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Showtuned

Brett Boles & Josh Shelton

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Musique

Fréquence : 1 épisode/10j. Total Éps: 11

Welcome to Showtuned - A podcast about musicals and the craft of storytelling through songs. Hosted by Brett Boles (The M Tea) and Josh Shelton (Counterpoint Musicals).

Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, accompanist, Disney adult or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.

Join the community and experience bonus content on Patreon.com/showtuned
Follow on IG @showtunedpod

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Part 2: The 10 Commandments of Musical Theater Lyric Writing

Épisode 10

mercredi 22 juillet 2026 • Durée 35:50

This is Part 2 of a 2 part episode where Brett and Josh discuss the "10 Commandments of Musical Theater Lyric Writing" as written by Pat Cook, former moderator of the BMI Workshop:

Thou shalt be singable.
Thou shalt be understandable.
Thou shalt be about one thing and one thing only.
Thou shalt be specific.
Thou shalt write dramatically.
Thou shalt not self pity (except in comedy).
Thou shalt not misaccent (thou shalt correctly scan).
Thou shalt find fresh images.
Thou shalt not false rhyme or transpose words.
Thou shalt not be rigid or wordy.

Chapters

0:00 Intro

0:21 Commandment 6 — “Thou shalt not self-pity except in comedy”

4:06 Commandment 7 — “Thou shalt not mis-accent / correctly scan”

9:29 Commandment 8 — “Thou shalt find fresh images”

14:26 Commandment 9 — “Thou shalt not false rhyme or transpose words”

26:20 Commandment 10 — “Thou shalt not be rigid or wordy”

Hosted by Brett Boles and Josh Shelton. Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.

Join us on Patreon: Patreon.com/showtuned

Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/

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Part 1: The 10 Commandments of Musical Theater Lyric Writing

Épisode 9

mercredi 15 juillet 2026 • Durée 38:39

This is Part 1 of a 2 part episode where Brett and Josh discuss the "10 Commandments of Musical Theater Lyric Writing" as written by Pat Cook, former moderator of the BMI Workshop:

1 Thou shalt be singable.

2 Thou shalt be understandable.

3 Thou shalt be about one thing and one thing only.

4 Thou shalt be specific.

5 Thou shalt write dramatically.

6 Thou shalt not self pity (except in comedy).

7 Thou shalt not misaccent (thou shalt correctly scan).

8 Thou shalt find fresh images.

9 Thou shalt not false rhyme or transpose words.

10 Thou shalt not be rigid or wordy.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of singable, understandable, and specific lyrics, as well as the need to write dramatically and avoid self-pity (except in comedy!). Crafting effective theater lyrics requires attention to detail and adherence to specific guidelines. Finding fresh and unique imagery is essential in creating compelling and engaging theater lyrics.

Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:24 I Want Songs for the Week

6:30 Differences in Poetry, Pop, & Musical Theater Lyrics.

14:22 Commandment 1: Be Singable

17:14 Commandment 2: Be Understandable

22:45 Commandment 3: Be About One Thing Only

26:57 Commandment 4: Be Specific

34:11 Commandment 5: Write Dramatically

2026 Tony Winners: Ragtime & Schmigadoon

Épisode 8

mardi 9 juin 2026 • Durée 32:06

2026 Tonys: Ragtime & Schmigadoon - Brett and Josh discuss the two big winners from the Tonys for Best Musical (Schmigadoon) and Best Revival of a Musical (Ragtime). Ragtime is Brett’s all-time favorite musical and he saw this production multiple times. Join us as we dive into what makes these shows so unique!

Join for free or as a paid member to enjoy bonus content on: Patreon.com/showtuned

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

3:31 I Want Songs for the Week

5:17 2026 Tonys Recap

8:24 Ragtime

23:30 Schmigadoon

29:55 What We’re Listening To

Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/

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Make a List. Make a List. Make a List.

Épisode 7

mercredi 3 juin 2026 • Durée 37:58

Lists are one of the most powerful brainstorming and creativity inducing processes of songwriting. Why are lists so helpful? What type of lists do we make when songwriting? Why did Sondheim love making lists? In this episode Brett and Josh dive into the importance of writing lists and the transformative effect it has on the songwriting process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Showtuned
02:50 I Want Songs for the Week
06:45 Main Topic: Writing Lists
12:42 The Power of Metaphors
17:11 Character and Scene Setting
22:40 Think Like an Actor
26:00 Rhymes
32:46 What We’re Listening To
36:46 Outro

Songs referenced available for free on Patreon.com/showtuned

Hosted by Brett Boles and Josh Shelton. Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.

Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/

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Top 10 Types of Songs in Musical Theater (part 2)

Épisode 6

mardi 26 mai 2026 • Durée 29:11

In Part 2 of the Top 10 Types of Songs in Musical Theater, Brett and Josh discuss: The Charm Song, Conflict/Confrontation Song, Reprises, Act Finales, 11 O’Clock Numbers

Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod

Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:34 Charm Songs

6:09 Conflict and Confrontation Songs

11:00 Reprise and Its Impact

15:45 Act Finale and Ensemble Numbers

20:52 The 11 O'Clock Number

27:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Links to songs referenced on https://www.patreon.com/showtuned

Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/

Top 10 Types of Songs in Musicals (part 1)

Épisode 5

mardi 19 mai 2026 • Durée 41:23

In Part 1 of the Top 10 Types of Songs in Musical Theater, Brett and Josh discuss: Opening Numbers, Character Establishment Songs, Ballads, Conditional Love Songs and Comedy Songs.

Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
02:55 What is Your "I Want Song" for the Week?
06:05 Every Song Has a Job
08:45 List of 10 Types of Songs in Musicals
09:45 Opening Numbers
22:45 I Want Song / Character Establishment
30:10 Ballads
37:37 Conditional Love Songs
43:31 Comedy Songs

Link to songs referenced on Patreon!

Hosted by Brett Boles (The M Tea) and Josh Shelton (Counterpoint Musicals). Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.

Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/

How are Movie Musicals Different from Theater?

Épisode 4

jeudi 14 mai 2026 • Durée 42:11

In this episode of "Showtuned," Brett & Josh explore the fundamental differences between stage and film musicals, including storytelling techniques, audience engagement, technical considerations, and structural differences. Perfect for musical theater enthusiasts, songwriters, and filmmakers.

Key Topics

Differences in storytelling between stage and film musicals
Technical tools unique to each medium (lighting, sound, camera)
Structural differences: two-act vs three-act formats
Audience engagement and the live experience
Adapting stage shows into movies: challenges and strategies
The role of the director and the camera in storytelling
Song length and pacing considerations in film and theater
Visual spectacle and scale in film adaptations
The importance of suspension of disbelief in different mediums
The evolution and innovation in musical film genre

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Showtuned
03:11 What is Your "I Want Song" for the Week?
05:45 Stage Musicals vs. Movie Musicals
14:55 Crafting for Different Mediums
22:22 The Role of Audience and Performance
26:41 Understanding Musical Structures: Two Acts vs. Three Acts
30:33 Song Structure and Length Differences
31:23 The Importance of Pacing in Film and Stage Musicals
33:26 Song Development: From Film to Stage Adaptations
36:08 The Differences in Production: Film vs. Stage
38:44 What We're Listening to This Week

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Song Structures: Verse-Chorus vs AABA

Épisode 3

mardi 5 mai 2026 • Durée 47:19

In this episode of Showtuned, Brett Boles (The M Tea) and Josh Shelton (Counterpoint Musicals) delve into the exploration of song structure and form, emphasizing the significance of verse-chorus and AABA forms in musical storytelling. They discuss the role of song structure in character development and story momentum, providing examples from classic and contemporary musical theater. It explores the importance of expectation, repetition and variation in engaging the audience. The concept of through-composed songs in musical theater is also discussed, emphasizing their rarity and the challenges they present.

Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod

Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
03:25 - My "I Want Song" for the Week
06:15 - Verse-Chorus Song Form
18:08 - AABA Song Form
33:00 - Through Composed Song Form

Hosted by Brett Boles and Josh Shelton. Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.

Produced by https://www.counterpointmusicals.com/

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Song Spotting & Toy Story as a Musical!

mardi 28 avril 2026 • Durée 58:00

Today we dive into the art and science of song spotting, exploring the 4 types of "pressure" in a scene that can trigger good moments for songs, and the pacing of songs in musical storytelling. We also do a fun exercise of Song Spotting the movie Toy Story as if we were adapting it into a musical.

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:15 - I Want Songs for the Week
6:00 - Song Spotting Discussion
23:00 - Song Spotting Exercise: Toy Story 1

Takeaways
* Songspotting is the art and science of finding moments in a show that sing, identifying when dialogue is no longer sufficient and when a song must take over.
* Musical theater songs move a character forward or move the story forward in some way, unlike songs written for other genres that exist in a moment. Movie musicals vs. stage musicals

Join us on Patreon (free & paid): https://www.patreon.com/showtuned
Follow on IG: @showtunedpod

Hosted by Brett Boles and Josh Shelton. Each week we explore the layers of ways songs tell stories - from melodies to harmonies, lyrics to dialogue, characters to scenes - and how it all comes together in this unique medium where songs are the engine of the story! This podcast is an exploration for anyone who loves musicals - if you’re a songwriter, playwright, performer, storyteller, theater kid, Disney adult, accompanist, or just a super fan — our goal is you’ll find something interesting here.

Produced by Counterpoint Musicals

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What is Song Mapping?

Saison 1 · Épisode 1

mardi 21 avril 2026 • Durée 26:37

The first episode of Showtuned: A podcast about musicals and storytelling through songs, introduces the concept of Song Mapping and its importance in the songwriting process. Brett and Josh ask each other to share their "I Want Song for the Week," they explore the structure and form of songs, providing examples and insights into the song mapping process.

Join us on Patreon (free & paid) - https://www.patreon.com/showtuned
Follow on IG: @showtunedpod - https://www.instagram.com/showtunedpod

Takeaways

Song mapping is a pre-writing technique that can save time, help find clarity, and provide a storytelling foundation when writing songs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Showtuned
05:35 My "I Want Song" for the Week
10:39 Song Mapping Overview
18:33 Song Mapping Example: Stand Still

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