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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!)

Instructor: 
Bonnie Hayes
Video Duration: 
0:01:48

Object Writing

Here's an exercise that will get you using imagery in your songs that an audience can relate to.

Instructor: 
Pat Pattison
Video Duration: 
0:26:27

Hooks, Titles and Payoffs

What is a hook exactly and where should you put it?

Instructor: 
Steve Seskin
Video Duration: 
0:33:37

Establishing a Journey

What makes a song exciting to listen to from start to finish?

Instructor: 
Steve Seskin
Video Duration: 
0:47:30

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.

Instructor: 
Bonnie Hayes
Video Duration: 
0:05:21

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.

Instructor: 
Bonnie Hayes
Video Duration: 
0:09:06

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!

Instructor: 
Bonnie Hayes
Video Duration: 
0:10:35

Theory with Bonnie: Part 2: The Major Scale and Keys

Find out what makes a scale "major."

Instructor: 
Bonnie Hayes
Video Duration: 
0:05:17

Theory with Bonnie: Part 3: Intervals, The Distance Beween…

Learn about major, minor and perfect intervals and how they relate to chords.

Instructor: 
Bonnie Hayes
Video Duration: 
0:07:25

Where Songs Come From

The ways songs are born: how to take those beginning ideas and expand them into a theme, verse, or chorus.

Instructor: 
Steve Seskin
Video Duration: 
0:29:02