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Ray Harmony
The unorthodoX ideas of multi award-winning music lecturer Ray Harmony. Older episodes were co-hosted by his wife and protégé Kate Harmony. As a songwriter and producer, Ray has made music with Grammy winners and multiplatinum artists, including Serj Tankian (System Of A Down) and Tom Morello (Rage Against The Machine). Join over 255,000 YouTube subscribers learning the fast, easy, and fun way to make music without using AI, cos it ain't no fun getting a robot to write “your” songs! Download…
Episodes
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Bass Line & Lead Melody like Marshmello “Happier” (ft. Bastille)
Happy New Music Friday, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show! So, today Marshmello dropped his new single “Happier” (ft. Bastille), and there’s a theory…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Guitar like Tom Morello & Drums like Bassnectar in “Rabbit’s Revenge”
Happy New Music Friday, and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show! So, today Tom Morello dropped his new single “Rabbit’s Revenge” (from upcoming album "The…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Guitar Riff like San Holo “worthy”
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you’ll learn how to write a BIG guitar riff (even if you don’t play guitar) like San Holo in “worthy”. But first... Tea!…
Ray HarmonyDown with the Drama
Over the last few months, you've been learning the music theory hacks we used to write our new single "Down with the Drama". Well, we're super stoked to…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write an Arpeggio Chord Progression like David Guetta "Don't Leave Me Alone"
Happy New Music Friday! David Guetta’s new single “Don’t Leave Me Alone” (feat. Anne-Marie) dropped today, so in this music theory lesson, you'll learn how to…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Bass Line like DJ Khaled "No Brainer"
In this 60-second music theory lesson, you'll learn how to write a bass line like DJ Khaled. Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony)…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Drum Beat - The 1 That Got Away (Music Theory Hack)
In this video, you’ll discover why your kick drum on beat 1 just isn’t kicking, and you’ll learn how you can overcome this obstacle. But first... Tea! Hello…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Synth Bass Line like The Prodigy "Need Some1"
In this video, you'll learn how The Prodigy use (and abuse!) the Phrygian mode to write a killer bass synth melody in their new single "Need Some1". But…
Ray HarmonyResting for Energy - Music Theory Hack for Better Bass Lines
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you'll discover why your bass lines lack energy, and we'll give you two hacks to fix it. But first... Tea! Hello, we are Kate…
Ray HarmonyWhy People Don't Sing Your Chord Progressions
In this Hack Music Theory video, you’ll learn why people aren't singing along to your chord progressions, and we’ll give you two hacks to solve this problem…
Ray HarmonyThe #1 Way to Hook People
Learn the No.1 way to hook people with your intros, so your songs don’t end up in the one-quarter of all songs played on Spotify that are skipped within their…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Song Intro - Music Theory Hacks for Catchy Bass Lines
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you’ll learn how to write a bass line that hooks your listeners into your song within seconds. But first... Tea! Hello, we…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Lead Melody - 2 Music Theory Hacks for Better Melodies
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you’ll learn two hacks that will make your lead melodies grab the attention of your listeners. But first... Tea! Hello, we…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Melody for Synth Pads - Add Layers to Chord Progressions or Bass Lines (Counterpoint)
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you’ll learn how to use synth pads in a way that won’t just fill out your sound, but will actually add a vital musical layer…
Ray HarmonyHow to Make Arpeggios - Turn Chord Progressions into Melodies
In this Hack Music Theory lesson, you’ll learn how to break up your simple chord progressions and turn ‘em into stunning melodies. But first... Tea! Hello, we…
Ray HarmonyHow to Make Drum Fills - Music Theory Hacks for Programming MIDI Drums
Drum fills create vital rhythmic variation and excitement, which kicks up the energy of your music like nothing else! But even more important than that, drum…
Ray HarmonyTesseracT - Time Signatures (Part 2) - Music Theory Hacks from "Sonder" (Metric Modulation, etc.)
TesseracT has a liberating approach to time signatures, so in this music theory lesson, you’ll learn their hack to magically change your song's tempo without…
Ray HarmonyTesseracT - Odd Time Signatures (Part 1) - Music Theory Hacks from "Sonder" for Chord Progressions
TesseracT has a refreshing approach to time signatures, so in this music theory lesson, you’ll learn their hacks to liberate your chord progressions from 4/4…
Ray HarmonyHow to Harmonize a Melody - 2 Music Theory Hacks for Better Choruses
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony2 Hacks to Write a Bass Line Using Non-Diatonic Notes, and More!
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyChord Progression Theory Hacks to Make Your Chorus Stand Out (feat. "Down with the Drama")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Hook - Vocal Melody Theory Hacks (for Your Song's Chorus)
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony2 Hacks to Instantly Improve Your Music - Finished Song (feat. "Throwing Words")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony2 Hacks to Instantly Improve Your Riffs (feat. Throwing Words)
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony2 Hacks to Instantly Improve Your Melodies (feat. "Throwing Words")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony2 Hacks to Instantly Improve Your Bass Lines (feat. "Throwing Words")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony2 Hacks to Instantly Improve Your Chord Progressions (feat. "Throwing Words")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Riff or Bass Line - Finished Song from the Series (feat. "Reclaim the Hours")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyHow to Keep Your Fans' Attention | REPETITION vs VARIATION (feat. "Reclaim The Hours")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyHow to Choose a Mode for Your Riff or Bass Line | AEOLIAN vs LOCRIAN (feat. "Reclaim The Hours")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyEDM vs METAL. Who Will Win? | How to Write a Riff (feat. "Reclaim The Hours")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Song, from Start to Finish (feat. "Mile Zero")
Hello, we are Kate Harmony & Ray Harmony (AKA Revolution Harmony), and welcome to the Hack Music Theory show, where you are empowered with notation-free theory…
Ray Harmony5 Hacks for Better Vocal Melodies: Catchy & Uplifting, etc. | MILE ZERO 4/4
Watch this Hack Music Theory video if you wanna learn how to write vocal melodies that are super catchy and uplifting (even in a minor scale!). But first…
Ray Harmony5 Hacks for Better Chord Progressions: Melodic Motifs, Pedal Root, etc. | MILE ZERO 3/4
Watch this Hack Music Theory video to learn how to write better chord progressions, by using melodic motifs, a pedal root, anticipations, sus chords…
Ray Harmony3 Hacks for Better Drum Beats: "Drunk Drummer" Hack, etc. | MILE ZERO 2/4
Learn how to program/play better drum beats, by using our "drunk drummer" hack, unexpected accents, and more. These music theory hacks will take your music…
Ray Harmony8 Hacks for Better Bass Lines: Polymeters, Non-Diatonic Notes, etc. | MILE ZERO 1/4
Learn how to write bass lines that are guaranteed to stand out on those Spotify playlists, by applying our easy-to-use music theory hacks to your midi bass…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 21: THE REVEAL of "Christmas Counterpoint")
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December has been a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we've been doing daily Hack Music…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 20: Write an EDM Synth Melody for a Chord Progression)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 19: How to Write an Original EDM Drum Beat)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 18: Write EDM Bass Line for Chord Progression)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 17: Make Chord Progression Better - Add9, etc)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 16: Write a Non-Diatonic Chord Progression)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 15: Staccato Synth Chord Progression)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 14: Rhythmic Variation for Bass Line & Drums)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 13: Add Hook Variation to Keep Melody Fresh)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 12: Write More Counterpoint Vocal Harmony)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 11: Write Counterpoint Vocal Harmony)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 10: Write a Drum Beat in Odd Time Signature)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 9: Write a Bass Line)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 8: Add Rhythm to Chord Progression)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is shaping up to be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we're doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 7: Inversions & Sus Chords in Progression)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 6: Write Chord Progression / Harmonize Melody)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 5: Write a Melody)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 4: Pick a Mode)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 3: Rhythm & Time Signature)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 2: Lyric Hook)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs (Day 1: Conceptualize)
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write Christmas Songs: The Challenge
Are you ready for some crazy Christmas fun? Good, cos December is gonna be a wild ride here at the Revolution Harmony studio, as we'll be doing daily Hack…
Ray HarmonyHow to Write a Melody for a Catchy Chorus in 4 Steps (AKA How to Write a Hook)
Do you wish your chorus melodies were catchier? If so, then this video is perfect for you, cos we are finally revealing our top-secret and most powerful 4…
Ray HarmonyHow to Program Drum Beats from Bass Lines (Lesson for MIDI Drums & Real Drums)
Watch this Hack Music Theory lesson to learn how to program drum beats from bass lines and take your music production and drum programming to the next level…