UNLOCK YOUR MUSICIAN’S EAR
A practical ear-training course for those who want to hear the brilliance of a song
For musicians seeking clarity
This course is for beginner and intermediate musicians, songwriters, guitarists, instrumentalists, and music lovers who want to finally understand what they’re hearing — not just guess, hope, or rely on habit.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by theory, confused by chord movement, unsure why melodies feel a certain way, stuck counting rhythms you still don’t feel, or frustrated that your ear can’t translate what you hear into what you play — this course gives you a clear path forward. You’ll build confidence, train your musical intuition, and finally unlock the skill every great musician shares: the ability to hear music and instantly understand it.
What you get with this course
- Listening practice built into every lesson
- Pocket Guides that simplify the concepts
- Song Reference Charts that connect what you’re learning to real music
- Practice quizzes to reinforce hearing, not memorizing
- Lifetime access (including future updates)
You can take it slow, rewatch lessons, revisit exercises — whatever fits your pace.
Buy NowWhat You’ll Learn
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Melody & Pitch
Train your ear to recognize melodic movement using familiar songs. You’ll start identifying intervals by sound and noticing melodic shapes like up, down, skips, and repeats. Melody becomes clearer and more meaningful, and you start hearing intention rather than just notes.
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Rhythm & Flow
Rhythm becomes something you feel rather than compute. You’ll learn to hear subdivisions, recognize grooves and time signatures, and understand how patterns lock together. You’ll also begin sensing song structure and flow more naturally so rhythm feels intuitive and alive in your body.
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Harmony & Color
Understand how harmony creates emotion in music. You’ll learn to hear chord movement, scales, tonal color, and common progressions, and notice how they shape a song’s mood and momentum. Harmony becomes recognizable and expressive — something you can hear, follow, and understand.
After the Course, You’ll Be Able To:
- Hear intervals and melodic patterns
- Understand rhythm and timing with more confidence
- Recognize chord movement and structure
- Learn songs faster — without relying on tabs
- Write and arrange music with more intention
Music will stop feeling mysterious and start feeling familiar.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try my course risk-free! If you're not satisfied within the first 30 days, I'll give you a full refund.
What People Are Saying
John Brown
I have to say, the way you breakdown popular music is truly incredible. Songs I've heard a million times...I'm now listening to a million and one to hear the brilliance. Love what you're doing and you're without question an incredible musician who I admire!
Mal Mageni
I've never seen somebody actually teach with EMOTION. I feel the excitement and passion in your teaching. You're the best example I've encountered when I think about music appreciation. Finally somebody I can relate to that successfully translates appreciation. Your mixture of banter, theory, skills, and time management is pure gold!
Jamal Zaarour
I gotta say, I've been a metal fan since 1999, been around instruments, in a band, musicians since then; and I don't think I've ever enjoyed and benefited from someone breaking down music as yourself.
About Dan Barracuda
I’m a music producer/mixer, guitarist, and song breakdown artist who’s helped thousands of people deepen their understanding of music. I’ve worked with over 200 artists and built a 50M+ stream catalog — but none of that would’ve happened without a solid musical ear.
My short-form breakdowns have reached over 50 million views across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where I teach musicians how to hear what’s really happening in the songs they love.
Now I’m showing you how to develop your ear — faster than I did — using the Rock & Pop music we both love. Helping others connect more deeply with music has become one of the most meaningful parts of my work.
