How to Define Your Own Signature Sound
In a virtual world of infinite sonic access, how can you define your own signature sound? Learn your own lessons from bands that celebrate their uniqueness.
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.
Lyricism and Longevity, with the Strawbs’ Dave Cousins
The Strawbs’ founding member and principal songwriter Dave Cousins shares how music, lyrics, and the songwriting process have changed over the past decades.
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”.
Improve Your Musicality with Audiation
Audiation is a powerful musical skill that lets you imagine music in your head with rich, vivid detail, and relate it directly to notes on the page or music you hear in the real world.
How to be an Effective Bandleader
By understanding the personalities of your band members and the roles they play, you can harness their individual talents to propel your band to success.
Have An Okay Time With Claire And The Potatoes: The Songs
Orlando-based singer-songwriter Marc Sirdoreus is best known as Marc With a C, writing and performing catchy and distinctive indie pop music. His latest project sees him performing in a 4-piece band, Claire and the Potatoes, along with Leslie Rising, Guy Larmay and...
From Solo Musician To A Band That Works (or "How Marc Became A Potato")
Why do some bands make it big and others fail? Find out what makes for a good band dynamic in this interview with Marc Sirdoreus of Claire and the Potatoes.
Recording, Mixing and Mastering Your Way to a 60s Throwback Sound with Claire and the Potatoes
Learn the equipment and techniques which gave Claire and the Potatoes the distinctive throwback sound of their new album in this interview with Marc Sirdoreus.
The Secrets to Jam Session Success, with Kim Alexander
Joining a musical jam session can be intimidating. Discover the tips and tricks that make it easy to succeed in this interview with jam pro Kim Alexander.
A Life by Ear: Jazz Guitarist and Composer Dr. Stefan Hall
Jazz guitarist Stefan Hall moonlights as a classical composer. Also listen to his gypsy/modern jazz fusion and gem-like standards rescued from oblivion.
Falling in Love with Tango, with Charlotte Dupuis of Nuevo Nocturna
From the moment Charlotte Dupuis first heard tango music, she was in love. This love lead her to form the successful original tango band Nuevo Nocturna.
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