Introduction
Module 1: Section 1 - Music Theory Basics
Module 2: Section 1 - Chord Progression Basics
Module 2: Section 2 - Chord Progression Writing Techniques
Module 2: Section 3 - More Advanced & Interesting Chords
Module 2: Section 4 - Advanced Chord Progression Writing Techniques
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4.1 Section Overview + Modes (8:25)
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4.2 Passing Chords (3:15)
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4.3 Why Theory Does (and Doesn't) Matter (2:43)
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4.4 Pop Borrow (4:41)
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4.5 Picardy Thirds (8:12)
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4.6 Secondary Dominants (10:42)
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4.7 Chromatic Movement & Tritone Substitution (10:24)
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4.8 Extended Progressions (16:21)
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4.9 Extended Progression Examples (13:50)
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4.10 Tonic Substitution (7:55)
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4.11 Harmonic Minor (10:18)
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Exercises
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Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: Section 1 - Melody Writing Fundamentals
Module 3: Section 2 - Melody Writing Strategies
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2.1 Putting Chords to a Melody (14:13)
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2.2 Tonal Center (11:29)
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2.3 Rhythm First Technique (6:45)
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2.4 Call and Response (9:07)
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2.5 Extending a Melodic Phrase (12:54)
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2.6 Note Length (3:56)
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2.7 Borrowing From Existing Melodies (12:39)
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2.8 The Quantity Approach (1:58)
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2.9 The Importance of Focus (4:34)
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Homework
Module 3: Section 3 - Melody Writing Workshop
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3.1 Melody Deconstruction #1 (12:19)
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3.2 Melody Deconstruction #2 (14:43)
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3.3 Melody Deconstruction #3 (6:57)
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3.4 Melody Deconstruction #4 (16:00)
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3.5 Melody Deconstruction #5 (12:03)
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3.6 Workshop: Fixing Common Melody Mistakes (21:21)
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3.7 Workshop: Mastering Counter Melodies (25:19)
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3.8 Workshop: Pentatonic Melody Writing (13:11)
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3.9 Workshop: Bassline Writing Tips (22:31)
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3.10 Workshop: Arpeggiated Melody Writing (11:16)
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Homework
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Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: Section 1 - Structure & Arrangement
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1.1 Why Do You Struggle With Arrangement? (2:01)
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1.2 Classic Song Structure (3:36)
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1.3 Song Form & Meaningful Distinction (4:49)
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1.4 Reference Tracks (13:41)
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1.5 Rearranging Existing Content (14:41)
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1.6 Additional Advice For the Loop Trap (4:26)
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1.7 Theory Perspective (11:20)
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1.8 Arrangement Pitfalls (5:21)
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1.9 Story Perspective (2:03)
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Homework
Module 4: Section 2 - Compositional Development
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2.1 Rephrasing - Presentation (Part 1) (12:37)
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2.2 Rephrasing - Presentation (Part 2) (13:10)
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2.3 Rephrasing - Instrumentation (6:05)
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2.4 Rephrasing - Main Takeaways + Examples (10:19)
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2.5 How to Switch Chord Progressions (10:07)
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2.6 Tension & Release (2:34)
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2.7 Arrangement Demonstration (29:07)
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Homework
Module 4: Section 3 - Advanced Arrangement Techniques
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3.1 Three Clever Arrangement Workflows (5:02)
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3.2 Arrangement Feedback (1:25)
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3.3 Responding to the Arrangement (1:54)
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3.4 Pre-Chorus Writing Techniques (21:47)
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3.5 Post-Chorus Writing Techniques (11:20)
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3.6 Bridge Writing Techniques (13:26)
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3.7 Which Keys Should You Write In? (3:12)
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3.8 Changing Keys (1:31)
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3.9 Modes Pt. 1 - Intro (2:36)
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3.10 Modes Pt. 2- Practical Theory (10:25)
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3.11 Modes Pt. 3 - How To Write With Them (9:37)
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3.12 Modes Pt. 4 - Writing Example (12:35)
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Homework
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Module 4 Quiz
Bonus: Genre Specific Breakdowns
