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THE MELODIC BLUEPRINT

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The tools to help you understand, practice, and apply melody in a way that translates into real music.

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Be Effortlessly Melodic

Understand the building blocks of melody and how to apply it in context

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Get Ideas Out Of Your Head and Into Reality

Build a strong connection between your hands and your ears so you can get your amazing ideas out in real time

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Learn From Your Favourite Music

Find your own unique sound through a processing of learning and analysing your favourite music

What People Say

Is The Course Right For Me?

What's Inside

Introduction

  1. Welcome - this is why you're here!
  2. Some James lore if you're wondering 'why should I listen to this guy!?'
  3. How To Use The Practice Helper
  4. A little something before you jump in..
  5. Course Roadmap
  6. Learn The Foundations

Pentatonics

  1. Introduction to Pentatonics
  2. Ex 1: Pentatonic Rotations
  3. Ex 2: Pentatonic 1-3-2-5
  4. Ex 3: From Scale to Melody
  5. Ex 4: Random Pattern Generator
  6. How This Actually Works In Context: 'Loving Is Easy'
  7. How This Actually Works in Context: 'Terracotta Love'
  8. How This Actually Works In Context: Playing Chords Melodically

Chord Tones

  1. Introduction to Chord Tones
  2. Ex 1: Following Chord Tones Part 1
  3. Ex 2: Following Chord Tones Part 2
  4. How this actually works in context: When chord tones move out of key
  5. How this actually works in context: 'The Dress'

Rhythm

  1. Introduction to Rhythm
  2. Ex 1: Clapping The Subdivisions
  3. Ex 2: Moving Through The Subdivisions
  4. Ex 3: Rhythm Pyramid
  5. Ex 4: Starting The Phrase Generator

Shape

  1. Introduction to Shape
  2. Ex 1: Contour Playing
  3. Ex 2: Destination Notes
  4. Ex 3: Deconstructing a Melody

Expression

  1. Introduction to Expression
  2. Ex 1: Hammer-Ons & Pull-Off
  3. Ex 2: Pitch Bend
  4. Ex 3: Volume Control

Ear Training

  1. Picking Out Notes
  2. Hearing Chord Qualities
  3. Connecting your ears to your hands: Sing First, Then Play
  4. Connecting your ears to your hands: Play First, Then Sing

Harmony 101

  1. 2-5-1
  2. Circle of Fifths
  3. Voice Leading
  4. Pedal Notes

Song Breakdowns

  1. How to transcribe
  2. Breaking Down a Solo
  3. Song Breakdown: 'just how it goes'
  4. Song Breakdown: 'peach ice tea'
  5. How I Figure Out The Key

Concepts In Context

  1. Shadow Hooks
  2. Borrowed Chords
  3. Harmonic Reframing
  4. Anchor Notes

Putting The Melodic Blueprint Into Practice

  1. Building On A Demo: Kaisha
  2. Building On A Demo: Delatti
  3. Learning From Your Favourite Music

FAQ'S

I don't know any scales or music theory. Is this too advanced for me?

If you know a couple keys and some basic chords then you're good to go.

The course starts with fundamentals and builds from there.

You'll learn the pentatonic scale (which is simpler than you think) and everything is explained in a practical, musical way - not dense theory.

If you can hear the difference between notes that sound good together vs. notes that don't, you're ready.

I'm a producer, is this still for me?

Yes

You don't need to be an advanced piano player. I made this primarily for producers wanting to be better at making music (because that is my own journey!)

Will I be able to write and play like the artists I love?

The goal isn't to copy anyone's style.
It's to give you the tools to write and play like you.

If you follow your taste then you'll end up in the right place.

The concepts are universal - how you apply them is personal.

How long will it take to see results?

Depends on how much you practice.
Some concepts will click immediately.

Others take weeks of consistent work to internalise.

This is about building a skill, not a quick fix.

I already know scales and theory. Will this still help?

If you know theory but still feel like you're guessing when you write, yes.

This isn't about learning more theory - it's about applying it practically and musically.

Do I need to finish the whole course before I see improvement?

No. Each section builds on the last, but you can start applying concepts immediately.

Even just understanding one of the sections will change how you play and write.

What if I don't find the course useful?

If you're unhappy with the course, email info@themelodicblueprint.com within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.

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James Berkeley

THE MELODIC BLUEPRINT

£129.00
£179.00 £129.00
Sale Sold out
Taxes included.

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