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Artists, designers, and musicians are often compelled to investigate musical and visual disciplines. 

The flow of creativity and expression between visual and musical media is not coincidental. The disciplines share deep structural connections. The principles of composition, harmony, and layering are foundational in music, art, and design. 

Despite these strong parallels, very few resources approach music education through a visual lens. This thesis aims to change the way music theory is taught.


A Visual Guide to Songwriting

Samantha Frost

Exhibition visitor interacting with the remote.

Exhibition visitor interacting with the remote. 

Close-up of chord/color wheel.

Full exhibition wall.

Full exhibition wall.

Young exhibition visitor interacting with the remote.

Young exhibition visitor interacting with the remote. 

Exhibition visitor interacting with the remote.

Exhibition visitor interacting with the remote. 

Full exhibition wall.

Full exhibition wall.

Close-up of the remote.

Complete chord/color wheel.

Complete chord/color wheel.

Samantha field testing her remote.

Samantha field testing her remote.

Samantha and thesis critic Silas Munro.

Cover of A Visual Guide to Songwriting thesis book.

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