Song structure: How to build a song (with examples)
Learn how to turn musical ideas into full tracks with essential song structure tips, examples, and techniques.
Learn how to turn musical ideas into full tracks with essential song structure tips, examples, and techniques.
Learn how expert film composer Dave Kropf (Chopped, The Bachelor) uses cinematic effects to create tension, suspense, and release in his cues.
In this exclusive interview, award-winning composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, The Wild Robot) shares his insights on writing character themes, finding inspiration in honesty, and more.
In this interview, award-winning composer Gavin Brivik discusses his creative process behind composing the score for Faces of Death.
Explore the qualities that make a vocal harmony effective and learn how to write your own harmonies from scratch.
Learn about what chord inversions are and explore ways to use them for better voice leading and more nuanced emotional impact.
Learn about what musical modes are, the seven common diatonic modes, and how you can use them to achieve new colors in your music.
Legendary composer Kris Bowers (Bridgerton, The Wild Robot) invited us to his gorgeous Los Angeles studio for an intimate tour.
Learn about what the circle of fifths is, why it's important, and two interesting ways you can use it in your own music.
Learn about triads, chord progressions, and the other music theory subtopics that constitute the vast but exciting world of harmony.
Learn about the three key reggae chord progressions (I - ii, I - ♭VII, and vi - v) that are behind so many of the genre's classics.
Dive into the role of a chorus in a song, how it enhances the emotional impact of music, and tips for writing your own.