Have you ever wanted to switch your Dorian melody into a Phrygian, Mixolydian or maybe even a Locrian one? In this episode, I show how you can transform your music from one musical mode to…
Learn the secrets behind writing amazing Mixolydian melodies. Who thinks that the Mixolydian mode is only great for creating chord progressions is wrong. In this lesson, I show you 4 different Mixolydian melody patterns that…
What if you could change any famous chord progression upside down and into your own with just one technique? What if you could turn a happy song into a depressing one or a sad song…
Can somebody, in this case me, with a classical music and rock music background write a convincing jazz guitar solo? Let’s see! What I’ve Learned From This After creating my latest chord progression tutorial I…
Have you ever tried ChatGPT or a chord progression generator for creating chord progressions? And tell me… Were you happy with the results? If you’re like me, then probably not. So let’s dive into a…
When you think about The Beatles you think about Let It Be, Get Back and many more great hits. But rarely do you hear anybody talk about the song Blue Jay Way. This is a…
Can’t find new songwriting inspiration? Don’t have any new music material to work on? I know how it feels. It happened to me all the time. But now I found a songwriting technique that always…
What makes Don’t Look Back In Anger by Oases a Classical Harmony Songwriting Masterclass? Let’s dive into this great song and let’s get creative! Video Tutorial Song Analysis: Don’t Look Back In Anger by Oasis…
When you think of a microtonal Phrygian music theory masterpiece, Justin Timberlake’s hit “Sexy Back” might not be the first song that comes to mind. However, this seemingly straightforward pop song has some fascinating musical…
Between the Bars by Elliott Smith is a perfect song with a perfect chord progression. In this song analysis, I will show you why this is a chord progression any guitarist, musician and songwriter should…