The Music Interval Theory Podcast

Mark DuBerry - Pulling Silk Podcast - Interval Composer Spotlight Oct 13, 2026 00:05:22 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

10 Orchestration Lessons - Live Masterclass (Part 2) Oct 9, 2026 00:23:30 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Four Plain Triads - Then We Put a Chord Between Them Oct 6, 2026 00:03:32 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

8 Orchestration Lessons from One Real Score (Live Masterclass) Oct 2, 2026 00:13:53 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

An Orchestral Piece Built Only from Triads Sep 29, 2026 00:05:25 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

The Hour After the Sketch Sep 25, 2026 00:10:10 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Move One Structure, Shape Your Piece Sep 22, 2026 00:06:37 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Do This for More Colorful Orchestration Sep 18, 2026 00:09:26 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Dont Pick the Scale First Sep 9, 2026 00:02:24 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Be Simple in One Place Sep 8, 2026 00:05:03 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

How a Blocky Chord Sketch Becomes a Full Orchestral Cue Sep 4, 2026 00:08:23 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Great Introductions and Endings (using INTERVALS) Sep 1, 2026 00:04:00 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Replace Generic Chords with this interval trick Sep 1, 2026 00:01:53 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Line Writing Workshop Aug 29, 2026 00:05:30 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

The Top 3 Traps Most Composers Fall Into Aug 28, 2026 00:19:04 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Why Composers Write in Flat Keys Aug 21, 2026 00:07:41 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Composing with 3s and 9s Aug 14, 2026 00:05:37 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Interval Composition Based on Bernard Herrmann Aug 7, 2026 00:20:21 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

The 4 Ways to Write Music - Most Composers Only Know 2 Jul 31, 2026 00:06:15 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

Composing with Just One Polychord Jul 24, 2026 00:12:46 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

The Best Composers Use Only 3 Composition Techniques, Not 30 Jul 17, 2026 00:08:29 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

3 Different Starting Points for Better Compositions Jul 10, 2026 00:10:01 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about I teach you interval-based composition in 30 days (or less)! From the basics to advanced concepts, I'll guide you step by step. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been ru

The "1+1" Interval Game Jul 3, 2026 00:08:36 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Learn Interval Magic and write music that truly stands out and is unique. Start your free 7-day trial today, and after that, it's less than one coffee per week! If you're new here, my name is Frank, and I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been running since 2015. I teach composers how to stop guess

Why Composers Freeze at Bar 5 Jun 26, 2026 00:10:50 Start here: Free Flipbook — Five Spells Every Composer Needs: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Or join the community: Circle of Interval Magicians — $18/month: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about/ If you're new here, my name is Frank Herrlinger. I'm the co-founder of the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), which I've been running since 2015. I teach composers ho

The Secret Is Prediction, Not Talent Jun 19, 2026 00:08:37 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about There is a reason some composers always seem to know what to play next, and it is not what most people think. This episode gets into the quiet habit that builds real musical confidence from the inside out.

Fix the Score, Not the Knobs Jun 12, 2026 00:04:29 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about When something sounds wrong in your orchestration, the instinct is to reach for the controls. But what if the real problem is somewhere you have not looked yet?

Diatonic vs. Intervallic - Which One is Better Jun 6, 2026 00:12:15 https://musicintervaltheory.academy/interval/interval-quiz.html Most composers never question the system they learned in. This video does. Diatonic and intervallic thinking each have their own advantages, and knowing the difference can change how you compose. Watch to find out which approach fits where you are right now. Take the free 4-minute quiz in the link above to find out where you are in

5 Spells Every Composer Needs May 29, 2026 00:02:03 https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Grab it! - It's free, and one of the best resources for composers available.

The Note Your Scale Won't Allow May 27, 2026 00:06:32 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about There's a question that trips up almost every composer trained in functional harmony. The answer most theory books give is complicated. Intervals make it simple.

The 48-Hour Composition Challenge May 25, 2026 00:04:45 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Most composers don't have a creativity problem. They have a completion problem. Frank talks about why that folder full of almost-finished pieces might be the thing quietly holding you back.

Color Doesn't Belong to a Genre May 22, 2026 00:05:34 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about You want richer harmony but every attempt starts sounding like jazz. Frank shares why color has nothing to do with genre, and what one small borrowed sound can do for your music.

When Lines Do What Chords Cannot May 20, 2026 00:04:52 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about There is a moment most composers know well: the melody feels right, but the harmony just won't cooperate. Frank shares what happened when he stopped thinking in chords and started thinking in lines instead.

Think In Energy, Not Chords May 18, 2026 00:05:30 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores why adding more complex chords doesn’t always improve your music. Instead of focusing on chord labels, he invites you to think in terms of musical energy—shaped by elements like density, register, rhythm, and orchestration. By aligning harmony with the energy a moment truly needs, your compositions can feel m

Fix The Context, Not The Chord May 15, 2026 00:05:52 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores the idea that “wrong” chords are often just incomplete musical moments. By adding context, adjusting harmony, and staying curious a little longer, composers can transform uncertainty into expressive and original harmonic choices. The episode encourages a shift from judgment to exploration in the creative proc

Momentum Over Perfection May 13, 2026 00:05:34 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores how early self-judgment can quietly shut down your creative flow. By allowing your first ideas to be rough and unfinished, you create space for momentum, connection, and playful exploration. The focus shifts from proving something to simply building something, helping you reconnect with a more natural and enj

When Simple Is Strong May 11, 2026 00:05:18 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore why trying to “improve” a good melody can sometimes weaken it. I talk about the strength of diatonic, whistleable melodies and how they create trust and clarity for the listener. Instead of forcing complexity too early, I suggest using simple melodies as a foundation and adding tension with intention, not insecuri

The Power of A Story May 8, 2026 00:05:50 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore why choosing chords can feel random when there’s no clear story behind your music. I share how defining a simple “story container” — like a scene, emotion, or memory — can guide your harmonic decisions and bring clarity to your composition. When the intention is clear, harmony becomes purposeful instead of acciden

Stop Composing Alone May 6, 2026 00:04:37 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore the hidden limitations of composing in isolation and how it can slow down your creative growth. I share why getting feedback and being part of a community can accelerate your progress, help you spot patterns faster, and make better creative decisions. The key idea is simple: growth doesn’t just come from doing mor

Why Basics Unlock Magic May 4, 2026 00:07:34 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores why interval theory often feels difficult and how the real challenge may lie in unclear fundamentals rather than complex concepts. He shares how becoming comfortable with treble and bass clef transforms intervals from abstract calculations into visual, intuitive tools. The episode highlights how small improve

Find Your Musical Edge (With Interval Theory) May 1, 2026 00:03:57 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore how relying on proven formulas can lead to familiar results, and why that’s not necessarily a problem. The real shift happens when you expand those foundations with your own perspective. This episode focuses on how originality comes from shaping what already works into something that feels personal and authentic.

Balancing Complexity and Simplicity Apr 29, 2026 00:03:48 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore how placing unconventional interval ideas inside familiar structures can make them feel natural and expressive. The focus is on balancing complexity and simplicity so your music remains engaging while still being clear and meaningful to the listener.

Making Notes and Clusters Belong Apr 27, 2026 00:06:10 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore what to do when you discover unusual note combinations that don’t seem to fit traditional harmony. Instead of trying to force them into familiar structures, I share how context, storytelling, and musical direction can transform any sound into something intentional and meaningful. The focus is on shifting your mind

Musicians Love Patterns Apr 24, 2026 00:05:14 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Professional musicians can perform extremely complex music, but what often matters more than complexity is clarity of structure. When musical lines are built from recognizable patterns, performers can process them quickly and play them with confidence. Random intervals without internal logic are much harder to read and less enjoyable to per

The Art of Singable Lines Apr 22, 2026 00:06:24 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Complex interval structures can look beautiful on paper, but choral writing requires a special sensitivity to how singers actually experience pitch. Unlike instruments, singers generate pitch internally and rely heavily on familiar tonal patterns as reference points. In this episode, we explore why staying closer to recognizable scales and

Hearing Intervals Differently Apr 20, 2026 00:06:12 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Many musicians instinctively hear the major second as more dissonant than the minor third. But when we look at the overtone series—the natural harmonic structure inside every sound—we discover a surprising perspective: relationships corresponding to the major second appear earlier than those connected to the minor third. This episode explor

Bridging from Diatonic Writing to the Intervals Apr 17, 2026 00:04:44 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores why many composers struggle to apply intervallic thinking in their music and how a simple shift in perspective can solve the problem. Instead of forcing interval techniques into an existing tonal system, composers can look for areas where both systems naturally overlap. Using a C major triad as an example, Fr

Protecting the Actor's Moment Apr 15, 2026 00:04:34 The Circle of Interval Magicians: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores an often overlooked aspect of film scoring: timing. Many directors prefer the actor’s performance to land the emotional moment first, with the music entering just after to support the impact. But there are also situations where the score needs to guide the scene by arriving s

The Pedal Tone Reset Apr 13, 2026 00:05:32 Circle of Interval Magicians: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores how pedal tones can do more than create tension. A sustained note can gently reset the listener’s ear, allowing bold harmonic transitions to feel natural and fresh. By holding a single tone long enough, the listener’s memory of the previous harmony begins to fade, creating space

Groove Without More Notes Apr 10, 2026 00:05:20 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about/ In this episode, Frank explores why repetition itself is not the enemy in composition—flat repetition is. He shares how layering simple polyrhythms like three against two can transform a static loop into a living, breathing groove. Drawing inspiration from composers like Philip Glass and John Adams, he explains how patterns in conversation

Start With Energy, And The Notes Will Follow Apr 8, 2026 00:05:49 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank shares his approach to starting a composition not with notes or chords, but with energy. He walks through his creative chain from story to feeling, from feeling to tempo, from tempo to texture, and only then to harmony and palette. You will explore how emotional temperature shapes musical decisions, how contrasting re

When Birds Become Bassoons Apr 6, 2026 00:06:39 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” here: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores how simple observation can unlock powerful musical ideas. By watching everyday movements—like birds hopping or leaves shifting in the wind—composers can discover natural rhythm, contour, and character. These real-life gestures translate directly into intervals,

Pattern Education And Sounding Generic Apr 3, 2026 00:05:53 Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about/ In this episode, Frank explores the double-edged nature of pattern education. While learning common musical patterns is essential, relying on them without reshaping leads to generic results. Composers are encouraged to mutate patterns through changes in rhythm, orchestration, articulation, harmony,

The Secret to Motion Without Changing Harmony Apr 1, 2026 00:07:19 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and learn interval-based composition techniques that create motion and emotional growth: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores how music can feel alive even when harmony remains static. Using examples like Bolero, he explains how motion comes from shaping intensity through dynamics, register shifts, dens

Seamless Storytelling In Your Music Mar 30, 2026 00:07:12 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and start using interval-based techniques that create flow and motion in your music: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores why leaving patterns exposed can make music feel mechanical and predictable. He shares practical techniques to hide loops, blur transitions, and create seamless motion between sectio

Why You Feel Slow When You Compose (And How to Fix It) Mar 27, 2026 00:05:26 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and learn interval-based techniques you can use immediately in your compositions: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explains why many composers feel slow: they try to generate and refine at the same time. By separating the creative phase (draft one) from the development phase (draft two), composers can work f

From Scale Prison to Interval Freedom Mar 25, 2026 00:05:31 Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians and dive deeper into interval-based composition techniques: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank challenges the common advice of “just modulate” when composers feel stuck inside a scale. True freedom doesn’t come from changing scales but from changing perspective. By using equal interval structures and moving them

The Secret Life of Interval Resolution Mar 23, 2026 00:06:24 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and start using interval-based composition techniques in your own music: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores the overlooked concept of interval resolution and explains why single intervals—not just chords—are the true carriers of musical energy. By focusing on how intervals like the minor second resolv

Recovering Like a Pro Mar 20, 2026 00:05:30 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares some hard-earned wisdom about mistakes, decis

Escape Overthinking with Musical Finger Painting Mar 18, 2026 00:04:13 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank explores the idea of “finger painting” as a way to o

Good Orchestration is Strong Storytelling Mar 16, 2026 00:05:37 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank unpacks the real role of orchestration—not as decora

Think in Lines, Not Stacks Mar 13, 2026 00:04:51 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank redefines voice leading as more than just academic theory—it’s a tool for writing smoother

Why Your Harmony Sounds Wrong (Even When It Looks Right) Mar 11, 2026 00:04:43 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank explains why a perfectly correct orchestral score can still sound wrong—and how the real c

Composition Techniques Don't Expire Mar 9, 2026 00:05:51 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank unpacks a powerful idea: you can’t “use up” a composition technique. Instead of constantly

How I Composed My Best Boss Music Tracks Mar 6, 2026 00:03:37 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank breaks down why the minor second doesn’t belong in heroic music — but abs

Orchestration Is Your Best EQ Mar 4, 2026 00:04:41 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Frank explains why orchestration has always functioned as the original EQ and transient shaper,

Dissonance Is A Choice Mar 2, 2026 00:05:35 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Frank breaks down the real meaning of dissonance and why it’s not chaos — it’s a choice. Learn h

Stop Fixing the Minor Second and Start Controlling It Instead Feb 28, 2026 00:05:15 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores the true power of the minor second — not just as a small half-st

It's Not About the Tricks, It's About the Time You Save Feb 26, 2026 00:05:08 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Frank shares a powerful story from a conversation with a magician friend and composer, revealing

From 12 Intervals to Just 6 Personalities Feb 24, 2026 00:06:02 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains five of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your compositions right away. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank challenges the traditional vi

Why Hollywood Scores Are Written in no Key Feb 22, 2026 00:04:44 Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians. You find the Circle quickly by googling "Circle of Interval Magicians," or by following the link in the show notes. https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963a Frank shares a surprising insight from the world of Hollywood scoring: most modern film scores are written in C concert with no key signature. Why?

From Lines to the Orchestration with Counterpoint Feb 20, 2026 00:04:54 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” These are powerful interval-based composition techniques, and yes—counterpoint is part of the magic. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank reframes counterpoint as a vibrant conversation between musical lines rather than a rigid academic exercise. You’ll learn how counterpoint can bring clarity and energy to you

The Lie of Perfect Spelling Feb 18, 2026 00:03:33 Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians. You find the Circle quickly by googling "Circle of Interval Magicians," or by following the link here: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963a In this episode, Frank shares a game-changing insight about enharmonic spelling and how simplifying your notation can lead to better performances. It's not abou

Why Music Theory Shouldn't Feel Like Detention Feb 16, 2026 00:05:17 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares why he refuses to join the “music t

Why I Use My Keyboard Like a Ruler Feb 14, 2026 00:05:27 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” — interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank shares how he stopped overthinking intervals and started using his keyboard or guitar as a simple visual tool to speed up his workflow. He explores the difference between writing inside scales versus composing with

How to Train Your Ear Without a Piano Feb 12, 2026 00:05:35 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains five of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own compositions. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of the Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares how years of teaching pattern-based

Unlocking Chord Function with the Harmonic Series Feb 10, 2026 00:06:24 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank unpacks why chords like C6 and Am7—despite using the

From Triad to Magic with Scaling Feb 8, 2026 00:05:36 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your compositions too. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank dives into the technique of Scaling—an interval-based approach that instantly adds

It's Not a Bug, It's Your Voice Feb 6, 2026 00:05:11 Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples, so you can start using them in your own compositions: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank explores the idea that the patterns and hab

Become Your Own Composition Coach (With This One Simple Habit) Feb 4, 2026 00:05:45 Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples, so you can implement them in your own compositions: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares how recording his composing process in

When Feedback Feels Like Magic Feb 2, 2026 00:05:07 Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians. You find the Circle quickly by googling "Circle of Interval Magicians," or by following this link: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963a In this episode, Frank shares how composing in isolation can distort your creative judgment—and how inviting feedback into your process can unlock surprising clarit

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