In this episode Joe discusses the use of songwriting techniques such as repetition, repetition with variation, ambiguity, motivic development, lyric and interval association, melodic phrasing and construction, dynamics, rhythmic variation, instrumentation to aid in section recognition, and the importance of architectural planning.

In this episode Joe examines various techniques for songwriters making a demo or finished recording of their songs, utilizing the baseline to make a memorable recording. With the use of digital-audio workstations combined with social media there are no limits to ones ability to record, publicize  and eventually reach millions of people with a hit song. Using famous basslines as examples, he explores the techniques used to create them: Beat It, Billy Jean, My Girl, Stand By Me, etc... 

In this episode Joe discusses the use of Songwriting, Chord  Cycles, Chord and Non-Chord Tones, Rhythmic and Melodic Motives, Repetition of Motives exactly or with Variation, Ostinato Patterns, the order and use of sections, Symmetry and Bass and Drum Relationships.

In this episode we hear 5 songs composed for flute and classical guitar using the compositional method Counterpoint, as well as chords formed by 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths, 6ths, 7ths, octaves and Pandiatonic clusters. The technique known as chord planing is also utilized.

In this episode Joe constructs a Modal Song's Background using the Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian Modes - however this time we move into 4 different keys for the Intro, Verse, Pre Chorus, Chorus and Bridge - this is  accomplished through the use of a pivot chord and unprepared modulations, in order to illustrate the endless possibilities  for chordal background layers and melodic construction.

In this episode Joe constructs a Modal Song's Background using the Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian and Mixolydian Keys for the Intro, Verse, Pre Chorus, Chorus and Bridge in order to illustrate the endless possibilities  for chordal background layers and melodic construction.

In this episode Joe continues discussing  the construction of Modal Scales and Keys along with  the use of the Mixolydian Key in creating chord progressions for use in modern songwriting as well as in all forms of musical composition.

In this episode Joe continues discussing  the construction of Modal Scales and Keys along with  the use of the Lydian Key in creating chord progressions for use in modern songwriting as well as in all forms of musical composition.

In this episode Joe continues discussing  the construction of Modal Scales and Keys along with  the use of the Phrygian Key in creating chord progressions for use in modern songwriting as well as in all forms of musical composition.

In this episode Joe discusses the construction of Modal Scales and Keys along with  the use of the Dorian Key in creating chord progressions for use in modern songwriting as well as in all forms of musical composition.