Playing by ear is an amazing skill you can develop. Some people (to name drop a musician: Joe Stump) can hear something once and just play it, note-for-note.

Playing by ear is an amazing skill you can develop. Some people (to name drop a musician: Joe Stump) can hear something once and just play it, note-for-note. But it's a ton easier when you're young, and your brain is malleable.