Learn music theory in 29 minutes

Together we learn the basics of music theory, essential harmony concepts to start composing music. No more random guessing notes on a piano, no more songs sounding like they have no direction. Learn the musical basics that help you deliver an emotional journey.

In short, we learn "what is a chord progression". To get there, we learn:
Level 0 - How is a keyboard laid out, what are the names of things?
Level 1 - What is a scale? How to use the Major scale?
Level 2 - What is a chord? Why are there only 7 chords?
Level 3 - What is a chord progression and how do I use it in a song?

Sorry about the blurry video quality + terrible lighting, I'll do a higher production value version of this someday 😅

Contents:
0:00 Introduction
0:41 Level 0: names
7:06 Level 0 summary slide
7:11 Level 1: scales
12:46 Level 1 summary slide
12:51 Level 2: chords
17:43 Level 2 summary slide
17:46 Level 3: chord progressions
23:34 Chord inversions
25:30 How to use all this in a track & wrapup
28:19 Intro to the Underdog Bootcamp

[brett-thomas]

This is really terrific. I’m a twenty year educator (of adults) and I really appreciate your clarity, simplicity and the subtle encouragement inherent in this approach that continually implies “this isn’t hard, you can absolutely do this. I will help make it easy.” And indeed, you do. Thank you. 🙏🏼

[jonr]

Easily the clearest, most straightforward and music jargon free explanation I've seen of these concepts since I started learning a few months ago. Thank you, that has tempted me to go for one of your courses. Quality lesson for a beginner like me, great ! :-)

[codyschneider]

Your way of explaining chord inversions as just a move in note octaves is probably the easiest to grasp I've come across. Major thanks

[skyyouknow]

As someone who's taken YEARS of music theory courses, I think this video is an AWESOME way to teach beginners the basics of music theory! 20/10 recommend!

[anthonymaverick]

Never had someone explain music theory so simple and straightforward, thank you very much brother 🙏

[SpeedRacerx]

Great instructor here. Best class on this that I have seen so far.

[supermuneca]

I’ve never seen this explained in such a simple way. This channel has great content!

[odeaaaa]

Just found this channel, I'm beginning the binge. Learnt more in the last few hours than I have in months, so many new ideas! Thanks for the vids!

[sophielekker]

Amazing. I've just started producing and have been struggling to understand this and boom, 30 minutes and completely got it! I hope you keep them coming! Best teacher ever.

[M.éloDie]

So far he is in one of my top ten YouTube music teachers.

[bobbyarchaic]

This is the simplest and most straight forward explanation of fundamental music theory I have seen. Outstanding presentation of content.
I also appreciate how the concepts have been pared down to their key elements in order to simplify the concepts and facilitate ready understanding on a base/core level.
Any and all other details of music theory can be investigated and explored easily with a foundation built on the knowledge presented in this video.
Very impressive overview for half an hour of video.

[pierlaurenzi]

I have been 15 years making music as an amateur by ear. You clearly have a talent for teaching, thank you

[shawncarr]

I have taken college music theory, and within five minutes you taught me what I learned throughout weeks of that course…it all makes more sense to me described in this way. Kudos! Thank you!

[lionheartglass]

I have been jamming since I was a kid. I have never so clearly understood what I have been doing. Thank you

[sultanow]

Hej, I’m producing electronic music since 2008 and learned about harmonies by my self while using my ears for harmonic tones but since I’m watching your classes many things changed in my music productions. I wanna say thank you for your classes and time to share your expertise. Best greetings from Berlin.

[daddoingstunts]

This is - hands down - the most hand on approach I've seen when it comes to the fundamentals of music theory. Great visualization and explanation in this vid!

[AntonBanks]

I'm a complete novice to music theory. I learned more in the first 10 minutes of this video than I have in the last 10 years. Your videos are extremely concise and well done. You've definitely earned my subscription.

[maximstartsev]

was teaching some music theory 20 years back when playing in garage rock band and now when thinking about restart my hobby i'm so lucky to find this video. massive thank you.

[JahFunkey]

I've never seen music theory being presented in such a clear and simple way. Congrats ! You do a great job !

[Jantimsen]

Wat een heldere uitleg zeg! Voor t eerst dat ik t serieus snap haha. Thnx!