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Open Your Ears to 60×60

Open Your Ears to 60×60

by Sabrina Peña Young | Mar 6, 2013 | Active Listening, Audio, Timbre | 5 comments

In the Open Your Ears series we cover a wide range of music: from opera to electronica, from Björk to Tuvan throat singing. (seriously, if you haven’t heard about throat singing, you’re missing out!) But if you want to have your mind blown away minute-by-minute...
Fix The Mix: Don’t let a muddy sound ruin your tracks

Fix The Mix: Don’t let a muddy sound ruin your tracks

by Sabrina Peña Young | Mar 1, 2013 | Audio Mixing, Arranging, Melodies | 1 comment

A muddy sound can absolutely ruin a mix. But with the right kind of audio ear training and some tips and tricks, you can take your mix from average to awesome.

Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: The Cycle of Keys

Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: The Cycle of Keys

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 22, 2013 | Playing By Ear | 0 comments

Playing by ear is one of the core musical abilities which ear training can unlock, and Brad Mavin knows how to teach it in a practical, relatable way.

Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: Reproducing Sounds

Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: Reproducing Sounds

by Brad Mavin | Feb 6, 2013 | Playing By Ear, Music Theory | 0 comments

Playing by ear is one of the key musical abilities which ear training can unlock, and Brad Mavin is a music teacher who really understands how to teach it in a practical, relatable way. He’s sharing his approach with a new video series “Learn to play by...
A Cappella for Ear Training: Tips

A Cappella for Ear Training: Tips

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 18, 2013 | Choir, Singing | 0 comments

Now you’ve got the What, Why and How of using a cappella music for ear training, all that’s left is to share a few tips to make your journey a bit easier.

A Cappella for Ear Training: How

A Cappella for Ear Training: How

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 17, 2013 | Choir, Singing | 0 comments

There are many aural skills which benefit from focused a cappella listening. Here are some ideas, examples and tips for starting a cappella ear training.

A Cappella for Ear Training: What? Why?

A Cappella for Ear Training: What? Why?

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 15, 2013 | Choir, Timbre | 0 comments

What is a cappella ear training and why should you be using a cappella music for your own ear training even if you don’t sing? Find out in this article.

Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: Introduction

Playing by Ear, with Brad Mavin: Introduction

by Brad Mavin | Jan 11, 2013 | Playing By Ear | 0 comments

Playing by ear is one of the key musical abilities which ear training can unlock, and Brad Mavin is a music teacher who really understands how to teach it in a practical, relatable way. He wrote a great two-parter in our “Learn to play by ear” series a...
Utterly Integral: Playing by Ear with Steve Lawson

Utterly Integral: Playing by Ear with Steve Lawson

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 13, 2012 | Playing By Ear, Bass, Interviews, Teaching | 1 comment

Steve Lawson is one of the world’s leading solo bassists and a forward-thinking music educator. Here’s his ear training advice.

Open Your Ears to Modern Electronic Opera

Open Your Ears to Modern Electronic Opera

by Sabrina Peña Young | Dec 6, 2012 | Active Listening, General | 2 comments

When they think about opera, many folks envision Bugs Bunny wearing a Viking hat singing loudly to Wagner or remember sitting bored in a concert hall as a robust soprano belts out some serious Italian. For many reasons, opera has gotten a pretty bad rap in the last...
5 Top Tips to Learn to Play By Ear (Steve Myers)

5 Top Tips to Learn to Play By Ear (Steve Myers)

by Guest Expert | Nov 28, 2012 | Playing By Ear, Melodies | 4 comments

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...
Can Learning To Recognise Notes By Ear Improve Your IQ? (Rob James)

Can Learning To Recognise Notes By Ear Improve Your IQ? (Rob James)

by Guest Expert | Nov 15, 2012 | Playing By Ear, Children | 6 comments

We’ve looked at how to learn to play by ear, including some great tutorials and howtos from our guest experts. Today, Rob James reveals a side-benefit of focusing on your play-by-ear skills… A bigger brain! Learning to recognise and play back notes by ear...
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