Author: Musicality

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How frustrating is writers block!?

Most songwriters experience writer’s block at some point in their journey and finding a solution to breaking it can be as mysterious as life itself.

It doesn’t have to be a mystery, though. The key to finding inspiration to start or finish a song is to listen to music with an analytical approach, what is called active listening.

Learn how to use reference tracks to start active listening to today – and break free from the notorious writer’s block!

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Terrified at the thought of making a mistake during a performance?

We’ve all been there.

The good news is – getting over that fear and recovering from mistakes are both skills that can be practiced!

Dive in to this free lesson and learn 5 ways to Recover from a Musical Mistake.

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Looking to improve piano technique and/or music theory understanding?

It’s not something that often occurs to us when looking to improve piano skills, but songwriting can really help accelerate musical progress.

A great way to really get the momentum going with songwriting, is challenges!

Check out this article for some fantastic songwriting challenge ideas to get those creative juices flowing!

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Famous musicians didn’t get where they are overnight.

Before they had the fame, screaming fans, and never-ending stream of paparazzi, they also had their fair share of struggles.

Take a look at what these four female music artists have to say to their younger selves about fame and success.

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What does 200Hz sound like?

Hertz, or Hz is how we measure frequency. A high pitch sound has a higher frequency, or more Hz than a low pitch sound.

Learning to recognize these frequencies by ear is a great way to develop a more musical brain.

Frequency ear training is not just for audio engineers. It can also help players and singers identify pitches, because each pitch vibrates at a specific frequency!

Dive in to this free lesson and start frequency ear training today!

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Ever wonder how expert composers craft songs that pull at our emotions and play with our expectations?

Music is all about creating tension, then resolving that tension – and doing both in intentional creative ways.

For harmonic and melodic tensions and resolutions, it’s all about how scales and chords work together.

Learning a bit about these harmonic relationships and how to use them in your own songwriting and playing will be a huge step towards professional sounding arrangements.

Find out more in this free lesson!

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Want to explore a danceable, energetic style of music full of romance!?

Then it’s time to fall in love with Tango!

Dive in to this interview with Charlotte Dupuis, from the Tango band Nuevo Nocturna, and learn all about this fantastic genre!!

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The world of the bass guitar has so many glorious tones!

Explore the tone of the fretless electric bass in this article.

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Every heard of a polyrhythm?

It may sound advanced – but learning the basics can improve rhythmic understanding and open a lot of creative possibilities.

We introduce the concept of polyrhythms, provide examples of this rhythmic complexity, and share some techniques for counting and feeling polyrhythms.

Learn all this and how to apply it to songwriting in this free guide to polyrhythms for beginners.

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What’s in a song?

Orian and Obadiah from musical duo @oandoduo join us to teach how to put a song together.

Whether a lyrical wizard, a strong rhythm player or a melody-writer, this free lesson is sure to inspire creativity.