Tonic Clef

Ryusuke Seto

Music Theory, Refocused. A podcast about making sense of music — how we hear it, how we learn it, and how to keep the joy while getting clearer. Short episodes on practice, listening, harmony, creativity, and the habits that help you grow as a musician. Less about rules to memorize. More about maps you can actually use.

Episodes

  1. 20 Sept

    Ep.3 - The Hidden Gravity of Every Song

    “Do” is not a fixed C note, but rather “Home.” No matter what key you're in, “Do” serves as the central axis of music, acting as a gravitational force and a compass that guides you back when you lose your way.

  2. 17 Sept

    Ep. 2 - Why Don’t You Feel Like Practicing Until You’ve Already Started?

    “I don’t feel like practicing today…” Every musician has that day. The usual advice is to wait for motivation. This episode argues the opposite: motivation often shows up after you start — sometimes after just five minutes with the instrument. We talk about lowering the bar on hard days, what to do in those five minutes, how to keep practice feeling like play, and why “an hour or it doesn’t count” quietly kills consistency. Music isn’t a sprint. The win is not quitting.

  3. 12 Sept

    Ep. 1 - Will Music Theory Kill the Magic?

    “I’m worried that once I learn music theory, I won’t enjoy music anymore.” If that fear sounds familiar, this episode is for you. We talk about why theory feels like it might kill the magic — and why the real problem is usually the order we learn in. Names after feeling. Maps instead of memorizing. A simple look at degrees (I–vi–ii–V7) as one shape, not four separate facts. Explore and practice in Tonic Clef: https://tonicclef.ryusukeseto.com

  • 3 Episodes

About

Music Theory, Refocused. A podcast about making sense of music — how we hear it, how we learn it, and how to keep the joy while getting clearer. Short episodes on practice, listening, harmony, creativity, and the habits that help you grow as a musician. Less about rules to memorize. More about maps you can actually use.

Information

  • Creator
    Ryusuke Seto
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ryusuke Seto
  • Show Website
    Tonic Clef