This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom v ...
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Many composers struggle to write original and fresh music and get frustrated. At the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), we teach a transparent and proven methodology that will help you define your unique musical voice and raise above the generic sound of everybody else. Don't be tricked into believing that most of the composers you admire are (or were) born geniuses. We know that the vast majority of great composers are trained. We know you are the kind of composer who wants to be a power ...
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Conversations about music pedagogy, music theory, ear training, and music technology with members of the uTheory staff and thought leaders from the world of music education.
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Ear training exercises for piano players and musicians. This podcast teaches you ear training and music theory together. Topics include: Interval ear training. Ear training exercises. Interval ear training. Chord progression ear training. Common melodic shapes. Common chord progressions. How to transcribe bass lines. Music theory lessons. Ear training for piano. How to play piano by ear. And how to play songs by ear. Julian Bradley is a composer and music teacher from the UK. He loves to sha ...
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Here's the link to the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/31gKWqu_vHM Please help our mission to make music education accessible to everybody by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MusicIntervalTheoryAcademy Your best (free) resource about Interval Theory: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/…
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Ep166 Q&A Rhythm and Timing - Horizontal Pentatonic Patterns - Bass Note Selection - Violin Etude 2
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In episode 166 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about rhythm and timing, playing horizontal pentatonic patterns, selecting good bass notes, and more. I also recap my recent gigs and discuss how I prepare for performances.
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78 - Playing the Same Music Through All the Modes
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Video version: https://youtu.be/2z_rgzhfiVs Article "The Emotions of the 7 Church Modes: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/learn-how-to-write-music/church-modes/ Please help our mission to make music education accessible to everybody by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MusicIntervalTheoryAcademy Your best (free) resource about In…
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Video Version: https://youtu.be/kfIlvso1IrE The MITA Sketching Piano: https://musicintervaltheory.onfastspring.com/sketching-piano Please help our mission to make music education accessible to everybody by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MusicIntervalTheoryAcademy Your best (free) resource about Interval Theory: https://musicinter…
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Ep165 Preparing For Huey Lewis Tribute Band Gig
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In episode 165 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I prepare to play upcoming gigs with the Huey Lewis and The News tribute band, The Heart of Rock and Roll. I walk you through the process I go through when I'm reviewing for a show and discuss the songs I'll be performing. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the ques…
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Your best (free) resource about Interval Theory: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Please help our mission to make music education accessible to everybody by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MusicIntervalTheoryAcademy Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experien…
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Ep164 Nashville Studio Drummer and Music Producer Scott Williamson
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In episode 164 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I interview Scott Williamson, a top-tier studio drummer in the Nashville area for decades. In addition to his drumming career, Scott is a mixing engineer and music producer. He'll provide insights into life as a studio musician, answer listener questions, and reveal his favorite guitar parts. 🎸 Wha…
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Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u_Zq5Annv4Q If you're getting value from this podcast, please support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MusicIntervalTheoryAcademy ----------------------------------- Your best (free) resource about Interval Theory: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and…
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Get your copy of the ebook "The Creative Compass" right here: https://musicintervaltheory.onfastspring.com/the-creative-compass-ebook ----------------------------------------------- You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC…
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Ep163 Jack and Diane - How Does This Song Work?
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How does the song "Jack and Diane" work? Listen to episode 163 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast to hear how this John Mellencamp classic features memorable acoustic guitar riffs that make great use of different chord shapes and chord voicings. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at …
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Link to the video version: https://youtu.be/mm2RFqgq9L0 You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0153845/ IMDB…
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Ep162 Knights of Cydonia - How Does This Song Work?
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"Knights of Cydonia" by Muse is an epic rock anthem that blends various musical influences to create a unique and powerful listening experience. The song stands out for its grandiose and cinematic feel, drawing inspiration from progressive rock, space rock, and spaghetti westerns. In Episode 162 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I break the music…
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072 - Orchestration Masterclass on Action-Adventure
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You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0153845/ IMDB Frank: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3934435/ Are you on …
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071 - Dave from the 52Cues Podcast Interviews TC & Frank
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This time, it's different as to Frank & TC get interviewed by Dav Krop from the 52Cues Podcast. Please check out the 52Cues website for more information about Dave Kropf, the 52Cues Podcast, and his community: https://www.52cues.com/ You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheo…
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Ep161 Q&A Hot For Teacher - Multitracks - Bass Rigs - Funk #49 - Mastering Songs - Major and Minor Pentatonic - CAGED - Soreness - Knights of Cydonia
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In episode 161 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about Hot For Teacher, multitracks, bass rigs, Funk #49, mastering songs, major and minor pentatonic, CAGED, hand soreness, Knights of Cydonia, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.G…
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John brings a diverse array of instrumental flavors to the table as a professional musician, spanning from flutes to clarinets to saxophones, and even the EWI. If you ever require world-class recordings for your projects, John is your choice! Members of MITA can even watch the video version of this interview inside the Academy. You don't want to mi…
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In episode 160 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I demonstrate a technique for improvisation over jam tracks, drawing inspiration from the iconic song "Refugee" by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Leveraging guitar licks from renowned tracks like this can infuse your improvisations with creativity and flair, elevating your playing to new heights.…
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Ep159 Every Type of Seventh Chord and How to Use It
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In episode 159 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss every type of seventh chord and how to use it. Seventh chords are made when you extend a triad with an additional third. There are five qualities of seventh chords that appear in music. They are Major seven, Minor seven, Dominant seven, Minor seven flat five (a.k.a. Half diminished), and …
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069 - 5 Ways to Use Chromatic Lines with Scales
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I simply LOVE chromatic lines! Please don't forget to check out the animated YouTube video to this episode: https://youtu.be/5HcSKk83UE0 You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with …
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Did you ever get notes from a director like "please make this have less energy," or "it needs more energy?" ... If so, this episode is pure gold for you! You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professiona…
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Ep158 The Harmonic Minor Scale and How to Use It
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In Episode 158 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss the harmonic minor scale and its use in familiar guitar songs. This includes common harmonic minor chord progressions and how to incorporate the scale in your lead lines and guitar solos. For more information, see my book Fretboard Theory Volume 2 or my video course Fretboard Theory Video…
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Here's a funny story with a learning that I want to share with you. Hopefully, it will prevent you from stepping into a similar trap like I did ... You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional comp…
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Ep157 Q&A Circle of fifths - playing left-handed - Squier guitar mods - playing and singing - intervals
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In episode 157 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about the circle of fifths, playing left-handed, Squier guitar mods, playing and singing, intervals, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom vi…
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Yesterday, (that was April 5, 2024) we had a fantastic Scoring Workshop in which we explained all the interval theory techniques to compose unique underscore music in the genre of tension/suspense. Here's a quick recap of that session. You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervalth…
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Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff
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In episode 156, keyboardist Scott Sheriff and I break down the song "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia. We talk about the chords used in this song and how they’re based on a chromatic line cliché and include various extensions common to jazz and R&B music. ********************************* Scott's Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0oLy2MY…
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Ep155 Q&A Modes - Rocksmith - Major Scale Patterns - Memorizing Songs - Effects Pedals - Foot Tapping - You Oughta Know
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In episode 155 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about modes, major scale patterns, memorizing songs, effects pedals, foot tapping, Rocksmith, and the song "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. #fretboardtheory #guitartheoryfordummies #desiserna 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the …
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The bass is such a crucial element in music, so let's dive into the bass register today! You can also watch the video version: https://youtu.be/LV6JvbztFBo You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professio…
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064 - From Sketch to Symphony With Marc Bercovitz
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Let's dive into one of Marc's compositions for the Interval Theory Composition Course. The piece we'll discuss is based on the 3-interval, also known as the minor third. You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, …
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Many thanks to Dave Kropf from 52Cues for having us on the 52Cues podcast. If you're interested in leveling up your skills in and around production music, you should absolutely check out 52Cues: https://www.52cues.com/ And you don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/…
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Ep154 What Scales Are Used in Sweet Child O’ Mine?
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"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses features prominent guitar work by Slash, including the iconic opening riff and memorable solos. The song uses the guitar scales D Mixolydian mode, E Aeolian mode, E harmonic minor, and E minor pentatonic. In this podast episode, I explain each scale and its use in this quintessential rock anthem. 🎸 What do you…
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If you're serious about pushing your composition skills to the next level, you don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: https://www.imdb.com/n…
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061 - Crafting the Extraordinary - A Piano With 112 Keys
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If you're serious about pushing your composition skills to the next level, you don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: https://www.imdb.com/n…
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060 - What If Beethven Was A Film Composer
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For the video version, please check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Y3SSzoWTbaI Re-Think Music Composition 🎵 👉 https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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059 - 5 Composition Techniques You Should Know
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SHOWNOTES Here are 5 (or maybe even 6?) composition techniques that have served me very well! and I want you to use them as well! Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/…
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Ep153 Matt Reviere Slash Guns N Roses Guitar Style and Tones
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Which guitar scales, amps, and effects does Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash use? Matt Reviere and I discuss Slash's style and break down his tone in episode 153 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE cust…
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