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
Stop! And listen.
Music matters. If you’re visiting this site, you probably don’t need to be convinced of that! But how often do we give music the attention it deserves? Today, find a moment and choose a song.Close your eyes.And just… listen. Whether you’re a...
How to Identify Big Intervals like Sixths and Sevenths
Identify big intervals like sixths and sevenths can be a challenging part of interval ear training. Here are three techniques which will help you.
Ear Training Series Spotlight
With over 150 articles here at EasyEarTraining.com it would be easy to miss out on some that might be useful for your aural skills training. Today we’re going to take a look at the 9 Training Series we have here on the site, and what each of them can offer you...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
We love Halloween here at EasyEarTraining.com, and the day itself has finally leapt down on us like a fiend from on high! In case you’ve missed any of our Halloween features in recent days, here are some links to keep your ears busy today: Halloween Is Coming...
Halloween Music Quiz! Challenge Yourself…
We’ve been cooking up a special treat for you this Halloween! Think you know your spooky tunes? Test your ears with this Halloween-edition music identification quiz! There are 10 questions to test you on 11 different haunting melodies – a different...
Halloween Songs To Startle Your Ears
Well, it’s coming to the end of October, and all those nice, cheery, wholesome pieces you’ve been using to train your ears… BEGONE! It’s time for something a little more bone-chilling. We’re taking a look at some of the music...
Ear Training News Vol. 4
Here are a few things you might have missed in the world of aural skills development and ear training lately. Let us know if you have any to add! Jump to: Halloween Sound Design Contest Theta Music Marks 1 Year With a Major Update Expert learning advice from the...
Bass Tone Podcast 6: Bass FX, Part 2
In episode 6 of the Bass Tone podcast, Bass FX Part 2, Nick Long explores some more unusual effects you can add to your bass tone. You’ll learn:
• What modulation effects are and how they work
• The Chorus and Flanger effects and how they impact your tone
• The sound of Wah-Wah effects, and why they combine well with distortion effects
• Pitch-shifter effects (including octaver effects)
Ear Training News Vol. 3
Looking for fresh inspiration or guidance, or just some entertainment? Here are a few things from the world of music and sound which might be of interest! Jump to: Experts weigh in: How to improve the sound of your recordings Tips & tricks for transcribing music...
Bass Tone Podcast 5: Bass FX, Part 1
In episode 5 of the Bass Tone podcast, Bass FX Part 1, Nick Long covers the most frequently used audio effects for the bass guitar. You’ll learn all about:
• Equalization (EQ), the cornerstone of a good effects chain
• Compression and Limiting to even out playing dynamics
• Multiband Compression
• Distortion, Overdrive and Fuzz Effects
Bass Tone Podcast 4: Bass Amps
In episode 4 of the Bass Tone podcast Nick Long dives into the wide choice of bass amp technologies and options out there and their effect on your bass tone. You’ll learn all about:
• The difference between valve and solid state amplification
• Class AB, G and D amps
• The options for amp heads, cabinets, and speaker sizes
• How to choose an amp for the best balance of size, tone, power, and price
