Course Description

Ray Harmony

Ray Harmony is a multi award-winning college lecturer, and the author of critically-acclaimed book "Hack Music Theory". After decades of teaching popular and classical music theory, Ray created a unique crossover method for songwriting and producing, which he called Hack Music Theory. He uses this method to make all his music, which has featured Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine), Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree), Kool Keith, and more!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Lesson 01

    • How to Start a Chord Progression
  • 2

    Lesson 02

    • How to Write a Chord Progression in the Dorian Mode
  • 3

    Lesson 03

    • How to Make a Chord Progression Flow like a Pro
  • 4

    Lesson 04

    • How to Make a Chord Change Flow When There Is No Common Note
  • 5

    Lesson 05

    • How to Bring a Chord Progression to Life
  • 6

    Lesson 06

    • How to Program a Realistic MIDI Chord Progression
  • 7

    Lesson 07

    • How to Write an Amazing Bass Line
  • 8

    Lesson 08

    • How to Write a Creative Drum Beat
  • 9

    Lesson 09

    • How to Write a Catchy & Creative Lead Melody
  • 10

    Lesson 10

    • How to Write Lyrics That Match Your Melody

    • *Footnote About Lyrics
  • 11

    Lesson 11

    • How to Fit Lyrics to a Melody
  • 12

    Lesson 12

    • How to Write a Backing Melody (Counterpoint)
  • 13

    *DOWNLOADS

    • Finished Section WAV

    • Finished Section MIDI

    • 12 Music Theory Hacks (Book)

    • Songwriting & Producing PDF

    • Songwriting & Producing MIDI