Episode 148 Songwriting 101. Songwriting course for everyone
8 part songwriting workshop now available on You Tube
Songwriting for Everyone
This podcast is for all songwriters, whether just starting or advanced - no musical background necessary! Composer and teacher Joseph Lilore covers the techniques of modern hit songwriters ("Circles" by Post Malone, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish), along with in-depth analysis of popular songs through time ("Something" by The Beatles, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana). The first series of lessons is an interactive course, where Joe plays chord progressions on the guitar as you sing along,…
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Episode #147 - "I Had Some Help"
Songwriting - In this episode Joe illustrates how a complete song is created by developing 6 small musical phrases into a complete work through the use of repetition and repetition with variation. In all genres and styles of music this is the technique composers use to make their music cohesive and memorable
Episode #146 - Vocal Backing Track #7 "Mixolydian Mode"
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression based on the Mixolydian mode. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions into your songs as is, or with variation. In addition I have included a complete song background.
Episode #145 - Vocal Backing Track #6 " Lydian Mode"
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression based on the Lydian mode. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions into your songs as is, or with variation.
Episode #144 - Vocal Backing Track #5 "Phrygian Mode"
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression based on the Phrygian mode. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions into your songs as is, or with variation.
Episode #143 - (FMA) "Voyage"
Hi everyone - I am thrilled to announce I have joined the Free Music Archive Website. I have uploaded 85 pieces of music which may be used by anyone in need of background music for any project absolutely free of charge. My music is divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes…
Episode #142 - Vocal Backing Track #4
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression used for hundreds of years in all styles of music. In the key of A minor - Am, G, F and E minor and E major. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies and in addition, incorporate these and those that follow in future episodes into your songs as is, or with variation.
Episode #141 - (FMA) "Angel" main theme & finale
Hi everyone - I am thrilled to announce I have joined the Free Music Archive Website. I have uploaded 85 pieces of music which may be used by anyone in need of background music for any project absolutely free of charge. My music is divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes…
Episode #140 - Vocal Backing Track #3
Songwriting - In this episode Joe plays another popular chord progression used in modern music, all styles "6415". In the key of D Major = Bm, G, D & A Major. This will enable you to practice improvising musical phrases and sentences anytime anywhere. In addition it is recommended to practice chordal ear-training and using your instrument to improvise using the D Major and B minor pentatonic…
Episode #139 - Vocal Backing Track #2
Songwriting - In this episode Joe plays another popular chord progression used in modern music, all styles "6145". In the key of C Major = Am , C, F and G. This will enable you to practice improvising musical phrases and sentences anytime anywhere.