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Meet the Team: Zac Bailey
Even before creating a rap group with his cousins at a young age or launching his DJ career at 17, Zac Bailey was unstoppably drawn to music. Now a seasoned DJ and producer using the moniker ZSonic, Zac explores a cocktail of genres – hip hop, funk, ambient,...
My Play By Ear Process and Singing – Chest Voice: Resource Pack Preview
Our Play By Ear series thus far has seen our Resident Pros exploring the different musical dimensions involved in this coveted skill: melody, basslines, chords, chord progressions, and rhythm. For our final installment of the series, it’s time to bring the lessons of...
Rhythm and Transposition: Resource Pack Preview
In our upcoming Resource Pack, our Piano, Bass, and Guitar Pros explore the rhythmic aspect of playing by ear, while our Singing Pro tackles transposition.
4-Chord Progressions and Singing in Octaves: Resource Pack Preview
Learn the ins and outs of chord progressions and the basics of singing in octaves with the help of our upcoming Play By Ear Resource Pack.
Matching Pitch and Chords By Ear: Resource Pack Preview
Learn about the art of hearing chords and playing them by ear, and discover the simple vocal skill that will help you sing comfortably and in-tune.
Breathing with Vocal Exercises and Play Basslines by Ear: Resource Pack Preview
Learning music by ear involves many components. Last month, we focused on the process of learning melodies, and this month we’re learning about basslines. Well, that sounds fine for bass players, but why do guitarists and pianists need to learn basslines?...
Breathing for Singers and Melodies By Ear – Resource Pack Preview
Musical U’s Resident Pros unfold the play-by-ear mystery, starting with melody – the heart of the song. For singers, a new resource pack on breathing.
I, IV, V, vi Chord Progressions and Harmonizing: Resource Pack Preview
Want to play thousands of songs by ear? Learn to play these four crucial chords on your instrument. Also add beautiful vocal harmonies with a little theory.
Harmonic Tension and Release: Resource Pack Preview
“Every rose has its thorn.” Tension in music makes release so much sweeter! Learn to master the wondrous palette available to color your musical journeys.
Improv 1, 2, 3 and Harmonization, Part 1: Resource Pack Preview
Musical U instrument pros show how musical improv can be simple yet powerful, and how singers can demystify beautiful harmonies with simple music theory.
Play it with feeling! Resource Pack Preview
Often our playing falls short of expressing the emotions we feel inside. Musical U’s Resident Pros show you how to open the doors and play it with feeling!
