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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transforming-education-through-music-with-jimmy-rotheram/
🎼🚀Developing inner musicality can have a powerful impact.

We spoke with Jimmy Rotheram, the man behind an incredible success story in the UK school system. Feversham Primary Academy made headlines after transforming from one of the worst-performing schools in the country to well above average, in just a few short years. So why are we talking about this on the Musicality Podcast?

🎓Well, it turns out that a large part of their success is attributable to a greatly increased and improved music education programme for all students.

As you’ll learn in this interview it wasn’t just “adding music” that made the difference. It was a particular kind of music education which focuses on developing the inner musicality of each child – and which can be equally powerful for adults too.

This is a really interesting and inspiring story even if you don’t have a particular interest in childhood music education yourself, so whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or just a musician yourself, you’ll get a lot out of this conversation.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/transforming-education-through-music-with-jimmy-rotheram/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-space-between-hearing-and-singing-intervals/
Want to improve your transcribing skills?

Recognizing the distinct sound of different intervals and being able to sing them back accurately in solfege will go a long way with developing transcribing skills.

Learn how in this free lesson!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-space-between-hearing-and-singing-intervals/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-clapping-in-time/
Have you ever been at a concert when the crowd claps along with the band playing? Maybe you noticed someone struggling to keep in time with everyone else.

Clapping in time with music is a fundamental part of being musical, yet even quite experienced musicians sometimes struggle with it.

So what exactly does it mean to “clap in time”, and why is it important for your musicality?

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/musicality-means-clapping-in-time/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-word-tone/
♪What does “tone” mean in music?

This multipurpose word can actually take on some very different uses depending on the context it’s mentioned in.

Learn about how “tone” can refer to a note, a frequency, or an interval.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-the-word-tone/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listen-first-with-donna-schwartz/
🎷We had the pleasure of interviewing Donna Schwartz, one of the best-known online saxophone teachers.

Donna’s expertise goes deep on sax but also wide on other instruments and musicality in general. She shares the story of how learning a second instrument helped her overcome crippling performance anxiety on her primary instrument.

You’ll also hear about a revolutionary approach to teaching and learning music which really shouldn’t be all that revolutionary.

We know you’ll enjoy this interview and go away keen to explore Donna’s website, courses and podcast for more of her insights and expertise.

W/Donna Schwartz Music

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listen-first-with-donna-schwartz/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/lydian-scale-seeking-ultimate-mysteries-music/
Anyone who loves music senses that magic lies within the relationship from one note to the next.

Explore the mysterious magic that lies within the Lydian Chromatic Concept.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/lydian-scale-seeking-ultimate-mysteries-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-scales-and-their-flavors/
🎼Have you ever wondered why there are various types of scales in music and what makes each one different?

In this episode we discuss and demonstrate a variety of scale types, discussing the “flavor” of each one and how they’re put to good use in music.

Enjoy!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-scales-and-their-flavors/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-recognize-major-and-minor-keys/
Is this song major or minor?

Recognising major and minor keys. It’s a basic skill and one many musicians and songwriters will take for granted, without ever stopping to think about it.

Let’s take a look at how you tell the difference.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-recognize-major-and-minor-keys/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discover-your-own-musical-creativity-with-forrest-kinney/
Want to get off the page and more creative in your playing?

We had the honor of speaking with Forrest Kinney, the author of the book series Pattern Play.

If you have ever felt dissatisfied reading sheet music or wanting to find your inner creative, you’re going to love this episode!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/discover-your-own-musical-creativity-with-forrest-kinney/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-listen-lyrics-and-melodies/
Would you like to get more out of the music you listen to every day?

A great first step to learning to actively and critically listen to a song is learning what the melody is and learning to separate it from the lyrics.

Click through and learn more!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/learning-to-listen-lyrics-and-melodies/