Music isn’t really about letters. Music is about relationships. The note names may change from key to key, but the relationships remain exactly the same. A major scale is always: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Whether you’re playing in C Major, G Major, F Major, D♭ Major, or any other key, those relationships never change. Yet most students are taught music almost entirely through the alphabetical system. When you look at all the major key signatures side by side, it can feel overwhelm

A couple of weeks back, I had a video unexpectedly go viral on Instagram… which then created a bit of an avalanche over on Facebook around my music method called The Easy Key. Since then, I’ve been deep in the backend of things — answering questions, sending download links, setting up lessons, and building out the new Mat Creedon School of Music over on Skool. Alongside all of that, I’ve still been doing my usual teaching rounds… and squeezing in the occasional bit of 3AM c

For many years I struggled to understand why music theory felt so difficult… even after years of practice. I could sight read.I could improvise.I could memorise key signatures. But my ear still felt strangely disconnected from the music itself. In this podcast episode, I share the deeply personal story behind The Easy Key and the discoveries that completely transformed the way I understand music, ear training, improvisation, and musical intuition.

Many people have experienced the powerful effect music can have on the body and emotions. A melody can suddenly shift our mood, bring back a memory, or release feelings we didn’t realise we were holding. In this reflection, Mat Creedon explores the idea that music may be more than entertainment. Through songwriting, deep listening, and meditation, music can sometimes act as a form of emotional release — helping the nervous system relax and allowing buried emotions to surface

Many people have experienced the powerful effect music can have on the body and emotions. A melody can suddenly shift our mood, bring back a memory, or release feelings we didn’t realise we were holding. In this reflection, Mat Creedon explores the idea that music may be more than entertainment. Through songwriting, deep listening, and meditation, music can sometimes act as a form of emotional release — helping the nervous system relax and allowing buried emotions to surface

Many people who are curious about singing through Sound Bath practices ask the same question: How loud should I sing? It’s a very common concern. Some people feel that if they sing too quietly it “doesn’t count.” Others worry about being heard and feel pressure to project their voice. But when working with the voice in a Sound Bath setting, volume is not the goal. In fact, most people discover that the most natural and relaxed voice appears when they begin much more

In Week 5 of the Sound Bath Choir, we explore one of the biggest fears people have about singing — singing in front of another person. This gentle Sound Bath vocal practice shows how sharing your voice with just one listener can transform anxiety into connection.

Many people who are curious about singing through Sound Bath practices ask the same question: How loud should I sing? It’s a very common concern. Some people feel that if they sing too quietly it “doesn’t count.” Others worry about being heard and feel pressure to project their voice. But when working with the voice in a Sound Bath setting, volume is not the goal. In fact, most people discover that the most natural and relaxed voice appears when they begin much more

Many people who are curious about singing through Sound Bath practices ask the same question: How loud should I sing? It’s a very common concern. Some people feel that if they sing too quietly it “doesn’t count.” Others worry about being heard and feel pressure to project their voice. But when working with the voice in a Sound Bath setting, volume is not the goal. In fact, most people discover that the most natural and relaxed voice appears when they begin much more

Many people who are curious about singing through Sound Bath practices ask the same question: How loud should I sing? It’s a very common concern. Some people feel that if they sing too quietly it “doesn’t count.” Others worry about being heard and feel pressure to project their voice. But when working with the voice in a Sound Bath setting, volume is not the goal. In fact, most people discover that the most natural and relaxed voice appears when they begin much more