Songwriter’s Secrets: The Song Writing Process
Follow Sabrina Peña Young as she guides you step by step through the song writing and recording process using the example song Pink Slips and Baby Shoes.
The Road to “Making It” – A Professional Musician Reflects on the Journey
Chris Tarry, a bassist hailing from New York City, sat down with us to talk about the road to success – what it looks like and what it doesn’t. Take a look.
Open Your Ears to Winter Holiday Music
Cosy up to the fireplace and enjoy this Winter Holiday 5 Song Set. Open your ears to some alternative Christmas music from these international artists.
Songwriter’s Secrets: First Steps in Song Writing
The first step to writing a new song is getting the lyrics down. Try these exercises and tips for finding inspiration and widening your rhyming vocabulary.
Jazz Improvisation Ear Training: 5 Tips from Chris Cooke (Learn Jazz Faster)
Discover 5 powerful tips for learning to improvise great jazz solos easily from a professional jazz musician and educator, Chris Cooke of Learn Jazz Faster.
Songwriter’s Secrets: Introduction to Songwriting
Want to write a song, but not sure where to start? In this series songwriter Sabrina Peña Young guides us through writing lyrics, melodies and harmonies.
Common Myths About Music Composition
When you’re just starting out, songwriting can feel uncomfortable, but there’s no need to be intimidated by composing your own music. Ignore the myths.
Jazz Improvisation and Fixed-Key Ear Training with Julian Bradley (The Musical Ear)
Discover an innovative approach to jazz improvisation ear training in this interview with musician Julian Bradley, host of the Jazz Tutorial channel.
Open Your Ears to a Serving of Groove
Get ready to feel the rhythm with this “serving of groove”. Featuring five artists from around the world this set demonstrates the diversity of groove.
Talking Rhythm: Series Recap
The final part of our Talking Rhythm series, a recap of the count chant and Kodály methods using jazz and rock examples with practice audio and scores.
Songwriting Tips: How to Express Yourself Through Music
Composing “good” music and lyrics is a goal for many musicians. If you’re just starting to write your own songs, check out our best practices.
How to Actually Play the Jazz Solos You Hear in Your Head, with Mark Meronek (Pianobreaks.com)
Mark Meronek from Pianobreaks.com explains how interval and chord ear training as well as singing will help you develop your jazz improvisation skills.
