to discover how to compose your first song in less than 24 hours, even if you don’t have prior experience in songwriting. This audiobook contains proven steps and strategies on how to find the right inspiration and express your thoughts through music and words. Here is a preview of what you'll learn: The art of songwriting. Identifying the topic to write about. How your feelings and emotions can help you figure out what to write about. How popular songwriters use classic hit songs as inspiration. Overcoming writer's block and finding inspiration. Writing your song lyrics. Creating chord progression and putting melody to your words. Other helpful tips to become a successful songwriter. Much, much more! Listen today!
©2019 Crystal Stevens (P)2019 Crystal Stevens
Goodnight, L.A.
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From behind the walls of a handful of well-hidden, unlikely recording studios in the Los Angeles area, legends-in-waiting created masterpiece albums. It was a time of astonishing creativity and unprecedented fame and fortune. It was also a time of unfettered excess that threatened to unravel everything along the way. With access that only a longtime music business insider can provide, Kent Hartman packs Goodnight, L.A. with never-before-told stories about the most prolific time and iconic place in rock 'n' roll history. He brings the stories to life through new in-depth interviews with classic rock artists and famous producers. What Hartman's The Wrecking Crew was to pop singles, AM radio, and the '60s, Goodnight, L.A. is to album cuts, FM radio, and the high-flying, hard-rocking '70s and '80s.
©2017 Fernhill Media, LLC (P)2017 Tantor
Composers' Letters
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In Composers' Letters, the voices of the great figures of classical music come alive through their correspondence. Set against the music we know and love, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, and many more talk openly about their music, their hopes and fears, their lives, their sadness, and their struggles in realizing their artistic hopes in a commercial world. Poignant, funny, revealing, informative and so often direct and honest, these letters offer a fascinating insight into the personalities that created our Western musical tradition.
(P)1995 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.; ©1995 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd.
Triple Trouble
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She wasn't looking to fall in love with one man. Never mind two. Juliet Reece grew up in the shadow of her seemingly perfect older sister, Margo Reece. While Juliet's wealthy, blue-blood parents dealt with infidelity, Juliet fought for normalcy. Now she's the bassist in Warning Sign, a band on the rise, and she finally feels like she's making space for herself in the world. It's her time to shine, and she's ready to have fun and focus on her career. Until Randy "Sparks" Pruitt nearly blows up her life. Literally. She can't stand the guy. She definitely hasn't fantasized about gripping a handful of his hair and - no. Not happening. Then there's Tristan Eves, Sparks' new friend. He's the exact opposite of Sparks. Playful. Naughty. Arousing. Suddenly, she's on the verge of something wilder than she's ever experienced before. Two seductive men, hers for the taking - if she can handle the heat. If double trouble is dangerous, watch out for the power of three....
©2017 Taryn Elliott & Cari Quinn (P)2018 Taryn Elliott & Cari Quinn
The Singing Cure
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The Singing Cure takes the listener on a thought-provoking and inspiring journey to unlock the secret of the human voice. Amanda Lohrey succeeds in drawing together many threads in this seamless and compelling narrative, which shows her to be a master prose writer at the height of her powers.
©2013 Amanda Lohrey (P)2020 Spoken Realms
Guitar Music Theory
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So you have decided to learn music theory for guitar? If you are truly passionate about this subject, then I commend you on your choice. Learning to play the guitar is not an easy thing to do. Couple that with learning music theory, and you have got something that demands sheer effort and will. If you think you have the drive to go the distance and then some, this audiobook is for you. Consider this audiobook as your handy, little guide to the uncharted waters of music theory. This audiobook aims to present fundamental music theory in a form that is accessible to everyone. From basics to advanced concepts, I try to cover each and every topic in a manner that is suitable for absolute beginners. Use this audiobook as an aide on your musical journey.
©2019 Franklin's Instruments (P)2019 Franklin's Instruments
Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys
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David W. Barber has delighted fans around the world with Accidentals on Purpose, When the Fat Lady Sings, and other internationally best-selling books of musical humor. His best-selling Bach, Beethoven and the Boys chronicles the lives of the great (and not-so-great) composers, exploring their sex lives, exposing their foibles, and expanding on our understanding of these all-too-human creatures. Filled with information, interesting facts, and trivia, this hilarious history covers music from Gregorian chant to the mess we're in now. From Bach's laundry lists to Beethoven's bowel problems, from Gesualdo's kinky fetishes to Cage's mushroom madness, Barber tells tales out of school that ought to be put back there (think how much more fun it would be if they taught this stuff). "My heartiest commendation for an admirable work of scholarship.... I will not say again that it is funny, since this will compel you to set your jaw and dare Barber to make you laugh." (Anthony Burgess on Bach, Beethoven and the Boys)
©1986 David W. Barber (P)2018 David W. Barber
The Bob Marley Songbook: The Stories Behind the Music
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Bob Marley’s music catalog took the world by storm and continues to be relevant today. While he was not the first reggae musician, it was he who helped define what the genre stands for - and it is he who spread the genre across the globe. His songs, like much of reggae music, are catchy and upbeat. But like much of reggae music, they also promote a cause and speak volumes about the condition of the world we live in. Here are the stories behind some of the most influential albums, songs, and performances by Bob Marley.
©2019 Duane Lewis (P)2019 Duane Lewis
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El Cancionero de Bob Marley [The Bob Marley Songbook]
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El catálogo de música de Bob Marley conquistó al mundo y sigue siendo relevante en hoy en dia. Aunque el no era el primer músico de reggae, fue él quien ayudó a definir lo que representa el género, y es él quien lo difundió por todo el mundo. Sus canciones, como gran parte de la música reggae, son pegadizas y optimistas. Pero como gran parte de la música reggae, también promueven una causa y dicen mucho sobre la condición del mundo en el que vivimos. Aquí están las historias detrás de algunos de los álbumes, canciones y actuaciones más influyentes de Bob Marley. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish.
©2020 Duane Lewis (P)2020 Duane Lewis
Music Therapy
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Alfredo Zotti, a professional musician and bipolar survivor with a university degree in social anthropology and three years study of psychology, provides an introduction to music theory with specific case studies of applications for Alzheimer's, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), schizophrenia, anxiety, depression, and other issues. Working primarily as a peer support counselor, his person-centered methods are respectful of client's needs, abilities, and responses to music therapy. Strategies explored include both active listening of recorded music as well as instruction in playing musical instruments. Using patience and listening skills, you can - with Zotti's book - begin your own journey of music therapy. Praise for the book: "I congratulate Alfredo on this terrific summary of the ways in which music therapy can serve a complementary role in the treatment of a range of psychological difficulties. Anyone who is interested in promoting his or her well-being, or the well-being of loved ones, will enjoy Music Therapy: An Introduction with Case Studies for Mental Illness Recovery." (Paul Corcoran, psychologist, Moving Forward, NSW) "Alfredo Zotti's Music Therapy: An Introduction with Case Studies for Mental Illness Recovery shows that recovering through music can be an extremely powerful and wonderful journey of self-healing and positive discoveries. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wishes to enhance their knowledge of music therapy and the influence of music on their health and, consequently, on their lives." (Krystyna C. Laycraft, PhD, physicist, educator, and artist) "Through his own experience of positive outcome by therapeutic use of music, Alfredo Zotti shares the supplemental, holistic method to improving mental health issues and dementia. Music Therapy: An Introduction with Case Studies for Mental Illness Recovery promises to assist in the recovery process and help sufferers regain a happier life." (Rie Matsuura, administrative assistant, The Kidman Centre, Prince of Wales Hospital)
©2020 Alfredo Zotti (P)2020 Alfredo Zotti
Take a Walk on the Dark Side
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Take a Walk on the Dark Side is the ultimate book for today's rock and roll fan: a fascinating compendium of facts, fictions, prophecies, premonitions, coincidences, hoaxes, doomsday scenarios, and other urban legends about some of the world's most beloved and mysterious pop icons. Updating, revising, and expanding on material from his cult classic Hellhounds on Their Trail, Patterson offers up a delectable feast of strange and occasionally frightening rock and roll tales, featuring the ironies associated with the tragic deaths of many rock icons, unsolved murders, and other tales from the fell clutch of circumstance.
Beginning with the fateful place where it all started - a deserted country crossroads just outside Clarksdale, Mississippi, where Robert Johnson made his deal with the devil - through the Buddy Holly curse (rock and roll's first great tragedy) and beyond, this incredible volume uncovers some of rock and roll's most celebrated murders, twists of fate, and decades-long streaks of bad luck that defy rational explanation. Inside you'll find:
Facts about Jimmy Page and the Zeppelin Curse.
Chilling quirks of fate surrounding the deaths of musicians in the Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
A provocative look at "The Club", membership in which requires an untimely death at age 27 and whose inductees include Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin.
Cryptic messages in song lyrics that have proved eerily prophetic.
Carefully researched, wildly enjoyable, and often harrowing, Take a Walk on the Dark Side takes the listener on a mysterious ride through rock and roll history. Narrated by Mike Dawson (Left of Boom, Mistrial, The Adam Carolla Show)
©2004 R. Gary Patterson (P)2017 R. Gary Patterson
Guitar for Beginners
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Picking up a guitar and making beautiful music is a great feeling! Whether you’re young or old, there’s no better feeling than learning to play an instrument. Sadly, most people believe that they will never learn how to play a guitar. Local guitar teachers seem like a great option, at first, but you could risk getting stuck with a wannabe rock star who can't really teach you. Or, you could try YouTube, but most of those videos go way too fast, and they don't teach you the right way to play. Too many people start with bad guitar lessons, get frustrated, and give up. Forget about boring theory and repetitive exercises. What you need is a solid guide made for beginners and taught by experts. Using this book, beginners can start playing songs right away through mastering the fundamentals in easy, step-by-step lessons. Go from knowing nothing about the guitar and learning to play songs everybody loves in just weeks. Even if you've never touched a guitar before or have no musical knowledge. In this audiobook, you will discover: Chords that will allow you to easily play millions of songs Common challenges when learning to play the guitar and how to overcome them Music theory made fun and easy How to pick a great guitar for a beginner (avoid this mistake) How to tune your guitar Struggling with strumming? Learn the best exercises. Improvisation tips that will take from an average to an awesome guitar player Eight guitar chords you must know Funk, blues, rock, acoustic, and many more styles from guitar legends And much, much more! Imagine being the star at the party where everyone loves you for your new musical talent. Whether you've had dreams of becoming a rock star or you just want to learn to play your favorite songs for your friends and family, this book is for you. What are you waiting for? Try it out! Learn to play the guitar with this audiobook.
©2020 Tommy Swindali (P)2020 Tommy Swindali
The Natural Guitar Player
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If you study nature closely you will understand the strategies and techniques that the natural world has developed over millions of years! Many of these strategies can be applied to the guitar. With practice, your guitar playing will become enjoyable, natural and effortless! Nature flows. Wind and water move effortlessly through an environment filled with obstacles. Observing plants and animals can teach us how they accomplish amazing feats with minimal effort. You might be thinking, "I'm not a tree or drop of water. What does this have to do with me?" Well, that's what I hope to explain in this book.
©2016 Richard McKeon (P)2017 Richard McKeon
Hotel California
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The classic account of the LA Canyons scene between 1967 and 1976, featuring Joni Mitchell; Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young; The Eagles; James Taylor; and Jackson Browne. Ambition, betrayal, drugs and genius all combine with great music making.
©2005 Barney Hoskyns (P)2012 Talking Music
Marrying Stone
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Any successful scholar will make personal sacrifices to enhance his research. But most are never expected to include a suspect marriage to a barefoot hill girl. Musicologist J. Monroe Farley hopes to prove that the wilds of the Ozark Mountains preserved the language and music of an era gone by. Hill girl Meggie Best only hopes for a handsome prince to make her dreams come true. Neither expects to have life suddenly upended by a jar of bad piccalilli and a skunk. This story set in the Ozarks of 1903 recalls mountain ways and wiles as unique as the music the traveling scholar seeks. Publisher's Weekly awarded a starred review and described the story as "rich and heady as a jug of mountain 'donk' - and just as hard to put down."
©1994 Pamela Morsi (P)2015 Pamela Morsi
Car Ride Carols: Fun New Songs Set to Famous Old Melodies
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Singing fun songs in the car or on the school bus can make any long trip more fun! Car Ride Carols: Fun New Songs Set to Famous Old Melodies is filled with silly new lyrics that works great when paired with tunes from nursery rhymes and Christmas carols you already know. Great for fireside singalongs, as well. Perfect for parents, teachers, camp counselors, and youth group leaders. Get ready to strum along and sing along, and make the miles on the road fly by while creating fun memories with your friends, children, or students.
©2020 Kallie Johnson (P)2020 Kallie Johnson
Heart's Insanity: An Angel Fire Rock Romance
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Skye Summers beat the odds. Professionally her life's a success - every day, she cures the sick and heals the wounded. Personally? Her life couldn't be more of a mess. She's tired of putting up with arrogant men who think nothing of ripping out her heart. She's taking a break. No more dating. No more relationships. No more men. Ash Dean has it all: fame, fortune, and the adoration of screaming fans. But the constant parties and an endless string of one-night stands are taking their toll. He's tired of superficial women who care only about sleeping with a rock star. He's taking a break. No more flings. No more empty hook ups. He's looking for something real. When sparks ignite between him and a sassy doctor during a chance encounter, he's intrigued. When she has no idea who he is, he's fascinated. When she runs after a little innocent flirting, he's determined to pursue. He's arrogant enough to go after what he wants, and something tells him she might be worth the chase.
©2016 Ellie Masters (P)2018 Ellie Masters