Train your inner ear, master audiation, and unlock creative musicianship—guided by a university-level educator. 52 weeks. 100% audio. No screens. No written assignments.
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"I took musicianship courses with Kevin when I was back in college, and I have seen so much growth in my music theory and ear training skills. Kevin's courses have taught me how to sight-read music, and to analyze musical scores effectively. I enjoyed taking Kevin's courses because Kevin taught me what I needed to know to become successful with my craft. By taking Kevin's courses, it has allowed me to not only go out and perform, but also provide private instruction to students of all ages. If you want to strengthen your musicianship skills, you should try Kevin's musicianship courses. You will notice a big difference in your musicianship skills, guaranteed."
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The Story Behind Composing Hour: Inner Ear Training
Composing Hour: Inner Ear Training was born out of a simple but powerful realization: most musicians struggle not because they lack knowledge, but because they haven’t been taught to truly hear and imagine music from within.
After more than 25 years teaching music composition and ear training—including 8 years as a university professor—I saw firsthand how traditional methods left even talented students frustrated. Written drills and theory-heavy lessons rarely translated into confident, creative listening.
That’s why I set out to build something different.
This course is for musicians who want to:
Musicians who want to develop a powerful inner ear and true musical intuition
Anyone frustrated by traditional ear training or theory-heavy lessons
Composers, performers, and improvisers seeking a creative, step-by-step approach
Students who prefer audio-based, screen-free learning
Anyone ready for a long-term, transformational journey in musicianship
Built on Over 25 Years Teaching Students
Tested with live students: Every lesson, exercise, and audio session has been shaped by direct feedback from real musicians—beginners, professionals, and passionate hobbyists alike.
Iterative, real-world development: The curriculum has evolved through thousands of hours of teaching, with each new cohort helping me fine-tune the experience for maximum clarity and transformation.
Personal review and quality: I record, review, and refine every lesson myself—ensuring each session delivers the clarity, focus, and creative spark that drives true progress.
Unlike most courses, Composing Hour is delivered entirely through audio—no screens, no written assignments, no distractions. This method trains your inner ear, deepens concentration, and builds lasting musical intuition. It’s the same approach I’ve used to help students unlock skills they never thought possible.
You’ll experience:
Guided, relaxing, and focused listening to build internal sound memory
Step-by-step progression from foundational audiation to advanced counterpoint and form
A living, evolving curriculum that adapts to your creative journey
Join a course that’s as dynamic and ambitious as you are.
This isn’t a static program. Each lesson is part of a living, breathing journey—one that grows with your insights, feedback, and creative breakthroughs. You’re not just developing musicianship skills; you’re developing the inner symphony that drives your artistry.
Throughout this experience, you'll discover that the curriculum is as fluid as music itself—malleable and adaptable to your unique path. Whether you’re a composer crafting intricate soundscapes, a performer seeking to infuse your interpretations with deeper emotional insight, or an improviser yearning to trust your spontaneous musical voice, this journey is for you.
Regular reflective check-ins invite you to share your insights and creative breakthroughs, ensuring that the course evolves with the creative pulse of our community. This isn’t a rigid program; it’s a living, breathing experience that grows and shifts as you do. It’s your invitation to discover and develop the inner symphony that guides your art—transforming each listening moment into a celebration of creative magic.
No Written Assignments or Books to Download
All sessions are recorded audio lessons.
Instructions, examples, and feedback occur entirely by sound—designed to sharpen your inner ear.
Stay Engaged Throughout
Each lesson invites you to pause, listen, and even record your practice.
Community feedback or self-reflection is exchanged via a private discussion board.
Step-by-Step Instructions
A sequential 12‑month part, each lesson builds on the skills and concepts of the previous.
Emphasis on repeated listening, internalization, and application of ideas through active, ear-centered practice.
A Three-Year Curriculumn
Year 1: Audiation Focus on developing a finely tuned internal hearing and imagination.
Year 2: Counterpoint* Dive into the technical and creative aspects of counterpoint—including species work, invertible counterpoint, canon, invention, and fugue—building directly on a strong audiative foundation.
Year 3: Form* Explore musical form in depth, learning how to structure larger pieces by integrating your audiative and counterpoint skills into coherent, dynamic compositional architectures.
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Compose Your Story
Year 1: Awakening Your Inner Music
In this opening chapter, the focus is on stirring the quiet magic within—training your ear to listen deeply, to feel every nuance, to imagine a symphony brewing in the silence of your mind.
Discover the Magic Within: Begin by exploring what it means to truly “listen.” Learn how the power of audiation can transport you to a place where music lives within you, waiting to be awakened.
Cultivate Your Inner Sound: Through guided soundscapes and soulful musical exercises, you’ll learn to capture subtle intervals, gentle rhythms, and the warm glow of your own melodic ideas. Imagine it as nurturing the seed of a melody until it blooms into full, vibrant sound.
Evolving Through Experience: Each session invites you to dwell in that inner space—learning by heart the dance of light and shadow in sound, without getting bogged down in technical lingo. The focus is on the journey, your creative sensations, and the transformative power of listening.
Having awakened your inner music, the next chapter gently introduces you to the art of musical dialogue. Picture it as a graceful dance where individual voices converse, echo, and intertwine in mesmerizing patterns.
Embrace the Musical Conversation: Discover how multiple voices can interact—like a secret conversation between old friends. Rather than rigid rules, you’re invited to listen for the subtle give-and-take between sounds, where each note has its story.
Playful Imitations and Echoes: Experience the enchantment of melodies that call and answer. Through evocative listening exercises, you’ll learn to sense how musical ideas mirror each other, creating layers of meaning and emotion that feel both spontaneous and deeply connected.
Flow and Freedom: The lessons in this chapter gently expand your ability to shape and navigate the musical dialogue, leaving room for intuitive exploration and whimsical reinterpretation. This is where the magic of counterpoint reveals itself subtly, as natural musical conversations rather than technical constraints.
In the final chapter, you step into the role of the composer and performer—storytellers who weave threads of sound into rich musical tapestries that speak to the soul.
Building Your Musical Narrative: Learn to take the delicate threads of melody and dialogue and guide them into a larger, unfolding form. Here, every composition becomes a living narrative—a harmonious blend of emotion and structure.
Transforming Sound into Story: Journey through forms that may feel like gentle arcs or bold, dramatic crescendos. The focus is on creating and understanding musical stories that capture your heart and touches those who listen, using the intuitive skills you’ve honed over the years.
Your Capstone Creation: As you integrate your inner hearing, the playful interplay of voices, and the architectural beauty of form, you’ll ultimately craft a personal masterpiece. This final project is your invitation to share the magic you’ve discovered and created—a true testament to your growth and creative vision.
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Students are supported through an entire year, with each lesson building on the last for deep, lasting change.
No screens, no written assignments, no distractions.
The entire course is delivered through guided audio—train your inner ear and musical imagination anywhere, anytime.
Developed and refined with feedback from real students—beginners to professionals.
Every lesson is tested and improved based on student progress and feedback.
Every lesson is recorded, reviewed, and refined by Kevin Ure personally.
You’re learning directly from a university-level composer and educator, not a faceless app.
Private discussion board for feedback and reflection on each lesson.
Students can share breakthroughs, ask questions, and connect with others on the same journey.
Course content evolves based on student insights and needs.
This is not a static, one-size-fits-all program—your experience and feedback help shape future lessons.
Lessons begin with relaxing breathing and focus exercises.
This isn’t just ear training—it’s a practice in mindful listening and deep concentration.
Year 1: Audiation → Year 2: Counterpoint → Year 3: Form.
A structured, multi-year journey that takes you from foundational skills to advanced creative mastery.
Free 15-day trial and flexible payment plans.
Students can try the course with no risk and choose a payment option that fits their budget.
Awakening Your Inner Music
Year 1
This structured journey guides you step by step from building a strong internal auditory foundation to mastering a fully expressive internal performance—all delivered through immersive, downloadable audio lessons.
Cultivate your internal sound memory with guided tone meditations and focused interval recognition.
Sharpen your intuitive sense of pitch and sonic color through attentive, mindful listening.
Explore simple melodic fragments by humming along and experimenting with subtle variations.
Move from passive listening to actively creating and internalizing your own melodic ideas.
Expand your harmonic awareness by layering melodies with rich orchestrations and varied instrumental colors.
Develop the ability to balance, track, and internalize two simultaneous musical lines using call-and-response, dual-voice, and orchestration-focused exercises.
Deepen your understanding of timbre and instrument families as you experience the same musical material across strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.
Reimagine familiar themes by playing with tempo, rhythm, dynamics, timbre, and pitch inflection.
Use guided expressive imagery and orchestration choices to evoke a range of emotional moods in your internal performance.
Integrate all the skills you’ve built by crafting a complete, cohesive internal composition.
Refine your performance through ongoing mental rehearsal, culminating in a confident, expressive final piece.
You've got questions, we've got answers!
This journey is for serious, committed musicians who are ready to transform their craft. Whether you're a composer seeking to create intricate soundscapes, a performer striving for deeper interpretation, or an improviser dedicated to honing your spontaneous creativity, this experience is designed for those who are fully invested in elevating their musical artistry.
Audiation is the art of hearing music in your mind—a core skill for any musician who aspires to truly internalize and create music from within. In Year 1, you'll cultivate this essential skill through immersive listening exercises that are designed for musicians who are serious about taking their auditory and creative capabilities to a higher level.
Each week, you'll receive a meticulously crafted 40‑minute audio lesson paired with 20 minutes of Flawless Ear Training, forming a complete 60‑minute session. Every session is designed exclusively for committed musicians who value focused, uninterrupted time to refine their inner listening and creative insights.
The program unfolds over three dedicated years:
Year 1: Awakening Your Inner Music (Audiation)
Year 2: The Enchanted Dance of Voices (Musical Interplay)
Year 3: Weaving the Tapestry of Sound (Musical Form)
This structured progression is ideal for musicians who wish to invest themselves fully, gradually deepening their skills from inner listening to the art of composition and beyond.
Absolutely, but this course is best suited for those who are deeply committed to their musical journey. Rather than overwhelming you with technical jargon from the start, we begin by nurturing your innate ability to listen and imagine, so that you grow into more intricate concepts at a pace that challenges and inspires you.
While our curriculum is meticulously designed for a deep, progressive transformation in your musical skills, it’s also a living, evolving journey. Regular reflective check-ins allow us to adjust and refine the content based on real-time feedback from our dedicated community of serious musicians.
Yes! All audio sessions remain accessible and you can download them so that you can revisit whenever you need to reinforce your learning. Re-listening is strongly encouraged, as it deepens your understanding and is essential for committed musicians striving for mastery.
All you need is a reliable device to play audio—a smartphone, computer, or tablet—and a one-hour block of time where you won't be disturbed. This setup ensures you are immersed and fully engaged in every transformative session.
Interaction is a vital element of this course. You'll be invited to share your insights and creative breakthroughs through voice recordings and live audio sessions with like-minded, dedicated musicians. This vibrant exchange not only enriches your learning but helps shape an ever-evolving curriculum that adapts to our community’s collective growth.
This course is designed to unlock your inner symphony. By developing advanced audiation, you’ll transform your approach to performance, improvisation, and composition. It’s an immersive experience that challenges you to reach new heights—perfect for musicians who are serious about refining their craft and achieving a deeper, more intuitive connection with music.
If you’re ready to commit to this transformative journey, simply follow the enrollment details on our website or platform. If you see a waitlist, it means that enrollment is not yet available. Please join the waitlist, but only if you're serious about starting.
Join us and immerse yourself in a process that promises to elevate your musical expression like never before.
*Additional years are separate memberships.
This course is like private lessons without the need to meet on a schedule. Students can learn and grow at their own pace through carefully created, expert-level courses.
Every lesson, exercise, and interaction is delivered solely through audio content—no visuals or written materials. This blueprint prioritizes clear verbal instructions, ear training exercises, and guided listening experiences to cultivate deep audiation and mastery in counterpoint (including invertible counterpoint, canon, invention, and fugue) and form.
• Start with a brief guided meditation to settle your mind and tune in to a sustained tone.
• Simply listen to the tone, absorbing its color and quality.
• Outcome: Begin building your internal sound memory.