https://www.musical-u.com/learn/are-singers-real-musicians-the-blessing-and-the-curse-of-being-a-singer/
Becoming a singer is a dream for many people, especially young people who dream of taking the stage, winning X-Factor or The Voice, or even touring the world, mic in hand.
But there is a blessing and curse of becoming a singer instead of another type of musician. Here’s why: https://www.musical-u.com/learn/are-singers-real-musicians-the-blessing-and-the-curse-of-being-a-singer/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-simple-ways-musicians-can-nurture-their-inner-businessperson/
The key to success in the modern music industry is to proactively nurture your inner businessperson. Here are three easy ways to do just that.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/3-simple-ways-musicians-can-nurture-their-inner-businessperson/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-space-between-hearing-and-singing-intervals/
An interval is the space between two pitches. Recognizing the distinct sound of different intervals and being able to sing them back accurately in solfege will go a long way with developing transcribing skills. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-space-between-hearing-and-singing-intervals/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/review-hooktheory-music-theory-book/
As musicians we crave having an instinctive understanding of the music we hear and love. Yet the traditional solution, music theory, leaves most musicians confused and frustrated. With Hooktheory.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/review-hooktheory-music-theory-book/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-power-of-persistence-interview-with-dubsteps-cris-jarvis/
Cris Jarvis: another success story that demonstrates the awesome power of persistence. Persistence on two fronts: always learning, improving, and creating better and better music, and persistence in believing in your music enough to keep sending it out and keep sharing it.
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-power-of-persistence-interview-with-dubsteps-cris-jarvis/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-5-songs-full-of-life/
Music is the one thing which can be so universally powerful. A simple melody can create an impact on our daily lives. It’s a good thing we have our ears and our hearts to fill with music! https://www.musical-u.com/learn/open-your-ears-to-5-songs-full-of-life/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/improve-your-improv-listen-to-the-rhythm-section-with-stefan-hall/
Learn how to study and listen to the jazz rhythm section – bass, piano, guitar, and drums – to connect with the inner structure of jazz. https://www.musical-u.com/learn/improve-your-improv-listen-to-the-rhythm-section-with-stefan-hall/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-your-musical-creativity/
If only it were possible to bottle inspiration… Paul McCartney has said that the famous Beatles’ track, Yesterday, came to him in a dream – if only we could all be so lucky!
Fortunately, in the absence of that magical muse moment, there are some practical steps you can take to spark your own musical creativity… https://www.musical-u.com/learn/finding-your-musical-creativity/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/
Music is all around us. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite covers from musicians who are using the most unusual things as instruments. Listen for yourself!
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/strange-cover-songs/
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/6-biggest-misconceptions-musician/
Being a musician is incredibly rewarding, but it can also be a challenge. Folks who haven’t taken the time to study music or learn to play an instrument don’t quite understand the intricacies that go hand-in-hand with being a musician.
Let’s dissect 6 of the most common misconceptions about being a musician…
https://www.musical-u.com/learn/6-biggest-misconceptions-musician/