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Improvisation

Tell Your Own Story, with David Wallimann

Tell Your Own Story, with David Wallimann

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 20, 2018 | Podcast, Guitar, Improvisation, Interviews, Practice, Song Writing

Composer, recording artist, and guitar educator David Wallimann shares his unique perspective on improvisation, and how to find your own musical voice.

About Improvising with Scales and Chords

About Improvising with Scales and Chords

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 15, 2018 | Podcast, Chords, Improvisation, Melodies, Scales

Break free of scale-based improvisation with our harmony and chord tone-based approach to creating unforgettable licks on the fly!

Interacting With Others While Improvising

Interacting With Others While Improvising

by Guest Expert | Mar 14, 2018 | Improvisation, Collaborating

If you hope to improvise in a group, communication is key! Learn some valuable techniques and devices to help keep your improv on track.

How to Improvise For Real, with David Reed

How to Improvise For Real, with David Reed

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 13, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Jazz, Music Theory

Improvise For Real’s David Reed details his own musical beginnings, the limitations of traditional music education, and how to improvise – the right way.

5 Ways to Start Classical Improvisation Today

5 Ways to Start Classical Improvisation Today

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 12, 2018 | Improvisation, Melodies, Planning and Goals, Rhythm

Are you a classically-trained musician looking to improvise? Learn how to inject spontaneity into your music with melody, harmony, rhythm, and more.

About Improvising Rhythm

About Improvising Rhythm

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 8, 2018 | Podcast, Ear Training, Improvisation, Rhythm

Melody often gets all the attention in the world of improvisation, but rhythm is equally important! Learn about how to start improvising with rhythm.

How to Use Rests Creatively When Improvising

How to Use Rests Creatively When Improvising

by Guest Expert | Mar 7, 2018 | Improvisation, Guitar, Melodies, Rhythm

The notes you don’t play are just as important as the ones you do! Learn how to use silence in your improvisation to add interest to your solos.

How to “Just Play”, with Nick Mainella

How to “Just Play”, with Nick Mainella

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 6, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Jazz, Transcription

Learn about improvisation from a pro! Musical U interviews Nick Mainella, jazz musician and creator of the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast.

Musicality Means: Improvising A Solo

Musicality Means: Improvising A Solo

by Musical U Team | Mar 5, 2018 | Improvisation, Career, Performing, Planning and Goals

Why should you learn to improvise, and how can you go about doing so? Read all about the art of crafting unforgettable licks on the spot!

About Improvisation

About Improvisation

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 1, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Practice

Improvisation is one of the most useful and sought-after skills a musician can add to their arsenal – get acquainted in this podcast episode!

Double-Down on Music, Swingin’ Rhythms, Centering Music, and the Art of Arranging

Double-Down on Music, Swingin’ Rhythms, Centering Music, and the Art of Arranging

by Musical U Team | Feb 23, 2018 | Career, Arranging, Improvisation, Planning and Goals, Rhythm

This week on Musical U: a unique guitarpicking style, swing rhythms, the art of forging your own path in music, and the useful practice of arranging music.

Seeking Musical Opportunity, with Stan Stewart

Seeking Musical Opportunity, with Stan Stewart

by Andrew Bishko | Feb 21, 2018 | Interviews, Career, Improvisation, Song Writing

Independent musician and Muz4Now creator Stan Stewart talks improvisation, inspiration, and the art of forging a musical path for yourself.

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