Rich E.
Music theory is a difficult beast to…
Music theory is a difficult beast to tame. I enjoy your personalities, which helps a lot.
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.
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Rich E.
Music theory is a difficult beast to tame. I enjoy your personalities, which helps a lot.
Faye T.
Because I can read sheetmusic, although slowly, now I can make my mind and fingers understand each other. Also the sheet music is becoming easier with the added knowledge of the theory.
Altharis T.
Easy to follow. I had a problem on my end with my zoom. No fault of hear and play.
Rodrigo
Le doy 4 estrellas muy buena aplicación para escuchar y aprender a tocar instrumentos musicales
Jacob V.
I love the systematic manner in which the lessons are presented. Should be good for any student once they dedicate themselves to learning and practicing
Laura N.
Just getting used to it. Thank you! 😊
JS
Hear and Play Music is a great program! I've been playing by sheet music for years, as well as playing some songs by ear; however, I knew that I was missing some foundational concepts that limited my playing ability. My desire when enrolling in the program was to learn to play by ear and transpose songs in another key. The Hear and PIay Music program allowed me to gain a deeper understanding and connection with learning the keyboard, learning the scales, the correct fingering for scales, the Nashville numbering system and how to apply it, the circle of fifths, chromatic intervals, inversions, learning how to determine the melody of a song, adding harmony to the right hand, chords and triads, chord progression, adding the left hand bass notes, and so much more. Due to the scheduled lectures, workshops, practice sessions, accountability groups, and available replays, this well-structured program definitely requires total commitment, available time for the sessions, and lots of practice time in order to gain lifelong applicable benefits that will increase your knowledge and understanding of the keyboard, as well as elevate your piano playing ability.
Response from Hear and Play MusicNov 8, 2025
Thank you so much for this detailed and thoughtful review. We’re truly honored to be part of your musical journey. Hearing how the structure, accountability, and deeper concepts (like the numbering system, circle of fifths, inversions, and harmony) helped unlock new levels in your playing means a lot. We appreciate you recognizing the commitment involved. You get out what you put in — and we’re glad to see you invested, showed up, and are now seeing lifelong skills as the return. Keep going — your growth is inspiring, and we’re excited for what’s next for you on this journey!
Jay W.
Good teachers hands on feel like there right there guiding you Can't wait until they do a jazz and R&B Tutorial the same way