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.
About Learning Faster by Recording Yourself
There are three big reasons to record your music practice but it can be scary! Fortunately you can make it easy. Learn how in this episode.
Anatomy of a Song: The Three Most Common Song Forms
Learn about three common song structures in modern music, and the energy and storytelling arc that each one brings to a song.
Open Your Ears to some Yuletide A Cappella
The new Christmas album from the Swingle Singers, Yule Songs vol II is a true treat for musical ears. Join me as I listen through for the first time.
Who’s on your ear training team?
Achieving you goals is best done with a team around you. Find out how to assemble your ear training team to help you become the musician you dream of being.
5 Top Tips to Learn to Play By Ear (Steve Myers)
This week we have another terrific guest expert joining us to share their perspective on learning to play by ear. We’re very pleased to welcome the founder of Theta Music: Steve Myers! I started playing guitar at age 11, and learned songs by sitting down with...Great Music – or just Great Marketing? Experts explain why Adele’s "Hello" is a hit
Adele’s new song “Hello” has been a phenomenal hit but opinions are divided about whether it’s music or marketing which is responsible for its success.
Musicality Means: Improvising A Solo
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!
12 Ways to be a Better Improviser
Improvisation is a fun musical activity but it can be challenging to learn. Here are twelve effective ways you can learn to improvise music yourself.
Hey! Where are you going?
In this episode, we discuss the concept of a Big Picture Vision – and why pointing yourself in the right musical direction is so important.