Improvisation is one of the most coveted musical skills, …

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Improvisation is one of the most coveted musical skills, but can be a tricky beast to approach if you don’t have a framework or concrete tools for it.

This month, we’re delighted to have Forrest Kinney, the man behind the Pattern Play series, with us for a masterclass on improvisation.

Join us as Forrest presents his imaginative, pattern-based approach to improvising – a method that both beginners and experienced players will find accessible and exciting. After the presentation, you’ll have the unique opportunity to ask him any burning questions you have about improv!

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Are you able to tune up your instrument by ear – or do yo…

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Are you able to tune up your instrument by ear – or do you rely on an electronic tuner?

Being able to tune your instrument is an important and learnable skill. One which will actually benefit you in a number of ways. Learn more from the Musical U team!

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Learning to improvise is hard! No matter where you are in…

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Learning to improvise is hard! No matter where you are in your musical journey, you can also learn this fun part of musicality.

Learn all about using patterns and playgrounds to help take your improvisation to the next level. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/patterns-playgrounds-4-ways-approach-improvisation/

What if there was one scale that reined supreme amongst a…

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What if there was one scale that reined supreme amongst all the other mere mortal scales?

Well, it may not reign supreme exactly, but the pentatonic scale is certainly the most useful.

By the end of this tutorial from the team at Musical, you’ll understand how to build the pentatonic scale and use it in your musical practice. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/five-notes-will-change-your-life-pentatonic-scales/

How does a band get to be great at live performance? The …

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How does a band get to be great at live performance? The key to performing well live boils down to how well you rehearse.

Here are 5 active listening exercises for you to try during your next band practice. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-things-you-must-do-during-band-practice/

When you’re dedicated to music – as a craft, a career, an…

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When you’re dedicated to music – as a craft, a career, and a passion – it can be extremely disheartening to be told you’ll never “make it” without a degree. If you’ve heard that message before, don’t fret!

Here are 5 times when many people think you need a music degree, but actually, you don’t. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/dont-need-music-degree/

Raising children to be musical can be an intimidating tas…

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Raising children to be musical can be an intimidating task, especially if you aren’t musical yourself. Many parents worry about when to begin music education: how early is too early?

Here are some tips from Gina at Let’s Play Music – Making Musicians that will help to answer these questions. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/raising-musical-child-small-children-major-musicality/

Singing in different genres can increase your vocal abili…

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Singing in different genres can increase your vocal abilities and opportunities, but how do you know which styles best suit your own voice?

It can take some time to figure out what songs will sound and feel really good with your own natural voice. If you keep in mind these five tips, your voice will stay healthy while you’re learning and growing in your identity as a singer.

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