Let's use Enter Sandman by Metallica to learn how a song chart is a huge help in organizing and keeping track of song sections. Not only will this help you learn and...

At first, I kinda hated this album. Especially after hearing the singles; a lot of the hate it seems to be getting, I agreed and resonated with. By the time I...

I was just reading this fantastic book by Schoenberg and came across something hysterical that proves beyond the shadow of a doubt how backwards music education is in...

What if I told you there was a way to use music theory when you're writing that will supercharge the results you get with it?

The answer is this: Think about music theory...

Hey I need your help with something – I was just sitting writing this here piece of music and my ear just totally lost the thread and I can’t figure out what I...

Today I'm showing you what secondary dominants are and how they can help you add some crunch to your next chord progression. We'll also go over a key (ha) setback with the...

We can avoid a cadence when using the dominant chord by using inversions in your harmony. This is when we use another chord tone other than the root in the bass as the...

Today I'm showing you how to activate and select Noteperformer in Sibelius so you can be sure you're hearing the fantastic AI playback engine you just paid for.

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Today, I'm showing you how to install the NotePerformer 4 FREE Upgrade. I absolutely love this program and adore the playback it provides compared to the stock Sibelius...

Today I'm showcasing the power of articulations in a melody and why you should compose music with them in mind.  

Welcome back to May Melody Madness where I'm...

Today, I'm showing you how to end a melody – even if your ear is just not hearing it. The tools I share in this video will get you there, every time.  

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Today, I show you how to take a melody and make it feel totally different by reharmonizing it, along with other useful tools.

Welcome back to May Melody Madness where I'm...