Open Your Ears to Celtic Music
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, isn’t it about time you added some genre-bending Celtic Punk, Irish Trad, or Pirate Metal to your playlist?
Open Your Ears to Rock Music
Spanning a half-century of musical mayhem, rock genres range from Surf to Heavy Metal to Punk, Grunge and beyond. Find out what makes rock, well, rock.
About Arranging Music
Arranging is not a complicated and advanced process reserved for the pros – learn how to create your own unique arrangements for songs you love!
The 20 Most Romantic Renditions of Jazz Standards
When it comes to romantic music, jazz is king. Check out some top songsters’ heartstoppingly beautiful renditions of timeless jazz classics!
Carving Out a Career in Music, with Diane Mozzone
Musical U interviews Diane Mozzone on her incredible decades-long music career, what she’s learned along the way, and how she continues to evolve musically.
Open Your Ears to the Blues
While not currently a chart-topping genre in it’s own right, blues saturate the roots of rock, pop, hip-hop, R & B and nearly every popular music worldwide.
The 15 Best Non-Christmas Songs That Appear On Christmas Albums
A song doesn’t have to mention the holiday clichés to put you in a festive mood. Check out these 15 non-Christmas Christmas-y tunes!
Introduction to Blues Music
The blues are full of soul and sorrow, but that doesn’t stop people from loving them. Learn more about this genre’s cultural roots and its evolution.
An Introduction to Ska Music
With its unique instrumentation and high energy, ska has thrived for decades and reached audiences all over the world. Learn more about this upbeat style!
Pop… or just popular? Dance… or just good to dance to? Take the genre test!
Whether you are a songwriter or a music enthusiast, putting a name to a sound can be tough. Learn about genres here and take the test to see how good you are!
Before and After: Covering Juan Gabriel
With tweaks in instrumentals and arrangements, Mexican indie band Canvas breathes new life into Latin pop star Juan Gabriel’s iconic “Yo No Nací Para Amar”.
Exploring Classical Music: The Renaissance
During the flowering of humanistic culture, Renaissance masters wove tapestries of human voices into deep expressions of faith and playful tales of love.
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