The Chord Wheel & Progression Prompters

This is the place to really start to comprehend chord theory.  

Based on a Best-Seller

The Chord Wheel is the best-selling music reference title of the 21st century.  There's a good chance you may have one already; so take the next step.

Unique Approach

This is not your typical music theory course.  If you've tried to learn anything of value before but didn't come out with much value, you'll be surprised.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

There is a free 14 day trial, so you can't go wrong.  Once you start looking at progressions this way, you'll never want to go back.

Our mission is to change the way you look at chord progressions and music in general.

This is not traditional music theory but an accelerated way of learning.  If you've tried to understand music theory before but struggled, then you should really give it a try.

About The Chord Wheel

Released by Hal Leonard (the world's largest publisher of musical literature) in 2000, The Chord Wheel is available in over 7,000 music stores worldwide and continues to be a bestseller in its categories.  The reason for resounding success is simple; it's the device's simplicity.  It puts the most practical applications of chord theory in everyone's hands.  The Chord Wheel is the bestselling music reference title of the 21st Century.  And you don't just have to take our word for it.  Here's what some professionals think:
"I have given this information in lectures for years, but it's great to just tell people to go to your website and buy this thing. It's an amazing way to understand tonality and harmony."
Bonnie Hayes
Solo Artist, Songwriting Chair at Berklee 2013-2022, etc. 
"You wrote The Chord Wheel!  Dude, I love that thing.  In fact, I used it to write the bridge to my song 'Brand New Day!'  Hey, is this your wife?  Hello, baby.  How you doing?   You like my music, yeah?"
Rhett Miller
Old 97's Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist & Solo Artist
“I use the Chord Wheel in every songwriting class I teach. It’s an invaluable tool that allows my students to quickly understand what is a very complex and daunting subject.  I recommend it!”
Jim Bruno
Artist, Teaches Songwriting at Foothill College in Los Altos, CA

Created by

Jim Fleser

Author of The Chord Wheel; The Ultimate Tool for All Musicians.
Fleser loves to write, play and produce music.  And, of course, he loves to dive deep into what makes chord progressions tick.  If you're in the San Francisco Bay Area, you can find him playing at various clubs and festivals, including The Piedmont Jazz Festival, The Ivy Room, Taps & Takeout, Rudy's Can't Fail Cafe, etc.
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