Chord Voicing: Resource Pack Preview
Learning chord voicing – the many ways to play a single chord – opens up a world of sonic possibilities, increased technical facility, and ensemble skills.
Timbral Possibilities, Steal Like An Artist, Musical Minds Think Alike, and Facts About Frequencies
This week, we discuss the concepts of frequency and timbre, and interview a music educator and up-and-coming indie band on the topic of creativity.
Timbre: Resource Pack Preview
Timbre – also known as “tone” or “tone color” – has a huge role in shaping your expression. Learn how to take control of timbre on bass, guitar, or piano.
Beat Stage Fright, Rediscover Lydian, Tune In, Tone Up!, and Teachers vs. Coaches
This week, we discuss the many places in which a music lesson can be found along your journey – whether online or in person, inadvertently or on purpose.
Moods of Modes, The Orff Approach, Session Drumming, and Multi-Instrumentalism
This week, we focus on playing more than one instrument and the many musical benefits that come along with exposing yourself to once-unfamiliar instruments.
Multi-Instrumentalism, Busting Vocal Myths, Music from the Page, and Musical Frequencies
This week on Musical U: the magic of multi-instrumentalism, busting some singing myths, learning to read music, and audio frequencies.
New in June, Music Entrepreneurship, Music Tech, and Online Music Courses
This week, we explore how hobbyist musicians can take their practice to the next level by setting long-term goals for themselves.
What’s New in Musical U: June 2018
This month in Musical U: A new lesson on where chords come from, Resource Packs on “Major vs. Minor” and a live masterclass on sounding good as a singer.
Major and Minor, Musical Opportunity, Online Music Lessons, and Polyrhythms
You can wait for musical opportunity to knock, or you can make your own opportunities. Find out how, with special podcast episodes and content on the topic.
Major and Minor: Resource Pack Preview
Major and minor can refer to intervals, chords, scales, and keys. Musical U’s Resident Pros show how you can untangle major and minor on your instrument.
Popular Progressions, Music and Curiosity, A Great Sidekick, and The Music In Your Head
Hearing music in your head? Learn about how this skill can help you understand music, perform more musically, and even practice without your instrument!
Music and Faith, Committing to Music, Playing By Ear Together, and Learning Music Online
Explore the topic of musical motivation with two interviews, a tutorial on collaborative playing by ear, and a guide to choosing an online music course.
