Getting Started
Introduction to Theory with Bonnie
If you're interested in learning a little more about music theory, check out Bonnie's Music Theory videos (there are 10 of them!)
Object Writing
Here's an exercise that will get you using imagery in your songs that an audience can relate to.
Hooks, Titles and Payoffs
What is a hook exactly and where should you put it?
Establishing a Journey
What makes a song exciting to listen to from start to finish?
Theory with Bonnie: Part 1: The Chromatic Scale and the Names of…
Learn about the chromatic scale: how it works, and what it looks and sounds like.
Theory with Bonnie: Part 6: The Circle of Fifths
Learn about the relationship between all the keys in this quick and easy to understand class about The Circle of 5ths.
Theory with Bonnie: Part 7: Chord Functions in Keys
When you say, I - IV - V, what does it all mean? It means functionality and feelings!
Theory with Bonnie: Part 3: Intervals, The Distance Beween…
Learn about major, minor and perfect intervals and how they relate to chords.
Where Songs Come From
The ways songs are born: how to take those beginning ideas and expand them into a theme, verse, or chorus.