Author: Musicality

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-reasons-retirement-best-time-learn-instrument/
If you’ve recently made the leap into full-time retirement, you may be finding yourself with a lot of extra time on your hands. Studies show that there are bountiful benefits to learning new musical skills during your retirement. In fact, retirement may be the best time to study a new instrument. Check out our top 5 reasons why you should learn to play an instrument in your golden years: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-reasons-retirement-best-time-learn-instrument/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-right-now-latest-tricks/
As with any other art form, in music we are constantly refining and inventing new means of expression. We break or simply neglect rules and let our emotions do the talking. So what are some of the latest trends in songwriting these days? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/songwriting-right-now-latest-tricks/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-fundamentals-for-success-in-music/
Have you wondered, “Will I ever be that good?” The truth is that it takes years of practice, dedication, and even failure to get to a high level of musicianship. The good news is that the steps for doing so are clear and totally doable. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-fundamentals-for-success-in-music/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-look-like/
We all know what music sounds like, but have you ever thought about what music looks like? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/music-look-like/

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Online training to make you more musical. Come join the community at Musical U! https://www.musical-u.com/join/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-things-we-learned-about-teaching-music-from-dylan-welsh/
He may only be 21, but Dylan Welsh already carries a very impressive resume. We spoke to Dylan about his approach to teaching, the key to musical improvisation, and how to make traditionally dry topics such as music theory exciting and engaging. Here are four things we learned: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/4-things-we-learned-about-teaching-music-from-dylan-welsh/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-things-guitarists-dont-hold-back/
If there is one skill that guitarists should develop more than anything else, what would it be? Most people will tell you things such as rhythm (great answer, but not correct), dexterity (good, but not right) or maybe theory (agree to an extent). But the one thing guitarists should truly focus on is something which no one will tell you. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-things-guitarists-dont-hold-back/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/practical-value-music-theory/
Why should we learn music theory? Some see the value in knowing more than they do, but may be intimidated by the topic or may not understand the way music theory enhances what they’re capable of as writers, players, or performers. So if this describes you, this article lays out a strong case for an understanding of theory, with a few provisions. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/practical-value-music-theory/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ultimate-guide-to-interval-ear-training/
Musicians are often told they should “learn intervals”. But why? What is so important about intervals – and if you do want to learn them, how exactly do you do interval ear training? https://www.musical-u.com/learn/ultimate-guide-to-interval-ear-training/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/21st-century-music-careers-with-susan-de-weger/
As Notable Values Susan de Weger healed her own broken musical identity, she re-examined the whole music education and career system. In the process, she discovered that following her own path meant blazing the trail for others to create a new paradigm for 21st-century music careers. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/21st-century-music-careers-with-susan-de-weger/