Berklee method

The "Berklee method" was founded by Lawrence Berk after study with Joseph Schillinger regarding the latter's "elaborate system of composition that employed mathematical permutation and combination process to generate rhythms, harmonies, and melodies".

[1] Later, attempting to codify jazz and popular music practice, the Berklee method often differs from common practice harmony and voice-leading rules or guidelines since the form and function of jazz and popular music differs from common practice form and function.

For example, Berklee Music Theory - Book 2 recommends the following accompaniment for a given lead sheet,[2] while this progression does not occur in common practice theory since all the chords are seventh chords and unprepared dissonant.

They basically say that when you write things that are theoretically against the Berklee method, then they're incorrect.

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