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About the Importance of Joy and Pleasure

About the Importance of Joy and Pleasure

by Christopher Sutton | Sep 20, 2018 | Podcast, Planning and Goals, Practice

In this roundtable discussion, the Musical U team shares insights and anecdotes on the most important part of your musical journey: having fun!

About Exploring Without Self-Judgement

About Exploring Without Self-Judgement

by Christopher Sutton | Sep 13, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Planning and Goals, Practice

The Musical U team sits down for a roundtable discussion on how to silence your inner critic so you can comfortably explore your musical potential.

About You Being Musical Inside Already

About You Being Musical Inside Already

by Christopher Sutton | Sep 6, 2018 | Podcast, Planning and Goals, Practice

The Musical U team discusses the ways in which everyone is musical – and how you can tap into your inner musicality with the right tools and mindset.

5 Genius Ways to Practice Music Daily

5 Genius Ways to Practice Music Daily

by Guest Expert | Aug 29, 2018 | Practice, Planning and Goals

Incorporating your music practice into your daily routine doesn’t have to be an arduous, frustrating task. Read our tips on how to make it a habit!

Music Theory You’ll Love to Learn, with Glory St. Germain

Music Theory You’ll Love to Learn, with Glory St. Germain

by Christopher Sutton | Aug 28, 2018 | Podcast, Interviews, Music Theory, Practice

Learn how to bring music theory to life with Glory St. Germain, the creator of the Ultimate Music Theory program that teaches the “how” and “why” of theory.

About Playing Like Singing

About Playing Like Singing

by Christopher Sutton | Aug 9, 2018 | Podcast, Ear Training, Practice, Singing

Learn about how your singing voice and the language and inflection it contains can help you become a better, more expressive instrumentalist.

Why Mistakes and Failure Are Essential for Music Learning

Why Mistakes and Failure Are Essential for Music Learning

by Guest Expert | Aug 8, 2018 | Planning and Goals, Instruments, Practice

Learn why mistakes and failure are necessary evils in your musical journey, and how to use them to improve rather than allowing them to impede your success.

Inside the Jazz Mind, with Marshall McDonald of the Count Basie Orchestra

Inside the Jazz Mind, with Marshall McDonald of the Count Basie Orchestra

by Christopher Sutton | Jul 31, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Jazz, Planning and Goals, Practice

Musical U interviews jazz master Marshall McDonald of the Count Basie Orchestra on “talent”, the key to improvisation, and how to play like you’re singing.

About Teachers, Coaches, and Mentors

About Teachers, Coaches, and Mentors

by Christopher Sutton | Jul 19, 2018 | Podcast, Career, Planning and Goals, Practice

What is the difference between a teacher, a coach, and a mentor? How can each contribute to your musical learning? Find out in this podcast episode.

Folk, Frameworks, and Fun, with David Row

Folk, Frameworks, and Fun, with David Row

by Christopher Sutton | Jul 10, 2018 | Podcast, Children, Interviews, Music Theory, Musicality, Planning and Goals, Practice, Singing, Teaching

Musical U interviews Make Moments Matter’s David Row on the Orff approach, an educational framework that centers the student’s musicality and creativity.

About Succeeding with Online Courses

About Succeeding with Online Courses

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 28, 2018 | Podcast, Planning and Goals, Practice

So, you’ve found an online music course that appears to be the perfect fit for you! Learn about how to maximize your chances of success.

About Polyrhythms

About Polyrhythms

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 21, 2018 | Podcast, Music Theory, Practice, Rhythm

Get acquainted with polyrhythms, their uses in music, how to count them out, and why you should incorporate them into your repertoire.

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