Author: Musicality

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/carved-names-rock-5-giants-rock-improvisation/
Improvisation is not just limited to jazz music. Some of the biggest names in rock history have been highly capable improvisers. As AC/DC famously said; “For those about to rock… we salute you!” https://www.musical-u.com/learn/carved-names-rock-5-giants-rock-improvisation/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-tips-on-preparing-for-your-first-ear-training-course/
Making ear training part of your 2018 musical goals? 😎 Before you begin your first course, Joanna from JustAnotherFlutist talks about her ear training experiences, and what you can do to best prepare yourself. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-tips-on-preparing-for-your-first-ear-training-course/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/deliberate-practice-for-musicians/
Have you heard that “practice makes perfect”? That’s not necessarily true… 😞 it’s more correct to say that “PERFECT practice makes perfect” 😉 Learn how to improve your musicality 🎶 through the application of deliberate practice in this article from Musical U. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/deliberate-practice-for-musicians/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-funky-ones-what-makes-funk-guitar-what-it-is/
What is “The Own” that James Brown talked about? Today, we dive deep into the world of funk guitar 🎸and how you can apply this style to your playing. Guest expert Joe Gatto from Funkish takes us on this musical journey. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-funky-ones-what-makes-funk-guitar-what-it-is/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/destroyers-of-mastery/
In this New Year, have you identified bad habits that are holding you back? Brian Jump is our expert guest today at Musical U 🎶 Find out what are the most common musical bad habits… and how you can eliminate them! 💪 https://www.musical-u.com/learn/destroyers-of-mastery/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/an-easy-approach-to-playing-by-ear/
Have you ever been told that you need to train your ears? But how exactly does it work? A former X-Factor contestant shares his musical journey through ear training and how it has helped him become a more confident musician. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/an-easy-approach-to-playing-by-ear/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-song-writing-process/
What is the songwriting process? ✍️ There is no “right” way to write a song 🎼 but here are some suggestions and guidelines that you can adapt to suite your own musical skills and tastes. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriters-secrets-song-writing-process/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/acappella-train-left-station-board/
Who said that a singer needs a backup band? Popular music has shown that a cappella singing is a great way to express your musicality. Musical U has compiled 5 cool YouTube videos by a cappella singers 🎤https://www.musical-u.com/learn/acappella-train-left-station-board/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/make-improvisation-easier-with-limits/
Have you fallen into an improvisation trap? Learning to improvise can be overwhelming for many musicians 😖 Avoid some of these frustrations by improvising based on “constraints”. Read here for more detail on this approach ➡️https://www.musical-u.com/learn/make-improvisation-easier-with-limits/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-musicians-should-spend-their-10000-hours/
How are you going to meet your musical goals this year? While the 10,000 Hour Rule is largely misunderstood, there are a great number of things that you can learn from it. Read more in this exploration from Musical U. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-musicians-should-spend-their-10000-hours/