No musician starts out as a rock star. Yet sometimes, when we think about picking up that dusty guitar again or learning how to play piano as an adult, it can seem daunting. Making music and enjoying the incredible physical, mental, and social benefits of music is an amazing and essential part of life—whether you are fourteen, forty, or sixty-four. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/you-can-start-making-music-at-any-age/
It’s an inescapable fact that great musicians have great …
It’s an inescapable fact that great musicians have great ears. Unfortunately most musicians don’t have very good ears – and they’re understandably a bit embarrassed about that. If you want to really reach your potential as a musician, it’s time you did an ear training audit. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-do-an-ear-training-audit/
So, you’ve got to grips with your voice a bit, and you wa…
So, you’ve got to grips with your voice a bit, and you want to take your singing to the next level. Part of this is learning what kind of singing style you have, and how to refine it. Read more here! https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-refine-your-singing-style/
You’re a passionate musician. You are focused and excited…
You’re a passionate musician. You are focused and excited to put in the time needed to improve on your instrument, but making time isn’t always easy. Although the picture of a passionate, driven musician furiously working away all night long is a romantic image, the hard truth is you’ll need regular and adequate sleep to achieve your best as a musician. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-importance-of-sleep-for-musicians/
Bands can sit in a studio and produce albums until the en…
Bands can sit in a studio and produce albums until the end of time – but ultimately the quality of a band can be judged by how well they play live. So, how can your band rehearse to improve your live performance? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-things-you-must-do-during-band-practice/
Playing jazz seems from afar as daunting as it is amazing…
Playing jazz seems from afar as daunting as it is amazing. How could I ever get in on something that… complex? Difficult! I don’t have the time or the talent to ever get to do that! Do I? Get started here -> https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jazz-chords-made-easy/
The Dorian mode allows guitarists to use the minor pentat…
The Dorian mode allows guitarists to use the minor pentatonic riffs, but add in the major sixth note to get a brighter feel. This particular mode is common in glam rock and hair metal, which are both guitar driven genres. Learn more here: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-familiar-with-the-dorian-mode/
Making a name for yourself in the music business can be a…
Finding Your “Big Break”: 6 Tips for Making a Name for Yourself as a Musician
Making a name for yourself in the music business can be a frustrating task, to say the least. For some musicians, this is because they are going about it all wrong. Here are 6 tips for finding that “big break” you’ve been searching for.
Finding Your “Big Break”: 6 Tips for Making a Name for Yourself as a Musician
Most people would agree in saying that the way that music…
Most people would agree in saying that the way that music makes them feel is what makes that music so great. So how is this done? Let’s explore the ways that music can entirely alter your mood, or can line itself up so perfectly with your current state of mind. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-music-alters-your-mood/
Have you ever heard a song that just felt sort of “off”? …
Have you ever heard a song that just felt sort of “off”? One that wasn’t particularly pleasant-sounding, or even one that was downright hard to tolerate? If so, you’ve already experienced the drastic difference between consonance and dissonance. Learn more here: