Music Theory Resources (page 2)

Speaking of free improvisation in his book Improvisation - its Nature and Practice in Music, Derek Bailey writes: Two regular confusions which blur its identification are to associ...

The songwriting process can be a tricky thing to write about and even trickier to teach. This is because any creative effort (and any subsequent critique of that effort) is largely op...

A positive frame of mind is essential to achieving success and happiness in life, be it for someone who works in an office or as a postman, or indeed as a musician. The more you put ...

I began as a Suzuki trained pianist at a very young age being taught with very high levels of discipline and fine tuning. Whilst this method has its advantages borne from child develo...

First, let me list a few myths about music theory.. 1. Music theory is only about memorizing and learning notes, key signatures, chords, etc. 2. I don't need music theory, because...

Technology and notation have become an incredibly useful tool for musicians and composers but, as the process becomes more and more automated, we risk losing our musical freedom and b...