Music Theory

Build a clear understanding of how chords work and connect within a key.

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Music Theory Fundamentals—Major, Minor & Diminished Chords

A little bit of music theory goes a long way – in this video, I explain the difference between the major, minor, and diminished triads, and show you how to find them anywhere on the keyboard.

Picking the Perfect Chords

Learn to write simple yet powerful chord progressions for your next song!

Major 7 vs Dom 7—The Difference Is Huge!

In this video, we examine the differences between Major 7 vs Dominant 7 chords – specifically focusing on how they are constructed, how they are labelled, how they differ in sound and how you can utilise both with great effect in your songwriting process.

Writing Songs in the Minor Key

Learn to harness the beauty and power of the RELATIVE MINOR and explore some new harmonic options for your next song!

Music Theory Fundamentals—Major, Minor & Diminished Chords

A little bit of music theory goes a long way – in this video, I explain the difference between the major, minor, and diminished triads, and show you how to find them anywhere on the keyboard.

Picking the Perfect Chords

Learn to write simple yet powerful chord progressions for your next song!

Major 7 vs Dom 7—The Difference Is Huge!

In this video, we examine the differences between Major 7 vs Dominant 7 chords – specifically focusing on how they are constructed, how they are labelled, how they differ in sound and how you can utilise both with great effect in your songwriting process.

Writing Songs in the Minor Key

Learn to harness the beauty and power of the RELATIVE MINOR and explore some new harmonic options for your next song!

Explore Our Courses on Music Theory

Dive deeper with our complete songwriting courses. Learn the roles and relationships of chords within a key, how to use chord substitutions, and how to make stronger musical choices in your songwriting.

Online songwriting courses

Online Courses

Learn more deeply with our perfectly sequenced short courses that take you step-by-step through the best songwriting techniques, exercises, and…

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Intensive Songwriting Course

Intensive Songwriting Course

Build your creativity and momentum by diving into an intensive weekend of songwriting with Keppie and Benny – and songwriters…

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  • Songwriting process and project completion
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Songwriting Process

Songwriting Process

Turn your inspiration into beautiful songs with step-by-step guidance through two professional songwriting methods.

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  • Songwriting process and project completion
  • Follow two proven songwriting methods to turn your ideas into complete songs with clear structure, strong lyrics, and compelling melodies.
Songwriting Exercise

Songwriting Exercise

Level up your songwriting with five radically practical exercises used by professional songwriters around the world.

  • Beginner – Intermediate
  • Self-paced Online
  • Songwriting techniques and creative exercises
  • Learn five practical songwriting exercises used by professionals to generate ideas, write stronger lyrics, and create memorable melodies.
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