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 wit
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 var
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 v
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 int
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 additi
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 int
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
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 a
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 anyw
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 - "Repetiti
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
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 Cla
Fanny Mendelssohn - 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
Hildegard of Bingen - 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, starting with "Ordo Virtutum" by
Songwriter Interview: In this episode, Joe interviews singer, songwriter, keyboardist, arranger and producer McKenna Rowe, discussing her life and career as a professional composer and songwriter. Based in L.A., she has led bands and created m
Songwriter Interview: In this episode, Joe interviews singer, songwriter, arranger and producer El Caplan to discuss his upcoming EP release and the life of a professional songwriter. While working at Dr. Dre's Aftermath studios, El Caplan cre
Songwriting: In this episode Joe continues the combined studies of ear training and composition, turning one's mind into the instrument of creativity. The fifth chord in the major key is added along with ear training exercises and the creatio
Songwriting: In this episode Joe continues the combined studies of ear training and composition, turning one's mind into an instrument of creativity. The fourth chord in the major key is added along with ear training exercises and the creatio
Songwriting: In this episode Joe continues the combined studies of ear training and composition, turning one's mind into an instrument of creativity. The 3rd chord in the major key based is introduced along with ear training exercises and t