Entertainment and Education, with Mr. Q-U-E
Musical U interviews Music Notes Online creator Mr. Q-U-E on the art of delivering educational content to students through the power of song.
Song Writing: Start and Succeed, with Alex Forbes
We interview award-winning songwriter Alex Forbes on the art of songwriting, the hallmarks of an instant hit, and giving yourself permission to write songs.
Creativity, Composing, and Confidence, with Sabrina Peña Young
Musical U interviews award-winning composer Sabrina Peña Young about her learning experiences, mentors, the art of composition, and her epic sci-fi opera…
Becoming a Bulletproof Musician, with Noa Kageyama
The Bulletproof Musician’s Noa Kageyama talks about research-based strategies for practice, performance, and the intersection of the two.
Practice, Performance, and Powerful Levers, with Josh Wright
Acclaimed pianist and music educator Josh Wright shares his favourite technique exercises, performance strategies, and secrets for playing musically.
Circles of Creativity, with Tim Topham
Tim Topham discusses how to bring music to life through creative music teaching, and how to marry this approach with traditional drill-based ear training.
Learning to Rock the Stage, with Kevin Richards
We interview Sir Rod Stewart’s vocal coach on the ins and outs of performance, and the learnable skills that deliver unforgettable shows night after night.
Making Sight Singing Child’s Play, with Dale Duncan
Singing teacher Dale Duncan shares his inclusive and highly effective approach to helping his students integrate pitch and rhythm skills in sight-singing.
Explaining the Musical Ear, with Aimee Nolte
Musical U interviews music educator Aimee Nolte on her music background and how she teaches musicality skills through her engaging YouTube channel.
Audiation and Thinking Music, with Cynthia Crump Taggart
The President-Elect of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning joins us to discuss Music Learning Theory and how it helps cultivate musicality.
Music Learning at Warp Speed, with Jason Haaheim
Jason Haaheim talks about how “deliberate practice” and its accompanying mindset will help you reach new heights in your musical practice.
Designing for Joyful Learning, with Anne Mileski
Anne Mileski discusses her music journey and her teaching perspective as an early music educator who uses Kodály, Orff, Dalcroze, and Music Learning Theory.
