Alfreda
I am a beginner
I am a beginner, this is new to me. However, the instructor makes the class fun and interesting, inspires me to want to continue in the class to learn more .
At Hear and Play Music and the Gospel Music Training Center, our passion is helping musicians worldwide unlock the art of playing the piano by ear. Founded in 2000 by Jermaine Griggs, we have dedicated decades to teaching the dynamic skill of understanding and interpreting music through ear training, music theory, and recognizing patterns. Our focus is on soulful music genres that best express this art form, including gospel, jazz, blues, soul, R&B, and pop.We believe that playing by ear transcends traditional music learning methods, allowing musicians to experience and express music in a deeply personal way. Our specialized approach teaches students to hear recurring themes in songs and interpret them creatively on the piano.Over the years, we have reached and serviced more than 2 million musicians through various platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, our email newsletter, free lessons, comprehensive paid courses, and a personalized coaching program. Our resources are designed to cater to learners at different stages of their musical journey, from beginners to advanced players.Hear and Play Music and the Gospel Music Training Center is more than just a teaching platform; it's a community where musicians come together to share, learn, and celebrate the joy of music. Join us, and embark on a musical adventure that will transform the way you hear and play music.
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Alfreda
I am a beginner, this is new to me. However, the instructor makes the class fun and interesting, inspires me to want to continue in the class to learn more .
Roý M.
Very informative and presenters all were great. interaction with those on call was handled well also. Delightful experience. Structured well with students who have benefited from your teaching/coaching.
Lemuel H.
The personal attention I receive daily from staff helps me to stay focused on my commitment. Staff makes themselves available for any type of question I may have, which isn't many because everything is so thorough. Sometimes I get lost on pages and have a hard time knowing where I am. I like the interaction with other members. That can be inspiring seeing the progress they're making. The practice tools are great. Working on my scales with the play along metronome really helps me keep going with the boring stuff. lol. There's so much to do and see and interact with, some times I forget I have other stuff to do in my busy daily schedule. But, I don't mind getting caught up with the mighty app! lol! Of course many of the lessons go over my head, but it gives me something to work for. My biggest problem is with myself and not Hear and Play. I get distracted with thoughts that cause me to mess up while I'm playing. Sometimes I'm distracted by other things going on around me in general, and I get lured away from my keyboard, forgetting I only have so much time I can put into practice and then before I know it my time is up and I have to stop to deal with other important aspects of my life. I've always had that problem since childhood. It's been suggested I have Attention Deficit Disorder, but I've never been to a doctor to be diagnosed. All in all I can truly say, I've never had this much support in any endeavor to learn something significant. I'm grateful to have this opportunity. Thank you Hear and Play. This first month of learning has been lots of fun. My goal is to take advantage of all of the lessons and look forward to the day I get to perform in a recital. Peace and Love
Response from Hear and Play MusicAug 21, 2026
We are so happy to have you on the platform Mr. Lemuel! Your passion is infectious and it's a pleasure to see you going through each of the lessons while leaving your comments as you progress. We understand how easy it is to get distracted, which is why we've kept the lessons of the Gospel Grammar System between 4-7 minutes each. Keep up the great work!
Ing J.
He should not showed a couple videos which we were told to watch before the workshop and also, he was way...to much to show the beginner people. Maybe you should separate the workshop for the beginner and the rest of potential students? The rest of us did not have time to ask more on the progressive to see whether it will fit what we need.
j P.
I respond to the text msgs u send and it is very clear that no one reads them so I wont waste my time responding anymore. I repeatedly told them that I kept restarting because I could not see the lesson I could only hear brian...so since I could not get zoom to work I could not see what was going on.
Response from Hear and Play MusicAug 20, 2026
I sincerely apologize that you weren't able to get zoom to work for our free chord workshop and no one got back to you in a timely manner. Out of the hundreds of people that attend this event every month, there seems to be just a few that show up as "zoom audio only." Even our team doesn't know how to solve this but I'm sure that this is something you can troubleshoot with zoom. As for our youtube training, per your request, a quick google search would have landed you on https://youtube.com/hearandplay with hundreds of free lessons, even recent ones. I am sorry we've earned a 1-star without ever getting the chance to help you. Perhaps, after seeing some of our youtube lessons, troubleshooting zoom, and trying to attend, you will see just how valuable our services are and why most people rate us 5 stars. Sorry again for any inconvenience.
Merlyn B.
Very well done. I wasn’t sure how long it was going to take .
C A.
Love this program! I am even helping my 2year old grandson learn to play by ear!!! Highly recommend to all age groups. I’m a senior who has played from written music for 65 years!! No one could help me learn to play by ear until now! I started as a beginner even though I can sight read very well and have played for church and choirs. Best decision! Site reading is different. I thought I knew music. WOW-the gaps in my learning are being filled. I’m a rejuvenated pianist 🤣🤣❤️
Nicola R.
A quality product that does what it says - helps you to hear and then play