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https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-earn-your-inspiration-with-mark-cawley/
Have you ever felt discouraged because you have no inspiration?

We had the pleasure of having Mark Cawley; 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.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-earn-your-inspiration-with-mark-cawley/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/chord-ear-training-how-to-chord-progressions/
Learning to play chords by ear and improvise freely over chords are essential ear training goals for many musicians.

Lets’ explore chord progressions ear training in depth.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/chord-ear-training-how-to-chord-progressions/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/do-you-have-a-roadmap-for-your-ears/
It’s vital to have a plan for your musical training. As the old saying goes, “failing to plan is planning to fail”.

Learn more about the Roadmaps at Musical U and how they can guide you to your goals.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/do-you-have-a-roadmap-for-your-ears/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-keeping-it-simple/
🎼Has anyone every told you to, “keep it simple”?

In this roundtable-discussion episode, the members of the Musical U team discuss the idea of “keeping it simple”, with anecdotes from their musical lives.

Dive in and learn the benefits of the “keep it simple” mindset.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-keeping-it-simple/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hone-sense-rhythm/
As a musician, it’s absolutely crucial to have a firm understanding of the basics of rhythm, at the very least.

But once you’ve grasped the basics, what next? Try these techniques and suggestions to hone your sense of rhythm.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hone-sense-rhythm/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/majoring-in-music-choosing-a-school-thats-right-for-you/
What’s the best path to achieving your musical goals?

Music schools can provide an intense and concentrated learning experience to boost your musicianship to the level you desire.

Finding the right music school to advance your performance proficiency, develop artistically, and acquire the knowledge and expertise to launch your career is a very subjective process.

What factors should you consider?

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/majoring-in-music-choosing-a-school-thats-right-for-you/

with @MajoringInMusic.com

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-ii-v-i-chord-progressions/
A chord progression is quite the powerful musical tool; the way in which a musician wields a series of chords can make multiple songs with the same progression sound radically different from one another.

One of the most loved chord progression is the ii-V-I or ii-V7-I progression. Let’s learn the mechanics of this progression, hear it in action, and look at how to use it in songwriting.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/listening-for-ii-v-i-chord-progressions/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jump-start-music-training-progress-journal/
When it comes to musical training success, have you considered keeping a journal?

At Musical U, creating this journal is essential to attaining musical goals and training success.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/jump-start-music-training-progress-journal/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-genius-ways-practice-music-daily/
Everyone knows that practice equals progress, but making the time for regular practice can be hard!

When it comes to habits, consistency is key so developing a daily music practice habit is a better goal than a three-days-a-week music practice habit.

The expectation of daily practice means there’s no excuses for putting it off until tomorrow.

But how can you improve your practice habits?

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/5-genius-ways-practice-music-daily/

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-playing-by-ear-in-a-group/
What if you’ve never played by ear before, and no one in your band has either?

Here are some great practical tips from guest expert Steve’s Music Room

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/introduction-to-playing-by-ear-in-a-group/