Rhythm, Sight-Reading, Can You Sing, and Halloween Treats
Learn the latest about developing your sense of rhythm, learning to sight read, the key question of whether you can sing, plus special treats for Halloween!
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
A Halloween Treat: Classic Song-Writing Tricks
Discover some of the classic song writing tricks used by the greats with this selection of fun Halloween-themed songs by John Anealio. Listen and learn!
5 Ways to Make Your Songs Spooky for Halloween
Learn from the pros about how to use minor keys, discord, sound effects and surprise to create your very own spooky halloween composition this October.
How Musicians Should Spend Their 10,000 Hours
We often hear that it takes 10,000 hours to become great at something. But is that really true? And if so, how should a musician spend their 10,000 hours?
Do you have a roadmap for your ears?
If you want to become more musical but you’re not sure where to start or how to do it, you are probably missing a roadmap. Here is how you can get one.
Can You Really Become a Natural Musician?
Is it possible to become one of those natural musicians, playing anything you want freely, easily and confidently? If so, how do you learn it? Find out here.
5 Free Music Courses You Can Start Today
Want to become an amazing musician? There are certain key topics you must learn. Here are 5 essential music courses which you can start today for free.
You can't learn to swim in a barrel full of water!
Don’t let yourself get stuck in musical “barrels” which limit your potential. Find out what is holding you back and how to break free of it with this tutorial.
3 Keys to Fast Ear Training Success from Scott Edwards (Ear Training HQ)
Want to know 3 simple tips to accelerate your ear training progress? Scott Edwards from Ear Training HQ shares his advice for learning to play by ear easily.
5 Surprising Ways to Become More Musical
Becoming a great musician doesn’t have to mean lots of boring practice. Here are 5 fun (and surprisingly effective) ways to easily become more musical.
5 Blog Posts That Make You A Better Musician
Sometimes you just need a boost to keep you improving in music. Here are 5 blog posts that can accelerate your progress and help you be a better musician.
Introducing the next generation: Musical U
Meet the next generation of ear training: Musical U is the new website and community providing all the essential resources plus expert guidance and support.
