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Discover the most powerful tools, strategies and insights with Musical U director Christopher Sutton and more than 100 of the world’s leading experts on developing your musicality.

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Musicality Unleashed

Musicality Unleashed

In this series of nine short episodes we reveal the components and techniques of the most effective musicality training available.

Improv Month

Improv Month

Featuring interviews with improvisation pros and a series of tutorials teaching you to play freely and spontaneously, if you have any interest in learning to improvise you won’t want to this special nine-episode series.

Beatles Month

Beatles Month

In this series of eight episodes we examine the musicality of Fab Four themselves, asking the kinds of questions we’re so interested in here at Musical U – like what makes a song tick, how to understand what you hear in music, and what are the concrete, practical skills that underlie apparent musical “talent”.

Pathways

Pathways

In these episodes regular music-learners share their stories so far, including the tips, techniques and resources that have helped them most.

Rewind

Rewind

In these special episodes the Musical U team get together to revisit their favourite and most impactful moments from past episodes of Musicality Now.

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Meet Musical U's Head Educator, Andrew Bishko and discover the fascinating musical background which produced his unique skillset and made him the perfect match for Musical U.
Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. Watch the episode: Links and Resources Gregg Goodhart, “The Learning Coach” Learn more about Next Level Coaching Transcript
We’ve all been there. You’re working away diligently, trying to improve your musical ear, but as days, weeks, even months pass with no apparent progress, you start to wonder: should I just give up? We had a great question from @Lutemann on YouTube this week: “So I wanted to be able to play on sax […]
Dive into rhythmic improvisation in this segment of Jeffrey Agrell's Musical U masterclass on "Exploring Rhythmic Improv". Jeffrey introduces a rhythm vocabulary, using simple hand-drumming as a way to experiment and explore.
We’re joined by Jeffrey Agrell, a returning guest on the show, and one of our absolute favourite music educators. Jeffrey has authored half a dozen books providing "games" which serve as a gateway into creativity and improvisation - even for the most buttoned-up, perfectionist classical players!
Musicality Now - Q&A_ How (and why) should you do ear training for scales?
Musical U founder, Christopher Sutton teaches why you should learn scales and the two types of scale ear training that will improve your musicality.
Musicality Now - Q&A_ I sometimes get the notes wrong when I sing - what can I do?
Musical U founder, Christopher Sutton talks about the three step process to singing the right notes. Learn to increase your vocal accuracy and musicality.
Musicality Now - Q&A_ If playing music is like speaking a language - what about harmony?
Founder of Musical U, Christopher Sutton discusses how harmony fits in to the analogous relationship between music and language.
Musicality Now - Q&A_ Why use headphones and what kind should I buy?
Founder of Musical U, Christopher Sutton explains the power of good headphones for ear training - and how to choose the best pair for ear practice.
Musicality Now - Q&A_ What can you do if you struggle to audiate (imagine music)?
Musical U Founder, Christopher Sutton discusses why and how to audiate. Develop powerful musicality with simple exercises you can do anytime, anywhere.
Musicality Now - Q&A_ Sometimes I feel like I'm just guessing - is that wrong?
Musical U Director, Christopher Sutton discusses guessing notes when ear training. Learn how to avoid frustration and get more results from ear training.
Musicality Now - Getting Out Of Your Own Way, with Dylan Hart
Dylan Hart, successful Hollywood French horn player and teacher, shares his unlikely success story and unique perspective on musicality.
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