Jazz, Covers, Two Years of Musical U, Infinite Possibility
To cover or not to cover? We all have our favorite songs by other artists. Yet we want to make our own original statement of the unique music welling up inside us. With the proper approach, covers can respect the original artist yet bring out our own creativity. Jazz...
Six Surprising Lessons from Two Years of Musical U
It’s hard to believe two years have already passed since we opened the doors at Musical U. Over that time we’ve learned a lot about what works (and doesn’t!) in musicality training. Today, to mark the 2-year anniversary, I wanted to share some of the...
Romantic Rock Stars, Passion for Percussion, Flamenco Love, You Can Compose
Romantic era composers cultivated a rock star image for marketing, but composing music is for everyone! Plus flamenco artist Juanito and percussionist Lior.
Better Brain, Composer’s Path, MU Member Spotlight, Teaching Tips
In the tapestry of music pros, amateurs, and listeners, it’s never too late to bump up from a listener to a music maker. You might even earn a better brain!
The Romantic Era, Flamenco Journey, Electronic Dance Music, and Video Game Music
Romantic era composers blazed the trail for individuality in music for today’s creators – from new flamenco to the video game and electronic dance genres.
Alien Notes, The Future of Klezmer, Polka Confidence, Creative Teaching
Ready for musical adventure? Ride an old klezmer train into the future, face the fear of a new gig, teach piano without the books, and meet the alien notes.
Modal Improv, Prepare for Training, Songwriting, Celtic Music
St. Patrick tamed barbarians. Today, we untangle a modal mess, face the dreaded ear training class, inspire our songwriting and celebrate with Celtic music.
Moving Tonics, Impossible Ear Training, Flute Moves, and MU’s Clatoof
Intervals change lives! Musical U helps with the ultimate musical lego – hear key changes and be inspired by a happy MU member and a globetrotting composer.
Why Lessons are Good, Classic Form, Strange Covers, Do It Live, Band Love
Once you’ve done lessons and worked it out with the band, it’s time to go live! Learn about Beethoven’s gift that keeps on giving and strange cover tunes.
Real Solfa, Real Country, Musical Matchmaking, Road Stories
What is life like after the practice room? Solfa gets real, genres from klezmer to country get personal, and you never know when you’ll need some stop-leak.
Heartbreaks, Break with Tradition, Your Big Break and Van Brakes
Take a break, foot off the brakes and prepare to hit the road with a breakup song, a big career break, and breaking down the barriers to pro music skills.
