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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/forget-being-realistic-do-this-instead/
“Hey dreamer! Do you think you’ll ever achieve that musical fantasy? Get real!”

Chances are if nobody else has ever said that to you, you’ve said to yourself. Over and over and over. But dreams are powerful. In this episode, you’ll learn how to achieve your true musical potential.

Go beyond living in someone else’s reality and become the creator of your own reality!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/forget-being-realistic-do-this-instead/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/overcome-stage-fright/
Dry mouth, cold and clammy hands, heart pounding in your chest, sweat dripping down your spine, and your mind racing with doubts and fear – many musicians have experienced stage fright.

But how do we overcome this fear?

It doesn’t go away with age, skill, or years of experience. In this free article you’ll learn 5 different ways you can practise to better manage and control your adrenaline and ultimately, enhance your stage presence.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/overcome-stage-fright/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-stop-doubting-and-start-performing-with-brent-vaartstra/
Have you ever wanted to get out there and start performing?

Maybe solo at an open mic night, maybe getting involved in the local blues jam, maybe starting or joining a band – or even going out and getting paying gigs as a live performer. We were pleased to speak with our friend Brent Vaartstra from the Learn Jazz Standards podcast and Passive Income Musician. Brent shares some really valuable insights and actionable tips.

Learn how to go from practicing by yourself at home to confidently sharing your music with the world.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-stop-doubting-and-start-performing-with-brent-vaartstra/

w/Learn Jazz Standards.com

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-lead-instrument-melody/
Would you love to write great melodies?🎶

Analyzing your favourite melodies is a great way to learn how music works. Learn how to transcribe like a pro in this free lesson.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transcribe-music-like-pro-lead-instrument-melody/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-improve-and-enjoy-your-musical-life/
😩Does your music practice feel like nothing but hard work and frustration?

You can enjoy the process of learning music. You should, in fact! Believing that enjoyment and achievement are mutually exclusive is holding you back from your true musical potential.

Learn more in this enlightening episode.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-improve-and-enjoy-your-musical-life/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/fundamentals-over-flash-with-john-hatcher/
Did you know chasing flashy instrument technique can harm your development as a musician?

We spoke with John Hatcher, the founder of Blues Guitar Institute, a website and YouTube channel devoted to teaching acoustic blues guitar with a simple straight-forward approach. Naturally this episode will be of particular interest to guitarists and blues fans but there are lots of interesting ideas here for any musician.

Discover the power of learning your instrument in a balanced way.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/fundamentals-over-flash-with-john-hatcher/

w/Blues Guitar Institute

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/11-tips-to-help-the-tone-deaf-sing-in-tune/
Too many people go through life worried that they can’t sing.

You CAN sing… you just haven’t learned how to yet! 🎤 The Musical U team has put together this list of 11 tips that will help anyone learn to sing in tune.

Check it out.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/11-tips-to-help-the-tone-deaf-sing-in-tune/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-make-a-backing-track-with-joanne-cooper/
A well put together backing track is a musician’s best friend.

Singer-songwriter Joanne Cooper takes you through the process of making one with the easy-to-use and versatile program Band-in-a-Box!

Learn how to sound like a pro rocking the stage!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-make-a-backing-track-with-joanne-cooper/

w/Joanne Cooper Musician Page

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-start-improvising-today/
Have you wished you could improvise, but found the whole thing intimidating, overwhelming, or just a complete mystery?

In this episode, you will learn a mental framework and a simple exercise for improvisation – no prior knowledge or special talent required.

Start improvising today! 🎶

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-start-improvising-today/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-truly-listen-with-evelyn-glennie/
👂🏽We learned a lot about listening from deaf musician.

Evelyn Glennie is the world’s first full time solo percussionist, whose mission in life is to teach the world to listen. Even though she lost almost all her hearing at the age of twelve, Evelyn has given deep and careful thought to the topic of listening.

Enjoy this episode and learn how sound, and music, can transform our lives and the lives of those around us.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-truly-listen-with-evelyn-glennie/

w/Dame Evelyn Glennie