About Arranging Music
Arranging is not a complicated and advanced process reserved for the pros – learn how to create your own unique arrangements for songs you love!
The 20 Most Romantic Renditions of Jazz Standards
When it comes to romantic music, jazz is king. Check out some top songsters’ heartstoppingly beautiful renditions of timeless jazz classics!
Carving Out a Career in Music, with Diane Mozzone
Musical U interviews Diane Mozzone on her incredible decades-long music career, what she’s learned along the way, and how she continues to evolve musically.
10 Songs That Sound Like Christmas (But Aren’t)
Feeling Christmas-y but looking to freshen up the old playlist? Try these beautifully, festive, wintery tunes that shine with the holiday vibe.
The 15 Best Non-Christmas Songs That Appear On Christmas Albums
A song doesn’t have to mention the holiday clichés to put you in a festive mood. Check out these 15 non-Christmas Christmas-y tunes!
Introduction to Blues Music
The blues are full of soul and sorrow, but that doesn’t stop people from loving them. Learn more about this genre’s cultural roots and its evolution.
An Introduction to Ska Music
With its unique instrumentation and high energy, ska has thrived for decades and reached audiences all over the world. Learn more about this upbeat style!
Before and After: Covering Juan Gabriel
With tweaks in instrumentals and arrangements, Mexican indie band Canvas breathes new life into Latin pop star Juan Gabriel’s iconic “Yo No Nací Para Amar”.
Exploring Classical Music: The Modern Era, Part 3: Post-1945
Modern music post-1945 saw composers using instruments in new and unexpected ways, reimagining the concepts of melody, timbre, and rhythm along the way.
Before and After: Covering Tame Impala
Cover master Pieter Schrevens uses looping to turn himself into a one-man band, creating a rich, dreamlike cover of Tame Impala’s “Let It Happen”.
Open Your Ears to Latin Pop
Feast your ears on Latin Pop, the vibrant intersection at which traditional Latin music and contemporary pop and dance meet.
Open Your Ears to Traditional Latin Music
From samba to salsa, Latin music is unbelievably energetic and diverse. Learn about the rhythm and instrumentals that give this music its distinct groove!
