Author: Musicality

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-chords-made-easy/
Playing jazz seems from afar as daunting as it is amazing. As with any worthwhile pursuit, there is a learning curve involved with playing jazz. Jeffrey Agrell from Improv Insights joins us to pass on the key to getting started with the best possible gain-to-pain ratio. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-chords-made-easy/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/every-voice-deserves-heard/
An acclaimed vocal performer with a three-and-a-half octave range, Dr. Daniel K. Robinson believes that “It is the birthright of every human being to sing.” Hear more about his vocal wisdom in this revealing interview with Musical U. With Djarts Voice Studio https://www.musical-u.com/learn/every-voice-deserves-heard/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/6-benefits-of-music-lessons-for-kids/
Somewhere in the world, there is a child picking up a saxophone for the first time and learning to play. Music lessons help propel kids further in many aspects one might not assume are remotely connected to learning to play music. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/6-benefits-of-music-lessons-for-kids/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-playing-from-a-lead-sheet/
Playing from a lead sheet truly matters because it’s the perfect test-bed for your musicality: Learning to play well from a lead sheet offers you the ideal opportunity to develop the “inner skills of music” you need to be a confident, capable, expressive musician. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-playing-from-a-lead-sheet/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/improve-sight-reading/
For many instrumentalists and singers, great musicianship also means being able to effortlessly sight read music. Your skills won’t evolve as quickly if your sight reading ability is weak. Here are 5 useful tips to get your sight reading skills up to speed. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/improve-sight-reading/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-ways-get-feedback-youre-teaching-music/
You’ve been studying music for a while now, but you’re not sure how “good” you really are. You may have heard about the importance of feedback and it’s true: receiving commentary is an important part of becoming successful at anything, including playing music. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-ways-get-feedback-youre-teaching-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-basics-of-beatmaking/
How can you create the perfect beat for a recording artist? Truth is, there is no such things as a ‘perfect beat’. But professional beatmaker Tim Koi has these tips for Musical U. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-basics-of-beatmaking/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hone-sense-rhythm/
As a musician, it’s absolutely crucial to have a firm understanding of the basics of rhythm, at the very least. But once you’ve grasped the basics, what next? Try these techniques and suggestions to hone your sense of rhythm. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hone-sense-rhythm/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-play-chords-by-ear-roadmap/
Have you wished you could hear a song and instantly know what the chords are? It is possible to learn to recognise chords by ear, and if you take the right approach you might be surprised how quickly you can start doing it. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-play-chords-by-ear-roadmap/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/beginning-modal-improvisation-with-brian-kelly-from-zombie-guitar/
If you’re just diving into the world of improvising with modes, it’s likely that you have a lot of questions. What is a mode, and how is it different from a key? We have a guest expert on modal improvisation to answer all of these burning questions – and more… https://www.musical-u.com/learn/beginning-modal-improvisation-with-brian-kelly-from-zombie-guitar/