20 Best Music Theory Podcasts

1. Guitar Music Theory

Learn music theory for guitar, including scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more from Desi Serna. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Listen to improvise and compose, understand why your favorite songs sound so good and much more.
Podcast guitarmusictheory.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Desi Serna
Email ****@guitarmusictheory.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 12.6KTwitter Followers 5K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 64 min Since Dec 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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2. Steve Stine Guitar Podcast

You don't have to practice hours per day to become a better guitar player. Join Steve Stine as he talks with fellow musicians and educators and shares guitar lessons to help guitarists play more songs, understand music theory, and create solos from scratch. Whether you've been playing guitar a while or you're just getting started on your journey, this podcast is for you.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Host Steve Stine
Producer/Network Steve Stine
Email ****@stinemusiclessons.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 147.3KTwitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 21.1K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 22 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. uswithoutThem

The uswithoutThem Podcast explores the musical output of one of the greatest bands of the 21st century: mewithoutYou. Hosts Nic Houle, Steven Eiler, and Joel Harrison each bring their love of mewithoutYou and some specific expertise to their song-by-song analysis of the mewithoutYou discography. Steven, a music theory educator, and expert breaks down the musical themes of each track and draws connections between songs and albums.
Podcast uswithoutthempod.podbean.com
Hosts Nic Houle, Steven Eiler, Joel Harrison
Producer/Network uswithoutthempod
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 228Twitter Followers 63Instagram Followers 395 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 118 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

4. Musicality Now

Ever wondered why some people seem to have a gift for music? Have you wished that you could play by ear, sing in tune, improvise and jam? You are in the right place. The Musicality Podcast is a mix of interviews and teaching, featuring some of the most inspiring and insightful musicians and music educators, talking about how to learn the core inner skills you need to feel like a 'natural' in music and enjoy freedom, creativity, and confidence.
Podcast musical-u.com
Producer/Network Musical U
Email ****@musicalitypodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 24.4KTwitter Followers 694 Frequency 23 episodes/quarter Avg Length 16 min Since Jul 2017 Listen on Apple Video Podcast YouTube
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5. Music Student 101

We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike. The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore music theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics, and overall musicianship.
Podcast musicstudent101.com
Hosts Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
Producer/Network Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 1K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 79 min Since Jul 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. The Music & Theory Podcast

Is it music? Is it a theory? Maybe it's music theory? Join us for a couple of guys talking tunes and other thought-provoking topics. A podcast hosted by Stephen an accomplished musician and lover of all things music. and Mike. (Not an accomplished musician but he's a really good guy.)
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Music & Theory
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 226Instagram Followers 312 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 64 min Since Mar 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson

Welcome to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast! Our goal on the show is to give you a quality, concise jazz improvisation lesson every week. Make sure you get the most out of every lesson. We want all of our listeners to become better improvisers and musicians and we can promise you by listening to the 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast you will do just that.
Podcast 10minutejazzlesson.com
Producer/Network The 10 Minute Jazz Lesson Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 3KTwitter Followers 33Instagram Followers 203 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 13 min Since Feb 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
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8. Now & Xen

A podcast about contemporary microtonal/xenharmonic music, led by electronic musician Sevish and composer-performer Stephen Weigel. Music theory nerds will greatly enjoy this podcast.
Podcast nowandxen.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Now and Xen
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 520Twitter Followers 217 Frequency 7 episodes/year Avg Length 72 min Since Nov 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Songwriter Theory Podcast

Let's learn songwriting! Learn to write impactful and meaningful songs by writing great melodies, lyrics that move your listeners, and arrangements and chord progressions that evoke the right emotions.
Podcast songwritertheory.com
Host Joseph Vadala
Producer/Network Joseph Vadala
Email ****@songwritertheory.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 56 Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. Beyond Music Theory

The main goal is to create content that helps you in your creative journey of making your own music! You will either find case study episodes and listen to how each song grows as I go through my music composition process; or episodes about music theory tips for songwriters, tools, and other creative strategies to keep your music flowing.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Beyond Music Theory
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 242Instagram Followers 180 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 10 min Since May 2020 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. Everyday Musicality

'Everyday Musicality' is a podcast for music educators that discusses Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning.
Podcast everydaymusicality.com
Producer/Network Heather Nelson Shouldice
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 652Twitter Followers 41 Frequency 7 episodes/year Avg Length 41 min Since Oct 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

12. Singing Lessons For No One

The Singing Lessons for No One Podcast is your own personal Singing Lesson in the privacy of your own space. Find fun and freedom through improvising, using vocal qualities and techniques; and music theory offered in a vocally explorative fashion. Recorded in the North Coast of Australia, Come sing with me.
Podcast shelly.com.au
Host Shelly Brown
Producer/Network Shelly Brown
Email ****@shelly.com.au
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 18 min Since Jul 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. Hack Music Theory

Hello, we are Kate & Ray Harmony, AKA Revolution Harmony. We're a married couple of music teachers & producers. if you want to make great music that stands out, you need to use theory! But, the traditional theory is irrelevant and overcomplicated. This is the dilemma that popular music is currently trapped in. Our solution is Hack Music Theory, podcast for songwriters & producers to learn relevant, simple theory hacks, which can instantly be applied to making cool music that's also creative and clever!
Podcast hackmusictheory.com
Host Ray Harmony
Producer/Network Kate & Ray Harmony
Email ****@revolutionharmony.org
Apple Rating 3.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 2 min Since Feb 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Note Doctors

Note Doctors is a podcast all about music theory and music theory pedagogy. Each episode features an interview with an innovative music theory instructor. The podcast is hosted by three university theory instructors: Paul Thomas, Jenn Weaver, and Ben Graf.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Producer/Network Paul Thomas
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 179Twitter Followers 34Instagram Followers 101 Listen on Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Spilled Theory

Using music theory and guitar techniques to learn, teach, and talk about Built to Spill songs.
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Producer/Network Spilled Theory
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 66 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

16. Music Theory for Songwriters

Dive into western music theory from a songwriter's perspective with Dr. Erol Oz.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Erol Oz
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 612Instagram Followers 1.1K Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

17. The Kinks and Beatles Daily Deep Dive

Every weekday, Tony Frye breaks down a single song by The Kinks or The Beatles. Each song is given historical context, music theory analysis, and contemporary review in an attempt to better understand and appreciate two of the greatest catalogs in music history.
Podcast herohabit.com
Producer/Network Hero Habit
Email ****@substack.com
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5 Frequency 1 episode/year Avg Length 18 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. Mind Over Music

Why do certain popular songs or works of classical music affect our emotions? Can we use music theory to help us understand the relationship between composition and the human psyche? Co-hosts Jeremy Gilien and Robert Matsuda want to ask each other how this happens. We may not come up with definitive answers - but we promise to ask interesting questions.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Robert J. Matsuda
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19. Songranting

A monthly show where I discuss all things songwriting from writer's block to inspired moments. From music theory and structured practices to free-form creative experimentation. From riffs to lyrics and everything in between. Whatever it takes to get you from idea to finished song.
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