Hooktheory

Open Hookpad and start a new project.

Use the AI-assisted composition feature to generate chord progression ideas.

Experiment with different suggestions and select one that inspires you.

Use the melody smart guides to create a melody that fits the chord progression.

Refine the melody and chord progression until you have a complete song idea.

Purchase and access Hooktheory's interactive music theory books.

Work through the lessons and audio-visual examples.

Complete the exercises to test your understanding.

Use Hookpad to apply the concepts you've learned in a practical setting.

Refer to the TheoryTab database to see how these concepts are used in real songs.

Access the Chord Crush ear training tool.

Start with the beginner level and progress as you improve.

Practice regularly to improve your chord recognition skills.

Use the personalized training feature to focus on chords you find difficult.

Listen to real songs and try to identify the chords by ear.

Open Hookpad.

Use the laptop keyboard as an input device to try different melodic ideas.

Experiment with different scales and modes.

Export the MIDI file for use in a digital audio workstation (DAW).

Fine-tune the melody within the DAW environment.

Purchase the Hooktheory classroom teaching modules and kits.

Use the interactive lessons and examples in the classroom.

Assign students exercises and projects that utilize Hookpad.

Assess student understanding using the assessment kits.

Encourage students to explore the TheoryTab database for real-world examples.