https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exercise-musician/
As a musician, you likely spend much of your time practising.
In addition to your music practice, there are some great benefits to including physical exercise in your routine as well.
Here are 6 ways regular workouts can help you become a better performer.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-steps-to-piano-improvisation/
Piano is probably the most intimidating instrument to improvise on.
It can be overwhelming to sit down and try to play something purely from your imagination.
To help you improvise easily and confidently on the piano, follow these 5 steps from the Musical U Team!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/who-moved-the-tonic-part-1-hearing-key-changes/
If you’ve been working on playing by ear – with or without solfa – you know by now that the tonic gives you most of the information you need to play and/or transcribe a melody without written music.
It tells you the key, the scale, the accidentals, the potential chord progressions and more. And if you can pick out the subdominant (fa) and the dominant (sol) by ear then you can figure it out even faster.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/a-higher-musical-power-with-jason-chapman/
The amazing thing about musical inspiration is that it can be found anywhere.
Musical U caught up with rising star Jason v chapman who has captured the ears of Texas audiences… and beyond.
As you’ll see, Jason’s insights on songwriting, musical collaboration, and inspiration show that this man is a positive musical force to be reckoned with.
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/5-fundamentals-for-success-in-music/
What steps do you need to take for success in music?
The Musical U team has these five tips to hack yourself into good music habits.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/
It’s hard to deny the fact that music is all around us.
As musicians, we often hear tones, melodies, and rhythms where others don’t. Some of us have a knack for hearing those bits and pieces and fusing them together to make actual music out of seemingly random sounds.
We’ve rounded up some of our favourite covers from musicians who are using the most unusual things as instruments. From toddler toys to old computer parts, these artists have painted amazing sound pictures.
Listen for yourself!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/free-jazz-lessons-with-steve-nixon/
Pianist Steve Nixon has toured the world with a who’s who of blues and jazz greats – B. B. King, Buddy Guy, and Lonnie Brooks, to name a few.
We’ll explore Steve’s musical background, live experiences, and the creation of his website FreeJazzLessons.com
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-lyrics/
How difficult can it be to toss together some simple words?
In this article you will learn some insights into the world of songwriting, especially in regard to writing lyrics.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-importance-of-sleep-for-musicians/
Do you occasionally decide to stay up all night to work on new material, but then wonder if it was a good trade-off?
Learn how regular and adequate sleep is necessary to achieve your best as a musician.