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What does the Julliard School Of Music,
Mcgill Conservatory Of Music (where I attended),
and the Berklee College Of Music, have in common?
Besides costing 10s of thousands of dollars, they have a very similar curriculum covering Music Theory, Ear Training, Arrangement, Orchestration, Composition...etc. It's quite lengthy and involved and very convoluted.
The Melody Experiment is a condensation of the most relevant and useful data pertaining to songwriting that I have come across in both formal education and practical experience, over many years of songwriting, simplified so that anyone can apply it to write their own songs regardless of musical background.
What does the Julliard School Of Music, Mcgill Conservatory Of Music (where I attended), and the Berklee College Of
Music, have in common?
Besides costing 10s of thousands of dollars, they have a very similar curriculum covering Music Theory, Ear Training,
Arrangement, Orchestration, Composition...etc. It's quite lengthy
and involved and very convoluted.
The Melody Experiment is a condensation of all the most relevant and useful data pertaining to songwriting that I have come
across in both formal education and practical experience, over many years of songwriting, simplified so that anyone
can apply it to write their own songs regardless of musical background.
Jeremy
"I was determined to write a song and used this method. Things have flowed for me great ever since."
Liesl
"This is the magic pill to write songs and allow creative expression that happens with top songwriters."
Steve
"He's got such a warm infectious nature, very encouraging, very inspiring, and quite helpful."
Anita
"He is a true mentor and he will guide you through the whole journey of making a song."
Remi
"Billy Haris has helped me and given me so much advice on how to write songs. You need to check him out."
Robert
"He's given me a new way of writing songs, that helps you express emotion and musicality."
Faye
"He offers a very unique course. I know I can become a better songwriter through his course."
Justus
"I've had a great experience with The Melody Experiment. I joined the program looking for some inspiration."
Ray
"The Melody Experiment is a great tool for anybody that wants to learn how to write songs."
Ronnie
"If you want somebody to work with you, and you're having a hard time with songs, Bill Haris is the man."
From Absolute Beginner to Master Songwriter:
Your Creative Blueprint
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2 Paths, 1 Destination
Whether you are a seasoned musician with a bad case of writer's block, or you have literally never touched an instrument and think a "C Major" is a military rank, you're in the right place.
I have built two different tools that play beautifully together, depending on where you're coming from:
The Song Lab (For beginners & non-musicians)
This is your interactive songwriting playground. It is a set of 5 custom widgets I built completely from scratch.
They give absolute beginners a simple, visual way to piece together grooves, arrange words, and map out a whole song in under 90 minutes. It is a fantastic creative escape for solo journaling, and it also works perfectly as a high-energy, laugh-out-loud day for corporate teams looking for a team-building event that doesn't put everyone to sleep.
The Melody Experiment (A comprehensive course)
This is the deep-dive training that takes over where our widgets leave off. It is a complete course packed into 3 core sections and over 20 in-depth video tutorials.
We break down the actual, practical magic behind Harmony, Melody, and Lyrics, handing you a step-by-step game plan to turn your raw ideas into finished songs that give people real goosebumps.
The Fundamentals
The simple blueprint we use to design unforgettable tracks
HARMONY
Every track starts with laying a solid foundation, and that usually happens in the form of a chord progression.
Understanding how chords move and blend together is the ultimate secret tool to shape the exact emotional mood of your track.
How we build it:
The Song Lab features a visual chord matrix that lets absolute beginners piece together beautiful progressions instantly without needing any music theory.
The Melody Experiment covers everything from the basics, to the circle of fifths, to unusual chord progressions, and onto advanced progressions.
MELODY
The melodic line is the absolute heart and soul of your song.
It is the catchy part that gets stuck in your head, gives them real goosebumps, and makes them want to hit repeat the second the track ends.
How we build it:
The Song Lab handles the heavy lifting with an interactive melody widget that lets you sketch out unforgettable hooks with zero musical experience.
The Melody Experiment deep-dives into melodic structure and uncovers what makes a melodic line great and also how we can write memorable and powerful melodies using a variety of techniques.
LYRICS
This is where your track finds its voice and meaning.
Writing lyrics is one of the most powerful ways to get things off your chest, turn your personal feelings and emotions into art, and weave everyday topics like love, time, or pain into stories that connect deeply with a listener.
How we build it:
The Song Lab uses a direct journal-to-lyric translator widget to help non-musicians quickly turn raw writing into rhythmically balanced phrases.
The Melody Experiment delivers multiple techniques to master advanced rhyming structures and deep storytelling mechanics.
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THE PRODUCER'S CORNER
All The Supplemental Data Needed To Transform Your Song Into A Fully Produced Track
STRUCTURE
The layout and structure of your song is important. The verse, chorus, bridge, break...all play a vital role in the presentation of your song.
Of course, not all songs follow the same pattern so we will explore a variety of different structures.
Here you will find all the resources needed to work out the structure of your creation.
ARRANGEMENT
Arranging and orchestrating your song will give it an identity and genre. This is where you decide what colour you want to paint your creation in.
Rock, pop, hip hop, classical, jazz, funk...your song has the potential to fit in any of these genres.
We'll explore every aspect of arranging and the impact it can have on a song.
RECORDING
A song must be recorded if it is to be shared widely. In this section we will dive deep into the recording process and how you can present your song in a professional manner with a modest budget.
Professional level recording has become more readily available to everyone in the past several years. Gone are the days when the only option was a very expensive high end studio.
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By Joining The Melody Experiment You Get:
THE FULL COURSE
All 3 modules containing
24 videos along with a fully immersive and comprehensive resource section including "The Producer's Corner" covering everything from structure to arranging and even recording.
CUSTOM PRICING
The Melody Experiment is designed to be accessible to everyone at $9 a month. Having said that, there are limited spots available for 1 on 1 video calls for those needing a more personalised experience.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
My dad always used to say,
"the customer is king", and I
have always agreed with that core philosophy. Customer service is my primary
focus and is only second to
the actual course content.
THE PRODUCER'S CORNER
Everything needed to take your completed song to the next level. From working out structure to recording and pitching, this section has you covered.
Updated regularly with Q&A's
and bonus material.
Everything needed to take your completed song to the next level. From working out structure to recording and pitching, this section has you covered. Updated regularly with Q&A's
and bonus material.
ABOUT ME
The Melody Experiment is the result of 1000's of hours and 1000's of songs and collaborations, along with formal instruction at the Mcgill Conservatory of Music and the Trebas Institute of the Recording Arts.
I picked up the guitar at the age of 15 and quickly became obsessed with it. But soon after, I "accidentally" stumbled on another obsession, writing songs.
There is nothing more satisfying and fulfilling than coming across a germ of an idea, and then exploring and developing it until it matures into a new song.
From the sense of discovery when the idea first arrives, to the sense of accomplishment of the finished song, there really is nothing like it.
And now, I have made it my life's purpose to share that experience (Youtube, Skool, & Facebook) and the songwriting techniques I have developed over the years with as many songwriters as possible.
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IN A NUTSHELL, WHAT IS THE MELODY EXPERIMENT?
The Melody Experiment started off as just that, an experiment, a test, a question...is it possible to simplify the songwriting process? Is it possible to teach someone to write a song that does not have a lot of experience playing?
After many years of formal study and practical experience writing, producing and experimenting with different techniques, I am very happy to answer that question with an emphatic YES!
The real breakthrough occurred when I tested one of the techniques on my 11 year old daughter. She does not play an instrument and has no musical background except that she loves singing. She was the original "experiment" and after seeing how she was able to apply "The Favourite Mistake" technique to write her first song, I knew then that anyone could successfully apply the same data and get the same results.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
The course itself is not very long. The 3 core modules comprise of 24 videos but there is a comprehensive resource section that includes The Producer's Corner that gets updated with new content regularly.
The production of a song involves a lot of moving parts, and although the primary objective of The Melody Experiment is to write a song, as we all know it usually doesn't end there. A full production requires many other skills and I've taken the opportunity here to include these in The Melody Experiment and share my many years of experience writing, arranging, recording, mixing, pitching to labels and publishers...etc.
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO DO THE COURSE?
The only requisite to the course is that you have a passion for music and are eager to learn to write. And although playing an instrument and having some musical background is great and definitely an advantage, in this day and age, even if you don't, you can still make it happen with virtual instruments and by collaborating with other musos. This is especially true for lyricists, but collaborations are a big part of songwriting and a great way to write and can even be done remotely!
On the other side of the skills spectrum, if you have been around a while or are a pro, I am confident that you will benefit immensely from this program. Especially if you are struggling with writer's block. The techniques you will find in the Melody Module, specifically the 3 techniques I go over to write a melodic line, are sure to inspire you and get the creative juices flowing again.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE COURSE?
The Melody Experiment focuses on songwriting in it's literal sense...writing a complete song from start to finish. To accomplish this I cover the 3 essential parts of a song; Harmony, Melody, Lyrics. These are divided into 3 modules with the Melody module being the main focus and really the heart of the course where I go over the 3 songwriting techniques that I have developed over the years. Of the 24 videos, 12 of them are in the Melody module. That is how important the melodic line is.
You can have an amazing chord progression and the best lyrics in the world, but without a strong, catchy and memorable melodic line, the song will not be impactful.
Aside from the 3 core modules of The Melody Experiment, we cover structure, arrangement, recording and more. If it's song related, whether writing, producing or pitching, we'll be covering it with regular updates.
WHY IS THE COURSE SO CHEAP?
Because I want EVERYONE to have access to it! Simple as that. At $9 a month, anyone can afford it. Aside from that, I do offer a more personalised service with hourly video calls and private consultation, but the $9 membership has everything you need and covers all aspects of songwriting.
I designed it so that everything is under one roof. Like a one-stop-shop. As an up and coming singer/songwriter back in the day, I wish I had a resource that I could turn to with everything I needed to get my songs out there and at a price that didn't break the bank. That is the goal of The Melody Experiment, to provide an environment where songwriters, bands and producers can go and have all the resources they need to write that next big hit, and not have to pay a fortune to get it.
HOW GOOD IS YOUR GUARANTEE?
As good as it gets! There is no "fine print" or any other booby traps. All I can say is that if you are not happy for whatever reason, simply cancel your subscription and that will be the end of it. No questions asked.
Well actually I will ask a few questions because I love feedback and believe it's the only way to improve and grow, but you won't be "interrogated" as to why you cancelled.
The bottom line is that you don't have to worry at all when it comes to cancelling your membership should you wish to do so.
And on top of that, if you don't write a song within 30 days of signing up, I will write one for you!
GOT ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to reach out at support@themelodyexperiment.com anytime. My door is always open.
SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IN A NUTSHELL, WHAT IS THE MELODY EXPERIMENT?
The Melody Experiment started off as just that, an experiment, a test, a question...is it possible to simplify the songwriting process? Is it possible to teach someone to write a song that does not have a lot of experience playing?
After many years of formal study and practical experience writing, producing and experimenting with different techniques, I am very happy to answer that question with an emphatic YES!
The real breakthrough occurred when I tested one of the techniques on my 11 year old daughter. She does not play an instrument and has no musical background except that she loves singing. She was the original "experiment" and after seeing how she was able to apply "The Favourite Mistake" technique to write her first song, I knew then that anyone could successfully apply the same data and get the same results.
HOW LONG IS THE COURSE?
The course itself is not very long. The 3 core modules comprise of 24 videos but there is a comprehensive resource section that includes The Producer's Corner that gets updated with new content regularly as well as a weekly Q&A and Song of the Week that are also updated on a regular basis.
The production of a song involves a lot of moving parts, and although the primary objective of The Melody Experiment is to write a song, as we all know it usually doesn't end there. A full production requires many other skills and I've taken the opportunity here to include these in The Melody Experiment and share my many years of experience writing, arranging, recording, mixing, pitching to labels and publishers...etc.
WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO DO THE COURSE?
The only requisite to the course is that you have a passion for music and are eager to learn to write. And although playing an instrument and having some musical background is great and definitely an advantage, in this day and age, even if you don't, you can still make it happen with virtual instruments and by collaborating with other musos. This is especially true for lyricists, but collaborations are a big part of songwriting and a great way to write and can even be done remotely!
On the other side of the skills spectrum, if you have been around a while or are a pro, I am confident that you will benefit immensely from this program. Especially if you are struggling with writer's block. The techniques you will find in the Melody Module, specifically the 3 techniques I go over to write a melodic line, are sure to inspire you and get the creative juices flowing again.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THE COURSE?
The Melody Experiment focuses on songwriting in it's literal sense...writing a complete song from start to finish. To accomplish this I cover the 3 essential parts of a song; Harmony, Melody, Lyrics. These are divided into 3 modules with the Melody module being the main focus and really the heart of the course where I go over the 3 songwriting techniques that I have developed over the years. Of the 24 videos, 12 of them are in the Melody module. That is how important the melodic line is.
You can have an amazing chord progression and the best lyrics in the world, but without a strong, catchy and memorable melodic line, the song will not be impactful.
Aside from the 3 core modules of The Melody Experiment, we cover structure, arrangement, recording and more. If it's song related, whether writing, producing or pitching, we'll be talking about it with weekly Q&A's and regular updates.
WHY IS THE COURSE SO CHEAP?
Because I want EVERYONE to have access to it! Simple as that. At $7 a month, anyone can afford it. Aside from that, I do offer a more personalised service with hourly video calls and private consultation, but the $7 membership has everything you need and covers all aspects of songwriting.
I designed it so that everything is under one roof. Like a one-stop-shop. As an up and coming singer/songwriter back in the day, I wish I had a resource that I could turn to with everything I needed to get my songs out there and at a price that didn't break the bank. That is the goal of The Melody Experiment, to provide an environment where songwriters, bands and producers can go and have all the resources they need to write that next big hit, and not have to pay a fortune to get it.
HOW GOOD IS YOUR GUARANTEE?
As good as it gets! There is no "fine print" or any other booby traps. All I can say is that if you are not happy for whatever reason, simply cancel your subscription and that will be the end of it. No questions asked.
Well actually I will ask a few questions because I love feedback and believe it's the only way to improve and grow, but you won't be "interrogated" as to why you cancelled.
The bottom line is that you don't have to worry at all when it comes to cancelling your membership should you wish to do so.
GOT ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?
Feel free to reach out at support@themelodyexperiment.com anytime. My door is always open.
THE MELODY EXPERIMENT IS PERFECT FOR:
UP AND COMING BANDS
Up and coming artists and bands are the lifeblood of the music industry. They are the ones who breath life into the sounds of our lives but unfortunately many of them struggle to write good songs at the start.
They are usually super rehearsed and tight as a band but lack writing experience and oftentimes even life experience to draw on as inspiration to write a heartfelt song.
With The Melody Experiment, they will have the tools they need to write great songs and also to get them recorded and produced properly.
ENTHUSIASTS
Believe it or not, enthusiasts comprise the biggest market when it comes to musical equipment.
They are also the biggest consumers of online tutorials such as learning to play an instrument and learning how to play classic songs.
Enthusiasts will benefit immensely from The Melody Experiment. They will gain insights into songwriting that will not only compliment their playing but also open the door to writing their own songs and take the campfire experience to a new level as they showcase their own songs to friends!
PROFESSIONALS
Professionals are oftentimes presented with a unique kind of problem when it comes to songwriting. It's something called "writer's block".
The fact of the matter is that after years of writing and producing, we can get stuck in a rut. It's like our own little professional "box" where we repeat past successful actions but as a result, eventually hit a brick wall and get the dreaded "writer's block".
With The Melody Experiment, pros will discover new techniques and a fresh approach that will inspire new ideas and help them break through that wall.
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