Author: Musicality

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-simple-ways-musicians-can-nurture-their-inner-businessperson/
As a musician, you’ve had to work for years honing your craft.

Now that you’re out in the real world, it feels like your talent, passion, and dedication aren’t quite enough. That’s because, on top of excelling at your artistry, you’re also expected to be an effective businessperson.

The key to success is to proactively nurture your inner businessperson. Here are three easy ways to do just that.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-simple-ways-musicians-can-nurture-their-inner-businessperson/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-playing-by-ear/
Playing music by ear is seen by many as the pinnacle of musicality.

It might seem like playing by ear is the ultimate “musical gift” but in reality it’s a collection of learnable musical skills. Learn more with the Musical U team!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-playing-by-ear/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/breaking-music-theory-box-david-kulma/
Music theory can be a difficult beast to tame – many struggle with it, and some musicians give up on it entirely.

Fortunately, there are “public nerds” out there who have made it their job to make music theory accessible and engaging for non-musicians…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/breaking-music-theory-box-david-kulma/

With Music Corner

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-business-whats-changed-whats-stayed-cliff-goldmacher/
These days everyone is an expert. Just slap something up on the internet, and if it looks good, everyone will trust that you know what you’re talking about. Right?

Well, if that’s the case, how do you know that the “expert” advice on your songwriting and songwriting career is really going to help?

The answer is to find someone who’s been around, and who moves with the times. Someone like Cliff Goldmacher:

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-business-whats-changed-whats-stayed-cliff-goldmacher/

With Cliff Goldmacher

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/making-68-mistakes/
6/8 is a popular time signature in music. It seems simple enough: six eighth-note beats per bar. However, musicians often struggle to recognise or play 6/8.

There are six common mistakes musicians make with 6/8. Learn about them and you’ll be able to avoid them yourself.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/making-68-mistakes/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/15-improv-experts-on-their-favourite-examples-of-improvisation/
Musical U take a comprehensive look at what it means to improvise, from all angles.

Through podcast episodes, interviews, tutorials, and even some new improvisation modules and a roadmap, we’ve examined the ways you can approach improv, how to use specific musical elements to get started in improv, how to improvise with others, and how to put yourself in the right mindset for spontaneous playing.

Read on for 15 experts’ diverse takes on their favourite bits of improv, why it’s stayed with them, and what impact it’s had on their career and the way they think about music.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/15-improv-experts-on-their-favourite-examples-of-improvisation/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/common-rhythm-problem-spots-getting-lost/
Every musician has been there, from the seasoned pro to the beginner band kid playing her first concert.

You are playing your heart out and you find out that you are lost, just lost, lost, lost. What can you do?

In this article we’ll share some ways you can make sure you never get that sinking feeling of being lost again.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/common-rhythm-problem-spots-getting-lost/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/singing-in-english-tips-for-esl-singers-and-coaches/
From Mexico to Japan, the amount of international performing artists that are singing in English might surprise you.

Although time and regular practice can allow ESL singers to become proficient in a non-native language, learning how to sing without an accent can be incredibly challenging and even costly.

One of the best ways to efficiently maximize an artist’s financial resources is to invest in a vocal coach that has experience working with international students.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/singing-in-english-tips-for-esl-singers-and-coaches/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/
It’s hard to deny the fact that music is all around us. As musicians, we often hear tones, melodies, and rhythms where others don’t.

Some of us have a knack for hearing those bits and pieces and fusing them together to make actual music out of seemingly random sounds.

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite covers from musicians who are using the most unusual things as instruments. From toddler toys to old computer parts, these artists have painted amazing sound pictures.

Listen for yourself! https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-genius-ways-practice-music-daily/
Everyone knows that practice equals progress, but making the time for regular practice can be hard!

When it comes to habits, consistency is key so developing a daily music practice habit is a better goal than a three-days-a-week music practice habit.

The expectation of daily practice means there’s no excuses for putting it off until tomorrow. But how can you improve your practice habits?

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-genius-ways-practice-music-daily/