Whatever your age, or musical ability…
This Neuroscience-Based System Makes Memorizing Faster, Easier, And More Reliable
Never Forget A Piece Or Worry About Memory Slips Again
After 35 years of failing to memorize a single bar of music, Susan sat at her piano and began to weep.
Back in 1989, she could memorize new music with ease. But then a severe electrical accident left her with a Traumatic Brain Injury and everything changed overnight...
While she could still play the piano pieces she'd memorized before the accident, nothing new would stick – no matter how hard she tried or how much time she spent practicing.
In 2024 – 35 years later – she stumbled across a neuroscience-based process for memorizing. And she tentatively tried learning Debussy's "Claire de Lune".
Four days later she wrote to me:
"This morning I sat down and played 4 bars so naturally FROM MEMORY, and I started to cry. I am even weeping now just thinking about it."
"I never had any hope that I would be able to play without sheet music again. Four bars might not seem like a lot to you, but for me it is like four steps on the moon."
The simple 3-step system that Susan used isn't just for people who can't memorize at all. Over 10,000 amateur and professional musicians have used it to:
- Perform flawlessly from memory -- anytime, anywhere
- Memorize new pieces in half their usual time
- Retain music permanently -- even if they're over 70 years old and felt their memories were fading
Over the next few minutes I'm going to explain how the system works... And how you can use it to get similar results for yourself.
If this simple method helped Susan overturn 35 years of failure within just 4 days, then what might it do for you?
Your Brain Is Designed To Forget
Have you ever wondered why you can play a piece perfectly from memory one day, only to come back the next day and...
It's gone.
The answer lies in a fascinating discovery: your brain is actually designed to forget.
Scientists have found that our brains contain a built-in "forgetting mechanism" – and it's there for good reason.
As Ronald L. Davis, professor of neuroscience, explains: “We are inundated with so much information on a daily basis that the brain says, ‘I need to forget as much of the unimportant information as possible’".
So how does your brain decide what to keep and what to throw away?
Every potential memory that enters your brain is immediately scanned for 'consolidation cues'. Without these crucial signals, even material you've practiced for hours gets fed straight into the forgetting mechanism. It might stay in your short-term memory for a while – to the end of your practice session – but it will never make it into long-term storage.
However, when a memory arrives with the right consolidation cues, something remarkable happens. As Professor Davis explains, "The brain says, OK, this memory is important. [And] overrides the forgetting mechanism.”
This is why simply playing pieces over and over rarely works. You're essentially throwing information at your forgetting mechanism, hoping that sheer repetition will somehow force it through.
Unsurprisingly, a brute force approach like this is unpredictable, unreliable, and inefficient.
But here's the exciting part: when you understand how your brain actually works, you can attach the right consolidation cues to any piece of music. This allows you to practice far less while still locking in memories forever. It's not only efficient and reliable, but also more enjoyable.
Let's see exactly how to do it.
You Need All Three ‘Stages’ Of Memorisation To Form Long-Term Memories
Scientists have discovered that the act of memorising is not one single process.
Instead, your brain actually moves information through three distinct stages before it ends up in your long-term memory. You need to give your brain the correct 'consolidation cues' in the right sequence in order for a new memory to pass through all three stages successfully.
When you follow the sequence correctly the music will go straight into your long-term memory and remain there securely. As a result, you'll feel confident playing from memory and enjoy your music more.
Here’s how the 3-step process works:
Simply playing a piece over and over again is ineffective. Deliberately applying the three stages is the key to memories that stick.
This Approach Is Straightforward For Anyone To Apply
This system is simple enough that Susan was able to apply it and get results in just a couple of days – even with her Traumatic Brain Injury.
And thousands of musicians at all levels – from beginners through to teachers and full-time pro performers – have all adopted this 3-step progress and got outstanding results.
However, you need to do some very specific things in the correct order for the method to work properly.
That's why I created my step-by-step system -- to allow anyone to apply this science-based approach to their music quickly and easily.
Take a look:
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Memorising a piece in two days that took others a week.
The course structures and explains exactly what to do and how to do it. It also tells you why. You could learn this after many years through trial and error or you could do yourself a favour and learn it all here.
GERRY NELSON
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I’m now playing completely from memory.
This has worked a treat. I’m now playing completely from memory. My sister, who's played piano all her life (me about 3 years) could never memorise a piece: I am proud to say I am teaching her. Thank you Mark.
Tricia Koury
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I have experienced results right away.
Clear cut and organized. If one is willing to devote the time and is patient, he/she will see results. In the brief period I have worked on the lessons I have experienced results right away.
Lee b.
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"I am memorising music that I would never have dared try before."
Helped me make the process of memorising music much easier and less stressful. The results are quite amazing; within a few weeks I am memorising music that I would never have dared try before. Another cracking course from Mark.
Elaine Bailey
These successful musicians include:
- Amateurs who used to suffer from constant memory slips
- Professionals who get given a ton of new music to memorize every week
- Those in their 70s (and beyond) who believed their memorizing days were behind them
- People who had always considered themselves 'bad memorizers'... Or who had tried memorization before only to fail repeatedly...
Now these musicians, across all instruments and musical genres...
Are mastering pieces they never imagined playing without sheet music. And they feel totally secure and perform flawlessly from memory. All while spending less time than they used to on memorising.
Once they have taken the music through all three stages of memorisation, they are no longer merely playing music – they are the music.
The notes are a part of them, as familiar as the lines on their palms. This is not just playing by heart; it's playing from the soul.
Introducing...
Memorise Music Quickly & Reliably
I’ve packaged up these key neuroscience insights together with effective exercises to create a quick-to-finish course called Memorise Music Quickly & Reliably.
The step-by-step system system is designed to work for everyone. Regardless of talent, experience, musical genre, or how much time you have available for music.
It gives you only the things you need rather than overloading you with information just for the sake of it. You get the key theoretical concepts – but mainly you’ll learn by doing.
1 - Bite-sized video lessons
Available on-demand as soon as you join. These lessons teach you the essential neuroscience principles that you must follow to memorise music effectively. And they help you avoid the pitfalls that slow most musicians down.
2 - Simple but powerful exercises
You'll complete these after each lesson to deepen your learning and apply the concepts to music you want to memorise. Each exercise will only take you a few minutes.
You’ll be able to wave goodbye to current frustrations about how slow and painful a process it is to memorise pieces. And you won’t have to live in constant fear of memory slips either.
Instead, you’ll memorise new repertoire faster and more securely. And you’ll perform from memory with total confidence.
Why Trust Me?
Hi there. I'm Mark Morley-Fletcher. I've been a jazz guitarist, choral singer, and composer for over 30 years. I combine my years of experience teaching and performing music with a PhD in Theoretical Physics -- this allows me to bring key insights from the scientific method into my teaching.
My proven track record speaks for itself. I've been teaching music online since 2017. In that time, I've helped over ten thousand students make huge breakthroughs in their practice, and deliver outstanding performances.
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"I recommended Mark's teaching system to my students. I also recommend it to all younger and older musicians. The way essential learning material is presented and summarized is very clear, logical, and easy to follow."
Christoph Baumann - Emeritus Professor for Jazz piano and Improvisation. University of applied Arts Lucerne.
So... How Much Does It Cost?
This is the only course I know of that gives you a complete system for memorizing music so that it sticks reliably. Since it could change the way you play forever I could easily charge $200 or more for the course.
But I believe this is knowledge that every musician deserves to have. So people who find the course through my website normally pay just $69.
But for one day only, I'm offering a crazy deal to people who read my emails. I’m giving you the course for $27 -- 60% off the normal price.
That’s less than half the cost of a single music lesson in order to get the insights that could open new doors for your music.
Why am I offering such a big discount?
Well... my hope is that you'll go through the course and see big improvements in your music. Then you might check out my other courses later.
But this deal is only available TODAY. So if you hang about, the 60% discount will be gone.
For $27, what do you have to lose?
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You Also Get 2 FREE Bonuses
Bonus Gift #1: Q&A Call Recording
Save time, avoid wasted effort, and get deeper insights with this Question & Answer session.
I answer questions like:
- What to do if your mind goes blank when you’re working on memorizing something.
- What to do if you struggle to play from memory at fast tempos?
- How many songs should you try and memorize at one time?
- What to do if you have limited practice time?
And many more...
And not only do I answer these questions, but you’ll also see me coach people to apply the concepts to their own unique situations. So this is essentially your chance to listen in on a group coaching session with me (I normally charge $50 or more for this).
Bonus Gift #2: Downloadable Checklists and Cheat Sheets
Step-by-Step Memorization Checklist: Never worry about missing a vital step when you memorize a new piece.
Download and print the pdf, save it to your mobile or take it with you on the go. This checklist sets you up to successfully lock pieces into your long-term memory every time.
One-Page Summary Cheat Sheets: To make absolutely sure you don’t miss a single insight, I have even taken notes for you!
These printable pdf summaries (one for each module) allow you to review the key points of the course anytime, anywhere.
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If for any reason you don’t feel satisfied with Memorise Music Quickly & Reliably, you can get a full refund anytime within 30 days after your purchase. Just email support@playinthezone.com and ask for your money back. We’ll give it to you with no questions asked.
I’m offering this guarantee because I’ve seen the impact that following the course has had on thousands of musicians just like you. I know it works.
I don’t want you to have to wonder whether to invest in yourself. So I’m making it a complete no-brainer for you to try this out.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: The Three Stages of Memorization
Stage 1: Encoding
Stage 2: Consolidation
Stage 3: Retrieval
Module 2: Memorizing In Practice
Module 3: Performing From Memory
Here’s What People Are Saying About The Course
After 60 years of playing music, Marianne was able to memorize for the first time ever.
"I find myself very quickly getting tunes under my belt, and staying there."
Steve memorized 3 pieces in only a few weeks (as a beginner guitarist).
Mickey has played music for decades, and can now memorize quicker.
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Here's Everything You Get Inside The Course:
Module 1: Encoding, Consolidation, & Retrieval
Module 2: Memorizing In Practice
Module 3: Performing From Memory
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course works from the fundamental principles of neuroscience . These apply to everyone because they are hardwired into how the human brain works.
So you can apply these concepts to any material you’re working on at any level.
This is not a mammoth brain dump of all that you could possibly know about memorising music. The focus is on giving you only the key information that you need. And showing you how to apply it effectively.
The video lessons that make up the bulk of the course last just over an hour. So you could get through the whole thing very quickly (although you will probably want to review the important parts more than once).
However, the real benefits will come when you put the information into practice. So allow a good amount of practice time to do that.
There is also almost 2 hours of a recorded Q&A session. You don't need to go through this material, but it is there to help you out if you want. And there are timestamps for the various questions that get answered so you can skip to the parts that are relevant to you.
Yes. The course is based on the underlying biology of how the brain forms new memories. This applies to anything we want to remember -- however we choose to learn it.
It doesn't matter if you use sheet music, learn tunes by ear, or use any other method. The system will work just fine.
The system works for any instrument and for any style of music. However, the situation is slightly more complicated for singers...
The fundamental concepts in the course apply to how we learn anything. But the exercises are specifically designed to apply to learning musical notes -- not to memorise words. You can still apply all the ideas in the course to memorising song lyrics but you will need to adapt the exercises yourself.
Singers who have gone through the course already have had mixed success with this. Some have reported back that they found it fantastically helpful for memorising lyrics as well as the notes. Others have told me that it was great for memorising the notes but didn't help them so much with the lyrics.
You get lifetime access to the course and all the bonuses when you join. This is all for one single payment -- there are no rebills.
So you can go through everything at your own pace and review the lessons whenever you like.
You will receive INSTANT digital access to the course. After you sign up, you’ll get an email straight away with all your login details and the link to access the dedicated course website.
Which means that just minutes from now you could be well on your way to playing freely from memory...
There's nothing to ship, and you'll have access to all the material for life.
You can access the course on whatever device you prefer. Phone, laptop, tablet etc - they all work just fine.
The lessons are primarily delivered through video, but there’s text instructions and other materials where needed to support the key concepts and exercises.
Absolutely!
You get lifetime access to the course. You can go through the lessons at whatever speed you want, and you can revisit them as often as you like in the future.
Yes.
It's a one-time payment of $34.
And your personal information will never be shared or sold.
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ANNE PALONEN
Bassoonist - Finland
"I love the advice and practical attitude in Mark's lessons. I did not think that miracles happen in two weeks, but I still got much more than I expected. Perhaps that is a little miracle. Thank you, Mark!"
VINCENT COUSINS
Musician
"I can learn music easier, faster and far more reliably
The course has boosted my confidence and competence to just sit and play with enjoyment. Thank you Mark."
CHARLES BENOIT
Saxophonist - USA
"Again and again, I found myself saying, "Of course! It's so obvious!" but obviously it wasn't. That's a sign that you've just learned something valuable and fundamental. I've been so inspired that I've asked every member of my band to sign up as well."
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Yesterday I played one Brahms piece from memory and most of the Schubert Impromptu as well.
One of the musicians complimented me on my progress in expressiveness since last year! That made me feel good!
And most importantly, I didn't experience performance anxiety this time as much because I felt more confident and could get into the emotions of the music. Just like you promised!
Peggy, 77 years old.
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I've NEVER had a good memory.
This course is helping me tremendously. I was the kid in school who took notes an wrote down every assigment, appointment, and due date because i could not rely on my memory. I have never memorized any song on the piano. In the short time I have worked with the things in this course, I have memorized 4 songs.
Carol
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I wish my teachers at music school had know about and taught this.
The course is well worth taking. It has made my memorization easier and things are obviously sticking much better.
Aaron
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I've never had a memory slip in rehearsals or concerts.
This has helped me learn, memorize, and perform the Nino Rota Trombone Concerto with my orchestra last September.
Brian