Songwriting for Everyone
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 & more! Over 45 episodes so far, with new episodes released regularly.
Episodes
147 episodes
Episode #147 - "I Had Some Help"
Songwriting - In this episode Joe illustrates how a complete song is created by developing 6 small musical phrases into a complete work through the use of repetition and repetition with variation. In all genres and styles of music this is the t...
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Episode #146 - Vocal Backing Track #7 "Mixolydian Mode"
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 ...
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Episode #145 - Vocal Backing Track #6 " Lydian Mode"
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...
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Episode #144 - Vocal Backing Track #5 "Phrygian Mode"
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 yo...
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Episode #143 - (FMA) "Voyage"
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 divide...
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Episode #142 - Vocal Backing Track #4
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&...
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Episode #141 - (FMA) "Angel" main theme & finale
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 divide...
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Episode #140 - Vocal Backing Track #3
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 an...
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Episode #139 - Vocal Backing Track #2
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...
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Episode #138 - Vocal Backing Track #1
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...
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Episode #137 "Unlimited Lyrics"
Songwriting: In this episode Joe explores the techniques and procedures available giving you the ability to create an endless supply of lyrics.
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Episode #136 Duet for Violin & Guitar
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
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Episode #135 Soundscape - Verona Park
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
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Episode #134 Dialogue #1 - Flute & Guitar
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
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Episode #133 Dialogue #1 - Two Guitars
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 -&...
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Episode #132. Dialogue #4 - Flute & Guitar
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.
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Episode #131. "Nuages" Duet for Violin & Guitar
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
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Episode #130 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers -Sister 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...
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Episode #129 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers - Clara Schumann
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...
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Episode #128 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers - Fanny Mendelssohn
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 ...
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Episode #127 - Hidden Signatures - Women Composers - Hildegard of Bingen
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" b...
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Episode #126 - Songwriter Interview with McKenna Rowe from Nature Loves Courage
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 a...
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Episode #125 - Songwriter Interview with El Caplan
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 After...
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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 the instrument of creativity. The fifth chord in the major key is added along with ear training exercises and t...
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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 fourth chord in the major key is added along with ear training exercises and t...
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