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The unorthodoX thoughts 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 ... more

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Odd Time Signatures That Aren’t Odd. Rare Rhythms That Move People.

American band Death Cab for Cutie recently released their new album “I Built You a Tower”, and the song “Stone Over Water” is a brilliant example of how to make music that’s rhyth... more

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Wanting Fans Is Not Wanting Validation. Music is social. No fans = No relationships.

My previous essay, titled “Making Music Is Bad for Mental Health”, was a kind of eulogy to the pre-smartphone fan. You know, that person who used to listen with a... more

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Making Music Is Bad for Your Mental Health. Songs need listeners, but most people are too busy scrolling nowadays.

You’ve just finished a new song. You love it! You’re beyond thrilled. You can’t wait for people to hear it, so you excitedly upload ... more

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Life in a ‘90s Grunge Band. Comparing the music world of 1996 to 2026.

It’s 9pm. Friday night. December 20th, 1996. Cape Town, South Africa. I walk out on stage. The air is thick with smoke from the fog machine and cigarettes, and probably somethin... more

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Multi award-winning music lecturer and host of Hack Music Theory; known for clear, practical music theory teaching and advocacy for human-centered creativity.

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3.9 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • Selective listening

    I’d recommend going back to some of the earlier episodes - some genuinely helpful hints to create successful music. Recent editions seem to be more focused on allowing the speaker to work through some personal problems.

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    StephenK1
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love these hacks

    Small bite sized music writing ideas that are easy to implement and have a big impact. Love!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BBraun
    United States3 years ago
  • sophisticated piano contents

    I’m really enjoying your podcast and like the 2 person dialogue!

    It’s short enough for busy lives, yet insightful enough to give me good musical ideas, and, tips.

    Thanks a bunch! NLFreda

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    5
    NL Freda
    United States5 years ago
  • Artificial and self promo

    It’s fine, you can learn something however half of each episode is just an ad on their products and it just sounds super artificial.

    Episodes are to short.

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    3
    🔥ZJC🔥
    Denmark6 years ago
  • Love your podcast.

    Very refreshing and rich in valuable info.

    I write love songs and I was debating, against my better judgement, if I should not make them more poppy. You explanation about how soft music effects the listeners helps a lot. That was my intention writing then. Thank you for adding confidence and reinsurance that I am on the right track. I played my songs to few people i know. Reviews are very positive. They all like them very much. I myself like them very much and listen them regularly.

    You expl... more

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    ArtMart21.com
    Canada6 years ago

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Fans appreciate the emphasis on human creativity over AI and the resource-rich approach.

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What is Ray Harmony about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, theory-forward show that blends practical music-making tips with reflections on creativity, mental health, and technology's impact on the industry. Episodes frequently explore how musicians cope with rejection, navigate the attention economy, and balance old-school craft with modern tools, including debates around AI and authenticity. The format often centers around actionable hacks, personal stories, and thought-provoking takes on what makes music engaging, enjoyable, and sustainable for creators. Notable strengths include a clear focus on practical theory applied to real-world songwriting, a willingness to challenge trends, and a recurring emphasis on community resources for learners and independent artists. If you want clea... more

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