https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-sing-the-first-lesson/
Ready to begin learning to sing?
While you may feel some fear going into your first lesson, understand that you are not alone! Hear more from one singing student:
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-sing-the-first-lesson/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-20-most-romantic-renditions-of-jazz-standards/
Radio stations these days are replete with basic, ill-written lyrics about dating or makin’ whoopee.
Should we expect more from modern songs?
After a healthy dose of romantic listening to twenty reimagined jazz tunes, read through to the end for tips on recreating sultry jazz standards in your own image.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-20-most-romantic-renditions-of-jazz-standards/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-track-process-goals-vs-outcome-goals-musicians/
Having an outcome-based goal is helpful, but musicians need to couple outcome goals with process goals.
Learn more about goal setting to inspire you to reach for you aspirations.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/getting-track-process-goals-vs-outcome-goals-musicians/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-writing-music/
Writing music requires some special Jedi mind tricks that only a few musicians possess, right? 🤔
Despite popular belief, any musician can write music! Find your muse with some helpful hints from the Musical U team 🎶
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-writing-music/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-time-signatures/
The time signature of a piece of music is one of the key clues that can help you understand the rhythm and structure of the piece.
It tells you how the music is to be counted, what beats are emphasized, and most importantly, what the “feel” of the music is likely to sound like.
In this introduction to time signatures, we’ll teach you exactly what those fraction-like numbers mean, what kinds of music use what time signatures, and the simple time signature that almost all of your favourite rock and pop jams use.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-time-signatures/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/perfect-pitch/
“Perfect pitch” is a common buzzword in the music world.
It’s something that many singers and musicians strive for throughout their development and careers. Though it’s not a necessary skill to be a great musical artist, it’s one that is coveted.
But what exactly is perfect pitch? And is it something you can learn, or is it something you’re either born with or you’re not?
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/perfect-pitch/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-dorian-mode/
In today’s music, the Dorian mode is the next most popular and useful seven-note scale.
So let’s add the Dorian mode to your toolbox!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-dorian-mode/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/improve-your-improv-listen-to-the-rhythm-section-with-stefan-hall/
Guitarist Dr. Stefan Hall teaches and performs jazz. In his teaching, he combines deep listening with the physical fretboard experience of modes and chords.
Stefan shows us how to study and listen to the jazz rhythm section – bass, piano, guitar, and drums – to connect with the inner structure of jazz.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/improve-your-improv-listen-to-the-rhythm-section-with-stefan-hall/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/raise-the-fifth-listening-for-augmented-triads/
Looking for a harmonically ambiguous chord to add a little mystery to your band’s latest hit single?
Or maybe you are listening to a favorite tune and are jarred by a pretty bizarre harmony starring an augmented fifth?
Look no further than the rarely used and incredibly underappreciated augmented chord.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/raise-the-fifth-listening-for-augmented-triads/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-improvising-a-solo/
An incredible solo drives fans wild.
The musicians that live on in the annals of music continue to amaze us with their incredible ability to create unforgettable music in the moment.
But improvisation isn’t just for the musical legends. Anyone from beginner to pro can enjoy the creativity and excitement of improvising a solo.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-improvising-a-solo/