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Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Old-Time Songs shows you how to turn ideas into lyrics that land live and on record—story details, clear structure baked in. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

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

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

No fluff, just moves that work. How to Write Electric Blues Songs distills process into hooks and verses with call‑and‑response, swing phrasing at the core. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines
• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels
• Solo structure—motifs, development, release
• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories
What you get
• Form maps
• Motif practice prompts
• Rhyme colour palettes
• Coda/ending cheat sheet

Compose within raga and tala while inviting modern listeners. Learn arohana and avarohana paths. Respect time cycles. Shape vilambit to drut arcs. Use bandish forms with room for taans and meends. Keep devotion and craft in balance.

• Raga selection and pakad identification
• Tala practice with theka vocabulary
• Bandish writing for khayal and thumri flavors
• Improvisation ladders with phrase discipline
• Recording approaches for tanpura, tabla, and voice

You get: Riyaz routines, notation sheets, accompaniment tips, and concert flow. Outcome: Compositions that honor tradition and sing today.

Silk vocals. Warm grooves. Lines that live rent free. This guide turns late night feelings into records that stream and stick. You get an end to end system that respects pocket, melody, and honesty. You will learn

• Tempo ranges, swing choices, and pocket tests
• Chords and extensions that feel like eye contact
• Melody shapes, runs, and prosody that sing on small speakers
• Lyric imagery and dialogue that replace clichés
• Stack architecture, ad libs, and breath planning
• Mixing moves for warmth, clarity, and replay value

Who it is for

• Artists, topliners, and producers who want intimate songs that still move crowds

What you get

• Verse and chorus scaffolds
• Title and scene prompts
• Vocal stack recipes and tuning attitudes
• Mix and master checklists
• Troubleshooting for harsh vox, muddy mids, and sleepy hooks

Say the real thing beautifully. Let the groove hold the room.