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Planning and Goals

Rewind: Reflections

Rewind: Reflections

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 30, 2019 | Podcast, Musicality, Planning and Goals, Practice

The Musical U team reflects on some of the guest experts that have had a big impact on our musical lives. Gain inspiration for your own musicality practice.

Pathways: Sharilynn Horhota

Pathways: Sharilynn Horhota

by Christopher Sutton | Dec 19, 2019 | Podcast, Improvisation, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Practice

Musical U member Sharilynn Horhota shares her fascinating musical journey along with some very useful tips you can apply to your own music practice.

How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart

How to Learn Like a Genius, with Gregg Goodhart

by Christopher Sutton | Nov 27, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

Gregg Goodhart of the Learn Like a Genius project applies the latest research on how the human brain learns most effectively to music practice.

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.

Your Connection To Music, with Dave Isaacs (The Perpetual Beginner)

Your Connection To Music, with Dave Isaacs (The Perpetual Beginner)

by Christopher Sutton | Oct 15, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Mindset, Musicality, Planning and Goals, Practice

Dave Isaacs, author of “The Perpetual Beginner”, teaches how approaching music with a beginner’s mindset can unlock the ease and musicality you desire.

Nature, Nurture, and your Duvet of Music, with Robert Emery

Nature, Nurture, and your Duvet of Music, with Robert Emery

by Christopher Sutton | Oct 3, 2019 | Podcast, Career, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Practice

Conductor and Musical Director, Robert Emery shares his views on talent, nature versus nurture, and what that means for the average adult music learner.

A Simple Tip for Indecision and Analysis-Paralysis

A Simple Tip for Indecision and Analysis-Paralysis

by Christopher Sutton | Jul 24, 2019 | Podcast, Mindset, Musicality, Planning and Goals

We share a simple tip to help you overcome analysis-paralysis. Learn how to take the next steps to an enjoyable and rewarding musical life.

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.

Awareness, Innovation and Reflection, with Michael Compitello

Awareness, Innovation and Reflection, with Michael Compitello

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 12, 2019 | Podcast, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Practice

Michael Compitello, percussionist and educator, talks about how to practice and learn. This episode is packed with tools to accelerate your progress.

Is Aiming For Perfect Actually Holding You Back?

Is Aiming For Perfect Actually Holding You Back?

by Christopher Sutton | Jun 6, 2019 | Podcast, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice, Song Writing, Teaching

What is perfection? In this episode we share a mindset shift for approaching your playing and practicing that will improve your musicality rapidly.

How to Earn Your Inspiration, with Mark Cawley

How to Earn Your Inspiration, with Mark Cawley

by Christopher Sutton | May 21, 2019 | Podcast, Career, Collaborating, Interviews, Planning and Goals, Song Writing

Mark Cawley, hit songwriter & online coach from iDoCoach.com shares powerful lessons he’s learned writing songs for superstars like Tina Turner! Tune in!

When to stick with it – and when to move on

When to stick with it – and when to move on

by Christopher Sutton | Mar 28, 2019 | Podcast, Mindset, Planning and Goals, Practice

The musician’s conundrum: should you stick with learning that difficult and frustrating thing, or leave it and move on? We explore a nuanced answer.

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Before you dive in, did you know that we offer a Free Checklist to help you become more musical?

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