Raising the Fifth, Feeling the Music, Love & Jazz, and Mastering Meter
This week, we talk about experiencing music as a feeling – through chords, rhythm, jazz standards, and an alternate approach to learning.
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
A Chain of Chords, All Things Vocal, Teaching Music the Right Way, and Listening to Yourself Sing
Gain new perspectives on teaching music, the vocal world, the art of recording and listening to your own singing voice, and the way songs are written.
Introduction to Chord Progressions
Learn all about chord progressions, how they’re created, why they matter, and how you can use them to write unforgettable music.
The Art of Learning Music, A Musical Life, and Getting the Blues
This week on Musical U: fresh perspectives on learning music, a fascinating account of one musician’s rich career, and a lesson on the 12-bar blues.
Syncopation and Chord Tones, Hook Theory, Songwriting with the Strawbs, and The Catchy Part
This week on Musical U, we’re giving you the tools to get you started with songwriting, with tips on everything from melody and lyrics to rhythm and hooks.
Improvising with Chord Tones: Resource Pack Preview
How do your favorite improvisers create classic, memorable melodies on the spot? Knowledge and use of chord tones will take your soloing to the next level.
Syncopation: Resource Pack Preview
MU’s Resident Pros demystify syncopation. Perplexing yet exciting, find out what syncopation is, why it’s important, and how to do it on your instrument.
Diminished Chords, Music Tech, Theory is Fun, and Rhythm Pictures
This week at Musical U, we interview two people who breathe new life into music education, look at a fantastic rhythm app, and discuss diminished chords.
Singing for Non-Singers, Student-Centric Teaching, Diving into Minor, and Inspired Singing
This week at Musical U: tips on pedagogy from two very special music teachers, and two new skills to add to your musical toolbox.
The Ultimate Guide to Minor Keys
What makes a minor key? Learn all about how minor scales and chords are built, and how they differ from their major counterparts.
Tackling Theory, Opening Your Ears, and Singing and Strumming
This week on Musical U, we explore three core components of musicality: learning music theory, training your ear, and applying it all to your instrument.
Making A Musician, Beginning Modal Improv, and Four Magic Chords
Our final posts of 2017 introduce you to a new improv framework, a new spin on the I-IV-V progression, and one teacher’s unique way of teaching musicality.
