20 Best Music Theory Podcasts

1. Guitar Music Theory

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Learn music theory for guitar, including scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more from Desi Serna. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Listen to improvise and compose, understand why your favorite songs sound so good and much more.MORE Host Desi Serna
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 14.3KTwitter 4.8K Avg Length 63 min Since Dec 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Steve Stine Guitar Podcast

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You don't have to practice hours per day to become a better guitar player. Join Steve Stine as he talks with fellow musicians and educators and shares guitar lessons to help guitarists play more songs, understand music theory, and create solos from scratch. Whether you've been playing guitar a while or you're just getting started on your journey, this podcast is for you.MORE Host Steve Stine
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Facebook 244.6KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 22.5K Avg Length 17 min Get Email Contact

3. uswithoutThem

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The uswithoutThem Podcast explores the musical output of one of the greatest bands of the 21st century: mewithoutYou. Hosts Nic Houle, Steven Eiler, and Joel Harrison each bring their love of mewithoutYou and some specific expertise to their song-by-song analysis of the mewithoutYou discography. Steven, a music theory educator, and expert breaks down the musical themes of each track and draws connections between songs and albums.MORE Hosts Nic Houle, Steven Eiler, Joel Harrison
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 258Twitter 66Instagram 417 Avg Length 119 min Get Email Contact

4. Music Student 101

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We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike. The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore music theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics, and overall musicianship.MORE Hosts Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 1.1K Avg Length 78 min Since Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

5. The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson

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Welcome to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast! Our goal on the show is to give you a quality, concise jazz improvisation lesson every week. Make sure you get the most out of every lesson. We want all of our listeners to become better improvisers and musicians and we can promise you by listening to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast you will do just that.MORE Host Nick Mainella
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 3.1KTwitter 33Instagram 200 Avg Length 13 min Since Feb 2016 Video Podcast YouTube
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6. The Music & Theory Podcast

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Is it music? Is it a theory? Maybe it's music theory? Join us for a couple of guys talking tunes and other thought-provoking topics. A podcast hosted by Stephen an accomplished musician and lover of all things music. and Mike. (Not an accomplished musician but he's a really good guy.)MORE Producer/Network Music & Theory
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 232Instagram 305 Avg Length 65 min Since Mar 2019 Get Email Contact

7. Now & Xen

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A podcast about contemporary microtonal/xenharmonic music, led by electronic musician Sevish and composer-performer Stephen Weigel. Music theory nerds will greatly enjoy this podcast.
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 630Twitter 274 Avg Length 78 min Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

8. Beyond Music Theory

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The main goal is to create content that helps you in your creative journey of making your own music! You will either find case study episodes and listen to how each song grows as I go through my music composition process; or episodes about music theory tips for songwriters, tools, and other creative strategies to keep your music flowing.MORE Producer/Network Beyond Music Theory
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 1.2KTwitter 242Instagram 185 Avg Length 11 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Musicality Now

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Ever wondered why some people seem to have a gift for music? Have you wished that you could play by ear, sing in tune, improvise and jam? You are in the right place. The Musicality Podcast is a mix of interviews and teaching, featuring some of the most inspiring and insightful musicians and music educators, talking about how to learn the core inner skills you need to feel like a 'natural' in music and enjoy freedom, creativity, and confidence.MORE Host Christopher Sutton
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 29.6KTwitter 674 Avg Length 17 min Since Jul 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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10. Everyday Musicality

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'Everyday Musicality' is a podcast for music educators that discusses Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning.
Host Heather Nelson Shouldice
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Apple Rating 5/5Facebook 782Twitter 41 Avg Length 39 min Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

11. Singing Lessons For No One

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The Singing Lessons for No One Podcast is your own personal Singing Lesson in the privacy of your own space. Find fun and freedom through improvising, using vocal qualities and techniques; and music theory offered in a vocally explorative fashion. Recorded in the North Coast of Australia, Come sing with me.MORE Host Shelly Brown
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 20 min Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

12. Songwriter Theory Podcast

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Let's learn songwriting! Learn to write impactful and meaningful songs by writing great melodies, lyrics that move your listeners, and arrangements and chord progressions that evoke the right emotions. Do you want to write emotional and powerful melodies? Learn to write incredible melodies, regardless of your musical background. Do you wish you could write incredible lyrics that move your listeners? Learn how to write great lyrics that are worthy of being framed and hung up on your wall.MORE Host Joseph Vadala
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 74 Avg Length 45 min Get Email Contact

13. Spilled Theory

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Using music theory and guitar techniques to learn, teach, and talk about Built to Spill songs.
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14. Music Theory for Songwriters

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Dive into western music theory from a songwriter's perspective with Dr. Erol Oz.
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15. Note Doctors

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Note Doctors is a podcast all about music theory and music theory pedagogy. Each episode features an interview with an innovative music theory instructor. The podcast is hosted by three university theory instructors: Paul Thomas, Jenn Weaver, and Ben Graf.MORE Producer/Network Paul Thomas
Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 50 min Get Email Contact

16. The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive

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Every weekday, Tony Frye breaks down a single song by The Kinks or The Beatles. Each song is given historical context, music theory analysis, and contemporary review in an attempt to better understand and appreciate two of the greatest catalogs in music history.MORE Producer/Network Hero Habit
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Apple Rating 4.7/5 Avg Length 18 min Get Email Contact

17. Hack Music Theory

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Hello, we are Kate & Ray Harmony, AKA Revolution Harmony. We're a married couple of music teachers & producers. if you want to make great music that stands out, you need to use theory! But, the traditional theory is irrelevant and overcomplicated. This is the dilemma that popular music is currently trapped in. Our solution is Hack Music Theory, podcast for songwriters & producers to learn relevant, simple theory hacks, which can instantly be applied to making cool music that's also creative and clever!MORE Hosts Ray Harmony, Kate Harmony
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Apple Rating 3.9/5 Avg Length 2 min Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

18. Mind Over Music

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Why do certain popular songs or works of classical music affect our emotions? Can we use music theory to help us understand the relationship between composition and the human psyche? Co-hosts Jeremy Gilien and Robert Matsuda want to ask each other how this happens. We may not come up with definitive answers - but we promise to ask interesting questions.MORE Producer/Network Robert J. Matsuda
Apple Rating 5/5 Avg Length 39 min Get Email Contact

19. Songranting

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A monthly show where I discuss all things songwriting from writer's block to inspired moments. From music theory and structured practices to free-form creative experimentation. From riffs to lyrics and everything in between. Whatever it takes to get you from idea to finished song.MORE Producer/Network Aaron Cloutier
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