PBE WORKSHOPS
Play By Ear 2hrs
Workshops
The PBE PIANO WORKSHOPS are 'one-off' optional 2 hours supplementary
workshops for Play By Ear current students and public. There will only be a maximum
of 6 students in the master class studio. Each student is equipped with a full size 88key
Digital Piano for hands on purpose. The workshop instructor is equipped with a Piano
along with a LIVE camera system, where his or her hands (playing) will be shown LIVE
on the screen. The students are also provided with notes for every individual PBE
workshop.

The PBE workshops will be ideal for:
1) anyone with or without music background. Students without no background can
attend the (complete beginners) workshop, students with little background can attend
the (for beginners) workshop, and intermediate-advance students can attend the
regular workshops. *Current PBE students can also sign up any workshop in
replacement of their makeup lessons (if any)
PBE workshop fees:
$38 per PBE workshop (2hrs)

- The PBE workshops are 'one-off' workshops. For our regular 'on-going' Pop/Jazz Piano Improvisation courses, click here.

- The PBE workshops are open both to the public and PBE students. Registration of any workshops will only be completed when payment is been
made ONLINE. PBE students who wish to register any of the workshops using their makeup lessons should contact the school directly and not
register ONLINE.

- Upon confirmation of registration, we are unable to entertain any changes or postponement due to any reasons. Play By Ear reserves the rights to
cancel any workshop due to any reasons. We usually update our workshops availability regularly in the ONLINE workshop signup form, however, In
the event if you have registered for a workshop which happened to be unavailable, we will call you and arrange for the next available workshop
either within the month or the following month.

TO SIGN UP PBE WORKSHOPS ONLINE, CLICK HERE
Learn to play in 5 different styles in 2 hours
Sick of playing in ballad style? This workshop is an intensive introduction to the different genres in music, and how you
can apply that to contemporary piano. Learn how to play in 5 different styles using our fool proof methods, in styles of
New Age, R&B, Rock, Swing, Reggae.
Next Class - 30 August 10 (Monday) 715pm-915pm  
Effective methods to improving your co-ordination and rhythm (for beginners)
One of the most common challenges most beginners face is the co-ordination of both hands with a proper rhythm. This
workshop covers practical exercises, designed by the PBE team over the years, to ease beginners through the initial
learning stages.  Topics include: playing with 2 hands, proper usage of sustain pedal, playing without counting, finger
strength, etc.
Next Class - 19 August 10 (Thursday) 715pm-915pm
Introduction to Song Composition (for beginners)
Ever felt like creating a song on the piano instead of playing songs others have written? Song writing can be complex
but can also be incredible simple.  We'll share the easiest and fastest ways to kickstart your musical creativity. You'll
form your very own song with these building blocks - a melody, chord progression and rhythm.  Then again, composition
is really just improvisation, which is what many musicians do on-the-fly.  Master this and you're well on your way to
becoming a more well-rounded pianist.
Next Class - Not Available at the moment for 2010
How to play like Jay Chou (for beginners)
If you are a Chinese music fan, this course is a must attend for you! Learn how you can play Jay Chou or other Chinese
songs with that few similar chords. Even if you are a real beginner, you will learn to play and sing any of your favorite
Chinese tunes using a ‘short-cut’ method of only memorizing 3 chords. In this workshop, you will also understand and
learn how to easily write a whole new song with pre-written Chinese lyrics and chord progressions.
Next Class - 5 September 10 (Sunday) 3pm-5pm
Learn to play 288 chords in 2 hours (for all levels)
Chords are everything you need in music improvisation. In this NON-BORING and entertaining workshop, you will learn
the easiest methods on earth to forming any chord instantly, without ever the need of a chord chart. From major13 to
dim7, to flats and sharps, to every possible chord in the universe.
Next Class - 26 August 10 (Thursday) 715pm-915pm
Tips & Tricks for Praise & Worship
If you are already playing in a church or in any worship context, this workshop is going to benefit you. We will share
with you valuable tips & tricks on how you can improve your playing – how to play in free style when someone is
praying and what to play when you are forced to do an introduction. Learn how to play in different styles in worship
keyboard especially in up tempo rhythm. You will also learn how to use ‘modes’, which is an essential technique to
melody improvisation especially in worship free-style.  
Next Class - 28 August 10 (Saturday) 3pm-5pm
A serious 2-hour Ear training Programme
Playing by ear isn’t all about the ear, but a good set of ears will certainly help you. In this workshop, you will learn how
to identify chord colors, chord progressions, aiming to develop relative pitch hearing. You will also learn how to figure
out songs from MP3 on your own, how to compose something out of nothing and vice versa.
Next Class - 25 August 10 (Wednesday) 715pm-915pm
How to impress others with your playing
Playing music is about sharing, and that is our motto of PLAY BY EAR. This 2 hrs workshop is interestingly”non- serious“
yet useful to any musician. You will learn all the simple tricks that you can learn quickly to “wow” yourself before you
impress others.  Learn how to play "fast" without actually really playing fast, learn to play in different genre using
proven short cut methods in just an hour, learn how to end a song in style, learn how to play a "sad" happy birthday for
fun. A must attend!
Next Class - 21 August 10 (Saturday) 3pm-5pm
Next workshops available in June 10!
PLAY BY EAR MUSIC SCHOOL  (SINGAPORE) - SPECIALISING IN POP PIANO & JAZZ PIANO IMPROVISATION MUSIC COURSES FOR ADULTS
ADDRESS: 245A / 245B VICTORIA STREET, BUGIS VILLAGE, SINGAPORE (188032) | TEL: +65 63387939 | EMAIL: INFO@PLAY-BY-EAR.NET
Title: The Different Styles In Pop Piano
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How to do colorful fill-ins (for Intermediate-advanced)
The most sought after techniques that every pianist wish to learn. In this workshop, we will cover almost everything we
can about fill-ins in both solo-piano style and comping. You will learn how to join chords during fill-ins, how to use modes
and typical riffs, what to do during a typical (V) chord bar, how to do basic chord substitution that helps in creating more
color to your overall fill-ins. A must attend.
Next Class - 13 August 10 (Friday) 715pm-915pm