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Musical Chemistry, with CNVS

Musical U interviews Mexican indie rock band CNVS about band dynamics, music scenes, and surrounding yourself with the right collaborators.

Have you wondered what makes each scale different? Discover the “flavor” and feeling that each type of scale can produce.

Learn to understand and internalize complicated rhythms and melodies by breaking them down into building blocks of 2’s and 3’s!

Our interview with Forrest Kinney explores creativity in music, and the four ways through which you can express your musical ideas.

This episode discusses the practice of sight reading, why it’s useful, and how to learn it in a way that is musical, rather than mechanical.

This guide gives you an introduction to what you’ll need for making music with software, as well as tips on arranging, mixing, effects, and more.

Learn the benefits that sight reading will bring to your musicality, and start learning this skill with a few basic exercises.

What is deliberate and purposeful practice, and how can you put these concepts into action to make the most of your time spent with your instrument?

Does musical “talent” really exist? Hear the answer, direct from the pioneering scientific researcher Professor Anders Ericsson.

Don’t know your 4/4 from your 2/2? Start here! We take you through some basic time signatures, and show you how to listen for them.

In this episode, we talk about the idea of musical roadmaps, and how they provide the structure necessary for any successful musical journey.

Performing and practicing are two very different ways of playing music. Learn how to silence your inner critic during performances and “just play”!