The Ear Training Method
Train your ears to hear like a pro—so intervals, chords, and progressions are ingrained deeply and flow naturally in your playing.
A Step-by-Step Jazz Course Included with PRO Membership
Your ears are the key to everything
Do you wish you could…
- Pick out chords and progressions in seconds?
- Transcribe solos without grinding through guesswork?
- Hear bass lines, melodies, and voicings clearly in real time?
Every musician knows ear training is essential. But most don’t know the best way to do it…
And you’ve probably tried before—interval drills, ear training apps, maybe even a class—but the results never stuck.
That changes here. This isn’t about memorizing theory on paper. It’s about finally hearing music the way pros do.
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When you join PRO, you don’t just get access to this single course — you unlock the complete system we’ve built to transform your playing:
- All 5 PRO Jazz Courses – A complete step-by-step path.
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Did you know that most musicians never actually train their ears?
And this is exactly why so many players stay stuck…
You see, theory books and teachers can explain chords, scales, and progressions, but they leave out the most important part: how it all sounds and how to actually hear it in real time.
That’s why you end up feeling like…
- You can read a chart, but you can’t hear it away from the page
- Transcribing feels impossible because you can’t pick out what’s happening
- You’re always a step behind in rehearsals or jam sessions
- Tunes never quite “stick” — even after hours of practice
The truth is, your ear is the missing link. Once it’s trained, everything changes: intervals are ingrained, chords make sense, and progressions stop being a blur.
And that’s exactly what The Ear Training Method gives you — a step-by-step system to ingrain the sounds of jazz so they become second nature.
Here’s What You’ll Discover Inside…
It all comes down to details and design.
We created over 370 guided audio lessons that do the heavy lifting for you. Instead of sitting at a piano with no plan, you press play and follow along. Every track is crafted to ingrain the sound directly into your ear.
The course uses a 4-step system that takes you from simple intervals to full jazz progressions:
- Volume 1 – Intervals
Master every interval until you just know it—no hesitation, no second guessing. - Volume 2 – Chords
Learn to hear bass notes, melodies, and chord qualities. The foundation for learning songs by ear. - Volume 3 – Voicings & Upper Structures
Train your ear to hear altered tones, complex voicings, and extended harmonies. - Volume 4 – Jazz Progressions
Unlock our 9 Element Framework for hearing any standard’s chord progression.
And the best part? You can practice away from your instrument, online on any of your devices. On the bus, taking a walk, lying in bed—your practice time doubles without effort.
And that’s Just the beginning…
The Ear Training Method is only one piece of a larger intricate system. With PRO Membership, you also get:
- 4 More PRO Jazz Courses that cover melodic vocabulary, jazz music theory, reprogramming your musical habits, and visualization for improvisation.
- Every PRO lesson we’ve ever created with tons of deep dives on the exact skills pros rely on.
- Everything new we release automatically included in your membership.
Each course builds on the others, giving you a complete, lifelong toolkit for mastering jazz improvisation.
So Who’s Behind Jazzadvice?
We’re Forrest & Eric — two musicians who’ve studied with jazz legends like Mulgrew Miller, Rich Perry, Harold Mabern and more…
Over the years, we’ve transcribed countless recordings, built our own practice systems, and continued to refine them year after year.
What you see on Jazzadvice is the distilled version of all that work: lessons, exercises, and courses designed to help you learn jazz faster and more deeply. Thousands of musicians around the world have used Jazzadvice to improve their playing, and you can too.
Ear Training Method Lessons
The Ear Training Method is your personal guide to finally hearing music the way professional players do.
Instead of vague drills or apps that leave you guessing, this course is laid out in four clear volumes with 370+ step-by-step audio lessons.
Each lesson builds on the last, and the process is simple: press play, listen, and follow along. That’s how the sounds actually stick—and how you start hearing real results in your playing.
Along the way, you’ll start to:
- Internalize intervals so they’re as recognizable as a friend’s voice
- Hear chord qualities and structures without hesitation
- Understand upper extensions and alterations as real sounds, not abstract theory
- Recognize common progressions so standards feel familiar instead of foreign
And inside the course, you’ll learn the unique systems we’ve developed to train your ears the way pros do:
- The Ingrain Process – drills that focus you on singular ideas until the sounds become automatic
- The Contrast Method – exercises that train you to hear subtle differences between similar sounds
- The Singing System – guided tracks that help you sing what you hear, locking it into your memory
- The 9 Elements Framework – our powerful approach to hearing jazz progressions in any tune
The end result?
You’ll walk away with a set of ears that can finally keep up with your mind and instrument. No more confusion. No more guessing. Just the confidence of knowing what you hear and how it fits into the music.
What Makes The Ear Training Method Different?
Most ear training stops at naming intervals or memorizing a few chords. This method goes deeper.
- Ingrain exercises: Repetition until the sound “clicks”—like recognizing a friend’s voice.
- Singing cues: Every exercise makes you sing, because if you can sing it right, you’re truly hearing it.
- Contrast drills: Carefully designed to clear up common confusions (4ths vs. 5ths, altered dominants, etc.).
- Automated coaching: Each track builds naturally on the last—no partner, piano, or guesswork needed.
This isn’t busywork. It’s a system that makes hearing second nature. So with The Ear Training Method, you’ll:
- Recognize chords, intervals, and progressions instantly
- Hear jazz standards unfold in real time
- Develop an ear you can rely on in every performance
- Finally connect with the music around you
Because music isn’t theory on paper—it’s sound. And when you can hear it, everything changes.
What You Get With PRO Would’ve Cost Over $890!
Until now, getting access to this material meant buying each course separately ($99–$149 each) and joining a $60–$99/year subscription for the PRO Lessons (formerly Premium).
Now, everything is included — every course, every lesson, and everything we release next. It’s the best deal we’ve ever offered and honestly, it’s a steal for everything you get.
Included With PRO
Jazz Theory Unlocked
Ear Training Method
Melodic Power
Jazz Visualization Course
Reprogramming the Musical Mind
Full Library of PRO Lessons
(formerly Premium Lessons)
Access to Future PRO-only Content
Former Price
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TOTAL VALUE: Over $890
YOUR PRICE TODAY: $180/year or $25/month
(This is limited-time introductory pricing for PRO — join now to lock in your rate before it goes up.)
Thousands of musicians paid full price for these courses and lessons, and for good reason. The material works. It helps players make real, lasting progress.
With PRO, you can now take advantage of the best offer we’ve ever made—and it’s not just about the price. We’ve made everything easier to access, more affordable, and more effective.
The courses are designed to work together, giving you a structured, step-by-step foundation. The PRO Lessons (formerly Premium) build on that foundation with real-world examples, targeted exercises, and deeper explorations of the concepts in action.
Everything now lives under one roof: a cohesive learning experience that helps you improve faster, stay focused, and finally understand how it all connects.
The PRO Jazz Courses That Complete Your Path
The Ear Training Method is just one piece of the bigger system you unlock with PRO. Alongside it, you’ll get four more in-depth PRO Jazz Courses, each designed to target a specific part of your playing and build skills that theory alone can’t give you:
Jazz Theory Unlocked
Most players get stuck treating chords and scales as random pieces. This course shows you the bigger framework — why harmony works, how progressions connect, and how to see the map behind every tune so improvising feels clear and connected.
Melodic Power
Scales alone won’t get you there. This course shows you how to internalize jazz language and improvise strong, lyrical lines by breaking down the techniques of players like Coltrane, Clifford Brown, and Stan Getz. You’ll build a toolkit of melodic devices that flow naturally into your solos.
Visualization for Jazz Improvisation
Ever wonder how the greats seem to think so fast and always know what comes next? This course uses visualization and audio drills to hardwire chord symbols, chord tones, and progressions into your mind until they’re second nature — giving you effortless control in any key, on any tune.
Reprogramming the Musical Mind
Great playing isn’t just physical, it’s mental. This 30-day audio course helps you overcome stage fright, comparison, and practice frustration by reshaping the way you approach music. The result: more focus, more confidence, and more freedom when you play.
Together with The Ear Training Method, these courses form a complete path — shaping the way you hear and think, to the way you improvise and understand harmony. And with PRO, you get them all, plus every PRO Lesson and everything new we create.
What if you could finally trust your ears?
Every musician knows ear training is essential. But most give up, frustrated by clunky exercises and slow results. The truth is, your ear can be trained — if you use the right system.
That’s what makes The Ear Training Method different. With over 370 step-by-step audio lessons, it’s like having a private ear coach in your pocket. No piano required. No partner needed. Just press play and improve.
Here’s what happens when your ear finally catches up:
- Intervals stop being theory — they become instant recognition.
- You can pick out chords and voicings the way you hear a friend’s voice.
- Progressions stop feeling mysterious — you recognize them as they happen.
- Transcribing and learning from recordings becomes natural, not a chore.
You don’t need another book about theory. You need to hear music the way the pros do.
With The Ear Training Method, you’ll rewire how you listen — so the sounds you hear make sense on a deep, instinctive level.
What People Are Saying
Bravo for producing such a well thought out ear training method. My favorite time to practice is while I’m walking my dogs at night when no one is around to hear me singing the intervals. Occasionally my dogs do stop and give me quizzical look when I hit a wrong note but I’m improving.
– Brad
Thank! I was in the process of creating something but finding your method blew me away. So much better than I could have ever imagined! It’s just a miracle to find you right when I needed this. Works great! Thanks again guys, awesome, just what I needed.
– Nico van der Kuip
This is great!! I have tried lots of different ear training methods over the years. Finally, one that goes small step by step and is logically set out. Other methods have big holes that are just too difficult to master on you own. This method helps along every step from very basic intervals right up to complex chords. I love it! Thanks guys.
– James
I’m very happy with ‘Ear Training Method’ from Jazzadvice.com. I’ve tried several other ear training programs, which are all good, but this one is the most accessible. I also like the concept of ‘ingraining.’ It makes sense to me as a learning tool for this important aspect of jazz performance.
– Anne Saffer
I am a music student attending a university program and was referred to this site. I quickly realized this site is a gold mine of much needed theory, advice, insight and much much more. Working through this ear training program is improving my musicianship skills and building my confidence. The thorough approach leaves nothing out. I whole-heartedly recommend this program!
Tracy G.
I really like the layout and the ease with which I can practice on the go. This is exactly what I was looking for to help stretch my ears and my skills, and to have it laid out in an easy-to-follow format at such a reasonable price is incredibly useful. I also find the checkpoints incredibly useful. I am able to use them as a quick assessment of how instinctual my listening has become.
– Fletcher Planert
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A: PRO isn’t for everyone. If you’re looking for shortcuts, a way to fake it on stage, or an escape from daily practice, this isn’t it. PRO is for musicians who want to build a real foundation, study deeply, and apply what they’re learning. It’s not designed for the absolute beginner — but if you know the basics of scales, chords, and progressions, you’ll benefit whether you’re an experienced beginner, intermediate, or advanced player.
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A: Yes — as long as you’re not a complete beginner. If you’re just starting out but already know the fundamentals, PRO will give you the structure and clarity to move forward faster. And if you’re intermediate or advanced, it will fill in the gaps, reframe what you already know, and push you further than you thought possible.
Q: Do I need to read music?
A: No. You don’t need to be fluent in notation. A basic familiarity with major and minor scales is enough to start.
Q: I’m not a jazz musician. Will I still benefit?
A: Absolutely. The ability to hear, understand, and use the language of music isn’t limited to jazz. Whether you play classical, rock, folk, or any other style, the skills you’ll build in PRO and its Courses will make you a better musician.
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