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The Music Interval Theory Podcast

The Music Interval Theory Podcast

Many composers feel stuck writing the same old ideas, wondering why their music doesn’t sound as original as they want. Inside the Music Interval Theory Academy (MITA) and our community (The Circle of Interval Magicians), we reveal the deeper architecture behind music, the interval magic that helps you break free from the generic sound and step into your own creative power. The truth is, the composers you admire weren’t born with secret gifts. They learned "spells." They trained their ears,

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00:05:49

Start With Energy, And The Notes Will Follow

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/04/08

https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/aboutIn this episode, Frank shares his approach to starting a composition not with notes or chords, but with energy. He walks through his creative chain from story to feeling, from feeling to tempo, from tempo to texture, and only then to harmony and palette. You will explore how emotional temperature shapes musical decisions, how contrasting registers create tension, and how Interval Magic can help you think in terms of energy instead of just

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00:06:39

When Birds Become Bassoons

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/04/06

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” here:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores how simple observation can unlock powerful musical ideas. By watching everyday movements—like birds hopping or leaves shifting in the wind—composers can discover natural rhythm, contour, and character. These real-life gestures translate directly into intervals, orchestration choices, and storytelling in music. Instead of forcing clever ideas, we can let authentic

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00:05:53

Pattern Education And Sounding Generic

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/04/03

Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about/ In this episode, Frank explores the double-edged nature of pattern education. While learning common musical patterns is essential, relying on them without reshaping leads to generic results. Composers are encouraged to mutate patterns through changes in rhythm, orchestration, articulation, harmony, and emotional intent. Patterns are public property—but personal creative decisions transform them into

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00:07:19

The Secret to Motion Without Changing Harmony

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/04/01

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and learn interval-based composition techniques that create motion and emotional growth:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores how music can feel alive even when harmony remains static. Using examples like Bolero, he explains how motion comes from shaping intensity through dynamics, register shifts, density, and interval tension. Instead of adding more chords to fix boredom, composers can design the energy

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00:07:12

Seamless Storytelling In Your Music

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/30

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and start using interval-based techniques that create flow and motion in your music: https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores why leaving patterns exposed can make music feel mechanical and predictable. He shares practical techniques to hide loops, blur transitions, and create seamless motion between sections. You’ll learn how to stretch ideas across bar lines, use fills and countermelodies as camouflage,

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00:05:26

Why You Feel Slow When You Compose (And How to Fix It)

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/27

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and learn interval-based techniques you can use immediately in your compositions:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explains why many composers feel slow: they try to generate and refine at the same time. By separating the creative phase (draft one) from the development phase (draft two), composers can work faster, think more clearly, and reduce creative friction. The key is to write the simple core idea first

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00:05:31

From Scale Prison to Interval Freedom

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/25

Explore the Circle of Interval Magicians and dive deeper into interval-based composition techniques:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about In this episode, Frank challenges the common advice of “just modulate” when composers feel stuck inside a scale. True freedom doesn’t come from changing scales but from changing perspective. By using equal interval structures and moving them chromatically, composers can step outside traditional scale boundaries while maintaining clarity and

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00:06:24

The Secret Life of Interval Resolution

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/23

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs” and start using interval-based composition techniques in your own music:https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores the overlooked concept of interval resolution and explains why single intervals—not just chords—are the true carriers of musical energy. By focusing on how intervals like the minor second resolve and move, composers can create tension, release, and forward motion without relying on heavy harmonic

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00:05:30

Recovering Like a Pro

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/20

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank shares some hard-earned wisdom about mistakes, decision-making, and the hidden costs of creativity. Drawing from over two decades of experience, he talks

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00:04:13

Escape Overthinking with Musical Finger Painting

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/18

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank explores the idea of “finger painting” as a way to overcome creative blocks and escape overthinking. By leading with intuition and sound rather than

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00:05:37

Good Orchestration is Strong Storytelling

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/16

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank unpacks the real role of orchestration—not as decoration, but as storytelling. He explains how register, density, and energy placement in your sketch

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00:04:51

Think in Lines, Not Stacks

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/13

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank redefines voice leading as more than just academic theory—it’s a tool for writing smoother, more memorable music and a form of respect for the musicians performing your work. Learn how to

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00:04:43

Why Your Harmony Sounds Wrong (Even When It Looks Right)

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/11

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank explains why a perfectly correct orchestral score can still sound wrong—and how the real culprit is often the bass and its overtone series. Learn how strong low notes can generate conflicting

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00:05:51

Composition Techniques Don't Expire

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/09

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.” Spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains 5 of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your own music. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells In this episode, Frank unpacks a powerful idea: you can’t “use up” a composition technique. Instead of constantly reaching for new tricks, learn how to stretch one technique through contrast and transformation. From

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00:03:37

How I Composed My Best Boss Music Tracks

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/06

Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank breaks down why the minor second doesn’t belong in heroic music — but absolutely rules in boss battles. He shows how a simple octave shift and interval displacement can turn a

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00:04:41

Orchestration Is Your Best EQ

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/04

Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Frank explains why orchestration has always functioned as the original EQ and transient shaper, even before plugins existed. He shows how register, doublings, and voicing shape your music’s clarity

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00:05:35

Dissonance Is A Choice

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/03/02

Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Frank breaks down the real meaning of dissonance and why it’s not chaos — it’s a choice. Learn how understanding overtone alignment and harmonic resistance gives you full control over emotional

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00:05:15

Stop Fixing the Minor Second and Start Controlling It...

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/02/28

Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode, Frank explores the true power of the minor second — not just as a small half-step, but as a source of stored energy and emotional tension. Discover why it’s so much more than a

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00:05:08

It's Not About the Tricks, It's About the Time You Save

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/02/26

Download the free guide "5 Spells Every Composer Needs." These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, I explain 5 of my most-used spells with examples so that you can implement them in your compositions as well.https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ Frank shares a powerful story from a conversation with a magician friend and composer, revealing the real benefit of learning interval theory — not just sounding different or adding tricks to your

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00:06:02

From 12 Intervals to Just 6 Personalities

The Music Interval Theory Podcast ·

2026/02/24

Download the free guide “5 Spells Every Composer Needs.”These spells are interval-based composition techniques that work like magic. In this guide, Frank explains five of his most-used spells with examples so you can implement them in your compositions right away. https://musicintervaltheory.academy/spells/ In this episode of The Music Interval Theory Podcast, Frank challenges the traditional view of the 12 musical intervals and introduces a fresh, practical approach for composers. By grouping

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