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Christopher Sutton
Director, Easy Ear Training and Musical U
Christopher Sutton is the Director and founder of Musical U, an organization dedicated to helping amateur musicians develop their musicality. He has a diverse musical background, having played several instruments, including cello, clarinet, piano, saxophone, and electric guitar, and has participated in various choirs and ensembles. Despite achieving proficiency with these instruments, Sutton initially struggled with feelings of inadequacy and imposter syndrome regarding his musical abilities.12
At Musical U, Sutton plays a multifaceted role; he leads the team, writes and edits educational content, and oversees the development of new features and resources aimed at enhancing the musical skills of their members. His mission is to empower musicians by fostering a mindset that values creativity and enjoyment over perfection.15 Sutton emphasizes that everyone has inherent musicality that can be unlocked with the right tools and mindset.34
His approach combines both the technical aspects of music and the more intuitive, expressive elements, focusing on what he describes as "musicality"—the ability to play by ear, improvise, and create music, alongside traditional instrument techniques.25
