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Songwriting for Everyone

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" ... Read more

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EPISODE #47 - Songwriting with Unlimited Chord Progressions

EPISODE #47 - Songwriting with Unlimited Chord Progressions

In this podcast Joe illustrates how, through the use of an unlimited reservoir of chords and their progressions, songwri... Read more

13 Jan 2020

19mins

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Episode #15 - Songwriting - 1,848 Alternative C Chords for the Guitar to Give you Songwriting Freedom

Episode #15 - Songwriting - 1,848 Alternative C Chords for the Guitar to Give you Songwriting Freedom

In this episode Joe shows how the 1,848 Alternative C Chords in his book, "Guitar Chords for the 21st Century" can be us... Read more

23 May 2019

15mins

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Episode #51- Songwriting : Rhythm - Layer #1

Episode #51- Songwriting : Rhythm - Layer #1

In this podcast Joe discusses how modern songwriters / producers fuse rhythm and harmony into the foundation of all the ... Read more

12 Feb 2020

14mins

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EPISODE #48 - Songwriting - Song Analysis: "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

EPISODE #48 - Songwriting - Song Analysis: "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran

In this episode Joe discusses the techniques of songwriting, chord  cycles, chord and non-chord tones, rhythmic and melo... Read more

22 Jan 2020

19mins

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Episode #10 - Completing the Song

Episode #10 - Completing the Song

In this episode we complete our song with all elements included: Backing Track, Intro, Verse, Pre-Chorus ,Chorus ,Bridge... Read more

30 Apr 2019

6mins

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Episode #6 - The Chorus

Episode #6 - The Chorus

In this episode we work on the chorus for our song. For examples of chorus development, Joe uses songs from Rihanna and ... Read more

8 Apr 2019

10mins

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Podcast #43 - Songwriting - Songs through Time - "Something" Guitar Solo

Podcast #43 - Songwriting - Songs through Time - "Something" Guitar Solo

In this podcast Joe analyzes George Harrison's guitar solo. George's solo, considered by many his finest, is a textbook ... Read more

9 Dec 2019

13mins

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Episode #13 - Chords and Progressions - Using the III Chord in Songwriting

Episode #13 - Chords and Progressions - Using the III Chord in Songwriting

In this episode Joe shows how to use the III Chord in songwriting, incorporating it into your chord progressions.

8 May 2019

8mins

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Episode #3 - Combining Three Musical Phrases

Episode #3 - Combining Three Musical Phrases

In this episode we continue building our song by adding a third musical phrase. Joe discusses how this is done in songs ... Read more

20 Mar 2019

7mins

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Episode #56 - Songwriting - Analysis: "Crazy" by Willie Nelson

Episode #56 - Songwriting - Analysis: "Crazy" by Willie Nelson

In this episode of Songs through Time, Joe analyzes one of the greatest songs in country music. Composed by Willie Nelso... Read more

18 Mar 2020

16mins

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Episode #12 - Songwriting Four-Chord Progressions with the VI Chord

Episode #12 - Songwriting Four-Chord Progressions with the VI Chord

In our last podcast we covered how to create songs with three chords, like the Blues. In this episode we will add in the... Read more

7 May 2019

16mins

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Episode #11 - Chords and Progressions - The Blues - 3 Chord Songs

Episode #11 - Chords and Progressions - The Blues - 3 Chord Songs

In this episode, Joe shows how chords and progressions are used to build songs, using 3-chord songs and blues progressio... Read more

3 May 2019

13mins

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Episode #16 - Songwriting Chord Progressions with the Minor 7th and Dominant 7th Chords

Episode #16 - Songwriting Chord Progressions with the Minor 7th and Dominant 7th Chords

In this episode we move beyond Major chord progressions, adding color to our song by introducing the Minor 7th and Domin... Read more

29 May 2019

15mins

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Episode #50 - Songwriting - Analysis: "IM SO LONESOME I COULD CRY" by Hank Williams

Episode #50 - Songwriting - Analysis: "IM SO LONESOME I COULD CRY" by Hank Williams

In this episode of Songs Through Time  1949 - Joe analyzes the  songwriting techniques of Hank Williams, one of the grea... Read more

5 Feb 2020

13mins

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Episode #5 - Developing the Pre-Chorus

Episode #5 - Developing the Pre-Chorus

In this episode, we work on developing the pre-chorus for our song. Joe uses examples including Stay by Rihanna, and thr... Read more

8 Apr 2019

15mins

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Episode #4 - Four Musical Phrases and the First Verse

Episode #4 - Four Musical Phrases and the First Verse

In this episode we will add our fourth musical phrase, and work on the first verse for your song. Songwriting examples t... Read more

30 Mar 2019

11mins

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Episode #49 - Songwriting Analysis - Program music and You Tube

Episode #49 - Songwriting Analysis - Program music and You Tube

In this episode Joe shows how by combining your music and various art forms such as :painting, poetry, photography, scul... Read more

29 Jan 2020

6mins

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Episode #8 - "Take it to the Bridge"

Episode #8 - "Take it to the Bridge"

In this episode we discuss the musical section called "The Bridge" - its history and formation. For songwriter examples ... Read more

18 Apr 2019

7mins

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Episode #52- Songwriting : Rhythmic Layer #2 - Harmony

Episode #52- Songwriting : Rhythmic Layer #2 - Harmony

In this podcast Joe discusses how modern songwriters / producers fuse rhythm and harmony into the foundation of all that... Read more

19 Feb 2020

9mins

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Episode #9 - "Take it to the Bridge" Pt. 2 - The Outro

Episode #9 - "Take it to the Bridge" Pt. 2 - The Outro

In this episode we continue working on "The Bridge" for our song, moving on to the section known as "The Outro."

22 Apr 2019

5mins

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