The Musical Mind: Join the Hike

Are you stuck on the ear training plateau—able to name intervals and chords, but still not truly hearing music from the inside out? In this episode, composer and educator Kevin Ure shares the real turning point in his musicianship: when audiation finally clicked during college, transforming his entire approach to listening, composing, and teaching.Join me as I dive into:-- Why most musicians get stuck with traditional ear training-- The science behind deep listening and neuroplasticity-- The “gap” principle—where musical intuition is really built-- Mindset shifts that unlock real progress (and why struggle is a good sign)-- A sneak peek at his new project: scientifically-designed music you can simply listen to and grow your ear—no drills requiredThis isn’t another list of exercises. It’s a motivational, story-driven guide to changing how you listen, think, and grow as a musician. If you’re ready to go deeper—and want to make ear training part of your daily life—this episode is for you.Subscribe for more motivational ear training content, and stay tuned for updates on Kevin’s upcoming “ear training by listening” project!🎧 Ear Training, Audiation & Creative Theory for Musicians | Kevin Ure 🎶Learn music from the inside out. This channel explores ear training, music theory, and composition using audiation-based methods—designed for beginners, professionals, and even babies building tonal awareness.📚 Featured Resources• Resource Guide → https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide• Octave Registers by Number → https://www.uremusic.com/octave-registers-by-number• Subscribe to the Newsletter → https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe• Amazon Bookstore → https://amzn.to/44SsSAJ• UreMusic Homepage → https://www.uremusic.com/🎧 Learn & Connect• Schedule a Free Consultation → https://calendly.com/uremusic/consultation• Support on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/UreMusic• Explore Services & Products → https://linktr.ee/uremusic🔔 Subscribe for new videos every week and start sharpening your inner ear today.📌 Topics Covered#Audiation #EarTraining #MusicTheory #MusicComposition#ComposerTutorials #VoiceLeading #Counterpoint#FormAndAnalysis #AspiringComposer #MusicEducation📬 Affiliate DisclosureSome of the links below may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and keeps the educational content flowing. Thank you!📚 My Books on Music CompositionAvailable on Amazon or UreMusic: https://www.uremusic.com/books🎼 Composition Series• Elements of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/44O2OIi• Music Composition Technique Builder → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa• Technique Builder Workbook → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa🎻 Orchestration• The Study of Orchestration → https://amzn.to/3U0jkyI📝 Composition Foundations• Fundamentals of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/3H5h8Tu📘 Music Theory• Style and Idea → https://amzn.to/471BdVm• Theory and Harmony → https://amzn.to/3TWT4oT• Structural Functions of Harmony → https://amzn.to/4kZYaM6🎵 Schenkerian Analysis• Analysis of Tonal Music (Schenkerian Approach) → https://amzn.to/4ffGgUu• Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis → https://amzn.to/4o6ZmQw• Structural Hearing: Tonal Coherence in Music → https://amzn.to/4o9Rs94🎶 Counterpoint• The Study of Counterpoint → https://amzn.to/457BXpg• Counterpoint (Kennan) → https://amzn.to/44TtA24• Counterpoint in Composition → https://amzn.to/40ze6h6📎 Bonus Reading• Gustav Mahler: Letters to His Wife → https://amzn.to/4lU03LI

Are you stuck in the “work first, play later” mindset when it comes to music practice? In this episode, we challenge the idea that repetition is just hard work and show how it can actually be a playground for creativity and discovery. Learn how to reframe your approach to ear training, gamify your drills, and celebrate the small wins that keep you motivated. We’ll share practical strategies for mixing structure with freedom—so your practice sessions become something you look forward to, not just another task on your list. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, you’ll walk away with actionable tips to make ear training more engaging, sustainable, and—dare we say—fun.🎧 Ear Training, Audiation & Creative Theory for Musicians | Kevin Ure 🎶Learn music from the inside out. This channel explores ear training, music theory, and composition using audiation-based methods—designed for beginners, professionals, and even babies building tonal awareness.📚 Featured Resources• Resource Guide → https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide• Octave Registers by Number → https://www.uremusic.com/octave-registers-by-number• Subscribe to the Newsletter → https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe• Amazon Bookstore → https://amzn.to/44SsSAJ• UreMusic Homepage → https://www.uremusic.com/🎧 Learn & Connect• Schedule a Free Consultation → https://calendly.com/uremusic/consultation• Support on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/UreMusic• Explore Services & Products → https://linktr.ee/uremusic🔔 Subscribe for new videos every week and start sharpening your inner ear today.📌 Topics Covered#Audiation #EarTraining #MusicTheory #MusicComposition#ComposerTutorials #VoiceLeading #Counterpoint#FormAndAnalysis #AspiringComposer #MusicEducation📬 Affiliate DisclosureSome of the links below may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and keeps the educational content flowing. Thank you!📚 My Books on Music CompositionAvailable on Amazon or UreMusic: https://www.uremusic.com/books🎼 Composition Series• Elements of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/44O2OIi• Music Composition Technique Builder → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa• Technique Builder Workbook → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa🎻 Orchestration• The Study of Orchestration → https://amzn.to/3U0jkyI📝 Composition Foundations• Fundamentals of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/3H5h8Tu📘 Music Theory• Style and Idea → https://amzn.to/471BdVm• Theory and Harmony → https://amzn.to/3TWT4oT• Structural Functions of Harmony → https://amzn.to/4kZYaM6🎵 Schenkerian Analysis• Analysis of Tonal Music (Schenkerian Approach) → https://amzn.to/4ffGgUu• Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis → https://amzn.to/4o6ZmQw• Structural Hearing: Tonal Coherence in Music → https://amzn.to/4o9Rs94🎶 Counterpoint• The Study of Counterpoint → https://amzn.to/457BXpg• Counterpoint (Kennan) → https://amzn.to/44TtA24• Counterpoint in Composition → https://amzn.to/40ze6h6📎 Bonus Reading• Gustav Mahler: Letters to His Wife → https://amzn.to/4lU03LI

Are you a musician feeling stuck in your practice—like no matter how much you train your ear or work on your music, you just aren’t improving? In this episode of the UreMusic Podcast, Kevin breaks down the real reasons your musical progress stalls and shares practical, down-to-earth strategies to help you get moving again.You’ll learn:-- Why plateaus happen in ear training and music practice-- How to spot the signs you’re stuck-- Simple, actionable steps to reignite your progress—no matter your instrument or experience levelWhether you’re working on audiation, composition, or just want to get better at hearing music, this episode will help you break through the rut and keep growing as a musician.🎧 Listen on your favorite platform: podcast.uremusic.comSubscribe for more weekly tips on ear training, musicianship, and practical ways to unlock your musical potential!#eartraining #musician #musicpractice #audiation #musicpodcast🎧 Ear Training, Audiation & Creative Theory for Musicians | Kevin Ure 🎶Learn music from the inside out. This channel explores ear training, music theory, and composition using audiation-based methods—designed for beginners, professionals, and even babies building tonal awareness.📚 Featured Resources• Resource Guide → https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide• Octave Registers by Number → https://www.uremusic.com/octave-registers-by-number• Subscribe to the Newsletter → https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe• Amazon Bookstore → https://amzn.to/44SsSAJ• UreMusic Homepage → https://www.uremusic.com/🎧 Learn & Connect• Schedule a Free Consultation → https://calendly.com/uremusic/consultation• Support on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/UreMusic• Explore Services & Products → https://linktr.ee/uremusic🔔 Subscribe for new videos every week and start sharpening your inner ear today.📌 Topics Covered#Audiation #EarTraining #MusicTheory #MusicComposition#ComposerTutorials #VoiceLeading #Counterpoint#FormAndAnalysis #AspiringComposer #MusicEducation📬 Affiliate DisclosureSome of the links below may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and keeps the educational content flowing. Thank you!📚 My Books on Music CompositionAvailable on Amazon or UreMusic: https://www.uremusic.com/books🎼 Composition Series• Elements of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/44O2OIi• Music Composition Technique Builder → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa• Technique Builder Workbook → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa🎻 Orchestration• The Study of Orchestration → https://amzn.to/3U0jkyI📝 Composition Foundations• Fundamentals of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/3H5h8Tu📘 Music Theory• Style and Idea → https://amzn.to/471BdVm• Theory and Harmony → https://amzn.to/3TWT4oT• Structural Functions of Harmony → https://amzn.to/4kZYaM6🎵 Schenkerian Analysis• Analysis of Tonal Music (Schenkerian Approach) → https://amzn.to/4ffGgUu• Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis → https://amzn.to/4o6ZmQw• Structural Hearing: Tonal Coherence in Music → https://amzn.to/4o9Rs94🎶 Counterpoint• The Study of Counterpoint → https://amzn.to/457BXpg• Counterpoint (Kennan) → https://amzn.to/44TtA24• Counterpoint in Composition → https://amzn.to/40ze6h6📎 Bonus Reading• Gustav Mahler: Letters to His Wife → https://amzn.to/4lU03LI

Do you ever feel stuck knowing music theory but struggling to actually make music with it? In this video, I’ll show you why audiation—hearing music in your head—is the real key, how it strengthens memory and improvisation, and why relative pitch matters more than perfect pitch. Stick with me, and by the end you’ll know exactly how to turn theory into music you can hear, play, and create from the inside out.This session explores the connection between music theory, audiation, and creative expression. While theory provides structure, true musical creativity comes from learning to hear music internally and developing a personal style. Many students mistakenly believe better music comes from theory alone, but the real breakthrough happens when theory and audiation work together.Audiation – the internal music ear.Audiation is the ability to “hear” music before you play or sing it. It supports ear training, memory, and improvisation, and allows you to turn written notes into sound you can carry in your mind. Just like athletes visualize movements, musicians can mentally practice music through audiation. This practice not only sharpens accuracy but also helps transform mistakes into expressive choices.Practice for growth, not competition.Even small, daily efforts build long-term progress. The session introduces different practice formats—from a short 7-minute daily drill to 20-minute guided lessons and weekly composing sessions—all designed to keep you consistent while improving your internal hearing. Hobbyists often see faster progress than professionals, simply because they allow more time for this slow but steady work.Relative pitch over perfect pitch.While perfect pitch is often glamorized, relative pitch is far more practical for most musicians. With relative pitch, you can recognize intervals, analyze melodies, and adapt quickly in real-world musical situations. The course emphasizes building relative pitch through daily audiation exercises, often starting with a single drone tone and gradually layering complexity.Audiation is for everyone.Beethoven’s legendary inner hearing wasn’t a “gift” limited to a few—it’s a trainable skill available to anyone. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, audiation empowers you to hear, imagine, and create music more deeply. Consistent practice, even just 10 minutes a day, can transform how you understand and perform music.Ultimately, this session shows that audiation is the bridge between theory and creativity. With steady practice, you’ll not only understand music—you’ll hear it come alive within you.🎧 Ear Training, Audiation & Creative Theory for Musicians | Kevin Ure 🎶Learn music from the inside out. This channel explores ear training, music theory, and composition using audiation-based methods—designed for beginners, professionals, and even babies building tonal awareness.📚 Featured Resources• Resource Guide → https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide• Octave Registers by Number → https://www.uremusic.com/octave-registers-by-number• Subscribe to the Newsletter → https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe• Amazon Bookstore → https://amzn.to/44SsSAJ• UreMusic Homepage → https://www.uremusic.com/🎧 Learn & Connect• Schedule a Free Consultation → https://calendly.com/uremusic/consultation• Support on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/c/UreMusic• Explore Services & Products → https://linktr.ee/uremusic🔔 Subscribe for new videos every week and start sharpening your inner ear today.📌 Topics Covered#Audiation #EarTraining #MusicTheory #MusicComposition#ComposerTutorials #VoiceLeading #Counterpoint#FormAndAnalysis #AspiringComposer #MusicEducation📬 Affiliate DisclosureSome of the links below may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. 📚 My Books on Music CompositionAvailable on Amazon or UreMusic: https://www.uremusic.com/books🎼 Composition Series• Elements of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/44O2OIi• Music Composition Technique Builder → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa• Technique Builder Workbook → https://amzn.to/40FwgOa🎻 Orchestration• The Study of Orchestration → https://amzn.to/3U0jkyI📝 Composition Foundations• Fundamentals of Music Composition → https://amzn.to/3H5h8Tu📘 Music Theory• Style and Idea → https://amzn.to/471BdVm• Theory and Harmony → https://amzn.to/3TWT4oT• Structural Functions of Harmony → https://amzn.to/4kZYaM6🎵 Schenkerian Analysis• Analysis of Tonal Music (Schenkerian Approach) → https://amzn.to/4ffGgUu• Introduction to Schenkerian Analysis → https://amzn.to/4o6ZmQw• Structural Hearing: Tonal Coherence in Music → https://amzn.to/4o9Rs94🎶 Counterpoint• The Study of Counterpoint → https://amzn.to/457BXpg• Counterpoint (Kennan) → https://amzn.to/44TtA24• Counterpoint in Composition → https://amzn.to/40ze6h6📎 Bonus Reading• Gustav Mahler: Letters to His Wife → https://amzn.to/4lU03LI

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Kevin discussed the importance of intuition in music and its development through consistent practice and learning, emphasizing the significance of visualization and internalization of musical concepts. He also highlighted the value of learning from experience, patience in personal growth, and the role of intuition and music theory in composition. Lastly, Kevin shared his journey as a musician and educator, his approach to creating content, and encouraged viewers to follow him on YouTube and sign up for his podcast.Books Referenced:📚Elements of Music Composition: https://amzn.to/3RZbaWf📚Music Composition Technique Builder: https://amzn.to/4j0lSqH📚Elementary Training for Musicians: https://amzn.to/4j0lSqH📚Theory of Harmony: https://amzn.to/4j0lSqHIntuition in Music: Kevin's ExperiencesKevin discussed the importance of intuition in music and how it can be developed through consistent practice and learning. He shared his personal experiences of improving his ear and intuition by creating and using various music theory and ear training programs. Kevin emphasized that intuition is based on what one has learned and that it becomes more effective with daily reinforcement. He also highlighted the significance of visualization and internalization of musical concepts for better retention and understanding.Intuition and Personal GrowthKevin discussed the importance of learning from experience and the value of patience in personal growth. He shared his own journey of self-discovery, emphasizing the need to balance experimentation with learning from others. Kevin also highlighted the significance of intuition, which becomes clearer with consistent practice and the right approach to learning. He encouraged the audience to follow a process he has developed to enhance their intuition, emphasizing the importance of studying in the appropriate way.Intuition and Music Theory in CompositionKevin discussed the importance of intuition and music theory in composition. He emphasized that intuition is based on what one already knows, and it's crucial to analyze one's own music to make it better. Kevin also highlighted the value of using a piano to improvise and internalize music, rather than relying solely on notation programs. He shared his personal experience of studying music theory, which became a part of his internal process, and how it could have improved his composition skills. Kevin encouraged the audience to replace wasted time with ear training and music theory, as these skills can be developed over time and can enhance one's musical abilities.Continuous Learning and Musical DevelopmentKevin discussed his journey as a musician and educator, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and practice. He shared his experience of teaching at a university and how it helped him develop a more fluid approach to teaching music theory. Kevin also outlined his plans to complete a series of courses on ear training, audiation, counterpoint, and form analysis, which he believes will help others develop their musical skills in a shorter time frame. He encouraged aspiring musicians to start their training today, regardless of their current level, and to commit to daily practice to see significant improvement.Kevin's Content Creation StrategyKevin discussed his approach to creating content for his YouTube channel and podcast. He plans to maintain an authentic and unscripted style, focusing on specific goals for each session. He also mentioned his current schedule, which includes a live stream on Wednesdays and a podcast on Fridays. Kevin encouraged viewers to follow him on YouTube, sign up for his podcast, and join his newsletter for additional tips and daily blog posts.----------------------------------------------🗂️ Resource Guide: https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide 📧 Newsletter: https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe🎵 Octave Registers by Number: https://www.uremusic.com/octave-registers-by-number📚 Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Ure/author/B01JF1XLLE🌏 Schedule a Free Call: https://calendly.com/uremusic/consultation🌏 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/UreMusic🗂️ Linktree for Major Services and Products: https://linktr.ee/uremusic#musictheory #eartraining #auralskills #musiclessons #musiccomposition

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🎵 Start Here Free: https://www.uremusic.com/musicianshipIn this podcast, I share my experience teaching university music theory, focusing on form and analysis and how my teaching methods evolved. I talk about creating online courses, refining materials, and learning to meet the needs of students and composers.Perfect for anyone interested in music education, composition, or the process of developing engaging learning materials.----------------------------------------------🗂️ Resource Guide: https://www.uremusic.com/resource-guide 📧 Newsletter: https://www.uremusic.com/subscribe🎵 Octave Registers by Number: https://www.uremusic.com/octave-registers-by-number📚 Amazon Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Ure/author/B01JF1XLLE🌏 Schedule a Free Call: https://calendly.com/uremusic/consultation🗂️ Linktree for Major Services and Products: https://linktr.ee/uremusic#musictheory #eartraining #auralskills #musiclessons #musiccomposition

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