😔Have you ever had negative thoughts about yourself and y…

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😔Have you ever had negative thoughts about yourself and your musical growth while practicing or performing?

Lisa McCormick discusses the concept of the “self” in music, and the need for a holistic approach to practicing that encourages constant dialogue between mind, body, and music.

Enjoy this episode and learn the importance of nurturing a positive and constructive mindset.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-your-self/

w/ Lisa McCormick Music

What is freedom in musical terms? There are a multiple …

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What is freedom in musical terms?

There are a multiple kinds of musical freedom, and today we’ll be exploring the infinite possibilities of free rhythm 🥁

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-free-rhythm/

Have you ever been told that you should “learn intervals”…

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Have you ever been told that you should “learn intervals”?

We explain how learning intervals will actually help you as a musician and different methods that you can use to learn them.

Get the ultimate guide here!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ultimate-guide-to-interval-ear-training/

🤷‍♀️Have you ever felt confused by musical modes? In th…

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🤷‍♀️Have you ever felt confused by musical modes?

In this episode, we discuss how you can understand these fascinating scales through active listening.

Jump in and learn a simple yet eye-opening exercise.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-moods-of-modes/

How do you tap into your musical power—particularly if yo…

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How do you tap into your musical power—particularly if you consider yourself “unmusical”?

That’s the special skill of music therapists who use music and musical activities to help heal, teach and nurture people from every background and in a wide variety of circumstances.

Learn the power of music therapy and in what situations it can be useful in this interview with Kat Fulton, one of the leading figures in music therapy today,

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/unlocking-natural-musicality-through-music-therapy-with-kat-fulton-interview/

🎤What can you do if you can’t sing in tune? Singing is a…

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🎤What can you do if you can’t sing in tune?

Singing is a core skill for any musician – whether or not you have any intention of stepping up on stage with microphone in hand.

Singing is the best tool you have for training your ears and it’s a great way to communicate your ideas to other musicians.

Check out this handy infographic from the Musical U team and learn how to sing in tune.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/four-steps-to-sing-in-tune-infographic/

Want your new song to be a classic? Writing a memorable…

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Want your new song to be a classic?

Writing a memorable melody is perhaps the single most important thing when it comes to writing music that will connect with the listener.

Here are 4 ways to improve every melody you write

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/four-ways-write-better-melodies/

Previously we began to look into the Lydian scale, constr…

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Previously we began to look into the Lydian scale, constructed from the natural tonal gravity of the circle of fifths. George Russell—the originator of the Lydian Chromatic Concept—places the Lydian scale as “Sun Absolute” in the center of the musical universe.

What are the implications for music theory and for the venerable major scale?

Let’s compare the Lydian and major scales and we’ll find they answer these questions for themselves.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-lydian-scale-part-2-lydian-meets-major/

Can you imagine listening to a piece of music and knowing…

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Can you imagine listening to a piece of music and knowing exactly what notes you’re hearing?

And what that would do for your ability to play what you hear on your instrument?

Solfa is a magical key that unlocks the pitches and harmonies in all the music you hear.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/applying-solfa-to-real-music/