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Musical Chemistry, with CNVS

Musical Chemistry, with CNVS

by Andrew Bishko | May 2, 2018 | Interviews, Career, Collaborating, Performing, Song Writing

Musical U interviews Mexican indie rock band CNVS about band dynamics, music scenes, and surrounding yourself with the right collaborators.

Discover Your Own Musical Creativity, with Forrest Kinney

Discover Your Own Musical Creativity, with Forrest Kinney

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 24, 2018 | Podcast, Arranging, Improvisation, Interviews, Music Theory, Song Writing

Our interview with Forrest Kinney explores creativity in music, and the four ways through which you can express your musical ideas.

The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Music On Your Computer

The Beginner’s Guide To Creating Music On Your Computer

by Guest Expert | Apr 18, 2018 | Song Writing, Audio Effects, Audio Frequencies, Audio Mixing

This guide gives you an introduction to what you’ll need for making music with software, as well as tips on arranging, mixing, effects, and more.

Follow Your Ear, with Dave Isaacs

Follow Your Ear, with Dave Isaacs

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 3, 2018 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Song Writing

The Musicality Podcast interviews JamPlay.com’s Dave Isaacs on the trick to breaking improv, his advice for songwriters, and more.

The Truck Driver’s Gear Shift

The Truck Driver’s Gear Shift

by Charlotte A. F. Farley | Apr 3, 2018 | Active Listening, Key, Song Writing

Is the Truck Driver’s Gear Shift – a dramatic key change upwards near the end of a song – a cheap trick or a songwriter’s best friend? The answer is…

First Steps to Improvisation

First Steps to Improvisation

by Guest Expert | Mar 21, 2018 | Improvisation, Melodies, Music Theory, Practice, Scales, Song Writing

Dive right into improvisation with the major scale, and learn how to create memorable musical statements with just seven notes.

Tell Your Own Story, with David Wallimann

Tell Your Own Story, with David Wallimann

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 20, 2018 | Podcast, Guitar, Improvisation, Interviews, Practice, Song Writing

Composer, recording artist, and guitar educator David Wallimann shares his unique perspective on improvisation, and how to find your own musical voice.

Unleashing Inspiration, with Vincent James

Unleashing Inspiration, with Vincent James

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 27, 2018 | Podcast, Career, Interviews, Song Writing

Musical U interviews Vincent James, founder of Keep Music Alive and Teach Music Week, and a talented songwriter in his own right.

Seeking Musical Opportunity, with Stan Stewart

Seeking Musical Opportunity, with Stan Stewart

by Andrew Bishko | Feb 21, 2018 | Interviews, Career, Improvisation, Song Writing

Independent musician and Muz4Now creator Stan Stewart talks improvisation, inspiration, and the art of forging a musical path for yourself.

Doubling Down on Your Craft, with Brad Davis

Doubling Down on Your Craft, with Brad Davis

by Christopher Sutton | Feb 20, 2018 | Career, Collaborating, Guitar, Interviews, Podcast, Song Writing

Musical U interviews guitar icon Brad Davis on his incredible career as a session player and songwriter, and how he created his signature guitar techniques.

The 20 Most Romantic Renditions of Jazz Standards

The 20 Most Romantic Renditions of Jazz Standards

by Charlotte A. F. Farley | Feb 14, 2018 | Jazz, Genres, Melodies, Song Writing

When it comes to romantic music, jazz is king. Check out some top songsters’ heartstoppingly beautiful renditions of timeless jazz classics!

Introduction to Chord Progressions

Introduction to Chord Progressions

by Musical U Team | Feb 6, 2018 | Chord Progressions, 3 Chord Songs, 4 Chord Songs, Chords, Song Writing

Learn all about chord progressions, how they’re created, why they matter, and how you can use them to write unforgettable music.

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