That classic West Coast sound is all about musical attitude. But how do you give your music attitude? Easy, you can do it, just put your back into it! Well that, and use the hack in this video. But…
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Nov 3 2018
How to Write a Catchy Melody - Music Theory from Fuse ODG "Bra Fie" (feat. Damian Marley) 
Do your melodies get stuck in the heads of everyone who hears them? If not, don’t worry, just watch this video and learn the instantly-usable hack that will ensure you write contagiously catchy melodies. But first… tea!
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Oct 20 2018
Uplifting Piano Chord Progression: Music Theory from Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross (Mid90s Soundtrack)
When you try to write a "happy" chord progression, does it end up sounding cheesy, like the theme song for a kid’s TV show? Then we’ve got a hack for you that’ll turn your kid’s chords into mature…
Sep 29 2018
How to Write a 2-in-1 Bass Line - Music Theory from Rationale “One By One”
Bass lines need to be low, cos that’s the whole point of them, but this restriction can very easily result in boring bass lines. So how can you break out of that limiting range, while still keeping your bass…
Sep 15 2018
WTF is a Melodic Rhythm? - Music Theory from Architects “Hereafter”
Learn what "melodic rhythms" are, and how you can use them to inject primal energy into your music, like Architects does in their new single “Hereafter” (from upcoming album "Holy Hell").
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Aug 24 2018
How to Write a Guitar Riff & Vocal Melody like Alice in Chains “Rainier Fog”
Happy New Music Friday, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show! So, Alice in Chains, new album out today, woohoo!!! I’ve been a fan since their debut album dropped way back in 1990, so I’m super stoked to…
Aug 17 2018
How to Write a Bass Line & Lead Melody like Marshmello “Happier” (ft. Bastille)
Happy New Music Friday, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show! So, today Marshmello dropped his new single “Happier” (ft. Bastille), and there’s a theory hack in this song that pretty much guarantees it’s gonna appeal to a…
Jul 9 2018
Why People Don't Sing Your Chord Progressions
In this Hack Music Theory video, you’ll learn why people aren't singing along to your chord progressions, and we’ll give you two hacks to solve this problem once and for all. But first... Tea!
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Jul 2 2018
The #1 Way to Hook People
Learn the No.1 way to hook people with your intros, so your songs don’t end up in the one-quarter of all songs played on Spotify that are skipped within their first five seconds. But first... Tea!
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Jun 18 2018
How to Write a Lead Melody - 2 Music Theory Hacks for Better Melodies
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you’ll learn two hacks that will make your lead melodies grab the attention of your listeners. But first... Tea!
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and…