Hear and Play MusicReviews of hearandplay.com

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22521 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Hear and Play Music

About Hear and Play Music

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.

Hear and Play Music (hearandplay.com) has 571 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Also known as: hearandplay.com
Website: hearandplay.com
Category: Music & Theater Classes
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Listed on Five Star Index: 2026

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About Hear and Play Music

Hear and Play Music (hearandplay.com) has 571 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5.

Also known as: hearandplay.com
Website: hearandplay.com
Category: Music & Theater Classes
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Listed on Five Star Index: 2026

Denise B.

Sep 18, 2025

Beginner's Viewpoint

As a beginner, I have been overwhelmed with trying to watch the replay videos to catch up. I would like to see a beginners class that is truly for beginners. Students who have taken the class before many times bring in subject matter that is beyond a beginners understanding and it causes much frustration. I would prefer to be brought in on Day 1 of the series. Also, it is annoying when the previous class frequently runs over, especially when it is an evening class. It makes us late for the following practice session. Instructors need to be more diligent about beginning and ending their classes on time.

Response from Hear and Play MusicSep 20, 2025

Thank you, Ms. Brown, for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We truly value hearing from our students, especially beginners who are navigating the program for the first time. As you know, our coaching program runs in 12-week cycles, and we’ve just completed a break week. This upcoming week, both the Beginner and Progressive classes with two of our coaches will restart from Day 1, giving you a fresh beginning and a chance to build from the ground up. Since mastery in music often requires multiple repetitions, we encourage students to go through more than one cycle—many of our confident beginners today once felt the same way, but by repeating, they grew stronger each time. We also hear your point about experienced beginner students jumping ahead. We’ve discussed reinforcing times where first-timers can answer and engage without interruption. Regarding timing, you’re absolutely right—while instructors may extend lessons out of passion and a desire to be thorough, we understand how important it is to respect the schedule and avoid delays for following sessions. We’re grateful for your input and excited to hear your thoughts after this new cycle. Thank you for being part of our coaching community.