Folk, Frameworks, and Fun, with David Row
Musical U interviews Make Moments Matter’s David Row on the Orff approach, an educational framework that centers the student’s musicality and creativity.
Musicality Means: Playing More Than One Instrument
Learning a new instrument greatly benefits to your musicality: collaboration, deeper understandings, and lots more fun. It’s not as hard as you may think!
About Audiation
Audiation, or the skill of imagining music in your head, is an ability you already have! Discover the benefits it can have on your memory and performance.
Transforming Education through Music, with Jimmy Rotheram
Musical U interviews Jimmy Rotheram on improving academics through music education – and how he implemented his ideas at a poorly-performing school.
About Sight-Reading Music
This episode discusses the practice of sight reading, why it’s useful, and how to learn it in a way that is musical, rather than mechanical.
Musicality Means… Sight Reading
Learn the benefits that sight reading will bring to your musicality, and start learning this skill with a few basic exercises.
The Truth About Talent, with Professor Anders Ericsson
Does musical “talent” really exist? Hear the answer, direct from the pioneering scientific researcher Professor Anders Ericsson.
Top Musicality Tools and Tech, with Katie Argyle
Midnight Music founder Katie Argyle talks about how you can enrich your musical learning with the myriad of educational technology available today.
Beyond the “Quick Fix”, with Ged Brockie
Professional musician and innovative music educator Ged Brockie shares his advice for resisting shortcuts and learning an instrument – the right way.
How I Resurrected My High School Instrument
Revisiting an instrument is like getting reacquainted with an old friend – with some hurdles. Learn how aural skills can make this reunion go smoothly!
10 Mini Songwriting Challenges to Sharpen your Writing Skills
Stuck in a songwriting rut? Try our mini songwriting challenges to find inspiration for your next masterpiece in food, film, and your favourite superhero!
How to Clap in Time
Clapping in time? Easy right? Well, if it’s not easy for you – you’re not alone! The good news is that clapping in time is learnable, valuable, and fun!
