NEW BOOKS, JAZZ EDUCATORS JOURNAL, July 2000: “A wonderfully systematic approach to ear training. ...neatly designed and structured ...it just flows. Well-written, offered in a language that is direct and easily understood. I can highly recommend this wonderfully helpful book.”

THE SCORE, Society of Composers & Lyricists, summer 2000: “...intended for musicians as a kind of finishing school for those who wish to pursue a career in composing, orchestrating, arranging or performing.”

ITG JOURNAL, International Trumpet Guild, October 2000: “...a synthesis of the author’s vast knowledge of the music industry and his quest to define the question, ‘How do we hear?’ ...insightful information regarding many aspects of music composition and performance. ...a brilliantly conceived, highly organized, and thoroughly readable method.”

Paul Reisler, Songwriters Workshops: "One of the four things every songwriter should have."

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SOMETHING FOR EVERY MUSICIAN
"Hearing and Writing Music" is a marvelously comprehensive and concretely practical book for musicians. There is something in this book for every musician, regardless of experience level. Mr. Gorow strikes a delicate balance between scientific and aesthetic points of view; he explores the mathematical basis of music, while never losing sight of the artistic purpose of it. Mr. Gorow's method of transcription, which is perhaps the heart and soul of the book (though by no means its only purpose) is full of insight and practical advice. I applaud and heartily recommend this impor-tant and valuable book. - Andrew Kinney, professional composer/orchestrator

RATIONAL AND EFFECTIVE
I wish I had this book when I was studying music formally. Now I'm using it just for pleasure, but I'm buying it for my nephew at Indiana U. -- he's looking to be a professional and I don't want him to waste his time the way I did. -Steven R Newcomb, music educator, Dallas, Texas

A MUST FOR ANYONE IN THE MUSIC FIELD
A wonderfully enlightened approach to understanding and trusting your inner ear. -Leland Bond, composer

THIS IS THE BOOK WE HAVE ALL BEEN LOOKING FOR!
This is THE book we have all been looking for! Mr. Gorow has the gift of being concise and direct (a rarity in musical text) in the terms and explanations of this work, allowing the student immediate access to the material. Because of the need for this type of book and the way it has been presented, I feel Mr. Gorow will be remembered as one of the forefathers of the next generation of great musicians. This book changed my musical life! -Carl Rydlund, professional composer, orchestrator.