Music Theory for Producers

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About Course

Music Theory for Producers is a foundational 4-week course that introduces core music theory concepts with a focus on practical application for producers. Through a blend of creative exercises, ear training, and DAW-based demonstrations, students will gain the tools to write stronger melodies, chords, and rhythms and understand how those elements fit together to build compelling musical ideas. No classical background required, this class is designed for producers of all genres looking to deepen their creative toolkit.

Topics & Goals


Scales, Keys, and Intervals

Learn note names, major and minor scale formulas, and how intervals shape melody and harmony.



Chord Construction and Function

Build triads across qualities and learn tonic, subdominant, and dominant roles.



Extensions, Voicings, and Inversions

Add 7ths and color tones, spread voicings, and use inversions for smooth movement.



Progressions and Roman Numerals

Write and analyze common progressions and transpose them across keys.



Rhythm, Groove, and Meter

Program note values in different time signatures and apply swing and humanization.



Melody Writing and Hooks

Create singable lines with contour, repetition, and call and response.



Song Structure and Arrangement

Shape ideas into sections and build tension and release across a short demo.

 

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