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.
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It’s how music theory is usually taught.
A system designed for producers
This isn’t a traditional theory book.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Is this a physical book?
Both print and eBook versions are available on Amazon.