Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Applications for the *Next Level Songwriter Program* are only open until *July 1*, and seats are limited. If you're serious about taking your songwriting to the next level, check out the link below before enrollment closes.
holistic-songwriting.com/next-level-songwriter
In this episode, we break down the songwriting and production behind *"APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars*, uncovering the techniques that make it so compelling.
We discuss:
* The songwriting and production team behind the track
* Why groove takes priority over harmonic complexity
* How the melody locks into the rhythm
* The unique chord progression—and the surprising concept of a "chordless chord progression"
* What songwriters can borrow and apply to their own music
* Why songwriting credits are more complicated than they appear in today's music industry
If you're a songwriter, producer, or simply fascinated by what makes great songs work, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use in your own writing.
What do you think is the secret ingredient that makes "APT." so memorable? Let me know in the comments.
#Songwriting #MusicProduction #BrunoMars #ROSÉ #SongAnalysis #PopMusic #Songwriter #MusicTheory
Applications for the *Next Level Songwriter Program* are only open until *July 1*, and seats are limited. If you're serious about taking your songwriting to the next level, check out the link below before enrollment closes.
holistic-songwriting.com/next-level-songwriter
In this episode, we break down the songwriting and production behind *"APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars*, uncovering the techniques that make it so compelling.
We discuss:
* The songwriting and production team behind the track
* Why groove takes priority over harmonic complexity
* How the melody locks into the rhythm
* The unique chord progression—and the surprising concept of a "chordless chord progression"
* What songwriters can borrow and apply to their own music
* Why songwriting credits are more complicated than they appear in today's music industry
If you're a songwriter, producer, or simply fascinated by what makes great songs work, this episode is packed with practical insights you can use in your own writing.
What do you think is the secret ingredient that makes "APT." so memorable? Let me know in the comments.
#Songwriting #MusicProduction #BrunoMars #ROSÉ #SongAnalysis #PopMusic #Songwriter #MusicTheory
