Ever wonder how Boston, The Allman Brothers, Iron Maiden, and The Eagles wrote harmonized guitar parts? Or why Simon and Garfunkel sing the notes they do in songs like...
Playlist - Song Writing Lessons
In this lesson I will drone on about musical drones (and the concept of pedal tones). This is a simple concept that can lead to some wonderful complexity...
This video is a fun demonstration of how to write a modern sea shanty, or pirate-themed song. Real shanties are much richer in history and form than what...
Thanks to my Patreon Subscribers for sponsoring these videos. I’ve posted a PDF there that contains all the info taught in this video. Inverted chords are...
To honor the elder gods and undead this Hallowed season, I’m posting the PDF for this video to EVERYONE instead of just my incredible Patreon subscribers: If you want to...
Sus Chords Pt 2: Advanced Chord Concepts and Suspended Variations [CHORDS + MUSIC THEORY]
Part 1 is here: I’ve posted 2 Pdf’s with this info + more for all Patreon subscribers: My neopolitan funk song- Buy my Ultimate Modal Poster: Even though I call the...
My Patreon: Get the Ultimate Modal Poster! This video is an introduction to modulations and key changes. We explore many examples of modulations you’ve probably heard...
Writing Music Off Of A Bass Line in 5 Styles [SONGWRITING – ARRANGEMENT – MUSIC THEORY]]
I’ll be posting all the mp3s I made at my Patreon: A bass line is a great place to start when writing music. It’s too easy to get stuck in a box and forget...
How To Write Progressions using min7, maj7, and Dominant 7th chords [Songwriting – Music Theory]
WARNING! Really bad typo at 08:39- A major is A + C# + E!!!! Chord Formula PDF + Mp3 posted at my Patreon: Skip to 14:07 to hear the seventh chord jam! This video...
My Patreon: Powerchords are the building block of rock and metal. They get a bad rap for being simplistic, but the reality is that their simplicity gives them...