Learn how to play nine of the Beach Boys' most popular songs on piano, with the instructional video Play Songs of the Beach Boys: Piano Accompaniments to Rock Classics, taught by Billy Hinsche, with an introduction by Audree and Carl Wilson. Billy Hinsche has been associated with The Beach Boys since 1965 when his group Dino, Desi and Billy opened for the band at The Hollywood Bowl. He began touring as a Beach Boys band member in 1974. He has many vocal and performance credits with the group and others, including Elton John.

Now Billy has made an excellent instructional video for piano. In this professional three camera production (including an overhead camera for a unique perspective of the keyboard), Billy sings and plays nine of the band's most popular songs. He analyzes all the musical elements involved in each song. Topics include chord structure, "hooks," bass patterns, arpeggios, shuffle rhythmns, key changes and other devices that Brian Wilson used to create these timeless masterpieces. Billy explains things in a clear and easy to understand way, providing insight and humor to the lesson. You'll soon be playing "California Girls," "In My Room," "Kokomo," "Little Deuce Coupe," "Help Me Rhonda," "Wouldn't It Be Nice," "God Only Knows," "Good Vibrations," and "Forever" (a tribute to his best friend Dennis Wilson). Sheet music is included. Billy will autograph and personalize it for you, a friend or family member. It makes a great gift! Send $29.95 in check, money order or IMO to Billy Hinsche at 10624 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite A-162, Henderson, NV 89052. For shipping and handling, add $6.39 (US), $7.44 (CAN), $12.44 (EUR), $14.24 (AFRICA), $15.29 (AUST/JAPAN).

— Paul Shaffer, musical director for the CBS Orchestra on Late Show with David Letterman

"Be an American and then write any kind of music you wish!" — Virgil Thompson, on how to write "American Music."

Virgil forgot to add: "It helps to have Play Songs Of The Beach Boys: Piano Accompaniments to Rock Classics, taught by Billy Hinsche."

— Van Dyke Parks, Brian Wilson's favorite collaborator and longtime friend

— Carol Kaye, former No. 1 call '60s studio electric bass (LA), and author of over 24 music tutorials (http://www.carolkaye.com)

Behind The Scenes

Come backstage and watch the pre-show preparations in the hospitality room, dressing rooms, catering hall and production office. Take a ride on the Beach Boys' tour bus and hear the individual travel advice from members of the entourage. Finally, take a peek inside their private jet!

Special Guests

You'll learn about personal travel tips from members of the Beach Boys, band, dancers and crew. Also interviewed are members of America, Christopher Cross, and Bruce Springsteen's longtime drummer Max Weinberg, who is featured nightly on The Conan O'Brian Show. There's even a special appearance by Brian Love (Mike's son) with his own travel tip for kids!

Here's How To Order

Send $29.95 in check, money order or IMO to Billy Hinsche at 10624 S. Eastern Avenue, Suite A-162, Henderson, NV 89052. $39.95 for overseas/PAL system. For shipping and handling, add $6.39 (US), $7.44 (CAN), $12.44 (EUR), $14.24 (AFRICA), $15.29 (AUST/JAPAN).

Bonus Section: Celebrity Travel Tips
(from Billy's forthcoming travel book, a companion volume to the video)

"I like to track my travels with Trip Mate PC software connected to a Global Positioning Satellite receiver. I mark good hotels and restaurants in the computer for future tours."
— Roger McGuinn, The Byrds

"When I run out of clean underwear after having even turned them inside out, I take a shower at night wearing a pair of them. I wash and soap all the usual places, using shampoo to soap my undies. I hang them on the shower rod and in the morning they are dry and clean."
— Rebecca Romijn, supermodel

"I go to the liquor store, buy the booze I drank out of the mini-bar the night before, refill the empty bottles and replace them."
— John McVie, Fleetwood Mac

"I travel with lavendar oil on every airplane flight. I also use Echinacea spray which clears the sinuses. Also, Emergencia (vitamin C in packets) which I dissolve in water, which helps prevent dehydration."
— Rosanna Arquette, actress