The ii-V-I has been referred to as a chord progression, a turnaround, and a cadence depending on the circumstances it is used. It is most known as the jazz progression as it is the backbone of many ...

A great way to get started writing a song is to use a well-known chord progression. Certain progressions have been used thousands of times throughout the history of recorded music, so there’s no ...

What do “Wichita Lineman,” “Close To You,” “Julia,” and “Alone Again Naturally” have in common? Jazz-level chord progressions hiding in plain sight. In this video, we break down how songwriters like ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Pop music might come off as formulaic sometimes, and, to some extent ...

San Jose Jazz’s music festivals are great, but they really just pay the bills for the nonprofit’s education programs. And one of those, Progressions, has made a serious leap forward this year to ...