COMPOSER SABRINA PENA YOUNG | MUSIC TECHNOLOGY | FILM | CLASSICAL | OPERA

How to Clap in Time at Musical U For some, finding the beat can be as easy as hearing your heartbeat or breathing, but not everyone picks up on the pulse so easily. Maybe you’re that guy who can’t hear the rhythm and has two left feet, or the girl who always finds herself clapping on beats 1 and 3-ish when everyone else is jamming out on 2 and 4. Maybe you are a singer who has perfect pitch but can’t find beat 1. If that’s you, don’t worry! While it may seem like clapping in time is something you “should” already know how to do, with some ear training skills and a little bit of practice it is a quite learnable – and valuable – skill. READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE:  https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-clap-in-time/

Top 5 Tips for Classical Composers 1. Write  Every Day This may seem obvious, but to get better, you need to write. I know too many folks who say they want  to write music, but instead decide to wait until they can finish their amazing symphony. Don't sweat it, just write it! And if it stinks, that's okay, you can write again tomorrow. Composer Boot Camp 101:  50 Exercises for Educators, Students, and Music Professionals at Amazon 2. Perform Often The more you perform, the more you will understand music. There is something magical that happens in performance when notes are translated live. Be  a part of that! 3. Learn multiple instruments and vocal parts And try to play multiple instruments. It helps to be able to play a combination of percussion, keys, guitar, strings, and wind, if possible. Vocal talents are useful too. This doesn't mean you need to master all of these, but you will write better for an instrument that you know. 4. Study diffe...