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The Music Interval Theory Podcast
Many composers struggle to write original and fresh music and get frustrated. At the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), we teach a transparent and proven methodology that will help you define your unique musical voice and raise above the generic sound of everybody else. Don't be tricked into believing that most of the composers you admire are (or were) born geniuses. We know that the vast majority of great composers are trained. We know you are the kind of composer who wants to be a powerful and convincing storyteller. In order to be that way, you need to understand the structure and architecture of music. And also how to use these elements in your compositions. We know you want to be in control of the story and feel confident about your skills. The problem is that conventional theory doesn't get you there! However, we believe that every composer should have access to this knowledge. This is fundamentally important, and we understand the frustration many composers go through, and it's not their fault! That's why we teach a transparent methodology and proven concepts that lead to great results!
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047 - The Emotions of the Intervals

047 - The Emotions of the Intervals

SHOWNOTES Many thanks to master composer Olivier Bostvironnois for taking the time to walk us through one his outstanding Interval Theory compositions. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. How To Write Long-Form Compositions That Are Interesting The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them) 
32:4101/12/2023
046 - Exploring the Work of A Master Composer

046 - Exploring the Work of A Master Composer

SHOWNOTES Many thanks to master composer Olivier Bostvironnois for taking the time to walk us through one his outstanding Interval Theory compositions. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. How To Write Long-Form Compositions That Are Interesting  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
24:2515/11/2023
045 - 2 True Stories from the Music Industry

045 - 2 True Stories from the Music Industry

SHOWNOTES Today is storytime! Grab some popcorn and enjoy the show! :) Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. How To Write Long-Form Compositions That Are Interesting  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
11:3301/11/2023
044 - Why Composers Need to Have Faith

044 - Why Composers Need to Have Faith

SHOWNOTES Hey MITAnation, let's talk about faith and creativity and how (we think) this applies to music and composers. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. How To Write Long-Form Compositions That Are Interesting  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
23:4315/10/2023
043 - How To Write Long-Form Compositions

043 - How To Write Long-Form Compositions

SHOWNOTES It's relatively easy for composers to write a few bars of music but when it gets to long-form content, it's different. In fact, it's hard. Join us in this open discussion with the MITAnation and learn the best tips and tricks that for writing long-form compositions. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. How To Write Long-Form Compositions That Are Interesting  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
54:4401/10/2023
042 - A Taste Of Flamenco Ukulele

042 - A Taste Of Flamenco Ukulele

SHOWNOTES We know that TC is a guitar lover, right? Well, did you know that he recently expanded to the ukulele? But to keep things interesting, he focuses on Flamenco! Sounds wild, I know. Let's jump right in. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. How To Write Long-Form Compositions That Are Interesting  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
10:5315/09/2023
041 - A Reliable Process To Repeating Your Musical Successes

041 - A Reliable Process To Repeating Your Musical Successes

SHOWNOTES If you rely on winging it, it's just a matter of time when you'll hit the road block. Before that happens, why not develop a reliable process that gets you to your musical successes? In this episode, I'm sharing my best practices when it comes to the composition process. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
37:2701/09/2023
040 - Live Guitar Session with MITA Members

040 - Live Guitar Session with MITA Members

From time to time, we offer live guitar sessions with and for the MITA members. Here's a session that we did in March 2023 and it was a great event. Grab your guitar and let's get going! Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
29:3015/08/2023
039 - 9 Traps Untrained Composers Fall Into

039 - 9 Traps Untrained Composers Fall Into

Honestly, over the last two decades Frank stepped into many traps (and luckily got out of them). Today, he wants to share 9 of the most common traps young and aspiring composers fall into. Be aware of them, before you continue building your career, and you'll get more successful way quicker! Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
12:1301/08/2023
038 - Gathering with 1s on the Guitar

038 - Gathering with 1s on the Guitar

Today, we want to show a bonus video from the „TNO 1“ video series for the guitar. Let's gather some musical ideas in real-time with the smallest interval we have, a 1. We hope to inspire you with this video! Watch the video version of this episode: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/gathering-1s-podcast/  Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
22:0415/07/2023
037 - The MITA Philosophy

037 - The MITA Philosophy

Content is great and the easiest way to communicate to music creators who have not been in touch with Interval Theory before. But actually, there's more to why members stay at MITA. Let's listen to Frank's thoughts around this topic. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
10:4201/07/2023
036 - Getting more out of Scale #1 (The Major Scale)

036 - Getting more out of Scale #1 (The Major Scale)

This episode features some nostalgic but still relevant content that TC recorded years ago (even prior to MITA). Let's see how TC manages to use scale #1 (the major scale) on the guitar and uses it for fluent improvisations. Watch the video version of this episode: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/major-scale-podcast/ Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
16:0615/06/2023
035 - The Power of Your Demoreel

035 - The Power of Your Demoreel

Every composer who is serious about working in the industry has (at least) thought about this topic. And today, Frank shares some of his methods to make your demoreel stand out and attract clients. Here are two Youtube videos from Alex Pfeffer in which he talks about the visuals for a demoreel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsZJ9UM-74I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4C-JVox6ok  Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis) Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
13:3201/06/2023
034 - Analyzing Prokofiev with Interval Theory

034 - Analyzing Prokofiev with Interval Theory

Let's dive into the mysterious world of Sergei Prokofiev and learn more about this fascinating composer. Furthermore, we did an in-depth analysis of his "Piano Concerto No.3" which is available to you for free inside the "Composer's Toolkit". Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  How to Write in the Style of Prokofiev (Interval Theory Analysis)  Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT)  Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min.  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster  The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them) 
10:4315/05/2023
033 - 1st-Hand Insights from a Pro Composer

033 - 1st-Hand Insights from a Pro Composer

In this episode, Frank does a deep-dive into one of his recent projects (together with the “MOM” composition team) – the Summer Lagoon Show for the Chimelong Waterpark in China. We'll listen to lots of great music and get to know the workflow for that particular gig. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT)  Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min.  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering– Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them) 
28:2401/05/2023
032 - Basin Street Blues on the Guitar

032 - Basin Street Blues on the Guitar

Today, we'll explore how to orchestrate a Jazz standard for guitar in real-time, and we'll use the song “Basin Street Blues” by Spencer Williams for that. Listen to “Basin Street Blues” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xca2XdscW3g Watch the video version of this episode: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/basin-street-blues-podcast/ Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT)  Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min. The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster  The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)
22:2715/04/2023
031 - Misconceptions about the Music Industry

031 - Misconceptions about the Music Industry

There are some common misconceptions about the music industry amongst young and aspiring composers. In this episode, we'll go into some real talk about the music industry.  Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min.  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster  The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)  and much more ...  
07:5901/04/2023
030 - 11s and 10s in Blues

030 - 11s and 10s in Blues

We've already talked about 11s and 10s in episode #8. 11s and 10s are great as they let you play with resolutions, expansion and contraction and even connect to almost every chord.  Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min.  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster  The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)  and much more ... 
08:3115/03/2023
029 - Interview with AI about Music

029 - Interview with AI about Music

AI has found its way into our society and daily lives. It's time for an interview with ChatGPT and let's find out what it has to say about the music industry.  Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min.  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster  The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)  and much more ... 
12:0101/03/2023
028 - Unlocking the Secrets of 9th-Chords

028 - Unlocking the Secrets of 9th-Chords

SHOWNOTES 9ths chords are great as they offer a lot of musical freedom, especially with Interval Theory. Let's unlock some of them in this episode! Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/  It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical information, such as: Best prompts for Composers who want to use AI (ChatGPT) Create Better Chord Progressions ... in 10 min.  The Top 10 Techniques for Gathering Musical Ideas Quickly  Gathering – Sketching – Developing; Applied to the Orchestra  The Composer's Business Booster  The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into (and how to avoid them)  and much more ...
16:3915/02/2023
027 - The Business Booster

027 - The Business Booster

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://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
11:5701/02/2023
026 - The Book of 1

026 - The Book of 1

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 Interval Theory! Please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
13:2015/01/2023
025 - My Top 10 Gathering Techniques

025 - My Top 10 Gathering Techniques

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 Theory! Please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
17:3301/01/2023
024 - Bitter Fruit

024 - Bitter Fruit

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 Interval Theory! Please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
11:2615/12/2022
023 - The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into

023 - The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into

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 applied Interval Theory! Please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
25:2601/12/2022
022 - How I learned the Music Business

022 - How I learned the Music Business

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 Interval Theory! Please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
12:2515/11/2022
021 - The Sketching Piano

021 - The Sketching Piano

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 get your skills to the next level via applied Interval Theory! Please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ 
12:1701/11/2022
020 - Insights from Interval Theory Master Composers

020 - Insights from Interval Theory Master Composers

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 somefantastic 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/ 
20:0615/10/2022
019 - How We Hear

019 - How We Hear

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/  
19:0001/10/2022
018 - Stop Mystifying Negative Harmony

018 - Stop Mystifying Negative Harmony

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 most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:  https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
14:2615/09/2022
017 - Orchestrating Toodles

017 - Orchestrating Toodles

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/
15:1001/09/2022
016 - Don't Let the Piano Fool You

016 - Don't Let the Piano Fool You

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/
11:4815/08/2022
015 - Triads - The Final Frontier

015 - Triads - The Final Frontier

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/
19:4201/08/2022
014 - The Unsung Hero in Music Composition

014 - The Unsung Hero in Music Composition

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 Should Sketch" https://musicintervaltheory.academy/7-reasons-why-you-should-sketch/ Link to episode 10 - “The 3-step Process” https://musicintervaltheory.academy/3-step-process/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit:  https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
12:0315/07/2022
013 - Pentatonic Dominant

013 - Pentatonic Dominant

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/
14:5901/07/2022
012 - Sketch Quickly - Here's Why

012 - Sketch Quickly - Here's Why

SHOWNOTESWe 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/16dPAY3tCslNQxQBuWBuL0For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
09:2915/06/2022
011 - Power Pentatonic

011 - Power Pentatonic

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 most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
14:5501/06/2022
010 - The 3-Step Process to Composition

010 - The 3-Step Process to Composition

SHOWNOTESWay 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 materials2) Sketching out the idea3) Developing the ideaLink to episode 5 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Sketch:https://open.spotify.com/episode/16dPAY3tCslNQxQBuWBuL0?si=V47BuI6MT0u_N7aJl0EdrgFor more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
10:5615/05/2022
009 - Casual Co-Host Conversations

009 - Casual Co-Host Conversations

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, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
17:5901/05/2022
008 - Using the OI '11' and '10'

008 - Using the OI '11' and '10'

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://musicintervaltheory.academy/podcast/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
13:3015/04/2022
007 - What You Need to Know About '13's

007 - What You Need to Know About '13's

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 composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
10:5001/04/2022
006 - The Lydian Mode Gathering

006 - The Lydian Mode Gathering

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://musicintervaltheory.academy/podcast/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
13:2415/03/2022
005 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Sketch

005 - 7 Reasons Why You Should Sketch

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://musicintervaltheory.academy/
12:1301/03/2022
004 - The Nature of '1'

004 - The Nature of '1'

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 efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
12:4715/02/2022
003 - The Big Picture of Music Theory

003 - The Big Picture of Music Theory

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 Theory" infographic: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/the-big-picture-of-music-theory/ For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
11:3901/02/2022
002 - The DNA of Creativity

002 - The DNA of Creativity

SHOWNOTES TC loves applying interval theory to the guitar. You are most likely familiar with how the Diatonic system handles chords. In Interval Theory, we think of vertical structures as interval combinations (ICs) in interval theory. This shift in perspective opens up an entirely new world of sounds that is not easily accessible using conventional theory. For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
11:2415/01/2022
001 - Why you should listen to this podcast

001 - Why you should listen to this podcast

SHOWNOTES Frank is a pro composer in the music industry and has worked for companies like Disney, Nintendo, Sony, and many more. Conventional music theory hasn't helped Frank survive the music industry, and in this episode, he explains what actually did! The journey has begun, and it's fantastic to have you around. For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
07:5701/01/2022
Trailer  - Welcome to the MITA Podcast

Trailer - Welcome to the MITA Podcast

SHOWNOTES Many composers struggle to write original and fresh music and get frustrated. At MITA, we teach a transparent and proven methodology that will help you define your unique musical voice and raise above the generic sound of everybody else. Join us in this musical journey and become a better musical version of yourself! For more information about the shortest and most efficient way to become a better composer, please visit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/
13:0129/12/2021