Musicality

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Christopher Sutton is the founder and Director of Musical U, the home of musicality training online. He is a graduate of Cambridge University and the Centre for Digital Music, Queen Mary, University of London.A lifelong music-learner and devoted musician, he has benefitted beyond measure from a wide range of music teachers over the years. From his early instruction in the excellent music department of Dulwich College, London, through years spent studying with phenomenal instrument teachers, and more recently through having the opportunity to learn from his colleagues in the team at Musical U, and its numerous collaborators across the world of music education.He considers Musical U to be less a company or career than a calling, and feels honoured and blessed to have the opportunity to pursue its vital mission: to put musicality back at the heart of music-learning.Christopher lives in London with his wife Natalina, daughters Alice and Laura-and far too many instruments.

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The 'missing manual' which every musician and music-learner should have been handed on day one. Have you ever wondered how the musical "greats" do what they do? Whether it's the child prodigy who masters instrument technique and new music ultra-fast... the creative genius who can conjure up incredible-sounding music on-the-fly and write songs that are remembered for generations... or the campfire hero who can sit with any music group, any time, and nail any song that gets called out, no sheet music in sight. It's easy to assume that those musicians have some special "talent" or "gift". But the surprising truth is that every single skill we associate with "being a natural" in music is, in fact, learnable-by anyone. Written based on 15+ years of experience helping 30,000+ adult music-learners of all kinds at Musical U, Musicality covers all the topics and skills which are never normally taught... but can enable anyone to achieve the musical feats most assume take "talent". Including detailed chapters on: Musicality and Musical Mindset Active Listening Audiation Ear Training (incl. Solfa, Intervals, Chords and Progressions) Playing By Ear Improvisation Songwriting/Composing Singing in Tune Mastering Rhythm Playing With Expression Spell-Binding Performance ... and even the modern "Superlearning" techniques which let you learn up to 10x faster. This book was written with the average adult musician in mind, from hobbyist/beginner through to pro. Musicality is suitable for all instruments, from piano/keyboard, guitar and bass through to ukulele, trumpet, saxophone, violin, harmonica, mountain dulcimer... And for every genre, from rock/pop, jazz, country, folk and classical through to electronic, dance, punk, R'n'B and techno. The "inner skills" of music are universal. Its 840+ pages are packed with the information, explanations, methods, and tips and tricks you need to finally become the musician you've dreamed of being. "An incredible resource." - David Reed, Improvise For Real "'Musicality' leads us to a musical land of success and ease. A valuable, meaningful and important text that will be a beacon for musicians for years to come." - Tim Topham, Top Music "With this comprehensive yet accessible book Christopher Sutton heartfully guides us into the new era of musicianship, where practice and performance alike can be realms of genius-level play and excellence. The H4 model alone makes this book worth reading. By debunking common myths - and providing models of "superlearning" music practice, accessing one's innate talent, and addressing the true fundamentals of musicianship, this much-needed book can guide anybody to greater enjoyment and effectiveness in their musical journey." - Mars Gelfo, creator of the Modacity practice app