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How to Recognize Different Types of Synthesis

How to Recognize Different Types of Synthesis

by Alexander Poe | May 25, 2016 | Audio Effects, Active Listening

Explore the different types of synthesis, how to generate them and include them in your musical creations. With demo samples and real tracks as examples.

Play Your Way In: A Songwriting Game

Play Your Way In: A Songwriting Game

by Andrew Bishko | May 24, 2016 | Song Writing, Melodies

Are you looking for a songwriting game for children or some inspiration yourself? Try this fun game to release your musical creativity with playing cards!

The Importance of Sight Reading

The Importance of Sight Reading

by Musical U Team | May 24, 2016 | Sight Reading, Musicality, Planning and Goals, Practice | 0 comments

Reading music is a pivotal part of learning to play an instrument. Want to take it one step further? Sight reading can unlock doors you didn’t know existed!

7 Ways to Accelerate Your Ear Training

7 Ways to Accelerate Your Ear Training

by Andrew Bishko | May 19, 2016 | Practice, General, Planning and Goals

If you are lacking motivation or having difficulty with your ear training check out these 7 tips which are sure to boost your ear training effectiveness.

Open Your Ears to Emerging Genres

Open Your Ears to Emerging Genres

by Alexander Poe | May 18, 2016 | Genres, Active Listening

Actively listen to these five tracks from various new genres of music that are being developed by splicing together existing genres in innovative ways.

10 Ways to Practise Music in Your Daily Life

10 Ways to Practise Music in Your Daily Life

by Musical U Team | May 17, 2016 | Practice, General, Planning and Goals | 0 comments

Staying motivated and finding enough time to practise music with a busy schedule can be tough. Here are 10 ways to help you stay focused and.

Creating Video Game Music with Dan Hulsman of VGM Academy (Interview)

Creating Video Game Music with Dan Hulsman of VGM Academy (Interview)

by Christopher Sutton | May 16, 2016 | Interviews, Melodies, Song Writing

Find out what it takes to compose high quality video game music in this interview with Video Game Music Academy Founder Dan Hulsman.

Open Your Ears to Cumbia Music

Open Your Ears to Cumbia Music

by Sarah Tyrrell | May 11, 2016 | Active Listening, Melodies, Timbre

Join us for an active listening journey to the Colombian Coast with these 5 songs demonstrating the influence of Cumbia music in other genres.

Songwriting Now: The Latest Tricks

Songwriting Now: The Latest Tricks

by Alexander Poe | May 10, 2016 | Song Writing

What is modern song writing like right now? Discover the latest tricks and techniques used by the most successful artists and producers today.

6 Tricks for an Instant Musical Confidence Boost

6 Tricks for an Instant Musical Confidence Boost

by Musical U Team | May 10, 2016 | Performing, Planning and Goals | 0 comments

If you’re feeling nervous or unsure of your musical abilities, check out these 6 tips that will give you an instant confidence boost. Don’t let nerves rule.

The Jazz Ear Startup Guide: Five Master Tools

The Jazz Ear Startup Guide: Five Master Tools

by Christopher Sutton | May 5, 2016 | Jazz, Improvisation, Solfa

Discover the five master tools used by expert jazz improvisers and the easy steps you can take to develop them for your own jazz ear.

Where to Look for Musical Inspiration

Where to Look for Musical Inspiration

by Alexander Poe | May 4, 2016 | Song Writing, Active Listening

Learn how active listening can help you get past phases of creative block and provide inspiration for your musical creations. Includes six example songs.

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