Chord Voicing: Resource Pack Preview
Learning chord voicing – the many ways to play a single chord – opens up a world of sonic possibilities, increased technical facility, and ensemble skills.
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
Timbral Possibilities, Steal Like An Artist, Musical Minds Think Alike, and Facts About Frequencies
This week, we discuss the concepts of frequency and timbre, and interview a music educator and up-and-coming indie band on the topic of creativity.
Timbre: Resource Pack Preview
Timbre – also known as “tone” or “tone color” – has a huge role in shaping your expression. Learn how to take control of timbre on bass, guitar, or piano.
Beat Stage Fright, Rediscover Lydian, Tune In, Tone Up!, and Teachers vs. Coaches
This week, we discuss the many places in which a music lesson can be found along your journey – whether online or in person, inadvertently or on purpose.
Moods of Modes, The Orff Approach, Session Drumming, and Multi-Instrumentalism
This week, we focus on playing more than one instrument and the many musical benefits that come along with exposing yourself to once-unfamiliar instruments.
Multi-Instrumentalism, Busting Vocal Myths, Music from the Page, and Musical Frequencies
This week on Musical U: the magic of multi-instrumentalism, busting some singing myths, learning to read music, and audio frequencies.
New in June, Music Entrepreneurship, Music Tech, and Online Music Courses
This week, we explore how hobbyist musicians can take their practice to the next level by setting long-term goals for themselves.
What’s New in Musical U: June 2018
This month in Musical U: A new lesson on where chords come from, Resource Packs on “Major vs. Minor” and a live masterclass on sounding good as a singer.
Major and Minor, Musical Opportunity, Online Music Lessons, and Polyrhythms
You can wait for musical opportunity to knock, or you can make your own opportunities. Find out how, with special podcast episodes and content on the topic.
Major and Minor: Resource Pack Preview
Major and minor can refer to intervals, chords, scales, and keys. Musical U’s Resident Pros show how you can untangle major and minor on your instrument.
Popular Progressions, Music and Curiosity, A Great Sidekick, and The Music In Your Head
Hearing music in your head? Learn about how this skill can help you understand music, perform more musically, and even practice without your instrument!
Exploring Common Chord Progressions
Explore common chord progressions, what makes them so powerful, and how they’re used in popular music to make a song stick.
