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Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write Texas Blues Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses—built on extended harmony, call‑and‑response—that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. You will learn

• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Solo structure—motifs, development, release
• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels
• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines

Who it is for

• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories

What you get

• Rhyme colour palettes
• Form maps
• Motif practice prompts
• Coda/ending cheat sheet

Turn journeys into hooks that smell like jet fuel and rain on sidewalks. Capture places with vivid objects and choices. Balance motion and stillness so verses wander and choruses arrive. Score maps, tickets, and windows into melodies people play on the road.

• Scene building with sensory lists and action verbs
• Rhythm ideas for wheels, waves, and city stride
• Chord colors for wonder, risk, and homecomings
• Refrain designs that work as postcards and chants
• Production textures from field recordings and soft foley

You get: Itinerary prompts, title banks, motif routes, and arrangement maps. Outcome: Travel songs that feel like a stamped passport.

Irie pocket first. This playbook shows you how to build riddims, voice unforgettable hooks, and mix for sound systems and sunsets. You will learn

• One drop, rockers, and steppers groove design
• Basslines that sing while drums breathe
• Skank guitar and organ bubble interlock
• Horn, keys, and melodica hook writing
• Lyric themes, Patois respect, and story truth
• Dub science and FX performance that serves the song

Who it is for

• Writers, bands, and selectors who want authentic feel

What you get

• Riddim templates and tone recipes
• Arrangement maps for roots, lovers, and steppers
• Mixing checklists for warmth and translation
• Troubleshooting for stiff shakers and masked vocals
• Serve the riddim. Protect the pocket. Let the chorus hold the yard together.

Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write Psydub Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses—built on clear structure, story details—that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Revisions that keep truth and drop filler
• Imagery and objects that beat vague angst
• Structures that carry emotion without padding
• Turning messy feelings into singable lines
• Simple release plans you’ll actually follow
• Melody writing that respects your range
• Artists who want repeatable, pro‑feeling results without losing soul
What you get
• Tone sliders
• Templates
• Troubleshooting guides
• Prompt decks

Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write Tejano/Tex-Mex Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses—built on memorable hooks, confident mixes—that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Simple release plans you’ll actually follow
• Revisions that keep truth and drop filler
• Turning messy feelings into singable lines
• Structures that carry emotion without padding
• Imagery and objects that beat vague angst
• Melody writing that respects your range
• Artists who want repeatable, pro‑feeling results without losing soul
What you get
• Prompt decks
• Templates
• Troubleshooting guides
• Tone sliders

Marry swing to cinema with scores that breathe and grooves that walk. Write melodies that survive on piano, then orchestrate with strings, winds, and brass that clarify time. Give soloists runways and backgrounds that lift without crowding.

• Rhythm section engines for club and hall
• Extended harmony with clear voice leading
• Brass shouts, woodwind colors, and string pads
• Solo frameworks, vamps, and cadenza options
• Notation and rehearsal flow that saves hours

You get: Score templates, part layouts, cue language, and recording plans. Outcome: Orchestral jazz that feels inevitable and generous.