Have you ever heard of a secondary dominant? You may no…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-secondary-dominants/
Have you ever heard of a secondary dominant?

You may not know this music theory term, but you have likely heard them used in some of your favourite songs.

Learn the secrets of this magnificent use of the dominant chord and how it can bring your chord progressions to life!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/hearing-secondary-dominants/

Everyone has times when they feel frustrated, annoyed, di…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/negative-musical-experiences/
Everyone has times when they feel frustrated, annoyed, disappointed, or saddened by a musical experience. It makes us want to give up.😔

In this episode the Musical U team talks about negative experiences in music. Learn how to move past these setbacks and maintain a positive musical trajectory.💗

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/negative-musical-experiences/

Radio stations these days are replete with basic, ill-wri…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-20-most-romantic-renditions-of-jazz-standards/
Radio stations these days are replete with basic, ill-written lyrics about dating or makin’ whoopee.

Should we expect more from modern songs?

After a healthy dose of romantic listening to twenty reimagined jazz tunes, read through to the end for tips on recreating sultry jazz standards in your own image.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/the-20-most-romantic-renditions-of-jazz-standards/

The only way to success in music is to follow the traditi…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/off-the-page-and-with-feeling-with-michele-mclaughlin/
The only way to success in music is to follow the traditional path of music education… or is it?

Hear the amazing story of Michele McLaughlin and how she forged her own path through playing by ear.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/off-the-page-and-with-feeling-with-michele-mclaughlin/

We doubt there’s a musician alive who hasn’t felt overwhe…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-overwhelm-in-music/
We doubt there’s a musician alive who hasn’t felt overwhelmed at some point in their musical journey.

In this episode, we share the three biggest causes of musical overwhelm, and how to combat them.

Level up your musical confidence.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-overwhelm-in-music/

When you’re dedicated to music – as a craft, a career, an…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/dont-need-music-degree/
When you’re dedicated to music – as a craft, a career, and a passion – it can be extremely disheartening to be told you’ll never “make it” without a degree.

If you’ve heard that message before, don’t fret! Here are 5 times when many people think you need a music degree, but actually, you don’t.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/dont-need-music-degree/

We learned a lot about listening from deaf musician. Da…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-truly-listen-with-evelyn-glennie/
We learned a lot about listening from deaf musician.

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the world’s first full time solo percussionist, whose mission in life is to teach the world to listen. Even though she lost almost all her hearing at the age of twelve, Dame Evelyn has given deep and careful thought to the topic of listening.

Enjoy this episode and learn how sound, and music, can transform our lives and the lives of those around us.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-truly-listen-with-evelyn-glennie/

Singing is one of the most powerful tools for improving m…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-love-your-own-singing-voice/
Singing is one of the most powerful tools for improving musicality. It’s also one of the most intimidating and challenging musical skills for many to approach.

Read this article and learn how to love your voice and start unlocking the power of singing today!

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-love-your-own-singing-voice/

What is talent? Are you born with it – or does it seem to…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/talent-vs-practice-in-music/
What is talent? Are you born with it – or does it seem to develop over time?

The amount of controversy over nature vs nurture can be somewhat overwhelming.

Let’s explore this today…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/talent-vs-practice-in-music/

Have you ever recorded your voice, only to find that it d…

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-your-voice-sounding-weird/
Have you ever recorded your voice, only to find that it didn’t sound like “you”?

Today we explore why recordings sound different and how to get comfortable hearing your own singing voice.

https://www.musical-u.com/learn/about-your-voice-sounding-weird/