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 power ...
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John brings a diverse array of instrumental flavors to the table as a professional musician, spanning from flutes to clarinets to saxophones, and even the EWI. If you ever require world-class recordings for your projects, John is your choice! Members of MITA can even watch the video version of this interview inside the Academy. You don't want to mi…
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069 - 5 Ways to Use Chromatic Lines with Scales
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I simply LOVE chromatic lines! Please don't forget to check out the animated YouTube video to this episode: https://youtu.be/5HcSKk83UE0 You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with …
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Did you ever get notes from a director like "please make this have less energy," or "it needs more energy?" ... If so, this episode is pure gold for you! You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professiona…
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Here's a funny story with a learning that I want to share with you. Hopefully, it will prevent you from stepping into a similar trap like I did ... You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional comp…
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Yesterday, (that was April 5, 2024) we had a fantastic Scoring Workshop in which we explained all the interval theory techniques to compose unique underscore music in the genre of tension/suspense. Here's a quick recap of that session. You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervalth…
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The bass is such a crucial element in music, so let's dive into the bass register today! You can also watch the video version: https://youtu.be/LV6JvbztFBo You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professio…
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064 - From Sketch to Symphony With Marc Bercovitz
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Let's dive into one of Marc's compositions for the Interval Theory Composition Course. The piece we'll discuss is based on the 3-interval, also known as the minor third. You don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, …
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063 - 52Cues Interviewing TC and Frank
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Many thanks to Dave Kropf from 52Cues for having us on the 52Cues podcast. If you're interested in leveling up your skills in and around production music, you should absolutely check out 52Cues: https://www.52cues.com/ And you don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/…
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If you're serious about pushing your composition skills to the next level, you don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: https://www.imdb.com/n…
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061 - Crafting the Extraordinary - A Piano With 112 Keys
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If you're serious about pushing your composition skills to the next level, you don't want to miss the free Composer's Toolkit from the Music Interval Theory Academy: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: https://www.imdb.com/n…
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060 - What If Beethven Was A Film Composer
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For the video version, please check out our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/Y3SSzoWTbaI Re-Think Music Composition 🎵 👉 https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/Bởi The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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059 - 5 Composition Techniques You Should Know
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SHOWNOTES Here are 5 (or maybe even 6?) composition techniques that have served me very well! and I want you to use them as well! 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/…
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SHOWNOTES In today's episode, you'll discover a treasure trove of tips and tricks on how to approach rhythm in your compositions. The MITAnation generously shares valuable insights and trusted techniques on how to stay on top of the game. Don't miss to grab your free Composer's Toolkit right now! It's filled with a ton of helpful and practical info…
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057 - Unleash Your Creative Potential
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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 Styl…
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056 - Composing On Guitar - Part 8 - Orchestral Composition
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/91yKcs_ta0s ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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055 - Composing On Guitar - Part 7 - Voice-Leading & Why
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/GDqy1rL2G44 ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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054 - Composing On Guitar - Part 6 - Application
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/67J5Y6_8QRU ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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053 - Composing On Guitar - Part 5 - Connecting the Intervals
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/eu72ZmUK778 ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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052 - Composing On Guitar - Part 4 - Open Intervals
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/NKNp-QjiJ20 ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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051 - Composing On Guitar - Part 3 - Tweaking The Major Scale
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/LoqpvrFR0NY ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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050 - Composing On Guitar - Part 2 - Spice Up Your Playing
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/tfaTv7aOyVs ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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049 - Composing On Guitar - Part 1 - Dominant Intervals
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This episode is also available as a video: https://youtu.be/ZPFddAiJsZM ____________________ The PDF of this video series is available for download inside the free Composer's Toolkit: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/toolkit/ Who runs this podcast? We are TC and Frank, both professional composers with several decades of experience. IMDB TC: http…
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048 - Orchestration Tips for an Epic Sound
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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 Styl…
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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 Styl…
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046 - Exploring the Work of A Master Composer
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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 Styl…
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045 - 2 True Stories from the Music Industry
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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 …
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044 - Why Composers Need to Have Faith
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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 …
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043 - How To Write Long-Form Compositions
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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 wi…
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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://mu…
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041 - A Reliable Process To Repeating Your Musical Successes
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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 fill…
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040 - Live Guitar Session with MITA Members
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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.academ…
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039 - 9 Traps Untrained Composers Fall Into
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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…
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038 - Gathering with 1s on the Guitar
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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 To…
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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 informati…
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036 - Getting more out of Scale #1 (The Major Scale)
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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 fre…
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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://ww…
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034 - Analyzing Prokofiev with Interval Theory
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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 …
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033 - 1st-Hand Insights from a Pro Composer
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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 …
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032 - Basin Street Blues on the Guitar
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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…
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031 - Misconceptions about the Music Industry
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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028 - Unlocking the Secrets of 9th-Chords
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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 w…
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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 v…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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023 - The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into
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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…
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022 - How I learned the Music Business
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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 y…
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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 f…
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