The Secret Music Practice Skill: Audiation
There’s a musical skill which can bring you unlimited extra practice time and powerfully improve your sense of pitch: audiation. Learn how to do it here.
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Howto: Use iAction to plan your ear training
Last week we introduced you to iAction: a fantastic new iOS app for goal setting, progress tracking, and the support you need to keep you on course. We think it’s a great complement to our ear training apps and today we’re going to look in more detail at...
Your Peak Performance Toolkit, with Mark Morley-Fletcher (Play In The Zone)
Mark Morley-Fletcher of Play in the Zone explains the concepts behind behind peak performance. Learn practical tips you can apply in your own musical life.
Learning by Repetition: How Musicians Can Improve with Looping
Looping isn’t just for live performance! Discover how it can help with songwriting, ear training, and taking an honest look at your own music.
About the Ear Training Trap
If you’re losing enthusiasm with ear training, it’s likely that you’ve fallen into the famous Ear Training Trap. Learn how to steer clear of this roadblock!
Hear It, Write It, Play It: Solfege Helps You Get It
Can you transcribe music by ear? Use the solfa framework taught in this series and you’ll be able to easily write down music just like in this example.
Why do all pop songs sound the same?
The most powerful concept in learning to play songs by ear is the “1 4 5 progression”, or the “3 chord song”. This can also include “1 4 5 6” (or “I IV V vi”) progressions and 4-chord songs. In short: So many songs sound...
Being Retired Shouldn’t Slow You Down: 3 Reasons to Keep Practicing
Retirement is a time of change, but it doesn’t have to mean you stop doing the things you love. Rediscover your self-identity by making music.
5 Blog Posts That Make You A Better Musician
Sometimes you just need a boost to keep you improving in music. Here are 5 blog posts that can accelerate your progress and help you be a better musician.
Want to play by ear? Well, do then!
In last week’s post I asked “Can you play by ear?” and explored what we actually mean by “playing by ear” and why you might care about this skill, sometimes assumed to be an all-or-nothing (almost magical) ability. Despite the common...
What can you already play by ear? Harmony & Rhythm?
This article follows on from part one, on melody. If you haven’t read it yet, please start there for the explanation and background. If you’ve already started your self-assessment – let’s continue on! Today it’s harmony and rhythm to...
About Playing From a Lead Sheet
A lead sheet is a simplified score with just the melody, lyrics and chord symbols. Learning to play from one can unlock your musicality! Here’s how.
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