Latest about Music Theory And Songwriting
A music professor breaks down the theory behind Sly & The Family Stone's Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)
Following Sly Stone's passing, we explore how one of the funk icon's most enduring grooves turns minimal harmony into maximum impact
Brandi Carlile reveals the songwriting maxim that Joni Mitchell lives by
“Joni has a knack for speaking the unspeakable and for making us all feel seen and uniquely understood,” she says
Raye on her decision to work with Amy Winehouse producer Mark Ronson, and those inevitable comparisons
“I really just wanted to be like, ‘Do you know what? I just need to forget what anyone else is gonna say about this’”
The ultimate guide to the circle of fifths and how it can help you make better music
Frequently seen but often misunderstood, this essential music theory learning tool can help you come up with creative gold
Prince Legacy representative speaks out on cancelled documentary, and outlines future release plans
“Prince needs controversy but it’s gotta be truthful,” says Londell McMillan
The Grammy-winning hit that Eric Clapton wrote to order, with a little help from Foreigner’s Mick Jones
With Phil Collins on drums and Pino Palladino on bass, it was pretty much a sure thing
Is synth-pop-country a genre? Sabrina Carpenter’s new single suggests that is
“It sounds like the song embodiment of a loving eye roll and it feels like a never ending road trip,” she says
"I can’t find the hook. I can’t find the chorus”: Barry Manilow says that songwriting has changed
“Young people don’t write the way I was trained to write,” he believes
