Musical U Team
The Musical U team features a range of world-class music education experts, specialising in musicality and the accelerated learning techniques referred to as "superlearning".
Current and past team members include:
- Christopher Sutton: Founder and Director
- Andrew Bishko: Head Educator
- Stewart Hilton: Community Conductor
- Zac Bailey: Head of Member Success
- Camilo Suárez: Next Level Coach
- Andy Portas: Next Level Coach
- Marisa Balistreri: Communications Manager
- Sabrina Peña Young:Contributing Author
- Nick Long: Contributing Author
- Thomas Evdokimoff: Contributing Author
- Charlotte Farley: Contributing Author
- Alexander Poe: Contributing Author
Posts by Musical U Team
Rhythm and Transposition: Resource Pack Preview
In our upcoming Resource Pack, our Piano, Bass, and Guitar Pros explore the rhythmic aspect of playing by ear, while our Singing Pro tackles transposition.
4-Chord Progressions and Singing in Octaves: Resource Pack Preview
Learn the ins and outs of chord progressions and the basics of singing in octaves with the help of our upcoming Play By Ear Resource Pack.
Matching Pitch and Chords By Ear: Resource Pack Preview
Learn about the art of hearing chords and playing them by ear, and discover the simple vocal skill that will help you sing comfortably and in-tune.
Breathing with Vocal Exercises and Play Basslines by Ear: Resource Pack Preview
Learning music by ear involves many components. Last month, we focused on the process of learning melodies, and this month we’re learning about basslines. Well, that sounds fine for bass players, but why do guitarists and pianists need to learn basslines?...
I Play Piano – Why Keyboard?
Learn about the features and advantages of a keyboard – and why many players find they’re a useful instrument to have in addition to their acoustic piano.
Breathing for Singers and Melodies By Ear – Resource Pack Preview
Musical U’s Resident Pros unfold the play-by-ear mystery, starting with melody – the heart of the song. For singers, a new resource pack on breathing.
I, IV, V, vi Chord Progressions and Harmonizing: Resource Pack Preview
Want to play thousands of songs by ear? Learn to play these four crucial chords on your instrument. Also add beautiful vocal harmonies with a little theory.
Harmonic Tension and Release: Resource Pack Preview
“Every rose has its thorn.” Tension in music makes release so much sweeter! Learn to master the wondrous palette available to color your musical journeys.
Improv 1, 2, 3 and Harmonization, Part 1: Resource Pack Preview
Musical U instrument pros show how musical improv can be simple yet powerful, and how singers can demystify beautiful harmonies with simple music theory.
Clave: The Secret Key to Pop Rhythm
Did you know that the rhythmic backbone of pop music is borrowed from Afro-Cuban music? Discover the connection between African drumming and pop radio!
Play it with feeling! Resource Pack Preview
Often our playing falls short of expressing the emotions we feel inside. Musical U’s Resident Pros show you how to open the doors and play it with feeling!
