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What Music Practice Really Means, with Jonathan Harnum, PhD (The Practice Of Practice)

What Music Practice Really Means, with Jonathan Harnum, PhD (The Practice Of Practice)

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 11, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Mindset, Musicality, Practice

Author of “The Practice Of Practice”, Dr. Jonathan Harnum shares results from his PhD research on how high level musicians practice to achieve their skill.

Mind Before Fingers, with Marilyn White Lowe (Music Moves For Piano)

Mind Before Fingers, with Marilyn White Lowe (Music Moves For Piano)

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 4, 2019 | Podcast, Audiation, Children, Improvisation, Interviews, Musicality, Practice, Teaching

Marilyn White Lowe, author of Music Moves For Piano, brings life to the inner musicality skills of improvising, playing by ear, composing & collaborating.

From The Notes On the Page To Artistry And Mastery, with Dennis Alexander (Premier Piano Course)

From The Notes On the Page To Artistry And Mastery, with Dennis Alexander (Premier Piano Course)

by Christopher Sutton | Nov 21, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Keyboard, Music Theory, Practice

Dennis Alexander, author of Premier Piano Course, brings music theory & sight reading to life with a creativity and a consciousness of musical expression.

Pathways: Nick Cheetham

Pathways: Nick Cheetham

by Christopher Sutton | Nov 14, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

Nick Cheetham shares his journey for the premier episode of Pathways, a new series where we dig deep in to the lives of passionate music learners.

Making Improv a Game, with Jeffrey Agrell

Making Improv a Game, with Jeffrey Agrell

by Christopher Sutton | Sep 18, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Practice

Jeffrey Agrell, pioneer of a game-based approach to improvisation, teaches how and why to learn improv – and how much theory and technique are required.

From Mechanics to Organics, with Bradley Sowash

From Mechanics to Organics, with Bradley Sowash

by Christopher Sutton | Jul 12, 2019 | Podcast, Chords, Improvisation, Interviews, Playing By Ear

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

Rewind: A Mindset for Music Theory

by Christopher Sutton | Jul 3, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Mindset, Music Theory, Musicality, Song Writing

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

100% Emotion, with Michele McLaughlin

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 26, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Song Writing

Solo pianist and composer Michele McLaughlin inspires creativity with her emotional approach to improvisation and composing.

How to Handle Musical Mistakes With Grace

How to Handle Musical Mistakes With Grace

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 19, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Performing, Planning and Goals, Practice

Musical success means overcoming challenges and making mistakes. In this episode you will learn mindset shifts and practical tips for handling mistakes.

Letting the Music Play You, with Paul Wertico

Letting the Music Play You, with Paul Wertico

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 4, 2019 | Podcast, Career, Improvisation, Interviews, Musicality, Performing

Paul Wertico, renowned as the “musical” drummer, discusses what musicality means. Learn how understanding the role of the drummer can help you improve.

Playing With Heart and By Heart, with Sarah Jeffery

Playing With Heart and By Heart, with Sarah Jeffery

by Christopher Sutton | May 14, 2019 | , Active Listening, Improvisation, Interviews, Playing By Ear, Podcast

Sound better and play better by learning to play by heart. Sarah Jeffery from Team Recorder shares some tips to improve your musicality. Tune in.

Fundamentals Over Flash, with John Hatcher

Fundamentals Over Flash, with John Hatcher

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 5, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Music Theory, Practice

Blues Guitar Institute founder John Hatcher talks instrument technique, blues fundamentals, and his game-changing concept of “microlicks”.

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