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Why Music Theory Shouldn't Feel Like Detention
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Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well.
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In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares why he refuses to join the “music theory police” and how the internet often turns helpful knowledge into gatekeeping. He explores the value of curiosity in learning, why asking questions should be safe, and how theory is best used as a creative tool—not a strict rulebook. If you're tired of rigid opinions and just want to make great music, this one’s for you.
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