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Want to play it? Hear it first!

Note: this post originally appeared on musiclessons4youonline.com in March 2010. It may sound like a contradiction, but if you want to create music when you play you must be able to hear the music...

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Audacious Ear Training

Enjoy singing your favorite tune at the top of your lungs in the privacy of your own car? Having such wonderful self-confidence in a less-than-stellar vocal performance can be exhilarating, but...

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Life After Ear Training: A Drummer’s Tale

I would be lying if I said that ear training came easily to me. Like most percussionists I knew in college, rhythm exercises and sight singing were a breeze, but trying to transpose Mozart after three...

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The Art of Appreciating Accompaniment

When a musician picks up a piece of music for the first time, their eyes zero in on their own line, whether that's a vocal solo, clarinet solo, bagpipe solo, or choral octavo. It's a natural response...

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Quit Monkeying Around! Five Tips For A Better Band

Even expert musicians can sound terrible in a band if they're not used to playing together. Here are five tips to help you sound great when playing in a band. Continue reading →

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From Solo Musician To A Band That Works (or “How Marc Became A Potato”)

Why do some bands make it big and others fail? Find out what makes for a good band dynamic in this interview with Marc Sirdoreus of Claire and the Potatoes. Continue reading →

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A Learned Natural Musician Explains Unintentional Ear Training

If you weren't born a natural musician, that doesn't mean you can't become one. Learn how singer-songwriter Marc With a C trained his ears in this interview. Continue reading →

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How to Refine Your Singing Style

Different genres of music require different singing styles. It's important to explore the different ways you can use your singing voice and find your own style. Continue reading →

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Holding Your Own Part in a Vocal Group or Choir

Can you hold your own part in a vocal group or choir? There are two major aspects which let you do so, and both require good ears. Here's how to develop yours. Continue reading →

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How to Handle Criticism as a Musician

Every musician must learn how to deal with criticism. Good or bad, deserved or not, you can learn to not just handle criticism but actually use it to improve. Continue reading →

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10 Top Tips for Memorising Songs

You'll never be caught singing “I can’t live… If lividi-bada-dooo…” again after reading and practicing these easy top 10 tips for memorising songs. Continue reading → The post 10 Top Tips for...

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Go Beyond the Metronome with Inchronicity

Learn about a new method for improving your rhythm and maintaining a consistent tempo in book "Beyond the Metronome" from the founder of Inchronicity.com. Continue reading → The post Go Beyond the...

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Can Musical Improvisation (and Singing) really be FUN!?

Musical improvisation and singing are two very intimidating areas for most musicians. So is there really a way to combine them which is fun? We find out. Continue reading → The post Can Musical...

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Find Your Singing Sweet Spot with these 7 Song Choice Tips

Even the best singers can sound terrible if they choose the wrong songs. Find out how to pick songs in your own personal singing sweet spot. Continue reading → The post Find Your Singing Sweet Spot...

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5 Key Skills to be Musical

Learning these five skills of musicianship and you will be well on your way to becoming a complete and versatile musician in the modern world. Continue reading → The post 5 Key Skills to be Musical...

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Turning the Piano Inside-Out, with Sarah Nicolls

Sarah Nicolls turned her piano inside-out and made a career with simple melody shrouded in strange sounds and audience interaction as creative as her music. Continue reading → The post Turning the...

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About Recovering From Mistakes

Though you may be tempted to panic or freeze up after playing a bad note during your performance, your mistake is not the end of the world – far from it! Learn four tips and tricks that will get you...

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Beyond the “Quick Fix”, with Ged Brockie

Today on The Musicality Podcast, we’re joined by Ged Brockie, founder of the Guitar and Music Institute, a website which provides original and curated content to help guitarists develop their skills –...

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About Mindfulness for Musicians

Mindfulness isn’t just for buddhist monks; for musicians, mindset is just as important as your chops. Stewing on your mistakes and thinking pessimistically about your progress aren’t just bad for your...

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Turning Ordinary People into Musicians, with Casey McCann

Today we’re speaking with Casey McCann, founder of Eclectic Music and The Little Middle School in Atlanta. We had the pleasure of meeting Casey in person recently and found her to be such a kindred...

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