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This podcast is for all songwriters, whether just starting or advanced - no musical background necessary! Composer and teacher Joseph Lilore covers the techniques of modern hit songwriters ("Circles" by Post Malone, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish), along with in-depth analysis of popular songs through time ("Something" by The Beatles, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana). The first series of lessons is an interactive course, where Joe plays chord progressions on the guitar as you sing along, turning your words into melodies. By the end of that series you will have written your first song, and you will be able to compose as many songs as you wish, in any style - pop, jazz, rock, country & more! Over 45 episodes so far, with new episodes released regularly.
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Songwriting - In this episode Joe illustrates how a complete song is created by developing 6 small musical phrases into a complete work through the use of repetition and repetition with variation. In all genres and styles of music this is the technique composers use to make their music cohesive and memorable
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression based on the Mixolydian mode. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions into your songs as is, or with variation. In addition I have included a complete song background.
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression based on the Lydian mode. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions into your songs as is, or with variation.
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression based on the Phrygian mode. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies, and in addition, incorporate these chords and progressions into your songs as is, or with variation.
Hi everyone - I am thrilled to announce I have joined the Free Music Archive Website. I have uploaded 85 pieces of music which may be used by anyone in need of background music for any project absolutely free of charge. My music is divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes (sound images). In this episode the work featured is "VOYAGE" Jonathan Page and Myself...
Songwriting - This episode features a chord progression used for hundreds of years in all styles of music. In the key of A minor - Am, G, F and E minor and E major. It is recommended to improvise vocal and instrumental melodies and in addition, incorporate these and those that follow in future episodes into your songs as is, or with variation.
Hi everyone - I am thrilled to announce I have joined the Free Music Archive Website. I have uploaded 85 pieces of music which may be used by anyone in need of background music for any project absolutely free of charge. My music is divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes (sound images). In this episode the work featured is "ANGEL" - main theme & finale...
Songwriting - In this episode Joe plays another popular chord progression used in modern music, all styles "6415". In the key of D Major = Bm, G, D & A Major. This will enable you to practice improvising musical phrases and sentences anytime anywhere. In addition it is recommended to practice chordal ear-training and using your instrument to improvise using the D Major and B minor pentatonic scales.
Songwriting - In this episode Joe plays another popular chord progression used in modern music, all styles "6145". In the key of C Major = Am , C, F and G. This will enable you to practice improvising musical phrases and sentences anytime anywhere.
Songwriting - In this episode Joe plays the most popular chord progression used in modern music, all styles "1 5 6 4. In the key of C Major = C G Am and F. This will enable you to practice improvising musical phrases and sentences anytime anywhere.
Songwriting: In this episode Joe explores the techniques and procedures available giving you the ability to create an endless supply of lyrics.
Hi everyone, this next work in the series for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between Violin & Guitar. I hope you enjoy these compositions, all my best wishes -Joe
Hi everyone, this next work is a soundscape of a beautiful park in New Jersey. A depiction in sound of following a path around the lake, in the center of the park. Hope you enjoy - Take care Joe
Hi everyone, this next work in the series for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between Flute. & Guitar. I hope you enjoy these dialogues, all my best wishes -Joe
Hi everyone, this next work in the series for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between 2 Guitars. In this composition I feature what I believe is the most important compositional technique in all genres of music - "Repetition and repetition with variation". In addition the use of petal tones and drones , notes sustained or repeated under the middle or above the music. The third technique highlighted is the Ostinato - A phrase motive riff repeated over and o...
Hi everyone, this next work in the series for guitar and various instruments features a dialogue between flute and classical guitar. Hope you enjoy, all my best wishes Joe.
Hi everyone, for the next series of episodes I would like feature some of my works for guitar, along with various instruments and ensembles . All my best wishes Joe
Sister Rosetta Tharpe - In this episode and the series that follow, Joe highlights the lives and music of women composers through the centuries, whose compositions were discouraged, suppressed and even forbidden. Known as "the Godmother of Rock and Roll", the following are links to Sister Rosetta's Music : https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a49oFalZE&feature=shares, https://youtube.com/watch?v=gELe5Rj_tXU&feature=shares
Clara Schumann - In this episode and the series that follow, Joe highlights the lives and music of women composers through the centuries, whose compositions were discouraged, suppressed and even forbidden. The following are links to some of Clara's composition: https://youtube.com/watch?v=xhDFHqOLgeQ&feature=shares. https://youtube.com/watch?v=O4k7ioNBp7o&feature=shares
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This is absolute gold 🌟 thank you Joe 🙏
Personal request :please also mension the cords on a number system ie G as a 1, D as I 5 Great job doing this thank you so much.