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Vocal Technique: Making Space

Vocal Technique: Making Space

by Marisa Balistreri | Jan 12, 2017 | Singing, Career

How do opera singers achieve huge sound for a lifetime singing career? Part of the answer is in moving out of the way – mentally, yes, but also physically.

Every Voice Deserves to be Heard

Every Voice Deserves to be Heard

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 14, 2016 | Singing, Career, Interviews, Teaching

With a promising performance career, the controversial 3.5-octave tenor Dr. Dan found his true passion in helping others claim their birthright: to sing.

The 7 Best Songs for a Disco Karaoke Night

The 7 Best Songs for a Disco Karaoke Night

by Musical U Team | Dec 13, 2016 | Singing, General | 0 comments

Karaoke is always a great way to get everyone involved in a party. Looking to take things back a few years? Try adding these disco tunes to your lineup!

Vocal Technique: 3 Italian Secrets

Vocal Technique: 3 Italian Secrets

by Marisa Balistreri | Dec 8, 2016 | Singing

Who can sing for three hours straight over an entire orchestra with no mic? Opera singers, of course. Transform your body into the ultimate instrument.

2 Ways to Accelerate Your Jazz Learning, with Dr. Stefan Hall

2 Ways to Accelerate Your Jazz Learning, with Dr. Stefan Hall

by Marisa Balistreri | Nov 30, 2016 | Jazz, Guitar

Stefan Hall combines ears and hands in a two-pronged approach to learning jazz. Find out how simple modal practice combines with listening for jazz mastery.

The Best Free Online Ukulele Songbooks and Resources

The Best Free Online Ukulele Songbooks and Resources

by Musical U Team | Nov 22, 2016 | Instruments | 0 comments

The ukulele brings a big bundle of joy in a small package. If you’re looking to improve your uke skills, here’s our list of the top freebies online.

An Introduction to Percussion Instruments

An Introduction to Percussion Instruments

by Musical U Team | Nov 15, 2016 | Percussion, Instruments | 0 comments

Don’t let their simplicity fool you: percussion instruments are actually a widely unique family of instruments. Learn more about their features and sounds.

Harnessing the Power of the Voice with Sound Therapy

Harnessing the Power of the Voice with Sound Therapy

by Marisa Balistreri | Nov 3, 2016 | Singing

Sound therapy is a new healing technique that employs the vibrations of the human voice to go beyond relaxation and foster healing. Learn more here.

Listen and Sing: Your Way to Great Musicianship, with Donna Schwartz

Listen and Sing: Your Way to Great Musicianship, with Donna Schwartz

by Guest Expert | Oct 12, 2016 | Singing, Active Listening, Audiation, Timbre

Music reading is often taught first. But when we learn first by ear, our musicality emerges much more easily. Singing connects listening with music-making.

An Introduction to String Instruments

An Introduction to String Instruments

by Musical U Team | Oct 11, 2016 | Instruments | 0 comments

String instruments are one of the most recognisable musical families, yet they have some surprising members. For instance, did you know the piano is a string instrument? As a group, they’re more than what meets the eye (and ear!).

Is It Still worth Learning to Play an Instrument?

Is It Still worth Learning to Play an Instrument?

by Musical U Team | Oct 4, 2016 | Instruments, General | 0 comments

With so many things available to strengthen our minds these days, you may ask yourself if it’s even worth learning how to play an instrument. We say yes!

How to Teach (and Learn) Guitar, with Dylan Welsh

How to Teach (and Learn) Guitar, with Dylan Welsh

by Christopher Sutton | Sep 28, 2016 | Teaching, Guitar, Interviews

Seattle guitar pro Dylan Welsh shares his teaching on how to learn ear training, music theory, and fretboard fluency skills by putting the music first.

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