Forget Being Realistic – Do This Instead
In this episode, we reveal how you can knock down the one big obstacle standing between you and your biggest musical dreams.
How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra
Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards gives insights and practical advice for getting yourself from the practice room to the stage.
Hey! Where are you going?
In this episode, we discuss the concept of a Big Picture Vision – and why pointing yourself in the right musical direction is so important.
Musical U Member Spotlight: Jenny
We interview Musical U member Jenny on her goals and achievements, and how Musical U’s resources and community has helped her musical development.
Musicality Unleashed: Did You Skip Step One?
You wouldn’t paint the walls of a house without first building the foundation, right? Learn about how to build a foundational mental model for learning.
Musicality Unleashed: What Makes A Musician A “Natural”
Even though you might have great instrument technique, you may not feel like a “natural” musician. Learn about the missing pieces of musicality!
Musicality Unleashed: The Two Things Most Music Education Is Missing
Becoming a musician encompasses more than just instrumental proficiency. Discover the two other aspects of musicality that are often neglected in education!
Musicality Unleashed: The Truth About Talent
Welcome to Musicality Unleashed, where we will explore mental models for realizing your full musical potential. First up: busting the “talent” myth!
Mindful Practice Makes Perfect
Learn about the concept of mindfulness, and how to apply it to your music practice to iron out difficult passages and easily correct mistakes.
About the Little “Why”
Learn all about asking yourself the Little “Why” – and how it can help you stay on track in your musical journey and ensure you’re making progress.
Turn Technique Into Muscle Memory With These 3 Habits
Learn about how muscle memory works, and the 3 effective practice habits for training your brain to perform those technical skills effortlessly.
About Your Self
When practicing and playing, what is the relationship between mind, body, and music? Lisa McCormick explores the components of the musical “self”.
