The Art of Learning Music, A Musical Life, and Getting the Blues
This week on Musical U: fresh perspectives on learning music, a fascinating account of one musician’s rich career, and a lesson on the 12-bar blues.
Syncopation and Chord Tones, Hook Theory, Songwriting with the Strawbs, and The Catchy Part
This week on Musical U, we’re giving you the tools to get you started with songwriting, with tips on everything from melody and lyrics to rhythm and hooks.
Improvising with Chord Tones: Resource Pack Preview
How do your favorite improvisers create classic, memorable melodies on the spot? Knowledge and use of chord tones will take your soloing to the next level.
Syncopation: Resource Pack Preview
MU’s Resident Pros demystify syncopation. Perplexing yet exciting, find out what syncopation is, why it’s important, and how to do it on your instrument.
Diminished Chords, Music Tech, Theory is Fun, and Rhythm Pictures
This week at Musical U, we interview two people who breathe new life into music education, look at a fantastic rhythm app, and discuss diminished chords.
Singing for Non-Singers, Student-Centric Teaching, Diving into Minor, and Inspired Singing
This week at Musical U: tips on pedagogy from two very special music teachers, and two new skills to add to your musical toolbox.
Tackling Theory, Opening Your Ears, and Singing and Strumming
This week on Musical U, we explore three core components of musicality: learning music theory, training your ear, and applying it all to your instrument.
Making A Musician, Beginning Modal Improv, and Four Magic Chords
Our final posts of 2017 introduce you to a new improv framework, a new spin on the I-IV-V progression, and one teacher’s unique way of teaching musicality.
Christmas Misfits, Music: CarlyA2Z’s Way, Merry Non-Christmas Music, The Beauty of Backing Tracks, and Musical U Around the Web
From Christmas music to backing tracks to celebrating one member’s journey, Musical U brings you holiday content sure to get you in the festive mood!
Pianist Particularities, Crafting the Perfect Beat, Putting Notes to Paper, and Wisdom For Your Musical Journey
This week at Musical U, we get inside a pianist’s head, teach you the art of beatmaking and transcribing, and share one man’s inspiring music journey.
New in November, Creativity Through Constraints, Healthy Music Habits, and Keeping Hold of Creativity
Want to make music? Don’t wait! Summon inspiration, build good practice habits, and bring dead music to life so that you can stay in it for the long haul.
What’s New at Musical U: November 2017
At Musical U this month: a new improvisation module, a revamped play-by-ear module, tutorials on dynamics and details of our next free masterclass.
