Rosetta Tharpe

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 and Roll", the following are links to Sister Rosetta's Music : https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a49oFalZE&amp;feature=shares, https://youtube.com/watch?v=gELe5Rj_tXU&amp;feature=shares 

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 and Roll", the following are links to Sister Rosetta's Music : <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a49oFalZE&amp;feature=shares" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y9a49oFalZE&amp;feature=shares</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=gELe5Rj_tXU&amp;feature=shares" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=gELe5Rj_tXU&amp;feature=shares</a>

Episode #130 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers -Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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 Clara's  composition:  https://youtube.com/watch?v=xhDFHqOLgeQ&amp;feature=shares.   https://youtube.com/watch?v=O4k7ioNBp7o&amp;feature=shares

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 Clara's  composition:  <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=xhDFHqOLgeQ&amp;feature=shares" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=xhDFHqOLgeQ&amp;feature=shares</a>.   <a href="https://youtube.com/watch?v=O4k7ioNBp7o&amp;feature=shares" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/watch?v=O4k7ioNBp7o&amp;feature=shares</a>

Episode #129 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers - Clara Schumann

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 her compositions. https://youtu.be/ti1eZ2B63Ro ,  https://youtu.be/MxlMuaO5hng

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 her compositions. <a href="https://youtu.be/ti1eZ2B63Ro" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ti1eZ2B63Ro</a> ,  <a href="https://youtu.be/MxlMuaO5hng" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/MxlMuaO5hng</a>

Episode #128 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers - Fanny Mendelssohn

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 Hildegard von Bingen.  You can hear the piece here: https://youtu.be/zUMlhtoGTzY

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 Hildegard von Bingen.  You can hear the piece here: <a href="https://youtu.be/zUMlhtoGTzY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/zUMlhtoGTzY </a>

Episode #127 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers - Hildegard of Bingen

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 music for TV, film and ads under the "Psykick Girl" moniker.Her new band is Nature Loves Courage,  an "electronic art-rock" project where live instruments (Rowe on vocals and keys is joined by bassist Jacob Bergman and drummer Garret Smith) meet electronica grooves and beats programmed by Rowe.In this interview Rowe provides many valuable insights regarding her composition process,  how she markets her music, and info on valuable resources that can be used to promote and protect your works, including info for women composers.You can check out Nature Loves Courage on Spotify and Apple Music, and on their website: https://www.nlovescourage.com/

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 music for TV, film and ads under the "Psykick Girl" moniker. Her new band is Nature Loves Courage,  an "electronic art-rock" project where live instruments (Rowe on vocals and keys is joined by bassist Jacob Bergman and drummer Garret Smith) meet electronica grooves and beats programmed by Rowe. In this interview Rowe provides many valuable insights regarding her composition process,  how she markets her music, and info on valuable resources that can be used to promote and protect your works, including info for women composers. You can check out Nature Loves Courage on Spotify and Apple Music, and on their website: <a href="https://www.nlovescourage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.nlovescourage.com/</a>

Episode #126 - Songwriter Interview with McKenna Rowe from Nature Loves Courage

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 created and contributed the all-important guitar part to "Not The Same" by Kyle which you can hear here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6d4JVCnOy8El offers deep insights into a life in music, including the software he uses, his process creating songs, and what it was like working with Eddie Spear, who mixed and co-produced the EP, and who has worked with popular artists including Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlisle. You can listen to El Caplan on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aq8QznnjQOzTv1qizDAGf and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPO0DDYZia-eRUSDoKvkLmA.

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 created and contributed the all-important guitar part to "Not The Same" by Kyle which you can hear here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6d4JVCnOy8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6d4JVCnOy8</a> El offers deep insights into a life in music, including the software he uses, his process creating songs, and what it was like working with Eddie Spear, who mixed and co-produced the EP, and who has worked with popular artists including Chris Stapleton and Brandi Carlisle. You can listen to El Caplan on Spotify at <a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aq8QznnjQOzTv1qizDAGf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/artist/7aq8QznnjQOzTv1qizDAGf</a> and on YouTube at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPO0DDYZia-eRUSDoKvkLmA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPO0DDYZia-eRUSDoKvkLmA</a>.

Episode #125 - Songwriter Interview with El Caplan

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 creation of the verse section of a song.

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 creation of the verse section of a song.

Episode #124 - Songwriting - Compositional Ear Training #5

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 creation of the chorus section of a song.

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 creation of the chorus section of a song.

Episode #123 - Songwriting - Compositional Ear Training #4

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 the creation of melodies based on the major scale.

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 the creation of melodies based on the major scale.

Episode #122 - Songwriting - Compositional Ear Training #3

Songwriting: In this episode Joe continues the  combined  studies of ear training and composition, turning one's mind into the instrument of creativity. 

Songwriting: In this episode Joe continues the  combined  studies of ear training and composition, turning one's mind into the instrument of creativity.

Episode #121 - Songwriting - Compositional Ear Training #2

This podcast is for all songwriters, whether just starting or advanced - no musical background necessary! Composer and teacher Joseph Lilore covers the techniques of modern hit songwriters ("Circles" by Post Malone, "Bad Guy" by Billie Eilish), along with in-depth analysis of popular songs through time ("Something" by The Beatles, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana). The first series of lessons is an interactive course, where Joe plays chord progressions on the guitar as you sing along, turning your words into melodies. By the end of that series you will have written your first song, and you will be able to compose as many songs as you wish, in any style - pop, jazz, rock, country &amp; more! Over 45 episodes so far, with new episodes released regularly.

Enjoy the theory lessons and analysis, but many of the pop songs I just don’t know so I skip them. Maybe a little more volume would help too. Thanks a lot!

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Songwriting for Everyone

In this podcast Joe illustrates how, through the use of an unlimited reservoir of chords and their progressions, songwriters will never be at a loss for original material -  a foundation on which to build their compositions. Techniques discussed are: 12-tone music, pandiatonic harmony, chord extensions, chordal cadence and sectioning, along with aleatoric concepts.

In this podcast Joe illustrates how, through the use of an unlimited reservoir of chords and their progressions, songwriters will never be at a loss for original material -  a foundation on which to build their compositions. Techniques discussed are: 12-tone music, pandiatonic harmony, chord extensions, chordal cadence and sectioning, along with aleatoric concepts.

EPISODE #47 - Songwriting with Unlimited Chord Progressions

In this episode Joe shows how the 1,848 Alternative C Chords in his book, "Guitar Chords for the 21st Century" can be used to give you creative freedom in your songwriting, as your compositions immediately break free from the classic chords and progressions which are used so heavily by songwriters, giving you a fresh and innovative sound.Check out the book here https://amzn.to/2HA19vlMost songs use chords built on interval of the 3rd - major,minor, augmented, etc. - 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th - in this episode Joe plays examples of how you can use chords based on intervals based on the 2nd chord, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and octaves.These chords provide guitarists with a new reservoir palette of chord colors - dark, light, and shades in between.With 308 chord types in six positions (1 position with a root on each string), that's 1,848 chords. Since the chord shapes are movable like barre chord, you have over 22,000 new chords to use in your song!Songwriting examples in this lesson include "Under the Bridge" by RHCP, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.

In this episode Joe shows how the 1,848 Alternative C Chords in his book, "Guitar Chords for the 21st Century" can be used to give you creative freedom in your songwriting, as your compositions immediately break free from the classic chords and progressions which are used so heavily by songwriters, giving you a fresh and innovative sound. Check out the book here <a href="https://amzn.to/2HA19vl" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2HA19vl</a> Most songs use chords built on interval of the 3rd - major,minor, augmented, etc. - 6th, 7th, 9th, 13th - in this episode Joe plays examples of how you can use chords based on intervals based on the 2nd chord, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and octaves. These chords provide guitarists with a new reservoir palette of chord colors - dark, light, and shades in between. With 308 chord types in six positions (1 position with a root on each string), that's 1,848 chords. Since the chord shapes are movable like barre chord, you have over 22,000 new chords to use in your song! Songwriting examples in this lesson include "Under the Bridge" by RHCP, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana, and "Stairway to Heaven" by Led Zeppelin.

Episode #15 -  Songwriting - 1,848 Alternative C Chords for the Guitar to Give you Songwriting Freedom

In this podcast Joe discusses how modern songwriters / producers fuse rhythm and harmony into the foundation of all the following: melody, background harmonies, countermelodies, instrumental backgrounds and interludes.  Similar to an artist 's first layer of paint, this is a layer of "sound color".

In this podcast Joe discusses how modern songwriters / producers fuse rhythm and harmony into the foundation of all the following: melody, background harmonies, countermelodies, instrumental backgrounds and interludes.  Similar to an artist 's first layer of paint, this is a layer of "sound color".

Episode #51- Songwriting : Rhythm - Layer #1

In this episode Joe discusses the techniques 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, plus unusual and innovative sectioning. In the song "Perfect", we see how Ed Sheeran develops musical and lyrical phrases with consummate expertise.This song is a textbook for all modern composers.

In this episode Joe discusses the techniques 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, plus unusual and innovative sectioning. In the song "Perfect", we see how Ed Sheeran develops musical and lyrical phrases with consummate expertise.This song is a textbook for all modern composers.

EPISODE #48 - Songwriting - Song Analysis: "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

In this episode we complete our song with all elements included: Backing Track, Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus ,Chorus ,Bridge, and Outro.

In this episode we complete our song with all elements included: Backing Track, Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus ,Chorus ,Bridge, and Outro.

Episode #10 - Completing the Song

In this episode we work on the chorus for our song. For examples of chorus development, Joe uses songs from Rihanna and Ed Sheeran.

In this episode we work on the chorus for our song. For examples of chorus development, Joe uses songs from Rihanna and Ed Sheeran.

Episode #6 - The Chorus

In this podcast Joe analyzes George Harrison's guitar solo. George's solo, considered by many his finest, is a textbook example of a how to construct a musical statement through thematic development, repetition, sequence, alluding to past and future events, melodic and rhythmic motives as well as the creation of tension and calm through the interplay of chord and non-chord tones.  

In this podcast Joe analyzes George Harrison's guitar solo. George's solo, considered by many his finest, is a textbook example of a how to construct a musical statement through thematic development, repetition, sequence, alluding to past and future events, melodic and rhythmic motives as well as the creation of tension and calm through the interplay of chord and non-chord tones.

Podcast #43 - Songwriting - Songs through Time - "Something" Guitar Solo

In this episode Joe shows how to use the III Chord in songwriting, incorporating it into your chord progressions.

In this episode Joe shows how to use the III Chord in songwriting, incorporating it into your chord progressions.

Episode #13 - Chords and Progressions - Using the III Chord in Songwriting

In this episode we continue building our song by adding a third musical phrase. Joe discusses how this is done in songs by Steely Dan and Santana.

In this episode we continue building our song by adding a third musical phrase. Joe discusses how this is done in songs by Steely Dan and Santana.

Episode #3 - Combining Three Musical Phrases

Willie Nelson

In this episode of Songs through Time, Joe analyzes one of the greatest songs in country music. Composed by Willie Nelson and sung by Patsy Cline, the interplay of two motivic hooks, along with harmonies more common to jazz than country, plus the unsurpassed vocal interpretation of Ms.Cline, has created one of the great classic songs of modern music.

In this episode of Songs through Time, Joe analyzes one of the greatest songs in country music. Composed by Willie Nelson and sung by Patsy Cline, the interplay of two motivic hooks, along with harmonies more common to jazz than country, plus the unsurpassed vocal interpretation of Ms.Cline, has created one of the great classic songs of modern music.

Episode #56 - Songwriting - Analysis: "Crazy" by Willie Nelson

In our last podcast we covered how to create songs with three chords, like the Blues. In this episode we will add in the sixth (VI) chord in the key to create a four-chord progression.

In our last podcast we covered how to create songs with three chords, like the Blues. In this episode we will add in the sixth (VI) chord in the key to create a four-chord progression.

Episode #12 -  Songwriting Four-Chord Progressions with the VI Chord

In this episode, Joe shows how chords and progressions are used to build songs, using 3-chord songs and blues progressions as examples.

In this episode, Joe shows how chords and progressions are used to build songs, using 3-chord songs and blues progressions as examples.

Episode #11 -  Chords and Progressions - The Blues - 3 Chord Songs

In this episode we move beyond Major chord progressions, adding color to our song by introducing the Minor 7th and Dominant 7th chords.

In this episode we move beyond Major chord progressions, adding color to our song by introducing the Minor 7th and Dominant 7th chords.

Episode #16 - Songwriting Chord Progressions with the Minor 7th and Dominant 7th Chords

Hank Williams

In this episode of Songs Through Time  1949 - Joe analyzes the  songwriting techniques of Hank Williams, one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century. In this song we hear all the sorrow and loneliness of this man's life come through in the lyrics that have touched so many people for all these years. Also highlighted is the fact that the music, on the surface, seems disconnected to the emotional content of the words; however, as we shall see, it actually shines a light and underscores the emotional content.

In this episode of Songs Through Time  1949 - Joe analyzes the  songwriting techniques of Hank Williams, one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th Century. In this song we hear all the sorrow and loneliness of this man's life come through in the lyrics that have touched so many people for all these years. Also highlighted is the fact that the music, on the surface, seems disconnected to the emotional content of the words; however, as we shall see, it actually shines a light and underscores the emotional content.

Episode #50 - Songwriting - Analysis: "IM SO LONESOME I COULD CRY" by Hank Williams

In this episode, we work on developing the pre-chorus for our song. Joe uses examples including Stay by Rihanna, and three songs by Ed Sheeran: Perfect , Photograph and Thinking Out Loud

In this episode, we work on developing the pre-chorus for our song. Joe uses examples including Stay by Rihanna, and three songs by Ed Sheeran: Perfect , Photograph and Thinking Out Loud

Episode #5 - Developing the Pre-Chorus

In this episode we will add our fourth musical phrase, and work on the first verse for your song. Songwriting examples that Joe references in this episode include Prince's "1999" (pop/rock/dance) Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" (reggae), Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" (pop/rock) and Bryan Adams "Everything I Do, I Do for You" (pop/rock).

In this episode we will add our fourth musical phrase, and work on the first verse for your song.  Songwriting examples that Joe references in this episode include Prince's "1999" (pop/rock/dance) Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sheriff" (reggae), Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" (pop/rock) and Bryan Adams "Everything I Do, I Do for You" (pop/rock).

Episode #4 - Four Musical Phrases and the First Verse

In this episode Joe shows how by combining your music and various art forms such as :painting, poetry, photography, sculpture, literature, film and architecture, you now have access to You tube, the internet and the world. Examples are given on how the music  industry has changed. No longer do you need giant budgets, large corporations or established stars - countless people have done it all on their  own.

In this episode Joe shows how by combining your music and various art forms such as :painting, poetry, photography, sculpture, literature, film and architecture, you now have access to You tube, the internet and the world. Examples are given on how the music  industry has changed. No longer do you need giant budgets, large corporations or established stars - countless people have done it all on their  own.

Episode #49 - Songwriting Analysis - Program music and You Tube

In this episode we discuss the musical section called "The Bridge" - its history and formation. For songwriter examples Joe uses songs by Rihanna and Billy Joel.

In this episode we discuss the musical section called "The Bridge" - its history and formation. For songwriter examples Joe uses songs by Rihanna and Billy Joel.

Episode #8 - "Take it to the Bridge"

In this podcast Joe discusses how modern songwriters / producers fuse rhythm and harmony into the foundation of all that follows. He investigates the use and importance of chordal rhythms which may be thought of as motivic  harmonic hooks. Often we associate a hook with a melody supporting the title, or an underlying instrumental line such as the bass  in "Billie Jean". However there are rhythmic harmonic hooks that are as, or more important then, all else in reaching the listener. This podcast analyzes this second rhythmic level -THE HARMONY.

In this podcast Joe discusses how modern songwriters / producers fuse rhythm and harmony into the foundation of all that follows. He investigates the use and importance of chordal rhythms which may be thought of as motivic  harmonic hooks. Often we associate a hook with a melody supporting the title, or an underlying instrumental line such as the bass  in "Billie Jean". However there are rhythmic harmonic hooks that are as, or more important then, all else in reaching the listener. This podcast analyzes this second rhythmic level -THE HARMONY.

Episode #52- Songwriting : Rhythmic Layer #2 - Harmony

In this episode we continue working on "The Bridge" for our song, moving on to the section known as "The Outro."

In this episode we continue working on "The Bridge" for our song, moving on to the section known as "The Outro."

Episode #9 - "Take it to the Bridge" Pt. 2 - The Outro

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