Showtuned

Brett Boles & Josh Shelton
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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/showtunedFollow on IG @showtunedpod

Episodes

  1. 17 HR AGO

    Song Structures: Verse-Chorus vs AABA

    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/

    47 min

  2. 28 APR

    Song Spotting & Toy Story as a Musical!

    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

    58 min
  3. What is Song Mapping?

    21 APR

    What is Song Mapping?

    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 Showtuned05:35 My "I Want Song" for the Week10:39 Song Mapping Overview18:33 Song Mapping Example: Stand Still 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.

    27 min
  4. Introducing "Showtuned" (Trailer)

    SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Introducing "Showtuned" (Trailer)

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

    1 min

Trailer

About

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/showtunedFollow on IG @showtunedpod

Information

  • Creator
    Brett Boles & Josh Shelton
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Brett Boles & Josh Shelton
  • Show Website
    Showtuned

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