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The Hear and Play Chords program is presented as two packages. The first, Hear and Play Chords 101, is a 2-disc package with two hours of recorded instruction. It covers chord classes, play techniques, and triads. The second package is Hear and Play Chords 102, a 2-hour, 2-disc set. It goes into more depth about seventh chords and more advanced chords. Hear and Play also offers substantial discounts when buying both packages together.

Jermaine Griggs, president of HearandPlay.com and GospelKeys.com, offers his services to aspiring musicians. He promises to start the player off from scratch and bring him or her up to a pro-like level of skill. Learning his way, he claims, can give one the ability to play chords by ear – you only need to hear it to play it. This means you can play any piano piece by just listening coupled with a little practice.

Hear and Play Chords: Actual Customer Feedback

Many have used Hear and Play Chords, and the following are portions of some testimonials:

“I have been playing for 40 years and have not had many lessons. These keyboard courses are the most organized method to getting a well rounded keyboard education. There is no substitute for these courses.”

Dan Naimowicz, on www.hearandplay.com

“I thought I had a decent grasp on music theory after having played guitar for 13 years. I tried my best to apply this knowledge to the piano when I decided to learn to play. But after one night (literally) of taking your lessons, my understanding of chord structures and my playing ability was revolutionized.”

Robby Hunter, on www.hearandplay.com

“I am so very ecstatic about Hear and Play™! Hear and Play™ is a wonderful company! Jermaine Griggs is absolutely a genius, teaching people all over the country how to play gospel music on the keyboard, by ear! I think it’s phenomenal!”

Vickie Winans, Grammy® Nominated Gospel Artist, on www.hearandplay.com

Hear and Play Chords: Final Word

The piano is said to be the mother of all instruments, and only the best pianists can maximize the beauty and power of this magnificent instrument. There is no substitute for practice, but getting started right will improve potential and actual skills dramatically. The added advantage of taking courses like this is the replay ability of the recordings – something you can’t do with a live instructor. The two courses usually sell for $33 and $37 separately. The current bundle offer reduces this cost significantly, with the entire 4-disc package priced at just under $40. This looks to be a great bargain, and even comes with a money-back guarantee, if only to sweeten an already saccharine deal.

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Any musician who’s dared to master the piano or keyboard has had to deal with some of the challenges associated with learning scales, chords and music theory. Some acquire these skills and become the envy of their friends while others tinker around until they learn how to play piano by ear.

For musicians in the latter group, piano lessons like those offered by Hear and Play have become quite popular. According to Jermaine Griggs, the creator of Hear and Play, users can quickly and easily learn to play any song by ear.

Does Hear and Play Really Work?

The sales pages that offer Hear and Play products make some pretty bold claims, but you have to wonder if they really add up.

In the introductory course, Secrets to Playing Piano by Ear, Jermaine claims to cover beginning techniques, music theory, chords, progressions, unique improvisation and more.

Here’s what a few real users had to say about their experience with Hear and Play products:

I thought I had a decent grasp on music theory after having played guitar for 13 years. I tried my best to apply this knowledge to the piano when I decided to learn to play. I had very limited results. But after one night (literally) of taking your lessons, my understanding of chord structures and my playing ability was revolutionized. Thanks Hearandplay!

- Robby Hunter

Jermaine has cleaned the window to my mind of understanding. I now pick out chord progressions in songs just by hearing them.

After years someone has given ear trained musicians the resource they need to truly play by ear. Thanks Hear and Play!

- Winkie & Sam Hall

My name is Charles Shelton Jr., and I’ve been playing keys for about 10 years now. This site has really helped me out a lot by various lessons and being able to learn the newest songs out on the market. Especially with the virtual chord finder that is a major help if you can’t read music.
Especially, being a world renowned drummer it helps so I can help write keyboard parts. A lot of you all have probably seen me on the Word Network. I’ve been on shows like the Charles Shelton Jr. show on the Word Network, Dr. Bobby Jones Show, Pax Network, Sky Angel, as well as touring and doing clinics in many different cities. I also have an instructional Gospel Drumming Dvd that I have for sale for all ages.

Jermaine Griggs is a blessing. Being a promoter and endorser of different products, I don’t advertise or endorse just anything.

- Charles Shelton, Jr.

Hello! My name is Dante Smith, and one day I was looking online for something to help me learn the Piano. Well, I found it!!

Hear & Play has taken my piano skills to another level. I have only been playing for 6 months.
I never had any training at all, but by just following along with all the lessons, I have awoken something in me that I thought I didn’t have.

To keep it short & sweet, I would recommend this website to anyone who truly wants to learn basic music theory. Last but not least, it’s all up to you. If you want to learn to play the piano, this is the perfect tool and while you’re at it join the community that Mr. Griggs has created and surprise your family with this great gift of Music that you thought you didn’t have.

- Dante Smith

Hear and Play: What You Get

Hear and Play offers a ton of products. The beginning course, Secrets to Playing Piano by Ear, comes with the following:

300 page e-book which includes diagrams, charts, notations, techniques, etc.
CD-ROM with several bonus software programs
Lifetime money-back guarantee

Click here to check out Hear and Play for yourself.

We’ll post reviews of other courses in Hear and Play’s product line soon.

Hear and Play: Final Word

Hear and Play seems to be well worth the investment. With the lifetime money-back guarantee Jermaine is making a pretty bold statement about how he stands behind his products. Some similar programs offer only a 30, 60 or 90-day money back guarantee. It’s rare that one offers a lifetime guarantee as does Hear and Play. Plus, you can access a full library of free lessons.

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