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More Ways of Knowing Music, with Jeremy Dittus

More Ways of Knowing Music, with Jeremy Dittus

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 13, 2018 | Podcast, Interviews, Practice, Rhythm, Solfa

Musical U interviews Dr. Jeremy Dittus, founder of one of the leading schools in the United States that uses the hands-on Dalcroze method to teach music.

Introduction to Chord Progressions

Introduction to Chord Progressions

by Musical U Team | Feb 6, 2018 | Chord Progressions, 3 Chord Songs, 4 Chord Songs, Chords, Song Writing

Learn all about chord progressions, how they’re created, why they matter, and how you can use them to write unforgettable music.

Carving Out a Career in Music, with Diane Mozzone

Carving Out a Career in Music, with Diane Mozzone

by Andrew Bishko | Jan 31, 2018 | Interviews, Band, Career, Genres, Song Writing

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.

How to Really Play Music, with Bill Hilton

How to Really Play Music, with Bill Hilton

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 30, 2018 | Podcast, Interviews, Jazz, Keyboard, Practice, Singing

Music educator Bill Hilton shares valuable insights into what really matters when learning music, and the surprising advantage that adult learners have.

About the Hook

About the Hook

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 25, 2018 | Podcast, Chord Progressions, Song Writing

The “hook” is the earworm that elevates the song to the status of “unforgettable”. Learn all about the hook in this podcast episode!

Lyricism and Longevity, with the Strawbs’ Dave Cousins

Lyricism and Longevity, with the Strawbs’ Dave Cousins

by Stewart Hilton | Jan 24, 2018 | Interviews, Band, Career, Song Writing

The Strawbs’ founding member and principal songwriter Dave Cousins shares how music, lyrics, and the songwriting process have changed over the past decades.

About Singing as a Tool

About Singing as a Tool

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 11, 2018 | Podcast, Audiation, Ear Training, Pitch, Singing

It doesn’t matter if you’re not planning on doing opera or fronting a band anytime soon – every musician has something to gain from learning to sing!

Putting the Student First, with Eloise Hellyer

Putting the Student First, with Eloise Hellyer

by Andrew Bishko | Jan 10, 2018 | Interviews, Audiation, Teaching

Violin teacher Eloise Hellyer talks about her refreshing approach to music education, and how she centers empathy and encouragement in her dynamic lessons.

Singing that Sounds Good – and Beyond, with Davin Youngs

Singing that Sounds Good – and Beyond, with Davin Youngs

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 9, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Singing

The Musicality Podcast interviews singing educator Davin Youngs on how he helps musicians express themselves through their voice.

About Active Listening

About Active Listening

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 4, 2018 | Podcast, Active Listening

This episode of the Musicality Podcast focusses on the place that everyone should be starting their ear training journey from: active listening!

8 Tips for Playing Guitar and Singing at the Same Time

8 Tips for Playing Guitar and Singing at the Same Time

by Guest Expert | Jan 3, 2018 | Practice, Guitar, Instruments, Singing

Wondering how to play guitar and sing at the same time without missing a beat? Start here, with 8 tips that will have you strumming and humming in no time!

Turning Ordinary People into Musicians, with Casey McCann

Turning Ordinary People into Musicians, with Casey McCann

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 28, 2017 | Podcast, Children, Chord Progressions, Interviews, Performing, Playing By Ear, Teaching

The Musicality Podcast interviews music educator extraordinaire Casey McCann about how she developed musicality, and how she passes it on to her students.

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