Piano players are special breed of musician. Have some fu…

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Piano players are special breed of musician. Have some fun and explore that 10 things that piano players do differently in this special tribute to these musicians.

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Gaining insight from musicians you admire can be a helpfu…

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Gaining insight from musicians you admire can be a helpful and motivating way to guide yourself through your own creative process. Soak in the words and be inspired.

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Have you ever felt discouraged because you have no inspir…

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Have you ever felt discouraged because you have no inspiration? We had the pleasure of having Mark Cawley of IDoCoach on the show.

Mark is a hit U.S. songwriter whose songs have been hits for artists like Tina Turner, Joe Cocker, Diana Ross and even The Spice Girls. He now provides online coaching and has a ton of advice and techniques for writing and selling songs. Mark shares some incredible practical tips for cultivating inspiration.

This conversation was equal parts entertaining and enlightening. Learn valuable new ideas for your own musical life.

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Would you love to be able to play technical metal songs b…

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Would you love to be able to play technical metal songs by ear? Metal riffs can get pretty complex.

We were honored to have Boston-based guitar virtuoso, composer, and producer Michael Avery join us to teach us personal transcription method you can use on those complicate metal songs you love!

Read this lesson and avoid the overwhelm of transcribing metal by ear!

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Ready to step up your improv skills? We spoke with jazz g…

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Ready to step up your improv skills? We spoke with jazz guitarist and teacher, Dr. Stefan Hall, who combines deep listening with the physical fretboard experience of modes and chords.

Read this interview and learn how to study and listen to the jazz rhythm section – bass, piano, guitar, and drums – to connect with the inner structure of jazz.

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We’re very pleased to welcome the first of our “home team…

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We’re very pleased to welcome the first of our “home team”, Easy Ear Training author Nick Long, to share his experiences learning to play by ear. Enjoy!

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Ever wanted to bang your head against the keys or throw y…

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Ever wanted to bang your head against the keys or throw your drumsticks across the room?

We’ve all been there. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, there are a number of obstacles and destructive beliefs that all musicians need to overcome at one time or another in their musical journey.

Here are four common roadblocks, and how to deftly swerve around them.

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Still hesitating on scheduling that audition? In this art…

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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!

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

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🎶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.

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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.

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