Category: Music Theory for Songwriters
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Here’s 2 Simple Ways to Erase Music Theory Confusion Forever
19 June 2025
If you’ve ever found music theory overwhelming, you’re not alone. Many songwriters feel frustrated —bogged down by dense…
Analyzing Songs
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Music Theory for Songwriters
10 Essential Chord Progressions for Songwriters
8 October 2023
If you’re a songwriter looking for inspiration then look no further! In this article, we take a look…
Analyzing Songs
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Chord Tips to Learn from “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”
18 September 2023
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” is one of the Beatles most popular and well-known songs. Buried within…
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Learn to Turn Basic Chords Beautiful
11 September 2023
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with using basic chords. After all, they’re safe, reliable and well-known. However, to truly…
Analyzing Songs
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Chord Tricks to Learn from “Something” by The Beatles
16 July 2023
George Harrison’s song ‘Something’ (on The Beatles’ iconic 1969 album Abbey Road) contains 4 exquisite chord moves –…
Analyzing Songs
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Song Analysis – ‘You Oughta Know’ by Alanis Morissette
8 July 2023
Alanis Morissette’s 90’s smash hit ‘You Oughta Know’ has three weird and wonderful musical moves that make it…
Chorus Writing
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How to use simple chords to write great songs
7 March 2023
If you want to learn how to write a song, understanding how chords work is essential and in…
Music Theory for Songwriters
Song Starters
Writing Prompts
14-Day Songwriting Challenge: DAY 2
15 January 2023
#2. Starting in motion. Write a verse (with lyrics and melody). Instead of I V vi IV (the…
Habits of Success
Melody Writing
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Songs I Love
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What I’m listening to and why.
18 October 2022
I got a phone call from my friend Benny the other night (Benny, who I make videos with…
Music Theory for Songwriters
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Music Theory Fundamentals–Major, Minor, and Diminished Chords
24 August 2022
A little bit of music theory goes a long way – in this video, I explain the difference…
Music Theory for Songwriters
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How to Write Great Bridges
5 July 2022
Three chord strategies for creating satisfying contrast and variation in the bridge section of your songs. We first…
Music Theory for Songwriters
Major 7 Vs. Dominant 7
21 June 2022
In this video, we examine the differences between Major 7 vs Dominant 7 chords – specifically focusing on…
Music Theory for Songwriters
Recommendations
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The Best Songwriting Books, Websites, and Channels
3 April 2022
I’m compiling here a list of my favourite books, websites, blogs, and other resources for those pursuing study,…
Chorus Writing
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Music Theory for Songwriters
Creating the Perfect Pre-Chorus – Part 1
11 March 2022
The pre-chorus is NOT just the bit before the chorus – it is the bit before the chorus…
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Music Theory for Songwriters
How to Use Chromatics to Write Killer Chord Progressions
8 March 2022
Break out of predictable patterns and inject some colour into your craft with this chromatic approach to writing…