Whether you’re just beginning your musical journey or you…

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Whether you’re just beginning your musical journey or you’ve been a musician all your life, we all have dreams about where we see our musical skills down the road.

No matter what your dream entails, we have great news for you: you can get there! All you need to do is map out your strategy.

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🎸Thinking about taking online music lessons? Thanks to …

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🎸Thinking about taking online music lessons?

Thanks to the internet, there are now more options for learning to play an instrument than ever before.

While many musicians still opt to attend in-person lessons, others are seeking out brand new ways to learn and improve their musical abilities. Pre-recorded video lessons, Skype lessons, training modules, and online exercises are all examples of the new ways musicians can fine-tune their skill without even having to walk out their front door.

There are a lot of advantages to taking music lessons online, but there are a few disadvantages to be aware of, too.

Learn more in this free article.

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Music can be complex and that can make the task of transc…

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Music can be complex and that can make the task of transcribing it seem overwhelming!

Let’s continue our exploration into this subject by moving to the rhythm section.

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6/8 is a popular time signature in music. It seems simp…

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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.

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Have you been looking for a magical tool to transfer the …

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Have you been looking for a magical tool to transfer the music you hear to the music you play on your instrument?

Solfa (aka solfège, or solfeggio) can be that secret weapon that helps you hear exactly what note is being played.

If solfa is new to you, check out these beginner solfa exercises.

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Genres come and go, pushed into oblivion by new trends in…

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Genres come and go, pushed into oblivion by new trends in music.

Yet few styles have stood the test of time as well as ska music. Read on to learn about the three waves of ska music, the instrumentation and rhythms that make it unique, how it compares to reggae, and of course, the identity of this mysterious “Rudy” character mentioned in an overwhelming number of ska songs.

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Musicians often complain they don’t have enough time to p…

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Musicians often complain they don’t have enough time to practise.

In many cases, the biggest obstacles you might hear them mention are time constraints. This is especially true for new and budding musicians. They might have a certain idea of what they think learning music should be like and get discouraged before they even begin.

The good news is that these obstacles are mostly mental.

Check out these hints to get the most out your hard work and dedication.

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Ever wanted to bang your head against the keys or throw y…

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Ever wanted to bang your head against the keys or throw your drumsticks across the room?

We’ve all been there.

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, there are a number of obstacles and destructive beliefs that all musicians need to overcome at one time or another in their musical journey.

Here are four common roadblocks, and how to deftly swerve around them. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-common-musical-hurdles-and-how-to-overcome-them/

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When was the last time you listened to a piece of music w…

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When was the last time you listened to a piece of music with your eyes closed?

Ruth Power walks us through the process of active listening… and the power that it can have on your musicality!

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