Dive Into The Musical Modes
Make amazing music with a complex topic made easy
One payment of $89
Skills You’ll Master
The easiest and most complete introduction to the musical modes
43+ bite-sized in-depth music
lessons
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Notes, guitar tabs, and MIDI files included
Downloadable scale charts for
Guitar
Downloadable scale and chord
charts for Piano
Extra assignments and audio
examples included
When You Just Can’t Wrap Your Head Around It
You’re ready to start learning about the musical modes. After all this time you are dedicated to putting in the hours. You’ve watched a couple of tutorials and feel ready to start creating amazing modal melodies and chord progressions.
But once you’re behind you’re instrument or computer everything that seemed so clear just a minute ago seems like rocket science now…
Finding the right tutorials on YouTube or finding lessons on Google is a big time investment. On top of that, a lot of resources are not complete and will leave you more confused than before you started your search.
Learn The Easy Way
You don’t have to spend countless hours watching tutorials or reading music theory blogs. The musical modes are easy and I’m sure that after completing this course you will have no questions left. I respect your time.
My philosophy is to teach you something in the shortest time possible. I’m an expert in turning difficult topics into bite-sized, easy-to-understand lessons.
I dare to say that Modal Playbook is the most user-friendly and in-depth introduction to the musical modes out there.
Flexible Lessons To Become a Master
Is This Course Right For You?
Modal Playbook is for intermediates as well as absolute beginners. All musicians, songwriters, composers and music producers who want to improve their music skills and knowledge will benefit. If you want to learn to play or write awesome music using the musical modes this course is for you!
Also, I’m sure that even academically trained musicians will find plenty of nuggets that might be new, or at least offer a new perspective.
No matter what you do or play in music. If you want to finally start learning or expand your knowledge about the musical modes this course is for you.
The easiest way to get the musical modes into your fingers and
music in no time!
What You Will Learn
Modal Playbook is a “move at your own pace” course. You can start from the beginning till the end or
choose which modal aspect and lesson you want to focus on.
Section One
Understanding Modes
Learn what the musical modes are, what makes each mode special and how to use them.
You can approach and use the musical modes in many different ways. This is also why people get confused. In this section I will clear this up for you.
Section Two
Making Modal Scales
Learn how to make all the modal scales in any key. In this section, you will learn the easiest way to make each modal scale and how to categorize each scale.
You will learn the key differences and what makes each modal scale unique.
Together with the downloadable modal scales comparison chart you will never be left with questions.
Section Three
Creating The Chords
Learn how to find all the chords to any musical mode. In this section, you will learn what chords are and how to create them. You will learn how to create chords from any (modal) scale.
Each mode has its own unique harmonic content. The type of chords and the order in which they are placed make them unique. When you know this part, creating modal chord progressions is just one step away!
Section Four
Modal Melodies
Learn to write beautiful modal melodies.
Now we’re talking! In this section, you will learn how to create modal melodies in all the seven modes.
You will become familiar with handy melodic patterns that bring out the unique sound of each mode. Best of all, you can use them to your advantage and apply them to your own playing or writing.
Section Five
Modal Chord Progressions
Learn how to create amazing modal chord progressions. What would music be without harmonies? In this section, you will learn modal chord progression patterns that you can apply to your music.
You will learn what makes each modal chord progression sound the way it does. Most importantly, you will understand why things sound so good (or bad).
Once you master this chapter you are only one step away from creating complete compositions in any mode you like!
Section Six
Modal Melodies and Chord Progressions
Learn to write music combining modal melodies and progressions. This is where the magic happens!
In this section, you will learn to combine everything you’ve learned in the previous sections. Melody and harmony can support and strengthen each other in a beautiful way. From here you will be able to create music in any mode you like.
Your Mentor
It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.
Hi, my name is Xander
I’m a composer, Songwriter and Music educator with a degree in music composition and a specialisation in teaching and audio. I teach many students all over the world via private music classes, online courses and via my YouTube channel, Learning Music Skills.
As a composer, educator and content creator, my goal is to share all aspects of the process of making music. I want to give everyone the tools necessary to be able to understand, enjoy and create music. No matter the genre or skill level.
I’m an expert in making difficult topics easy to understand. I break down complicated concepts into practical bite-size songwriting and composition techniques that you can use.
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This course will keep you inspired and making music
for years to come!
What Students Say
Don’t hesitate and slow down your creativity and self-expression.
Add a new creative spark to your playing and music writing.
Let’s get creative and join me in Modal Playbook!
Questions and Answers about Modal Playbook
MY 14-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
I want to give you the chance to try Modal Playbook for yourself. That’s why I’m giving you two weeks to explore new creativity in your writing and playing.
Over a decade of experience went into creating this course. I am positive that you will like and benefit from Modal Playbook.
However, if you find it isn’t a good fit, fill in my contact form within 14 days and I’ll refund your entire purchase, unconditionally.
The Only Musical Modes Course You’ll Need
Why Sign Up?
The musical modes are fantastic for writing and playing music. Once you master them you can add so many different layers of emotion to your music. You will be able to write melodies and chord progressions that you otherwise might not have come up with. They expand your musical and creative vocabulary!
Everything you need to know is right here in 43 bite-sized but in-depth lessons. So there’s no need to waste time searching endless tutorials on the internet. You can pop in and just do a quick lesson or two during your coffee break or after work. You can give it a quick watch or read whenever you can. But of course, don’t forget to practice what you read and hear.
Closing Thoughts
The musical modes are a gateway to exploring new creativity and emotional depth in your music. Each mode (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian) has its own distinct character. They can give unique colours that can transform your melodies, harmonies, and compositions.
By understanding the modes, you will be able to express everything from joy and sadness to mystery and introspection. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, learning the modes gives you a creative palette to explore new melodies and chord progressions. It will unlock a deeper connection to your instrument and your craft, making music-making not just more effective but fun and fulfilling.
With my Modal Playbook course, you’ll discover how accessible and inspiring the musical modes can be. It’s more than a course—it’s a step into a new world of musical possibilities!
You will be able to choose when to use the Dorian mode for a chord progression or when you need a Phrygian melody. Questions about how the Lydian mode or the Mixolydian mode work will be past tense. You’ll even learn how to write Locrian mode melodies and Locrian chord progressions.