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Learn
Pop Theory
Master the musical elements of pop & rock, from basic concepts to
advanced analysis and songwriting – all by studying
Students / General Readers and Instructors can purchase subscriptions that allow access to numerous website materials, including:
TEXTBOOKS
There are three textbooks available on the Learn Pop Theory site – THE ART OF THE HOOK, SPINNING GOLD, Vol.1, and SPINNING GOLD, Vol.2. Textbook chapters (with embedded audio) are read exclusively on the website.
This book celebrates the creativity and craft behind the hits, presenting over 120 song examples. Discover the focal point devices used by songwriters and producers to create memorable hooks in pop & rock.
Presented in two volumes, SPINNING GOLD is intended for a two-semester course on pop music theory. This text has the detailed analysis and terminology of traditional theory books, but the focus is exclusively on hundreds of hits from the pop & rock charts (1955 – 2024). Although comprehensive, SPINNING GOLD does not get lost in endless statistics and data lists. It is written in a clear and engaging tutorial style — moving from basic fundamentals for beginners to advanced concepts for the professional.
Additional Website Materials
for SPINNING GOLD
Samples of these materials can be found by clicking the LOOK INSIDE buttons above (next to the book covers).
WRITTEN EXERCISES
Written Exercises are available as fillable-form PDF’s that can either be downloaded directly by Students / General Readers, or downloaded by an Instructor who offers them to students through a school’s LMS.
EAR TRAINING EXERCISES
Like the textbook chapters, Ear Training Exercises are accessed by Students exclusively on the Learn Pop Theory website.
QUIZZES
Quizzes with audio are available for each chapter in two formats. Verified Instructors can choose to administer them in LMS format (Canvas or Moodle), or download and distribute them to students in PDF format (Adobe fillable forms).
SUGGESTED PROJECTS
Instructors can download Suggested Projects for most chapters in PDF format.
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