What will I learn?

• The Physics of Sound: Understand the 12-note Equal Temperament system, the science of frequency and how it contrasts with Indian Classical tuning.
• Intervals & Intuition: Move beyond "semitone maths". Learn to identify intervals by their emotional quality, internalising the DNA of melody and harmony.
• Scales & Modes: Master the Major, Natural, Harmonic and Melodic Minor scales. Explore specific moods using Modes to expand your emotional palette beyond the standard box.
• Chord Architecture: Construct complex chords, from suspended chords to the tension of Diminished chords and lush Extensions (7ths, 9ths, 11ths).
• Functional Harmony: Understand why chords create tension and release. Master concepts like Secondary Dominants and Inversions to create smooth, professional voice leading.
• Cinematic Techniques: Learn the "dark arts" of composition, including Chromatic Mediant Modulation, Negative Harmony and how to distinguish between true Modulation and Borrowed Chords.
• The Circle of Fifths: Master this essential map to navigate key changes, calculate sharps/flats instantly and understand harmonic relationships for songwriting.
• The Energy Graph: Arrange tracks effectively by visualising dynamic curves. Learn to structure Verses, Choruses and Bridges to manage listener gratification and energy flow.
• Melodic Craft: Discover the strategies behind memorable melodies, utilising Motifs, Contour and phrasing.
• Texture & Counterpoint: Create rich, professional arrangements by layering independent melodic lines (Counterpoint) rather than just relying on block chords.
• Rhythm & Notation: Navigate complex Time Signatures (4/4, 6/8, 7/8), rhythmic subdivisions and gain a working knowledge of reading notes on the staff.
• Analyse the Hits: Modern Classics (Rehna Tu, Tamizha Tamizha / Bharat Humko, Roja, Airtel Tune, Dil Chahta Hai, Kaisi Hai Yeh Rut, Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin, O Re Piya) and Retro Gems (Nakhrewali and Tere Bina Jiya Jaye Na).
• Professional Case Studies: Step inside a working professional's studio. Explore the actual DAW sessions of original ad campaigns (including Cadbury and Good Knight) to see how a composer interprets briefs and crafts a complete narrative in 30 seconds.
• The Indian Context: A unique approach that connects Western Music Theory concepts to their Indian parallels, relating Major/Minor scales to Thaats and intervals to Shuddha/Komal Swaras, making complex theory intuitive for musicians with an Indian musical background.
• The Technical Foundation: Gain essential knowledge of Digital Audio (Sample Rates, Bit Depth, Quantisation) to ensure productions meet professional technical standards.