 <p>I am a non-reading composer who has just "stuck with it" for so long that I've got a good handle on it now. I compose with the computer pretty much.</p> <p>You could get a simple midi sequencer, or a really nice one like the one in Propellorhead Reason (great composing tool), experiment on your own, or download free midi files of Bach and other classical composers, then you can see where the notes are on the keyboard in the midi sequencer. Plus, you can move them around to see what happens.</p> <p>A really good website for learning about voice leading and chord changes (progressions), is </p> <p><a href="http://www.musicnovatory.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.musicnovatory.com/</a></p> <p>It is not a very intuitive site to navigate. But, much can be learned their to help with making good sounding changes via voice leading and chord selection. Be patient and be very curious, that is, poke around a lot on the site, &amp; you'll find gems.</p> <p>Once you have some of that under your belt, get a decent book on counterpoint, and you'll be flyin' before you know it.</p>