Beyond Music Theory

By Pedro Murino Almeida

The main goal is to produce content that helps you in your creative journey of making your own music! You will either find case study episodes and listen to how each song grows as I go through my musi... more

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How many episodes does Beyond Music Theory have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.

Beyond Music Theory episodes:

March 03, 2026 Beyond Major & Minor: The Emotional World of Symmetry
Make music with symmetric scales. See how you can create quirky melodies and harmonies using some of these ideas while having total control over dissonance.

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

📚 **Symmetric Scales** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/symmetric-scales/

📚 **How to Harmonize a Melody** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/how-to-harmonize-a-melody/

📚 **Parallel Harmony** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/parallel-harmonic-movement/

📚 **Modal Interchange** - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/modal-interchange/

00:00 INTRO
00:54 HARMONIZING THE WEIRD WITH THE FAMILIAR
03:05 MAPPING A MELODY TO A QUIRKY SCALE
04:18 QUIRKY TENSION CONTROL
06:17 "NORMAL" MELODIES AND "QUIRKY" CHORDS
07:33 MODAL INTERCHANGE WITH SYMMETRIC SCALES
08:24 FINAL THOUGHTS

#musictheory #compositiontips #SymmetricScales #songwritingtips #musicproduction #jazztheory #melodywriting #debussy #filmscoring
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10min
February 13, 2026 A Blueprint for Surprising Chord Progressions
In this video, I explore how to build chord structures and harmonic progressions using interval relationships — a creative approach to developing unique harmonic colors and melodic ideas.

📚 *Intervals* - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/intervals/

📚 *Building Chords* - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/chord-formations-triads-and-tetrads/
📚 *Practical Tips to Make a Melody* - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/8-practical-tips-to-make-a-melody/

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/
📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

#musictheory #chordprogressions #musiccomposition #harmony #CreativeMusicMaking #intervals #musiceducation #musiciantips
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9min
February 04, 2026 Another Way to Build Scales and Melodies
Creating scales and melodies isn't new—but the **way** you do it changes everything.

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 Intro

00:24 Creating the Scale

01:19 Figuring Out the Chords

02:14 Creating the Melody

02:45 The Harmonization Process - Bass First

03:12 Filling in the Chords

04:24 Creating a Melody Using Interval Relationships

05:45 Harmonizing the Melody - Free Harmonization

06:26 Final Thoughts

#musictheory #songwritingtips #compositiontips #musicproducer #intervals #melody #creativeprocess

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7min
November 12, 2025 Create Your Best Music Ideas With This Simple Strategy
Discover an approach to music composition that balances thoughtful planning with creative freedom. Perfect for all musicians and producers!

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic
🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY
🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/
📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG
🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/
🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 Intro: Why rethink your approach
00:32 Building the foundation: The power of planning and exploration
01:44 Crafting the structure and the core of consistency
02:57 Why this approach works (for any style of music)
03:33 Embrace the creative journey

#musiccomposition #musicproduction #songwritingtips #musictheory #creativeprocess #musiccreation #musiceducation #producerlife #musicinspiration
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5min
October 30, 2025 Why Music Creation Feels Harder Than It Should
Does your music creative process feel harder than it has to be? This video explores how you can overcome the fear of experimentation, build a consistent routine, and grow your skills step by step.

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 Intro
00:32 Why creative courage matters
01:18 The power of experimentation
01:57 Breaking the perfection trap
03:00 Building a consistent creative routine
03:46 Small steps - Kaizen
05:00 Closing thoughts

#musicmotivation #creativeroutine #musicpractice #experimentation #kaizen #musicgrowth #overcomefear #musiccreation
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6min
October 23, 2025 Remap Chords & Melodies to Shift Your Music’s Mood
Learn how to reshape your chord progressions and melodies by remapping them to new scales, transforming your music’s vibe. Quick, practical steps with examples to inspire your next track.

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Mapping the original materials

01:05 - The process of translating chords and adjusting the melody

01:46 - Exploring variations on the technique

03:50 - Bonus Tip! Shuffling Chords

05:15 - Closing Thoughts

*FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS*

https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/

https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/

#musicproduction #chordprogressions #musictheory #musiccomposition #songwritingtips #musicproducer #harmony #melody #musiccreativity

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7min
October 07, 2025 Make Music Theory Work For You
Discover how dividing the octave into three parts shaped my composition. Learn to use music theory your way.

*COURSES*
🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*
🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 Intro00:48 Piece Structure & Concept02:33 The Transitions05:03 Closing Thoughts05:45 Full Example#musictheory #coltrane #voiceleading #ModalInterchange #musiccomposition #jazztheory #creativemusic #musicexplained #musictips *FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS*https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/
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7min
September 05, 2025 Melody, Bass and Your Groove 🎵 [Instrument Role Mapping]
Every arrangement begins with a decision: Which instrument does what? In this video, I break down how “Role Mapping” lets melody, bass, and rhythm sections break their default ruts.

Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts below!

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Common Ruts and Why It Matters
01:35 - The Practical Shift
04:31 - Step-by-Step: Make It Work For You
05:35 - Closing Thoughts
06:25 - Full Example

*FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS*

https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/

https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/

#musiccomposition #musicproduction #groove #basslines #creativeprocess #songwritingprocess #musictheory
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8min
August 21, 2025 Bright vs. Dark in Music: How to Boost Your Song’s Emotional Impact
Learn how brightness and darkness shape your music’s emotion. Discover simple but powerful music theory tricks—from chords to melodies—that bring your compositions to life. Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts below!

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

🔥 Creating Unique Chord Progressions - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/QNxZY

🔥 The Creative Process - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/DhXQL

*FIND ME ON*

🎵 Private Online Lessons - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

🎵 Online Music Courses - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Brightness in Music
02:21 - Modal Brightness Perception
03:07 - Brightness Perception Between Modes in Different Keys
04:20 - Moving Through the Circle of Fifths Using Modal Thinking
05:30 - Melodic Sequences and Voice Movement To Emphasize Brightness
06:52 - From Theory to Expression07:44 - Full Music Example

*FEEDSPOT FEATURED LISTS – THE BEST MUSIC THEORY BLOGS AND PODCASTS*

https://bloggers.feedspot.com/music_theory_blogs/

https://podcast.feedspot.com/music_theory_podcasts/

#musictheory #musiccomposition #musicmood #musictips #createmusic #musictheory #modalmusic #songwritingtips #musiceducation
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10min
August 08, 2025 How to Harmonize Melodies with Freedom [Breaking the Rules]
Unlock modern harmonic possibilities and learn how to harmonize melodies with freedom — Step-by-step examples show you how to break free from traditional key boundaries. Great for composers and improvisers of any style.

*COURSES*

🔥 Mastering the Art of Harmonizing Melodies - https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/IN1ic

*FIND ME ON*

🔥 Beyond Music Theory Blog - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/blog/

🎵 Online Lessons - ⁠https://www.beyondmusictheory.org/coaching/⁠

🎵 Online Music Courses - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/

📚 Beyond Music Theory eBook - ⁠https://courses.beyondmusictheory.org/b/5rWG

#harmonization #musiccomposition #reharmonization #musiceducation #beyondmusictheory #musician #creativeprocess #composingmusic #musiccreativity
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FAQs about Beyond Music Theory:

How many episodes does Beyond Music Theory have?

The podcast currently has 34 episodes available.