Free resources curated for your use – every link below will, in some way, improve your skill as a musician.
Music Theory
A comprehensive resource with animated lessons and customizable exercises covering everything from basic note reading to advanced harmony.
Offers interactive and gamified lessons on notes, rhythms, intervals, chords, and instruments for a fun and engaging learning experience.
Provides free online lessons in basic music theory, including chord progressions, along with various ear training drills like rhythmic and melodic dictations.
Music History
PBS LearningMedia – Music and History
An extensive collection of videos, audio, and articles exploring music from diverse time periods and cultures.
A deep dive into Western classical music history, including composer biographies, work details, and insightful articles.
Aural Skills Training
A “musical gym for your ears” offering a wide range of free online ear training exercises and games for interval and chord recognition, rhythm, and chord progressions.
Provides a diverse selection of free, interactive ear training exercises for intervals, chords, and scales, allowing you to track your progress.
Vocal Anatomy & Technique
Emerald Ensemble – Vocal Anatomy 101 Handouts
Offers clear and concise handouts explaining the four main elements of the vocal instrument for a foundational understanding of vocal anatomy.
Music Composition & Creation
Soundtrap (Free Tier)
An online, collaborative digital audio workstation (DAW) for creating music and podcasts. The free version allows you to record, add virtual instruments, utilize thousands of loops and sound effects, and even collaborate with others in real-time. It’s a great platform for beginners and offers a user-friendly interface.
Practice & Performance Tools
Transpose Extension for Google Chrome
This browser extension is a game-changer for musicians! It allows you to change the pitch (transpose), adjust the playback speed (slow down or speed up), and loop sections of any online video or audio (like YouTube, Spotify Web Player, SoundCloud). It’s perfect for practicing along to songs in a different key, learning fast passages, or isolating difficult sections.
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