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Pathways: Jon Magnusson

Pathways: Jon Magnusson

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Career, Music Theory, Musicality, Planning and Goals

Swedish songwriter Jon Magnusson has done what many dream of: made music his full-time career. Gain insight into how business and musicality work together.

Four “Defaults” For Positivity And Success, with Brent Vaartstra (Learn Jazz Standards)

Four “Defaults” For Positivity And Success, with Brent Vaartstra (Learn Jazz Standards)

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards shares 4 mindset ideas for getting through this difficult time while staying positive and connected through music.

Choose Your Words Carefully, with Glory St. Germain (Ultimate Music Theory)

Choose Your Words Carefully, with Glory St. Germain (Ultimate Music Theory)

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Active Listening, Collaborating, Performing, Planning and Goals, Practice

Glory St. Germain of Ultimate Music Theory teaches how you can apply transformative vocabulary to your musical life. Learn how to use words that uplift you.

Pathways: Nick Cheetham

Pathways: Nick Cheetham

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Improvisation, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

Nick Cheetham shares his journey for the premier episode of Pathways, a new series where we dig deep in to the lives of passionate music learners.

Pathways: Sharilynn Horhota

Pathways: Sharilynn Horhota

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Improvisation, Planning and Goals, Practice

Musical U member Sharilynn Horhota shares her fascinating musical journey along with some very useful tips you can apply to your own music practice.

Rewind: Reflections

Rewind: Reflections

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Musicality, Planning and Goals, Practice

The Musical U team reflects on some of the guest experts that have had a big impact on our musical lives. Gain inspiration for your own musicality practice.

How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart

How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

Gregg Goodhart of the Learn Like a Genius project applies the latest research on how the human brain learns most effectively to music practice.

How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra

How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Performing, Planning and Goals, Practice

Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards gives insights and practical advice for getting yourself from the practice room to the stage.

When to stick with it – and when to move on

When to stick with it – and when to move on

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

The musician’s conundrum: should you stick with learning that difficult and frustrating thing, or leave it and move on? We explore a nuanced answer.

Is Aiming For Perfect Actually Holding You Back?

Is Aiming For Perfect Actually Holding You Back?

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice, Song Writing, Teaching

What is perfection? In this episode we share a mindset shift for approaching your playing and practicing that will improve your musicality rapidly.

A Simple Tip for Indecision and Analysis-Paralysis

A Simple Tip for Indecision and Analysis-Paralysis

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Musicality, Planning and Goals

We share a simple tip to help you overcome analysis-paralysis. Learn how to take the next steps to an enjoyable and rewarding musical life.

Your Connection To Music, with Dave Isaacs (The Perpetual Beginner)

Your Connection To Music, with Dave Isaacs (The Perpetual Beginner)

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Mindset, Musicality, Planning and Goals, Practice

Dave Isaacs, author of “The Perpetual Beginner”, teaches how approaching music with a beginner’s mindset can unlock the ease and musicality you desire.

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