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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.

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Episode 148 Songwriting 101. Songwriting course for everyone

2025/10/23

8 part songwriting workshop now available on You Tube

Episode #147 - "I Had Some Help"

2025/02/09

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 technique composers use to make their music cohesive and memorable

Episode #146 - Vocal Backing Track #7 "Mixolydian Mode"

2024/09/08

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 into your songs as is, or with variation. In addition I have included a complete song background.

Episode #145 - Vocal Backing Track #6 " Lydian Mode"

2024/09/01

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 songs as is, or with variation.

Episode #144 - Vocal Backing Track #5 "Phrygian Mode"

2024/08/25

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 your songs as is, or with variation.

Episode #143 - (FMA) "Voyage"

2024/08/22

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 divided into 3 categories - Classical Guitar & Various instruments and ensembles - Orchestral Miniatures for Orchestra lasting between 2 & 5 Minutes and Soundscapes (sound images). In this episode the work featured is "VOYAGE" Jonathan Page and Myself collaborated on this work.

Episode #142 - Vocal Backing Track #4

2024/08/18

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 in addition, incorporate these and those that follow in future episodes into your songs as is, or with variation.

Episode #141 - (FMA) "Angel" main theme & finale

2024/08/14

Episode #140 - Vocal Backing Track #3

2024/08/10

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 and sentences anytime anywhere. In addition it is recommended to practice chordal ear-training and using your instrument to improvise using the D Major and B minor pentatonic scales.

Episode #139 - Vocal Backing Track #2

2024/08/04

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 sentences anytime anywhere.

Episode #138 - Vocal Backing Track #1

2024/07/27

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 anywhere.

Episode #137 "Unlimited Lyrics"

2024/07/09

Songwriting: In this episode Joe explores the techniques and procedures available giving you the ability to create an endless supply of lyrics.

Episode #136 Duet for Violin & Guitar

2023/12/18

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

Episode #135 Soundscape - Verona Park

2023/12/11

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

Episode #134 Dialogue #1 - Flute & Guitar

2023/12/04

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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4.4 out of 5

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★★★★★

Diabydia 2026/06/18

Thank you Joe!

Out of simple love for the game, Joe really takes his time here teaching us step by step how to become a composer. Definitely worth the listen for any...

★★★★★

jasonbutcher75 2021/09/20

Like a diamond in the rough

This podcast is pretty amazing is taking complicated song writing and made it very easy

★★★★★

Bones T 2021/01/30

Very helpful.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us. Your directions and style are effective instruction.

★★★★★

STRATA1975 2020/01/03

Steven1234567890

Enjoy the theory lessons and analysis, but many of the pop songs I just don’t know so I skip them. Maybe a little more volume would help too. Thanks a...

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