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Open Your Ears to Chant Music

by Sarah Tyrrell | Jun 29, 2016 | Choir, Active Listening

Join us to explore the timeless genre of chant music. Open your ears to these five chant songs and chant’s integration into modern day music.

Learning to Listen: Harmonies

by Andrew Welk | Mar 16, 2016 | Choir, Active Listening

There is no doubt that harmonies can make a simple melody great. Learn to hear harmonies in popular songs and some simple ways to play them by ear.

How To Sing Harmony Like A Pro

by Guest Expert | Jan 18, 2016 | Choir, Music Theory, Singing

Are you confident singing melodies, but struggle with harmonies? We have 4 fun and effective ways to learn how to sing harmonies in duets or choirs.

Open Your Ears to some Yuletide A Cappella

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 23, 2015 | Choir, Active Listening

The new Christmas album from the Swingle Singers, Yule Songs vol II is a true treat for musical ears. Join me as I listen through for the first time.

How to Start Sight-Reading Music in Choir

by Guest Expert | Oct 23, 2015 | Sight Reading, Choir, Melodies, Singing

Scared of singing in a choir because you can’t read music? This tutorial demystifies the sight-reading process taking the fear our of choir singing.

The A Cappella Train has Left the Station. Are You on Board?

by Musical U Team | Jul 7, 2015 | Choir, Genres | 0 comments

Thanks to movies like Pitch Perfect, a cappella has taken the world by storm. We’ve rounded up YouTube’s best a capella stars. Have a listen!

Holding Your Own Part in a Vocal Group or Choir

by Jenny Green | May 7, 2015 | Choir, Band, Singing

Can you hold your own part in a vocal group or choir? There are two major aspects which let you do so, and both require good ears. Here’s how to develop yours.

How To Achieve Excellent Tone, Balance and Blend in Your Choir

by Jenny Green | Aug 14, 2014 | Choir, Singing

Having excellent blending is essential for any choir to sound great. Here are some tips, tricks and exercises to help your choir achieve that magic blend.

Is there such a thing as a tone deaf musician?

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 27, 2014 | Tone Deafness, Choir, Singing

Have you ever encountered a musician who is a virtuoso on their instrument, seriously impresses you with their musicality, and then when an opportunity comes to sing something… they sheepishly tell you that they’re tone deaf? To many people this would seem...