THE BY EAR MUSICIAN, INC.
NEWBERRY, FLORIDA

I started composing music early in my process, and after nine years I decided to go to music school so I could learn to write the music on paper. I dual majored in Chemistry and Music. My career as a research scientist prepared me for analyzing how to present the ‘by ear’ side of music with a concurrent foundation that would lead into note reading for my students. After 20 years, I retired to start The By Ear Musician Studio. Claire’s musical development grew out of her choir experience in grade school. As one of ten children, financial restraints did not allow formal lessons but Claire realized that the sight reading taught in choir would transfer to piano and quickly taught herself to play. College finally brought the opportunity for higher level instruction in voice and piano – and was where Claire met Jesse during the production of the operetta Don Giovanni. Our Philosophy Playing music By Ear is a very natural process. As children we emulate sounds from our parents, peers, musical recordings and lots of other sources. To try to make the sound we hear is simply natural. At The By Ear Musician, we encourage students by building on that natural process. First we develop the the heart side and then for those that wish we develop the traditional side that allows the pursuit of a professional track. We believe that music should be fun first and foremost. As children we naturally emulate sounds from our parents, musical recordings, television performances – even birds and animals. At The By Ear Musician, we encourage students by building on that natural process. First we encourage the heart side by presenting music in the most fun and relaxed way possible. Progressively, we take music apart and develop skills separately: ear training, rhythm, chord construction, and harmonic progressions. Finally, depending on interest and teacher assessment, we develop the traditional “sight reading” side for those whose goals require it. We believe that music should be fun first and foremost. The By Ear Musician offers instruction in piano, guitar, voice, drums, violin, mandolin, bass, and more.