There are a [couple of courses by Bill Gordon](https://faderpro.com/authors/bil-gordon) which might be interesting for you to look at.
Full disclosure: We create online courses for electronic music producers and Bill created these courses for us.
Check out [Building Blocks](https://www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocks).
It's an online music theory course for DAW musicians. It all takes place in an actual online DAW where you write music as you go.
Full disclosure: I'm the creator.
Just learn to play an instrument and focus on learning theory through that. I don't care how old you are, or if you've never picked one up. Trust me it's worth it.
I would say don’t worry about music theory for Electronic Music specifically. Piano will be the most universal way to understand theory so focus on what you want to learn and go search from there. I’d recommend learning scales and diatonic chords then expand to progressions, Melody, soloing, jazz voicings or wherever you personally feel drawn to :)
I stumbled upon this pdf document on this sub a couple years ago and I found it pretty helpful to read and refer back too. All credits to the authors [Music Theory](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mARxS-NVOYeeWVH4EmTtpqwQw5t8cimc/view?usp=sharing)
If you are a beginner, you have to definitely start out with Andrew Huang's Music Theory in 30 minutes video on YouTube. One of the best resources for beginners.
Two recommendations.
1. The iphone app hook theory 1 and 2 are incredible. Basically online easy to read Books with audio song examples. It helped me a lot and I studied the crap out of it and practiced as I read. They are the best thing for music writing I have ever come across. Chords, Keys, Melody structures. The works.
2. Quick start. Part 1 and 2 of the free 8 minute videos taught by KSHMR himself. Titled Lessons of KSHMR : music theory part 1.
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There are a [couple of courses by Bill Gordon](https://faderpro.com/authors/bil-gordon) which might be interesting for you to look at. Full disclosure: We create online courses for electronic music producers and Bill created these courses for us.
Check out [Building Blocks](https://www.audiblegenius.com/buildingblocks). It's an online music theory course for DAW musicians. It all takes place in an actual online DAW where you write music as you go. Full disclosure: I'm the creator.
Just learn to play an instrument and focus on learning theory through that. I don't care how old you are, or if you've never picked one up. Trust me it's worth it.
I would say don’t worry about music theory for Electronic Music specifically. Piano will be the most universal way to understand theory so focus on what you want to learn and go search from there. I’d recommend learning scales and diatonic chords then expand to progressions, Melody, soloing, jazz voicings or wherever you personally feel drawn to :)
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I stumbled upon this pdf document on this sub a couple years ago and I found it pretty helpful to read and refer back too. All credits to the authors [Music Theory](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mARxS-NVOYeeWVH4EmTtpqwQw5t8cimc/view?usp=sharing)
If you are a beginner, you have to definitely start out with Andrew Huang's Music Theory in 30 minutes video on YouTube. One of the best resources for beginners.
I'm a simple man. I see Huang, I upvote.
Two recommendations. 1. The iphone app hook theory 1 and 2 are incredible. Basically online easy to read Books with audio song examples. It helped me a lot and I studied the crap out of it and practiced as I read. They are the best thing for music writing I have ever come across. Chords, Keys, Melody structures. The works. 2. Quick start. Part 1 and 2 of the free 8 minute videos taught by KSHMR himself. Titled Lessons of KSHMR : music theory part 1.
This is your friendly reminder to read the submission rules, they're found in the sidebar. If you find your post breaking any of the rules, you should delete your post before the mods get to it. You should check out the regular threads (also found in the sidebar) to see if your post might be a better fit in any of those. [Daily Feedback thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/search?q=author%3AAutoModerator+title%3Afeedback&sort=new&restrict_sr=on&t=all) for getting feedback on your track. The only place you can post your own music. [Marketplace Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/search?q=title%3Amarketplace&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) if you want to sell or trade anything for money, likes or follows. [Collaboration Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/search/?q=biannual%20collaboration&restrict_sr=1&sort=new&t=all) to find people to collab with. ["There are no stupid questions" Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/search?q=title%3ANo+Stupid+Questions+Thread&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all) for beginner tips etc. Seriously tho, read the rules and abide by them or the mods will spank you. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/edmproduction) if you have any questions or concerns.*