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Many composers feel stuck writing the same old ideas, wondering why their music doesn’t sound as original as they want. Inside the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA) and our community (The Circle of Interval Magicians), we reveal the deeper architecture behind music, the interval magic that helps you break free from the generic sound and step into your own creative power.
The truth is, the composers you admire weren’t born with secret gifts. They learned "spells." They trained their ears, sharpened their instincts, and discovered the hidden structures that shape emotional storytelling. And you can learn them, too.
If you’re the kind of composer who wants to tell powerful musical stories, confidently, clearly, and with your own unmistakable voice, then you already belong here.
You just need the right tools, the right guidance, and a way to finally see how music truly works beneath the surface.
Conventional theory often leaves composers confused or boxed in, and that’s why so many feel overwhelmed or stuck.
But inside our world, we approach music differently. We teach you the language of intervals: a transparent, proven methodology that gives you control, clarity, and creative freedom.
You’re not just learning theory.
You’re stepping into a circle — a circle of composers who believe music is both craft and magic, structure and intuition.
And this knowledge belongs to you just as much as it belongs to anyone else.
Welcome to the Music Interval Theory Podcast.
Welcome to the Circle.
The truth is, the composers you admire weren’t born with secret gifts. They learned "spells." They trained their ears, sharpened their instincts, and discovered the hidden structures that shape emotional storytelling. And you can learn them, too.
If you’re the kind of composer who wants to tell powerful musical stories, confidently, clearly, and with your own unmistakable voice, then you already belong here.
You just need the right tools, the right guidance, and a way to finally see how music truly works beneath the surface.
Conventional theory often leaves composers confused or boxed in, and that’s why so many feel overwhelmed or stuck.
But inside our world, we approach music differently. We teach you the language of intervals: a transparent, proven methodology that gives you control, clarity, and creative freedom.
You’re not just learning theory.
You’re stepping into a circle — a circle of composers who believe music is both craft and magic, structure and intuition.
And this knowledge belongs to you just as much as it belongs to anyone else.
Welcome to the Music Interval Theory Podcast.
Welcome to the Circle.
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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.
Link: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells
In this episode, Frank explores how to create dark and mysterious music by doing less. Learn how slowing down your harmonic rhythm, thinning out textures, and using soft low instruments can evoke deep emotion and tension. Plus, discover how small intervals in the lower register can add fragility and danger without crowding your mix — perfect for underscore and cinematic moods.
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 that you can implement them in your compositions as well.
Link: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells
Summary:
In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares a crucial yet often overlooked first step in his scoring process: locking in the tempo and bar count before composing. By doing this, he avoids the stress of music slipping out of sync with the scene and creates a solid structure for emotional storytelling. Whether you’re scoring your first short film or your tenth game soundtrack, this simple tip could be a game-changer.
Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” — interval-based composition techniques that help you create clarity and emotional impact in your music.
👉 https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells
🎬 Episode Summary:
In this episode, Frank opens up about a common challenge many composers face: overwriting. He shares how revisiting an old cue made him realize the power of space and simplicity. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, you'll learn how to clear the clutter, spotlight your musical ideas, and let your arrangements breathe. Plus, how focusing on interval-based writing can give your music that emotional edge, without the mess.
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.
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In this episode, Frank shares a major shift in his composing workflow: writing the main body of a piece first, and saving the intro for last. This approach ensures the intro flows naturally and feels connected to the rest of the music. If you’ve ever felt stuck after writing a polished opening, this episode offers a practical and refreshing solution.
Audio Artist RISE Program:
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This special episode explores how to use scaling of triads—a wonderful technique for creating that classic Disney-style sound. The best part is that everything comes straight from simple major and minor triads.
Grab the five spells every composer needs and take your writing to the next level:
https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/
This episode shows how a simple motor or pulse can bring a stalled cue back to life and create forward motion without changing your harmony. Even the smallest repeating rhythm can act like an engine that keeps your music breathing and moving.
Grab your free guide: "5 Spells Every Composer Needs" and learn the interval magic that makes your ideas clearer, stronger, and more original:
https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/
The main takeaway from this episode is that sketching is the backbone of a strong composition. When your sketch works on a simple piano or grand staff, orchestration becomes a joyful process of adding color instead of fighting problems. A solid sketch saves time, reduces stress, and gives your cue a clear identity from the very beginning.
If you want to go deeper into these ideas and learn magical interval-based techniques with other composers, join the Circle of Interval Magicians — the community is open and we’d love to have you:
https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963a
Main Takeaway:
Your music becomes more emotional and memorable when you slow down your harmonic pacing. Giving a chord time to unfold allows the listener to actually feel the moment instead of rushing past it. Patience creates depth.
In this episode, Frank dives into one of the most overlooked superpowers in a film composer’s toolbox: the reappearing theme. A simple motif, placed with intention, can shape the emotional arc of an entire story while making the composer’s job smoother and more focused.
Frank explains how a recurring theme acts as a guidepost for the listener, creates cohesion across scenes, and reduces the need to generate endless new material under tight deadlines. Using examples from classic scores like Indiana Jones and modern masterpieces like Up, he breaks down how great composers shape and reshape a single idea to carry an entire film.
You’ll learn why repetition is not lazy, how a returning motif helps the audience stay anchored, and how Interval Magic allows your themes to adapt without losing their identity. Frank also shares insights from the Circle of Interval Magicians, where small motifs become powerful storytelling tools.
If you’ve ever wondered how to make your themes more flexible, more emotional, and more memorable, this episode shows you how to put that into practice right away.
Ready to go deeper?
Join the Circle of Interval Magicians and explore Interval Magic with a community of composers who are growing their craft one motif at a time:
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🎧 Ready to step into a world where music becomes magic?
Join the Circle of Interval Magicians—our vibrant community where composers like you gather to explore, share, and grow through the power of interval theory. Weekly live calls, the ever-growing Book of Spells, the Casting Chamber, and so much more await you.
Join us here:
➡️ https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963a
In this special New Year’s episode, we reflect on the incredible journey of 2025—from the launch of the Circle to the completion of our massive composition course—and share all the exciting things coming in 2026.
You’ll discover:
- What makes the Circle so unique (hint: spells are involved ✨)
- How it perfectly complements the Academy’s composition course
- Why interval magic gives you a creative edge—especially in the age of AI music
- What we’re planning for community growth, 1-on-1 coaching, and composer support this year
- And how you can be part of this movement by sharing the magic with just one friend 🎶
Whether you’re already a magician or just curious about interval-based composing, this episode will inspire you to lean into your creative power and embrace the magic that’s already within you.
Join the Circle of Interval Magicians and learn how to bring your musical ideas to life through practical interval-based techniques. This is where we explore concepts like the ones you heard in today’s episode, and you are invited to be part of it:
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In this episode, I share how a simple two-note ostinato suddenly felt tired and how a tiny interval-based change brought it back to life. We talk about why even the smallest movement can add direction, expression, and emotional clarity to your sketches. I also share a couple of real stories from my composing experience that show how interval thinking can lift a cue instantly. The main takeaway is simple: your music becomes more alive when you let even your smallest ideas breathe and move.
Check out the Circle of Interval Magicians — our community where composers learn, share, and grow together using practical interval-based techniques.
https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963a
Most valuable takeaway:
A pedal tone (or repeating pulse) acts as an emotional anchor in a cue, allowing harmony, texture, and orchestration to evolve without losing clarity or stability — making your music far more usable in film, TV, and game scenes.
If you want to go deeper into concepts like this, check out the Circle of Interval Magicians — it’s where these ideas turn into real breakthroughs.
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Main Takeaway:
Avoiding every doubling slows you down and weakens your orchestration. Smart, intentional doublings can add weight, color, and clarity when used with purpose — and they often unlock the fullness your cue was missing.
If you want to join a supportive community of composers who are mastering the art of writing with intervals, come check out the Circle of Interval Magicians. I’ll place the link right here:
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In this episode, we explore a simple but powerful mixing technique that brings more breath and life into orchestral and hybrid tracks. By adding a very soft vocal layer or breathy texture, you can lift tired-sounding strings, open up the top end, and create a sense of clarity and emotional presence. This subtle approach blends naturally with interval-based writing and can transform the feel of your music with just a small touch.
👉 Want to go deeper into orchestration, interval techniques, and writing cleaner cues? Join the Circle of Interval Magicians — our composing community where we turn theory into real-world skill.
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Quick Summary:
In this episode, Frank breaks down one of the most common traps composers fall into: adding low-end layers to “fix” a mix that’s actually suffering from unclear writing. You’ll learn why most low-end issues start in the double basses, how proper orchestration creates natural sub-bass depth, and why layering a sine wave only works when the foundation is already solid. A simple mindset shift — music first, orchestration second, layers last — can transform the clarity and power of your cues.
Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:
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If you want to go deeper into interval colors, intuitive composition, and a community that helps you grow as a composer, you’re invited to join the Circle of Interval Magicians.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, we explore why forcing a piece to stay inside your first theoretical idea can actually limit the emotional truth of your music. Instead of locking your cue into the mode you chose at the beginning, you’ll learn how to let the harmony evolve naturally — following the emotional direction of the piece rather than rigid rules. When you trust the drift, your music becomes more honest, expressive, and alive.
Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:
Discover the interval-based techniques that make composing faster, clearer, and far more intuitive. Click the link below to become part of the Circle and start leveling up your craft.
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In this episode, we explore why diatonic thirds remain one of the most powerful tools for shaping expressive, memorable melodies. You’ll learn how this simple technique can rescue a cue that feels flat, add clarity to your musical ideas, and instantly create a more engaging melodic presentation.
The story inside the episode shows exactly how a small tweak—moving from one melodic voice to two—can transform how a listener (or client) perceives your music.
Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:
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If you want to become a faster, more confident, and more original composer, join the Circle of Interval Magicians.
Instead of waiting for the “perfect” motif, we learn why it’s better to start with a strong musical character, even if it’s rough, weird, or incomplete. Ideas grow when you let them live. Perfection can come later, after the music has something to say.
If you often get stuck waiting for the perfect idea, this episode will help you relax, trust the process, and let your motifs speak.
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A community for composers who want to write faster, clearer, and with more originality — using interval-based tools that make your music come alive.
1Join the Circle of Interval Magicians and become part of a community of composers who grow together:
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In this episode, we explore a powerful and slightly uncomfortable truth about orchestration: it doesn't hide weaknesses in your music – it exposes them. You'll learn why the orchestra reveals the real quality of your ideas, why sketches often give you a false sense of confidence, and how the orchestration process actually helps you discover what your music truly wants to become. This episode is designed to give you a mindset shift that will change how you approach both writing and orchestrating.
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