Bringing Musical Visions to Life, with Marti Amado
Musical U interviews music producer Marti Amado on her long, rewarding career, her diverse body of work, and her advice for budding producers.
Focusing on What Matters, with Jeff Schneider
Composer and music educator Jeff Schneider talks to Musical U about effective practice, the learning process, and keeping your creative output alive.
About the Message in the Music
The Musical U team discusses the topic of finding the message in the music, expressing it on your instrument, and getting it across to your audience.
Listening Skills: The Key to Developing Your Harmonica Sound
Blues harmonica expert Fredrik Hertzberg discusses ear training as the key to unlocking your musicality and creating your own sound on the harmonica.
Becoming an Expert Learner, with Josh Plotner
Musical U interviews the incredible multi-instrumentalist Josh Plotner on the learning mindset and attitude that has given way to his accomplishments.
How to Avoid Guitar Injuries
What is the difference between good and bad technique, and how can some slight adjustments help avoid injury? Guitar expert Max Chiossi explains.
Listening for ii-V-I Chord Progressions
Open your ears to the versatile ii-V-I chord progression, learn its inner mechanics, and find out how you can use it in your own songwriting.
About Listening as the Route to Musicality
The Musical U team discusses the value of active listening – listening to others’ music, to your musical collaborators, and of course, to yourself.
Emotion and Efficiency, with Marc Gelfo
Musical U interviews Marc Gelfo, creator of the Modacity app, on the effective way to practice and how to bring out the emotion of the music you play.
About the Importance of Joy and Pleasure
In this roundtable discussion, the Musical U team shares insights and anecdotes on the most important part of your musical journey: having fun!
Music with A Message, with Nathan Timothy
We interview the Songwriting Foundation’s Nathan Timothy on his prolific music career, and his unique workshops and how they inspire would-be songwriters.
What You May Not Know About Blues Harmonica, with David Barrett
We interview harmonica master David Barrett on the relationship between harmonica and the Blues, and how to go beyond licks and riffs to unlock true improv.
