
Make Music with Clarity, Strategy, and Momentum.
I build courses, Notion systems, and strategies that help you grow musically and creatively.
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Harmony Vault
260+ chord progressions organized inside a searchable Notion database — built to help you explore, save, and expand your musical ideas with ease.
• Instant access to 260+ progressions
• Search by chord or emotion
• Save + tag your favorites
• Printable reference eBook
• Genre-flexible + expansion tips
Harmony GPS
Master harmony in just 30 days — without getting stuck in theory.
Learn the 10 core progressions behind modern music, and build confidence with real-world practice and guided support.
• 10 guided harmony modules
• 30-day progression roadmap
• Video demos + play-along practice
• Quick-win songwriting prompts
Music Producer
Hey, I’m Melvin Darrell — a music producer, educator, and founder of Harmony GPS, a course and learning system built to help self-taught and late-starting music creators master chord progressions and finish more original songs. I also write The Music Maker’s Journal, a weekly newsletter filled with practical harmony tips, creative insights, and tools to help artists stay inspired and consistent.
I produce R&B and Alt-Pop music and run a YouTube channel that breaks down harmony, songwriting, and music theory into clear, fast, and soulful lessons — designed for creators with limited time and big goals. My content blends science-backed learning techniques, practical music theory, and personal storytelling to make music feel approachable and inspiring.
Before music, I worked as a professional accountant — a background that sharpened my skills in organization, systems thinking, and project execution. I’ve spent the past 8+ years producing, mixing, and mentoring artists while freelancing at Rec Philly and helping a 1,000+ member artist community through workshops, studio sessions, and live sound support.
Today, I help creators all over the world build systems for consistent music-making — through digital products like The Harmony Vault and guided learning via Harmony GPS. Whether you're juggling a 9–5 or returning to music after a break, I’m here to help you learn smarter, create faster, and finish with confidence.
Let’s build something musical.