Inside the Jazz Mind, with Marshall McDonald of the Count Basie Orchestra
Musical U interviews jazz master Marshall McDonald of the Count Basie Orchestra on “talent”, the key to improvisation, and how to play like you’re singing.
Getting Under the Hood, with Leila Viss
88 Piano Keys’ Leila Viss discusses how to explore creativity in music, and the value of “stealing” ideas you love and applying them to your practice.
Growing Into A Mighty Oak, with Andy Wasserman
Musician, composer, and educator Andy Wasserman discusses the Lydian Chromatic Concept, a theory that will forever change how you think about tonal music.
Taking Control, with Emily Dolan Davies
Even after great stage success with high-profile bands, drummer Emily Dolan Davies realized that for true happiness, she had to put herself on the throne.
Folk, Frameworks, and Fun, with David Row
Musical U interviews Make Moments Matter’s David Row on the Orff approach, an educational framework that centers the student’s musicality and creativity.
Singing and Science: Busting Myths with Allan Hubert-Wright
Le Chanteur Moderne founder Allan Hubert-Wright busts some pervasive singing myths, and gives you the facts on correct breathing, vocal support, and more.
Creating, Composing, and Computers, with Richard McCready
Read about how one educator changed music class in his district forever – by introducing the hands-on Music Technology program.
Getting Heard and Getting Paid, Your Way, with Bree Noble
Female Musician Academy founder Bree Noble shares her insights on how to get your music to your audiences – and make a living doing so.
Art and Opportunity, with Kendra McKinley
Musical U interviews singer-songwriter Kendra McKinley on her love of music and how she translated it into a successful career as a recording artist.
Becoming Curious, with Sharon Mark-Teggart
Musical U interviews The Curious Piano Teachers’ Sharon Mark-Teggart on the immense value of curiosity in both learning and teaching music.
Finding, Recovering and Maintaining Motivation, with David Brown
We talk to Piano Cub’s David Asher Brown about how to maintain a strong commitment to your musical practice – especially in self-directed learning!
A Higher Musical Power, with Jason V. Chapman
We talk to up-and-coming country musician Jason V Chapman about his songwriting approach, his inspirations, and the role of God in his musical journey.
