https://www.musical-u.com/learn/what-is-solfa-and-why-do-i-need-it/
Everyone can enjoy and benefit from singing.
And solfa is a great way to learn and gain a better sense of pitch with your natural instrument… the voice!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/what-is-solfa-and-why-do-i-need-it/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-winter-holiday-music/
December is upon us and Christmas music seems to be following us wherever we go.
So it seems like time for a “Winter Holiday” 5 Song Set podcast episode to brighten up the cold dark days!
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, this set of winter warmers will keep your ears cosy and active on these long winter days.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-winter-holiday-music/
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🎁👂🏽Looking for some festive suggestions for your ears this Christmas!?
We’ve got you covered with 5 super fun ways to train your ears this holiday season. If a busy man like Santa can keep up with his ear training, surely you can squeeze a little in…
Enjoy!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/merry-christmas-and-happy-holidays-share-our-holiday-ch-ear/
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Have you unlocked the power of the clave?
In this lesson you’ll learn two meanings of the word “clave”, hear the instrument in action, and learn how to count out the ubiquitous rhythm that borrows its name from the instrument.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-clave/
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If you’re a songwriter, you know how important it is to make your songs stand out.
Learn about this little musical trick… and why there may be better ways to go!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-truck-drivers-gear-shift/
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Fascinated with music technology and the ability to create compositions using software and computers?
We recently sat down with Richard McCready, a public school teacher who has inspired a new generation of musicians using these tools.
Learn more about Richard’s pedagogical ideas that have been embraced by students and educators alike.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/creating-composing-and-computers-with-richard-mccready/
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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/
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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/
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What makes a great song tick?
We spoke with Matt Blick from Beatles Songwriting Academy, a website dedicated to analysing every single Beatles song to inspire and guide songwriters to better and easier songwriting.
Since founding the site in 2009 Matt has written over 500 detailed posts on what he’s learned from studying the songs of the Beatles – and he’s written over 300 songs himself.
Enjoy this full episode for some incredible insights in to songwriting – including what actually causes writer’s block and how to fix it.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/writing-songs-the-beatles-way-with-matt-blick//
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Is making music something that is limited to professionals?
Hear how one writer embraced his inner musicality and found a passion for creating music.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/prose-indie-rock-writer-embraced-musicality/