Talking Rhythm: Counting 101 (2, 3, 4)
Have you ever wondered how musicians read or write rhythm notation, or how to count rhythms 1, 2, 3, 4? Here’s the full scoop and exercises to try.
Fundamentals Over Flash, with John Hatcher
Blues Guitar Institute founder John Hatcher talks instrument technique, blues fundamentals, and his game-changing concept of “microlicks”.
Intervals Versus Solfa: Which Is Best?
Listen to Musical U founder Christopher Sutton discuss the benefits of solfa (a.k.a. solfege) when interpreting music and learning to play by ear.
The Power of Curiosity, with Adam Neely
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
We interview Musical U member Jenny on her goals and achievements, and how Musical U’s resources and community has helped her musical development.
Don’t Just Learn Songs – Learn Music Through Songs
Find out how you can connect the music theory and ear training you’re learning to that piece of music that you’ve been wrapping your fingers around.
Musicality Unleashed: The Two Things Most Music Education Is Missing
Becoming a musician encompasses more than just instrumental proficiency. Discover the two other aspects of musicality that are often neglected in education!
How to Learn to Spell Intervals Fast
Learning to spell intervals will help you play by ear and improvise easily. Get some top tips on how to learn this skill quickly with these 7 shortcuts.
Toccata Blocks: A Better Way to Learn (and Teach) Rhythm
Learn about Toccata Blocks, a exciting hands-on tool that makes it easy for anyone to learn rhythm – no confusing diagrams or fractions required!
Clave: The Secret Key to Pop Rhythm
Did you know that the rhythmic backbone of pop music is borrowed from Afro-Cuban music? Discover the connection between African drumming and pop radio!
Listening for ii-V-I Chord Progressions
Open your ears to the versatile ii-V-I chord progression, learn its inner mechanics, and find out how you can use it in your own songwriting.
Hearing Secondary Dominants
What are secondary dominants and what do they contribute to chord progressions? Learn how to hear them in a progression and how to use them in songwriting!
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