Theory Gym
Weekly. Morning music theory workout. Included with residency.
Start your day at the gym with a morning music theory workout. Scales, chords, intervals, ear training exercises, and guided practice with fellow residents.
Upcoming Sessions
Recent Sessions
-
Bewitched!!! Vintage TV music is the greatest! We explored suspension chords and their relationship to 2-5-1 progressions, using the Bewitched TV theme as a live listening and analysis example. Covered how a C suspended 4 chord functions similarly to a G minor–to–C motion, and how bass lines can imply either a "in two" or "in four" feel over the same harmonic material. We also touched on how the theme evolved across the show's run — changes in instrumentation, orchestration, and swing feel that reflect both budget and era.
-
We used Etta James' "At Last" as a deep-dive vehicle for several interconnected ideas: meter in compound time (12/8), jazz chord substitutions in a blues context, and the tritone substitution. The session moved from listening and production observation into hands-on chord analysis at the wheel, tracing how blue notes and dominant seventh chords create tension and resolution throughout the song. The tritone substitution was introduced as a concept to return to with more dedicated time in a future Theory Gym.
-
Tue, Jan 27, 2026 ADMIN 2 attended
Our House' —Madness A listen to a classic with some unusual chords, some cool guitar tones, and an unexpected key change. Is the mixolydian mode underrated?
All resident events are included with your Beat Kitchen Residency.
Learn About Residency
