How to make improvisation easier by limiting yourself
Improvising music can feel like you’re trapped in set patterns or overwhelmed by choice. Here’s how the perfect middle ground can make improvisation easy.
Musical U Team
The Musical U team features a range of world-class music education experts, specialising in musicality and the accelerated learning techniques referred to as "superlearning".
Current and past team members include:
- Christopher Sutton: Founder and Director
- Andrew Bishko: Head Educator
- Stewart Hilton: Community Conductor
- Zac Bailey: Head of Member Success
- Camilo Suárez: Next Level Coach
- Andy Portas: Next Level Coach
- Marisa Balistreri: Communications Manager
- Sabrina Peña Young:Contributing Author
- Nick Long: Contributing Author
- Thomas Evdokimoff: Contributing Author
- Charlotte Farley: Contributing Author
- Alexander Poe: Contributing Author
Posts by Musical U Team
Performing Live, Part 2: Planning the Show
There are aspects beyond the music that can make or break your show. Put these six insider tips into practice and your audience will never forget you.
An Introduction to Wind Instruments
Wind instruments are more complex than we often give them credit for. They have a long history and a number of surprising family members. Check them out!
Performing Live, Part 1: Rehearsals
Take these first three steps to rehearsing—personal preparation, band practice, and tech rehearsal—and you’ll be much more confident about Performing Live.
5 Improvisation Insights from Jeffrey Agrell
Improvisation doesn’t have to be hard – it can be a game! Get tips on starting from Jeffrey Agrell, author of 7 improvisation books and dozens of articles.
5 of the World’s Most Unique Instruments
We often forget that the days of inventing instruments are far from over. Check out these unique instruments and their spectacular sounds.
4 Ways to Spice Up Your Scales
Scales can be a real sore spot for musicians but they don’t have to be. Here are 4 ways to make scales more fun and interesting to practice.
Musicality Means… Knowing the Slang
Knowing music jargon or slang is essential for communicating with other musicians. Get some handy genre-specific slang and find out where to learn more.
Hear the Difference: Timbre, Texture, and Tone
Understanding the differences and relationships between timbre, texture, and tone in music is a big part of playing an instrument. Read on to learn more.
3 Non-Music Activities That Improve Your Musical Ability
To improve your musical ability, you can do more than just practise endless hours. To really get better, try these non-music tips to strengthen your skills.
5 Tips for Being Comfortable on Stage
Overcoming stage fright can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Check out our tips on how to practise feeling more confident in front of a crowd.
Musicality means… Clapping in time
Clapping in time might seem like child’s play, but actually demonstrates your inner sense of rhythm. Learn more about clapping in time and musicality.
