20 Best Music Theory Podcasts

1. Guitar Music Theory

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This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level...MORE Host Desi Serna
Producer/Network Desi Serna
Email ****@guitarmusictheory.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 1.2KFacebook 14.3KTwitter 4.8K Avg Length 74 min Format Long form Since Dec 2017 Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Steve Stine Guitar Podcast

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If you are passionate about playing the guitar, but often find yourself short on practice time, or frequently on-the-go and in need of musical inspiration, then the Steve Stine Guitar Podcast can help you improve your skills and stay motivated. Join Steve Stine as he chats with fellow musicians and educators, and shares valuable guitar lessons to help you learn new songs, grasp music theory, and create your own solos. Whether you are an experienced guitarist or just starting out, this podcast is perfect for you.MORE Host Steve Stine
Producer/Network Steve Stine
Email ****@stinemusiclessons.com
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 94Facebook 253.8KTwitter 1.2KInstagram 22.8K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form 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. Joel, a Ph.D...MORE Hosts Nic Houle, Steven Eiler, Joel Harrison
Producer/Network uswithoutthempod
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 54Facebook 263Twitter 69Instagram 458 Avg Length 105 min Format Extended 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 theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics and overall musicianship.MORE Hosts Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
Producer/Network Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 354Facebook 1.1K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Since Jul 2016 Get Email Contact

5. The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast

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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 each and every week. These podcasts will come complete with audio examples and downloadable PDF files to 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. Make sure you find our Facebook page as well by searching for '10 Minute Jazz Lesson...MORE Host Nick Mainella
Producer/Network The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 231Facebook 3.1KTwitter 33Instagram 203 Avg Length 13 min Format Short form Since Feb 2016 Video Podcast YouTube
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6. Now and Xen

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The podcast about contemporary microtonal and xenharmonic music, launched by Sevish and led by Stephen Weigel.
Host Stephen Weigel
Producer/Network Now and Xen
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 627Twitter 274 Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Since Nov 2018 Get Email Contact

7. The Music & Theory Podcast

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Is it music? Is it theory? Maybe it's music theory? We're not really sure! Join us for a couple of guys talking tunes and other thought-provoking topics. Hosts:StephenAn accomplished musician and lover of all things music. MikeNot an accomplished musician but he's a really good guy.MORE Producer/Network Music & Theory
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 231Instagram 303 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Since Mar 2019 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 Host Pedro Murino Almeida
Producer/Network Beyond Music Theory
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 73Facebook 1.2KTwitter 242Instagram 227 Avg Length 9 min Format Bite size Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

9. Hack Music Theory

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Join over 245,000 YouTube subscribers learning the fast, easy & fun way to make good music without using AI, cos that's boring! Taught by multi award-winning college lecturer Ray Harmony, who works in all genres and has made music with multiplatinum Grammy-winning artists (see About page on website for details). Co-taught by Kate Harmony, Ray's wife and protégé. Download FREE Book at HackMusicTheory.comMORE Hosts Ray Harmony, Kate Harmony
Producer/Network Kate & Ray Harmony
Email ****@revolutionharmony.org
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 79 Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Since Feb 2017 Get Email Contact

10. Singing Lessons For No One

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Your own personal Singing Lessons in the privacy of your own space. Vocal qualities and techniques; gentle and encouraging; music theory offered in a vocally explorative fashion. Find fun and freedom through improvising. From the North Coast of Australia, Come sing with me. Jump on my Mailing List! https://www.shelly.com.au/mailing-list/www.shelly.com.auhttps://www.patreon.com/Shelly_Brown https://www.facebook.com/singinglessonsfornoonepodcast https://www.instagram...MORE Host Shelly Brown
Producer/Network Shelly Brown
Email ****@shelly.com.au
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 73 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Since Jul 2019 Get Email Contact

11. 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
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 38 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Songwriter Theory Podcast: Learn Songwriting And Write Meaningful Lyrics and Songs

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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
Producer/Network Joseph Vadala
Email ****@songwritertheory.com
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 232Facebook 73 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form 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.Extended tabs can be had as bonus items at https://spilledtheory.bandcamp.com/releasesBest way to support Built to Spill:built-to-spill.bandcamp.comBest way to support members of Built to Spill:sickwish.bandcamp.comjimroth.bandcamp.combrettnetson.bandcamp.comhelvetiamusic.bandcamp.comhttps://www.bloodlemonmusic.com/prismbitchband.bandcamp.com/album/prism-bitchMORE Producer/Network Spilled Theory
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14. 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.Musicality Now 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
Producer/Network Musical U
Email ****@musicalitypodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 194Facebook 30.4KTwitter 674 Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact

15. Everyday Musicality

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This is a music education podcast that discusses Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning. Topics include audiation, music aptitude, sequential music learning, and how MLT can help unlock the inner musician that lives inside of all of us!MORE Host Heather Nelson Shouldice
Producer/Network Heather Nelson Shouldice
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 73Facebook 785Twitter 41 Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2019 Get Email Contact

16. Music Theory for Songwriters

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Dive into western music theory from a songwriter's perspective with Dr. Erol Oz.
Producer/Network Erol Oz
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Facebook 636Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

17. 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 Host Tony Frye
Producer/Network Hero Habit
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 41 Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Mind Over Music

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Why do certain popular songs or works of classical music have an effect on 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
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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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