The Music Interval Theory Podcast

SHOWNOTES We've listened to TC already when he talked about some of his lessons in the music business, and today, I'm going to share my most efficient business strategies with you! Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you get your skills to the next level via applied Interval Theory! Please visit: https:...

SHOWNOTES Today, we'll dive into the "Book of 1", which is part of the "How We Hear" course. TC takes you through the process of applying the Book of 1 so that you'll turn into a better composer and even singer! Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you get your skills to the next level via applied Interv...

SHOWNOTES I understand that it can be hard to develop new musical ideas, but honestly, this is just a lack of technique! But don't worry, if you suffer from writer's block, this episode is pure gold for you! Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you get your skills to the next level via applied Interval T...

SHOWNOTES One of the shows TC scored was called "Bitter Fruit". In today's episode, TC explains his approach to scoring the plot and what the characters need to shine. That's practical advice from a true master! Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you get your skills to the next level via applied Interv...

SHOWNOTES Since we talk to many composers every day, here are the top 3 traps I see most composers fall into and need to figure out how to get out. We'll dissect each trap, and I'll also offer a solution to each of them! Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you get your skills to the next level via appli...

SHOWNOTES TC has built a reputation of being a fantastic composer for animation but also a savvy businessman. In this episode, he takes us back to when he started learning about the business and why. Storytime! Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you get your skills to the next level via applied Interva...

SHOWNOTES As you'll find out in this episode, I have built a special connection to this particular piano which turned into the "MITA Sketching Piano" (a virtual instrument). We'll listen to many sound snippets and go over the unique features of this instrument. Please grab your " Composer's Toolkit " for free right now! It contains unique resources for the aspiring composer, which will help you ge...

SHOWNOTES Today, we go into a three-way conversation. TC and Frank welcome Academy graduate Olivier Bostvironnois for this special episode. We talk about all things Interval Theory-related and share some fantastic insight - don't miss this episode! For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/  

SHOWNOTES The intervals give a fantastic introduction to ear training and how to improve your hearing. In this casual co-host conversation, TC and Frank dive into the subject of "How We Hear" and give a lotof food for thought.  For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:  https://musicintervaltheory.academy/   

SHOWNOTES Negative Harmony is an excellent source of inspiration and can produce fantastic musical results. However, the Diatonic approach is not easily compatible with Negative Harmony as we'll have to change scales, bass sequences, and chord progressions.  For that reason, let me present a more practical approach based on Interval Theory.  For more information about the shortest and mo...

SHOWNOTES In this episode, TC takes a sketch he wrote and turns it into a band arrangement using the guitar as his main instrument. Sounds interesting? Let's get into "Toodles" then! For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:  https://musicintervaltheory.academy/

SHOWNOTES The piano is the go-to instrument for many composers, and that's great! However, let's highlight a few points that frustrated me a lot when sketching on the piano so that you don't have to run into the same dead ends. For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:  https://musicintervaltheory.academy/

SHOWNOTES There's no way to get around triads in music, no matter the style or genre! Some composers might associate a triad with "simple-minded", right? Well, let's find out together why that's not true at all! For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:  https://musicintervaltheory.academy/

SHOWNOTES Many composers believe that writing music is just one step, which is "write the music". While it actually can work that way, it's not efficient and, most often, a waste of time. Instead, let's talk about the first step in the process of composition, and I'll even give you the formula to create endless musical ideas! Sounds good? Let's jump in ... Link to episode 5 - "7 Reasons Why You Sh...

SHOWNOTES Let's talk about a subject that will help you create fantastic lines, chord progressions, and licks in some of the guitar-heavy music genres - Rock, Jazz, and Blues. Welcome to the world of "Pentatonic Dominant"! For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/

SHOWNOTES We already talked about sketching, and today, Frank wants to dive deeper into why you should sketch quickly! There's more to it than you might think, so let's jump right in! Link to episode 5 - "7 Reasons Why You Should Sketch": https://open.spotify.com/episode/16dPAY3tCslNQxQBuWBuL0 For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:...

SHOWNOTES Ok, the pentatonic world will probably be within the repertoire of most guitar players! But do you know what "Power Pentatonic" is? ... It's pentatonic on steroids using interval theory and opens up many musical doors you can enter to enhance any given story. Let's listen to how this sounds and where to use it most efficiently when composing. For more information about the shortest and m...

SHOWNOTES Way too many composers don't follow any process when creating music. Guess what? You won't control your musical outcome if you don't know HOW to get results. In this episode, Frank shares his best practices for setting up a process so that you turn into a music-making machine! 1) Gathering materials 2) Sketching out the idea 3) Developing the idea Link to episode 5 - 7 Reasons Why You Sh...

SHOWNOTES This is one of those special episodes where TC and Frank step into a casual conversation and reflect on some previous episodes. Join some deep interval theory talk and discover TC's and Frank's highlights of this podcast so far. Link to the Podcast page: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/podcast/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer...

SHOWNOTES Today, we want to orchestrate on the guitar using the outside interval (OI). You will be surprised about how many musical opportunities show up when focusing on the outside interval of any given vertical structure. The guitar is an excellent instrument for playing those wide intervals, but they also work nicely in the orchestra or other arrangements. Link to the Podcast page: https://mus...

SHOWNOTES '13's are unique - that's one octave and one half-step. It can stick out very quickly in compositions but also provides many opportunities. It's essential to know its unique character to use it most efficiently. It's time for dissonance! Link to the Podcast page: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/podcast/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better...

SHOWNOTES Guitar players love the Lydian mode (and some of them don't even know that they do :D ...). Today, let's dive into the Lydian sound and see how it can create wonderful sounds on the guitar and composition. It's actually fascinating how quickly one can transition into intervallic thinking when starting from a scale, so let's jump into the content right away. Link to the materials: https:/...

SHOWNOTES "Sketching is essential, and you should do it!" If you don't know why you should sketch, this episode is for you. Learn more about the benefits and how sketching can save you a ton of time! Link to the materials: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/podcast/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheor...

SHOWNOTES It's about time to dive deeper into one of the spiciest intervals we have available; the minor second, or the '1' how we call it in interval theory. We'll listen to many applications on the guitar, but the concepts work the same way on any other instrument and composition. Link to the materials: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/podcast/ For more information about the shortest and most...

SHOWNOTES How do you actually integrate interval theory into your Diatonic knowledge? Well, it's simpler than you think. Listen to Frank explain the 'big picture of music theory'. In the end, we all want to create fresh and great music, and that's why you should have a solid understanding of that big picture. It lets you navigate freely on the map of music theory! Link to the "Big Picture of Music...