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Is it time to “break up” with music?

Is it time to “break up” with music?

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 21, 2019 | Podcast, Mindset, Performing, Practice

Is your love affair with music not all you thought it was going to be? How do you know when it’s time to leave it all behind? Or… is there still hope?

Rewind: Practicing

Rewind: Practicing

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 19, 2019 | Podcast, Performing, Practice

The Musical U team gets together to share their favourite episodes of the Musicality Podcast, focussing on the topic of effective and fun music practice.

How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra

How to Stop Doubting and Start Performing, with Brent Vaartstra

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 12, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Mindset, Performing, Planning and Goals, Practice

Brent Vaartstra of Learn Jazz Standards gives insights and practical advice for getting yourself from the practice room to the stage.

How to Improve AND Enjoy Your Musical Life

How to Improve AND Enjoy Your Musical Life

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 7, 2019 | Podcast, Practice

The process of learning music shouldn’t be arduous, but enjoyable! We discuss how you can maximize both learning and joy in every practice session.

Fundamentals Over Flash, with John Hatcher

Fundamentals Over Flash, with John Hatcher

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 5, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Music Theory, Practice

Blues Guitar Institute founder John Hatcher talks instrument technique, blues fundamentals, and his game-changing concept of “microlicks”.

Find and Make Peace with Your Voice, with Nikki Loney

Find and Make Peace with Your Voice, with Nikki Loney

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 19, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Practice, Singing

Full Voice Music founder Nikki Loney talks about what it means to “find your voice”, and answers the burning question: “Should I take singing lessons?”

I Play Piano – Why Keyboard?

I Play Piano – Why Keyboard?

by Musical U Team | Feb 19, 2019 | Instruments, Practice

Learn about the features and advantages of a keyboard – and why many players find they’re a useful instrument to have in addition to their acoustic piano.

The Power of Curiosity, with Adam Neely

The Power of Curiosity, with Adam Neely

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 12, 2019 | Podcast, Ear Training, Instruments, Interviews, Music Theory, Practice

We interview Youtube-based music educator Adam Neely on making music theory interesting, a helpful perspective on practice, and the power of audiation.

Musical U Member Spotlight: Jenny

Musical U Member Spotlight: Jenny

by Andrew Bishko | Feb 6, 2019 | Musical U Spotlight Members, Instruments, Music Theory, Planning and Goals, Practice

We interview Musical U member Jenny on her goals and achievements, and how Musical U’s resources and community has helped her musical development.

About Hacking Habituation

About Hacking Habituation

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 31, 2019 | Podcast, Practice

Listen to a snippet from our masterclass with neurosymphonic hornist and Modacity creator Marc Gelfo on the topic of effectiveness in your music practice.

Song Writing: Start and Succeed, with Alex Forbes

Song Writing: Start and Succeed, with Alex Forbes

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 24, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Performing, Practice, Song Writing

We interview award-winning songwriter Alex Forbes on the art of songwriting, the hallmarks of an instant hit, and giving yourself permission to write songs.

Creativity, Composing, and Confidence, with Sabrina Peña Young

Creativity, Composing, and Confidence, with Sabrina Peña Young

by Christopher Sutton | Jan 23, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Practice, Song Writing

Musical U interviews award-winning composer Sabrina Peña Young about her learning experiences, mentors, the art of composition, and her epic sci-fi opera…

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