: How to convert from one mode to the other? I have no idea how modes work atm, I'm pretty competent everywhere else in theory, but I struggle with modes. Is it at all possible to convert modes? like from minor to phrygian?

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Two ways to look at modes.

Consider that each and every mode has a 'parent' key. Thus each one mentioned here contains all the notes from C major: C Ionian,D Dorian, E Phrygian, F Lydian, G Mixolydian, A Aeolian, B Locrian. Basically imagine the notes C D E F G A B written round a circle, and the modes quoted will centre on the appropriate letter name. Read round the circle for the sequence.

Or - Consider that each mode will have its own personal note spacings. As in Ionian - TTSTTTS, or Dorian - TSTTTST, etc.

For me, harking back to parent key works better, so if I meet C Dorian, I think in terms of the notes from B♭ major.

As far as converting goes, yes it works. Calculate what number note each is in the original key/mode, and translate to the same number note in the new key/mode. Just don't expect all new transcriptions to sound convincing!