Why most producers struggle with music theory
You’ve probably experienced this:
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You watch tutorials, but nothing sticks
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You feel like you're missing a “big picture”
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Music theory feels abstract, boring, or overly complex
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You have great songs you don't know how to finish
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You rely on your habits, always using the same tricks
The problem isn’t you.
It’s how music theory is usually taught.
A system designed for producers
This isn’t a traditional theory book.
It’s a step-by-step system built specifically for:
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Producers using DAWs (Ableton, FL Studio, etc.)
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Visual learners
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People who want practical understanding, directly applicable in their projects
Everything is explained using:
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Piano roll visuals
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Real examples
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Clear, structured explanations
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Revision sheets
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Creative challenges and exercises
What's in there
Tome 1:
Mastering the Foundations
(starts from the beginning, 250 pages)
This book is a clear starting point for either complete beginners, or self-taught producers who want to fill gaps in their knowledge.
It covers all the foundations of western music theory from which every advance rule grow:
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What music theory actually is
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Notes and intervals (the vocabulary shared by all musicians)
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How to build chords
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Write progressions, and make them smooth and meaningful
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Write melodies, and give them direction and purpose
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Use the major scale and the three minor scales
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Use all 24 keys (12 major and 12 minor) thanks to the circle of fifth
also contains:
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An introduction to staff notation
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79 practical exercises
Tome 2:
Harmony, Rhythm and Flow
(a creative toolbox, 359 pages)
This book expands the content of Tome 1 in several directions to gain depth, colour and freedom in your compositions.
This is more of a toolbox inviting you to "play with the rules", by diving into:
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Seventh and ninth chords
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Mixing tonalities through modulations and borrowings
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Harmonising and re-harmonising melodies
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Modal composing
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Using exotic scales
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Method inspired by the neo-romantic era
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Rhythm, polyrhythm and groove
also contains:
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An extended chapter about staff notation
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119 practical exercises
What you’ll be able to do
After going through this system, you will:
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Understand what you're actually doing in your DAW
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Create chord progressions without guessing
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Finish tracks faster
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Break out of repetitive patterns
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Feel confident with music theory
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FAQ
Do I need any prior knowledge?
No. Tome 1 starts from zero.
Is this for my DAW?
Yes. Concepts are explained with piano roll screenshots, the same type of grid you use to write notes in Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, etc.
Is this better than YouTube tutorials?
It’s structured, with revision sheets and practical exercises. You get the full system that is easy to come back to instead of scattered information.
Is this a physical book?
Both print and eBook versions are available on Amazon.