Many composers struggle to write original and fresh music and get frustrated. At the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA), we teach a transparent and proven methodology that will help you define your unique musical voice and raise above the generic sound of everybody else. Don't be tricked into believing that most of the composers you admire are (or were) born geniuses. We know that the vast majority of great composers are trained. We know you are the kind of composer who wants to be a power ...
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The Music Interval Theory Podcast
Power to the Pinky Podcast is all about anything and everything music! Music lessons (lots of guitar and piano lessons), making music theory fun and interesting, talking about the real life of a musician and music teacher in 2025! Tune in to hear all of your questions about being a full-time musician, music instructor, or just learning about guitar!
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Ear training exercises for piano players and musicians. This podcast teaches you ear training and music theory together. Topics include: Interval ear training. Ear training exercises. Interval ear training. Chord progression ear training. Common melodic shapes. Common chord progressions. How to transcribe bass lines. Music theory lessons. Ear training for piano. How to play piano by ear. And how to play songs by ear. Julian Bradley is a composer and music teacher from the UK. He loves to sha ...
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Why Gathering Before Sketching Changes Everything
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How to Use Counterpoint in Modern Composition
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 14 The CAGED System: Exploring the “C” Shape in the Key of C If you’re ready to connect chords, scales, and arpeggios across the neck, the CAGED system is your roadmap. Today we’re zeroing in on the “C” shape—and we’re staying in the key of C so you can see how everything lines up in one position. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: …
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Intervals: The Building Blocks of Melody & Harmony Once you’re comfortable with scales and chords, it’s time to zoom in on the space between notes: intervals. Intervals are the DNA of music—every melody, every chord, every harmony is made from them. In this episode, we’ll demystify intervals so you can hear them, identify them, and use them to leve…
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 12 Diatonic Chords in C Major Once you’ve got the C major scale down, the next step is learning how chords are built from it. In this episode, we’ll explore the diatonic chords in the key of C major, how to understand their qualities, and how to start writing your own progressions using them. 🎧 What You’ll Hear: ✅ The…
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 11 Welcome to the Key of C! The key of C major is where it all begins with no sharps, no flats, just the foundation for so much music theory and playing. In this episode, we’ll break down why C major is so important, how its scale structure works, and how it connects to the bigger picture of understanding music. 🎧 Wha…
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The Harmony Trick Every Composer Needs for Better Music
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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!Grab my free guide:"5 Spells Every Composer Needs"https://musicinterv…
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Episode 10: Learning the Notes on the Fretboard (Without Losing Your Mind)!
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 10 Learning the Notes on the Fretboard (Without Losing Your Mind) Trying to memorize all the notes on the guitar fretboard can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, no-fluff strategies for finally getting confident with the fretboard in a way that actually sticks. 🎙️ Th…
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Episode 9: Advice I'd Give My Younger Guitar-Playing Self
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 9 Advice I’d Give My Younger Guitar-Playing Self If I could hop in a time machine and give my younger self some honest advice about guitar playing, what would I say? In this episode, I’m diving into the lessons I wish I had known earlier — from practice habits to mindset shifts, and everything in between. 🎙️ This one …
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Episode 8: A Walkthrough of my Songwriting Process! (Part 1)
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 8 A Walkthrough of my Songwriting Process! Songwriting can feel like magic orrrr a total mystery. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal songwriting process: where ideas come from, how I turn them into full songs, and what I do when inspiration doesn’t strike. 🎙️ This one was sparked by a thought…
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Episode 7: Talking About My First Guitar (and Why It Mattered So Much)
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 7 Talking About My First Guitar (and Why It Mattered So Much) Everyone remembers their first guitar — the quirks, the struggles, the excitement of learning that first chord. In this episode, I’m taking it back to where it all started for me: my very first guitar. 🎙️ This one was inspired by a great question from liste…
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Why 10 minutes a day can change your music forever
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Episode 6: How to Get Better at Hammer-ons on Guitar!
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 6: How to Get Better at Hammer-ons on Guitar Struggling to get your hammer-ons to sound clean and strong? You’re not alone! Good news, it’s totally fixable. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to improve your hammer-ons with specific exercises, technique tips, and a few practice hacks that helped me get more fluid …
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Episode 5: How to Overcome Shyness as a Musician
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 5: How to Overcome Shyness as a Musician Ever feel like your nerves get in the way of your music? You're definitely not alone. In this episode, I’m opening up about my own journey with shyness and stage fright, and sharing the tips and mindset shifts that helped me get more comfortable performing and putting myself ou…
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No Samples, No Tricks - Just Sibelius and NotePerformer
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A Balcony, a Jazz Festival, and a Lesson in Sound
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Episode 4: Music School & My Favorite Acoustic Guitar Brands
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 4: Music School & My Favorite Acoustic Guitar Brands Ever wondered if you have to study music professionally to be taken seriously or even just to feel confident in your craft? In this episode, I’m diving into my own background: whether I went to music school, what I really think about formal education in music, and h…
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Episode 1: Power to the Pinky Podcast - PREVIEW!
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Power to the Pinky Podcast - hosted by Taylor Marberry! A preview of what's to come! Send any questions to [email protected] taylormarberrymusic
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Episode 3: Taking the Leap into Music Full-Time
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 3: Taking the Leap Into Music Full-Time Ever dreamed of making music your full-time gig, but felt totally overwhelmed by fear or self-doubt? In this episode, I’m opening up about what it really feels like to take that leap, with the excitement, the fear, and especially the worry that people might not like what you cre…
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🎸 Power to the Pinky – Episode 2: 15 Minute Practice Plan Can you really get better at guitar in just 15 minutes a day? Absolutely! I will show you how to breakdown practice for a 15 minute sesh! One of my listeners, Melody from New York, asked how to structure a 15-minute guitar practice session, and I’m breaking it down with beginner and advanced…
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https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/aboutThe Circle of Interval MagiciansMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/aboutMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/aboutMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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Why you don't finish your music, and how to fix it easily
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Music Theory for Composers - And what no Teacher told me
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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/aboutMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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121 - Why Most Film Scores Sound The Same and How to Fix that
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120 - Transform Your Sketch FAST - Using Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
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119 - Sketch like a Pro - Beethoven's Trick Still Works
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One Sketch, Three Worlds - How to Orchestrate Emotion with Intervals
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My name is Frank, and I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/skool/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stan…
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My name is Frank, and I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/skool/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stan…
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Why Counterpoint Never Worked for Me - Until I did THIS
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What No Teacher Ever Told Me About the Overtone Series
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My name is Frank, and I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/skool/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stan…
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The Best Exercise to Boost your Line Writing Skills
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My Advice for Interval Theory Beginners - START HERE!
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Watch the ull 45-min. deep dive on YouTube:https://youtu.be/RNm1LudKAzwJoin me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composer…
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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Composition vs. Production - What do you need REALLY as a Composer
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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Diatonic VS. Intervallic Theory - Which one is better?
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My name is Frank Herrlinger. I've created and run an online academy that teaches composers how to master Interval Theory—a groundbreaking and intuitive approach to composition. Join me in a live Intro Event:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/My mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stand…
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103 - My 3 Steps To Creating Unique-Sounding Compositions
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Watch the video version on YouTube:https://youtu.be/rvSapllN5RAThis is what I do ... Intuitive Composition Techniques Based on the Intervals.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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102 - Interval Theory & The Orchestration - Insights For Composing Action Music
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Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/g5Y66Ko1_k0This is what I do ... Intuitive Composition Techniques Based on the Intervals.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/By The Music Interval Theory Podcast
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Do you want to join me in one of the live Introduction Events to Interval Theory? I'll show and explain how Interval Theory works in action and how you will benefit from it. Please note that these events are not for beginners, though.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/intro/You can even support me on Patreon and unlock exclusive content for Patreo…
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