Still hesitating on scheduling that audition? In this art…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/prepare-big-audition-part-2/
Still hesitating on scheduling that audition? In this article we teach you how to deal with two of the factors that affect your ability to build your own personal X-Factor.

Unlock the confidence to crush that big day!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/prepare-big-audition-part-2/

🎶How good is your rhythm? Whether you want to pick up a…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-your-groove-on-beat-basics/
🎶How good is your rhythm?

Whether you want to pick up a new musical instrument, impress your date with some serious dance moves, or simply clap in time, learning about rhythm will give you the tools you need to get your groove on and make some serious music.

Learn more in this free lesson.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/get-your-groove-on-beat-basics/

Harmony in Western music would not exist without chord pr…

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Harmony in Western music would not exist without chord progressions.

Join Musical U as we take you through a bit of theory to explain where these chords come from, look at the most popular ways in which they’re strung together, and explore how you can use these progressions to write your own unique tune without falling into the trap of music cliché.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/exploring-common-chord-progressions/

Is it really all that big a deal? Think about your own ex…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/constructive-and-destructive-criticism/
Is it really all that big a deal? Think about your own experience of going to a restaurant or a shop. How more likely are we to share a negative experience about some place than we are a positive experience?

Once again, we are twice as likely to tell people about the negative experience. Now take that and think about our words when we comment or critique someone’s musical ability.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/constructive-and-destructive-criticism/

Have you ever wanted to get out there and start performin…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-stop-doubting-and-start-performing-with-brent-vaartstra//
Have you ever wanted to get out there and start performing? Maybe solo at an open mic night, maybe getting involved in the local blues jam, maybe starting or joining a band – or even going out and getting paying gigs as a live performer.

We were pleased to speak with our friend Brent Vaartstra from the Learn Jazz Standards podcast and Passive Income Musician. Brent shares some really valuable insights and actionable tips.

Learn how to go from practicing by yourself at home to confidently sharing your music with the world.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-stop-doubting-and-start-performing-with-brent-vaartstra//

Know a lot of different styles of music? Take this genre …

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/pop-or-just-popular-dance-or-just-good-to-dance-to-take-the-genre-test/
Know a lot of different styles of music? Take this genre test and see how many can be identified by ear.

Listen to the tracks and match them up with the genres – have fun!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/pop-or-just-popular-dance-or-just-good-to-dance-to-take-the-genre-test/

You’ve probably heard the terms “perfect pitch” and “rela…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/whats-the-difference-between-relative-pitch-and-perfect-pitch/
You’ve probably heard the terms “perfect pitch” and “relative pitch” – but what do they mean?

Read this article to learn the difference between relative and perfect pitch. Enjoy.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/whats-the-difference-between-relative-pitch-and-perfect-pitch/

Does your music practice feel like nothing but hard work …

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-improve-and-enjoy-your-musical-life/
Does your music practice feel like nothing but hard work and frustration? You can enjoy the process of learning music. You should, in fact!

Believing that enjoyment and achievement are mutually exclusive is holding you back from your true musical potential. Learn more in this enlightening episode.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-improve-and-enjoy-your-musical-life/