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Three ways to boost your daily music motivation

Three ways to boost your daily music motivation

by Musical U Team | Mar 31, 2016 | Planning and Goals, Practice | 0 comments

Being motivated to practice everyday is a struggle for most musicians. Read on to find out three ways to boost your motivation and achieve your music goals.

5 Things People Think You Need a Music Degree For… and Why You Don’t

5 Things People Think You Need a Music Degree For… and Why You Don’t

by Musical U Team | Mar 29, 2016 | Career, Practice | 0 comments

There are plenty of myths out there that might make you believe you need to have a music degree to work in a musical setting. We’re about to debunk them.

Deliberate Practice for Musicians

Deliberate Practice for Musicians

by Musical U Team | Mar 24, 2016 | Practice | 0 comments

Scientific studies have found the 4 components that make up perfect practice. Find out what they are and accelerate your learning of new musical skills.

The Importance of Sleep for Musicians

The Importance of Sleep for Musicians

by Musical U Team | Mar 17, 2016 | Practice, General | 0 comments

Whether it is pulling occasional all-nighters or chronic sleep deprivation, lack of adequate sleep can affect your ability to practice and perform music.

You Have More Time for Music than You Realise – Here’s Why

You Have More Time for Music than You Realise – Here’s Why

by Musical U Team | Mar 15, 2016 | Practice, General, Musicality | 0 comments

Think you don’t have enough time to get some solid practicing in? Think again. Learn how to practice while you’re on the go and make the most of your time.

How to Get More out of Every Practice Session

How to Get More out of Every Practice Session

by Musical U Team | Mar 8, 2016 | Practice, General | 0 comments

Finding time to practise can be hard. Feeling productive during a practice session can be even harder. Don’t get frustrated – practise smarter. Learn how to make the most of your valuable time and reap the benefits of consisent practice sessions.

Should New Musicians Stop Learning to Read Music?

Should New Musicians Stop Learning to Read Music?

by Musical U Team | Mar 1, 2016 | Music Theory, General, Practice | 0 comments

As technology continues to advance, learning to play an instrument is more accessible than ever. But should budding musicians skip learning to read music? What benefit is there to having knowledge of notation when you’re not practicing with hopes of going pro?

A lot, it turns out.

Sounding Like a Beginner Is the Only Way to Sound Like a Professional

Sounding Like a Beginner Is the Only Way to Sound Like a Professional

by Musical U Team | Jan 19, 2016 | Career, General, Planning and Goals, Practice | 0 comments

As a budding musician, it’s easy to be discouraged when you don’t play like you think you should. Remember: it’s a journey. Keep pressing on. Don’t give up.

Talent vs Practice in Music

Talent vs Practice in Music

by Andrew Welk | Jan 14, 2016 | Practice, General | 0 comments

An exploration of what it means to be talented and a discussion of the question – can non-talented but hard-working individuals become great musicians?

10 Ways to Find More Time for Music This Year

10 Ways to Find More Time for Music This Year

by Musical U Team | Jan 7, 2016 | Planning and Goals, Audiation, Practice | 0 comments

10 practical tips to help you plan music goals, practice time and progress tracking. With links to helpful apps, podcasts, and online music communities.

Learning Guitar: 6 Tips To Play Any Song You Want

Learning Guitar: 6 Tips To Play Any Song You Want

by Musical U Team | Dec 22, 2015 | Guitar, Instruments, Practice | 0 comments

Learning to play the guitar doesn’t have to be a struggle. Making the right habits will get you on the track to success. Check out our 6 tips to begin.

The Road to “Making It” – A Professional Musician Reflects on the Journey

The Road to “Making It” – A Professional Musician Reflects on the Journey

by Musical U Team | Dec 15, 2015 | Bass, Instruments, Interviews, Practice | 0 comments

Chris Tarry, a bassist hailing from New York City, sat down with us to talk about the road to success – what it looks like and what it doesn’t. Take a look.

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