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Open Your Ears to Chant Music

Open Your Ears to Chant Music

by Sarah Tyrrell | Jun 29, 2016 | Choir, Active Listening

Join us to explore the timeless genre of chant music. Open your ears to these five chant songs and chant’s integration into modern day music.

Latin tradition meets modern production, with Makina (Interview)

Latin tradition meets modern production, with Makina (Interview)

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 27, 2016 | Song Writing, Interviews, Timbre

Makina fuses Latin music traditions with modern production techniques for a unique sound. Discover his advice and production process in this interview.

Bassline or Melody? Four ways to hear the difference

Bassline or Melody? Four ways to hear the difference

by Andrew Bishko | Jun 16, 2016 | Melodies, Active Listening, Timbre

Melody and the bassline are similar in some ways and sometimes easy to confuse. Fortunately there are some differences too. Learn 4 ways to tell them apart.

Getting on Track: Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals for Musicians

Getting on Track: Process Goals vs. Outcome Goals for Musicians

by Sabrina Peña Young | Jun 16, 2016 | Planning and Goals, General | 0 comments

Each journey starts with one small step. Yet the destination may seem out of reach. Learn how setting process goals can make your wildest dreams come true!

5 Tips for Being Comfortable on Stage

5 Tips for Being Comfortable on Stage

by Musical U Team | Jun 14, 2016 | Performing | 0 comments

Overcoming stage fright can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Check out our tips on how to practise feeling more confident in front of a crowd.

How to Define Your Own Signature Sound

How to Define Your Own Signature Sound

by Alexander Poe | Jun 8, 2016 | Timbre, Band, Planning and Goals, Song Writing

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.

Finding a Music Mentor

Finding a Music Mentor

by Musical U Team | Jun 7, 2016 | Planning and Goals, General, Practice | 0 comments

Having a music mentor can greatly improve your musicality and ability to make strides in your musical career. Learn more about what (and who) to look for.

Composing by Buying, Building and Breaking, with Adam Scott Neal (Interview)

Composing by Buying, Building and Breaking, with Adam Scott Neal (Interview)

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 6, 2016 | Song Writing, Interviews

Learn how modern classical music is made in this interview with composer Adam Scott Neal. Full of resources and tips to inspire your own creative composing.

Hearing Tone, Timbre, and Texture

Hearing Tone, Timbre, and Texture

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 2, 2016 | Timbre, Active Listening

Tone, timbre and texture are three powerful and universal concepts in music but often misunderstood. Learn the definitions and how to hear them.

Open Your Ears to The Elders

Open Your Ears to The Elders

by Sarah Tyrrell | May 31, 2016 | Active Listening, Band

Listen to The Elders, from the American Midwest, to find out why the Irish Rock genre is so popular, and how they will inspire your own musical creation.

Tension and Release in Music

Tension and Release in Music

by Musical U Team | May 31, 2016 | Song Writing, General, Melodies, Practice | 1 comment

Tension in music is a natural occurrence. Building emotion and a subsequent resolve helps listeners connect with a song. Learn how to make it work for you.

The "Big 5" Skills of Modern Musicianship, with Dr. Chad West (Interview)

The "Big 5" Skills of Modern Musicianship, with Dr. Chad West (Interview)

by Christopher Sutton | May 30, 2016 | Musicality, Audiation, General, Interviews, Teaching

Find out music educator Dr. Chad West’s thoughts on how musicianship is taught today, and how we can improve this process for children and adults alike.

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