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The Music Interval Theory Podcast

The Music Interval Theory Podcast

Why Composers Freeze at Bar 5

June 26, 2026 2:15am 10 min

Start here: Free Flipbook — Five Spells Every Composer Needs: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Or join the community: Circle of Interval Magicians — $18/month: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicia...

The Secret Is Prediction, Not Talent

June 19, 2026 5:00am 8 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about There is a reason some composers always seem to know what to play next, and it is not what most people think. This episode gets into the quiet habit that builds r...

Fix the Score, Not the Knobs

June 12, 2026 5:15am 4 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about When something sounds wrong in your orchestration, the instinct is to reach for the controls. But what if the real problem is somewhere you have not looked yet?

Diatonic vs. Intervallic - Which One is Better

June 06, 2026 3:15am 12 min

https://musicintervaltheory.academy/interval/interval-quiz.html Most composers never question the system they learned in. This video does. Diatonic and intervallic thinking each have their own advantages, and knowing th...

5 Spells Every Composer Needs

May 29, 2026 3:45am 2 min

https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Grab it! - It's free, and one of the best resources for composers available.

The Note Your Scale Won't Allow

May 27, 2026 3:45am 6 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about There's a question that trips up almost every composer trained in functional harmony. The answer most theory books give is complicated. Intervals make it simple.

The 48-Hour Composition Challenge

May 25, 2026 3:30am 4 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Most composers don't have a creativity problem. They have a completion problem. Frank talks about why that folder full of almost-finished pieces might be the thin...

Color Doesn't Belong to a Genre

May 22, 2026 3:30am 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about You want richer harmony but every attempt starts sounding like jazz. Frank shares why color has nothing to do with genre, and what one small borrowed sound can do...

When Lines Do What Chords Cannot

May 20, 2026 3:45am 4 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about There is a moment most composers know well: the melody feels right, but the harmony just won't cooperate. Frank shares what happened when he stopped thinking in c...

Think In Energy, Not Chords

May 18, 2026 4:45am 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores why adding more complex chords doesn’t always improve your music. Instead of focusing on chord labels, he invites you to think in ...

Fix The Context, Not The Chord

May 15, 2026 8:00am 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores the idea that “wrong” chords are often just incomplete musical moments. By adding context, adjusting harmony, and staying curious ...

Momentum Over Perfection

May 13, 2026 4:45am 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores how early self-judgment can quietly shut down your creative flow. By allowing your first ideas to be rough and unfinished, you cre...

When Simple Is Strong

May 11, 2026 7:00am 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore why trying to “improve” a good melody can sometimes weaken it. I talk about the strength of diatonic, whistleable melodies and how they...

The Power of A Story

May 08, 2026 8:30am 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore why choosing chords can feel random when there’s no clear story behind your music. I share how defining a simple “story container” — li...

Stop Composing Alone

May 06, 2026 9:00am 4 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore the hidden limitations of composing in isolation and how it can slow down your creative growth. I share why getting feedback and being ...

Why Basics Unlock Magic

May 04, 2026 4:00am 7 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank explores why interval theory often feels difficult and how the real challenge may lie in unclear fundamentals rather than complex concepts....

Find Your Musical Edge (With Interval Theory)

May 01, 2026 2:45am 3 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore how relying on proven formulas can lead to familiar results, and why that’s not necessarily a problem. The real shift happens when you ...

Balancing Complexity and Simplicity

April 29, 2026 2:45am 3 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore how placing unconventional interval ideas inside familiar structures can make them feel natural and expressive. The focus is on balanci...

Making Notes and Clusters Belong

April 27, 2026 2:45am 6 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, I explore what to do when you discover unusual note combinations that don’t seem to fit traditional harmony. Instead of trying to force them into...

Musicians Love Patterns

April 24, 2026 3:00pm 5 min

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about Professional musicians can perform extremely complex music, but what often matters more than complexity is clarity of structure. When musical lines are built from...

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