The Magic Number and How to Use It to Learn Anything
How can we use neuroscience as a tool for memorizing and mastering music? Learn about the magic number and its applications in efficient learning.
The Musicality of Sitting on a Rock, with Andrew Bishko
We interview our own Andrew Bishko on his varied and fascinating career – which spans decades spent exploring, performing, creating, and teaching music.
Transforming Education through Music, with Jimmy Rotheram
Musical U interviews Jimmy Rotheram on improving academics through music education – and how he implemented his ideas at a poorly-performing school.
Polyrhythm for Beginners
Open your ears to the beautiful complexity of polyrhythms, and learn how you can internalize these rhythms and put them to use in your own songwriting.
About the Word “Tone”
What is the meaning of the word “tone” in music? Turns out, there’s many! Get acquainted with three of its possible uses.
Listen First, with Donna Schwartz
Musical U interviews saxophonist and music educator Donna Schwartz on the unique philosophy she brings to her teaching style.
About Scales and their Flavors
Have you wondered what makes each scale different? Discover the “flavor” and feeling that each type of scale can produce.
Counting Music in 2’s and 3’s
Learn to understand and internalize complicated rhythms and melodies by breaking them down into building blocks of 2’s and 3’s!
The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Music On Your Computer
This guide gives you an introduction to what you’ll need for making music with software, as well as tips on arranging, mixing, effects, and more.
The Instrument Inside You, with Ben Parry
Seasoned singer, arranger, and choir director Ben Parry talks ear training, approaching singing, and the unique requirements of a capella.
The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson
Does musical “talent” really exist? Hear the answer, direct from the pioneering scientific researcher Professor Anders Ericsson.
Introduction to Time Signatures
Don’t know your 4/4 from your 2/2? Start here! We take you through some basic time signatures, and show you how to listen for them.
