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A Mindset for Musicality, with Natalie Weber (Music Matters)

A Mindset for Musicality, with Natalie Weber (Music Matters)

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Improvisation, Playing By Ear, Sight Reading

Have you felt intimidated by creative tasks like playing by ear and improvisation? Natalie from Music Matters Blog shares how she learned and you can too!

From Mechanics to Organics, with Bradley Sowash

From Mechanics to Organics, with Bradley Sowash

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Chords, Improvisation, Playing By Ear

Bradley Sowash, composer and educator, shares his musical journey along with some practical tips to bring more creativity and musicality into your playing.

Playing With Heart and By Heart, with Sarah Jeffery

Playing With Heart and By Heart, with Sarah Jeffery

by Musical U Team | , Active Listening, Improvisation, Playing By Ear, Podcast

Sound better and play better by learning to play by heart. Sarah Jeffery from Team Recorder shares some tips to improve your musicality. Tune in.

Making Music Learning a Picnic, with Ruth Power

Making Music Learning a Picnic, with Ruth Power

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Ear Training, Keyboard, Playing By Ear

Musical U interviews Piano Picnic creator and our own piano resident pro Ruth Power on the art of playing by ear and her remarkable method for teaching it.

Explaining the Musical Ear, with Aimee Nolte

Explaining the Musical Ear, with Aimee Nolte

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Improvisation, Jazz, Playing By Ear, Singing

Musical U interviews music educator Aimee Nolte on her music background and how she teaches musicality skills through her engaging YouTube channel.

Musical U Member Spotlight: J’aimeW

Musical U Member Spotlight: J’aimeW

by Andrew Bishko | Musical U Spotlight Members, Guitar, Instruments, Planning and Goals, Playing By Ear, Practice, Singing, Solfa

We interview Musical U member J’aimeW on her pragmatic approach to her musical journey, sharing her Progress Journal entries alongside her answers.

Audiation and Thinking Music, with Cynthia Crump Taggart

Audiation and Thinking Music, with Cynthia Crump Taggart

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Active Listening, Audiation, Playing By Ear

The President-Elect of the Gordon Institute for Music Learning joins us to discuss Music Learning Theory and how it helps cultivate musicality.

Introduction to Playing By Ear in A Group

Introduction to Playing By Ear in A Group

by Guest Expert | Playing By Ear, Active Listening, Collaborating

Collectively learning to play by ear sounds daunting, but it shouldn’t! Learn Steve Giddings’ engaging approach to mastering this skill in a group setting.

A Higher Musical Power, with Jason V. Chapman

A Higher Musical Power, with Jason V. Chapman

by Andrew Bishko | Interviews, Career, Guitar, Playing By Ear, Song Writing

We talk to up-and-coming country musician Jason V Chapman about his songwriting approach, his inspirations, and the role of God in his musical journey.

The 10 Best YouTube Tutorials for Playing by Ear

The 10 Best YouTube Tutorials for Playing by Ear

by Musical U Team | Playing By Ear, General, Practice | 0 comments

Playing by ear is an important skill for any musician. Instead of going it on your own, check out these great YouTube tutorials to help you learn the ropes.

About Playing By Ear with Trial and Error

About Playing By Ear with Trial and Error

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Playing By Ear, Practice

We discuss the art of playing by ear, improving through making mistakes, and the tools you can use to accelerate your learning.

Off the page and back again, with Chris Owenby

Off the page and back again, with Chris Owenby

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Improvisation, Keyboard, Playing By Ear, Practice

We talk to Practice Habits’ Chris Owenby about effective and enjoyable practice, and his tailored and student-oriented approach to teaching music.

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