Intimidating – or Inspiring? You Choose
In this episode we share an approach to mentally flip the emotional reaction of intimidation into inspiration. Learn how to stay motivated to progress.
Christopher Sutton
Founder and Director of Musical U, Christopher Sutton is a lifelong passionate musician, dedicated to the mission of helping people to achieve their true, full musical potential.
Educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge (BA) and Queen Mary, University of London (MSc) Christopher founded Musical U (then, Easy Ear Training) in 2009 to pioneer new ways to make musicality training easy, fun and effective.
He is the creator of best-selling iOS apps Relative Pitch and SingTrue and the viral sensation ToneDeafTest.com. He has authored hundreds of articles and tutorials on Musical-U.com as well as countless other websites and publications, including Making Music Magazine and Total Guitar Magazine.
He is the host of Musicality Now the popular audio/video podcast focusing exclusively on musicality, where he's had the chance to interview over 100 world-leading experts, as well as sharing his own insights and guidance based on the methodology and frameworks created inside Musical U membership.
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Posts by Christopher Sutton
Your Codex and Creativity
In this episode we share tips to help you find balance between codex and creativity. Learn how to unlock continuous progress with your musicality practice.
Boosting Musical Brainpower, with Josh Turknett (Brainjo)
Learn new mental approaches to music practice in our interview with Dr. Josh Turknett, founder of Brainjo Center for Neurology & Cognitive Enhancement.
A Simple Tip for Indecision and Analysis-Paralysis
We share a simple tip to help you overcome analysis-paralysis. Learn how to take the next steps to an enjoyable and rewarding musical life.
More Mindful, More Musical, with Susanne Olbrich
Specialist in mindfulness for musicians, Susanne Olbrich shares her journey. Learn what it means to be mindful and how it can enhance your musicality.
From Mechanics to Organics, with Bradley Sowash
Bradley Sowash, composer and educator, shares his musical journey along with some practical tips to bring more creativity and musicality into your playing.
Rewind: A Mindset for Music Theory
Music theory doesn’t have to be confusing. In this episode we share some mindset shifts to make theory easy and accessible for you.
100% Emotion, with Michele McLaughlin
Solo pianist and composer Michele McLaughlin inspires creativity with her emotional approach to improvisation and composing.
How to Handle Musical Mistakes With Grace
Musical success means overcoming challenges and making mistakes. In this episode you will learn mindset shifts and practical tips for handling mistakes.
Awareness, Innovation and Reflection, with Michael Compitello
Michael Compitello, percussionist and educator, talks about how to practice and learn. This episode is packed with tools to accelerate your progress.
Is Aiming For Perfect Actually Holding You Back?
What is perfection? In this episode we share a mindset shift for approaching your playing and practicing that will improve your musicality rapidly.
Letting the Music Play You, with Paul Wertico
Paul Wertico, renowned as the “musical” drummer, discusses what musicality means. Learn how understanding the role of the drummer can help you improve.
