07/17/2026
NEW COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT!
We are soft launching a new course on August 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 6-9pm. Limited spots since we are in the studio again at Fiend Recordings. Yay! đś
Excited to welcome Glenn James to the team here at YR. Glenn is a Vancouver-based songwriter, composer, pianist, and educator with a Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from the University of British Columbia. Drawing on years of experience writing, recording, and teaching music, Glenn helps songwriters better understand the emotional language of harmony so they can move from instinct to intention in their creative process. He believes music theory should inspire creativity, not limit it.
Music Theory for Songwriters
From instinct to intention.
Great songs often begin with instinct. This four-week course helps songwriters understand why their musical ideas work, exploring the creative process through the lens of music theory. Rather than treating theory as a set of rules to memorize, youâll discover practical ways to understand the emotional language of harmony and apply it directly to your own songwriting.
Designed for emerging, intermediate, and advanced songwriters who have written at least 5 to 10 songs and are looking for consistent weekly growth, this course offers a small, supportive studio environment where youâll develop your musical vocabulary, strengthen your songwriting craft, and receive thoughtful feedback from both instructor and peers.
By the end of the course, youâll have a deeper understanding of harmony, greater confidence in your creative instincts, and the tools to make intentional musical choices that serve the songs you want to write.
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Apply now! Link in bio or on our website.