Summary: <br> <a href="https://www.hooktheory.com" target="_blank">Hooktheory</a> is a truly innovative site. It looks at harmony from a completely different perspective than traditional music theory. This is what happens when you bring together three engineers with a shared passion for music.<br> By analysing the underlying chord progressions of thousands of pop songs – these guys are not simply learning what makes for a hit. They’ve also developed new ways of teaching music theory so that students can see their instrument as a toolbox to be explored.<br> The approach the guys at <a href="https://www.hooktheory.com" target="_blank">Hooktheory</a> have taken is so inspiring. I’m delighted to be having them on the show today to talk about their journey and their philosophies on music education.<br> Transcript<br> If you’d like to download a PDF transcript of this episode, please click below.<br> Inner Circle Members: You can access your PDF download now from the Resource Library. <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/" target="_blank">Not a member?</a><br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * Where the idea for Hooktheory started<br> * How pop songs get added to the site<br> * What to do when you first go to Hooktheory<br> * Whether the infamous four chords are as common as we think<br> * How a pop song can “sell” music theory to students<br> * Why exploration is missing from many piano studios<br> * The surprising lessons learned from creating Hooktheory<br> * How to use Hooktheory as a teacher in groups and private lessons<br> * When to expect a version that works on iPad<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.hooktheory.com/theorytab" target="_blank">Hook Theory tabs</a><br> * <a href="https://www.hooktheory.com/music-theory-for-songwriting" target="_blank">Hook Theory books</a><br> * <a href="https://www.hooktheory.com/hookpad" target="_blank">Hook Pad software</a><br> * <a href="http://www.hooktheory.com/blog/i-analyzed-the-chords-of-1300-popular-songs-for-patterns-this-is-what-i-found/" target="_blank">I analysed the chords of 1300 pop songs for patterns. This is what I found.</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/hooktheory-hands-down-the-best-new-resource-for-music-teachers/" target="_blank">Hook Theory – Hands Down the Best New Resource for Music Teachers</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/why-learning-guitar-made-me-a-better-piano-teacher/" target="_blank">How Learning Guitar Made Me a Better Piano Teacher</a><br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/teach-piano-beginners-lesson-plans/" target="_blank">No Book Beginners Course</a><br> <br> Get $100 off Annual Inner Circle Membership<br> As a valued podcast listener, you’re eligible for a $100 discount on an annual Inner Circle Membership. This discount lasts for as long as you’re a member and whatever price you sign up for today is the price you’ll pay as long as you remain a member.<br> Copy this coupon code to use when you see the “Coupon Code” box: PIANOPODCAST.<br> Thank you for Tuning In!<br> There are a lot of podcasts you could be tuning into today, and I’m grateful that you’ve chosen mine.<br> Whether you’re at the gym, on the bike or in the car, I know that you and your students will get lots out of what you learn in the long run.<br> Just make sure you try out some of the ideas before they get lost in the business of your next lessons!<br> If you enjoyed today’s show, please share it by using the social media buttons on the left of the page.<br> Also, kindly consider taking the 60-seconds it takes to <a href="http://www.timtopham.com/itunes">leave an honest review and rating for the podcast on iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tim.topham.9/?fref=ts" target="_blank">on my Facebook page</a>. Reviews are extremely helpful when it comes to show’s ranking and you ...
