Song Analysis

Backdoor Dominants

Misty by Erroll Garner

The Airborne Inspiration Behind Jazz's Most Enduring Standard

The melody trick that hooks listeners instantly

Why "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars works

How George Harrison created pop’s most sophisticated bass line

What they actually teach at Berklee about progressions

The 400-year-old progression hiding in “Hit the Road Jack”

Bruno Mars’ sophisticated R&B progression

Four chords isn’t too simple

How Suspended Chords Can Transform Basic Progressions

How to make chord progressions feel complete (or leave them hanging)

Add instant soul to any progression

🧠 C-G-D-A-E isn’t a progression

Complex harmony from one easy trick

Chord Changes That Speak Volumes

Groove fixes what chords can’t

What if music theory is holding you back?

The Simple Way To Find New Chord Progressions

Discover the Hidden Power of Dominant 7s

Harmony simplified: The home and away framework for songwriters

How to make music theory work FOR your creativity, not against it

The 5 People Who Will Define Your Music Journey

Stop Grinding, Start Breathing: The Counterintuitive Path to Creative Solutions

How to learn chord progressions so fast it feels like cheating

Never Run Out of Chord Progressions Again: An Embarrassing Story For You