#052 · 27 FEB 2026 · Learning · ASKED BY ANONYMOUS

Do I need complete music theory to make it in the industry?

PRASHANT ANSWERS

No. You need enough theory to talk to other musicians and debug your own work. You don’t need to analyze Bach. Learn functional theory (scales, chord families, basic voice-leading) and go back to the theory books only when your ear hits a wall.

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