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

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

Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Bakersfield Sound 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

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

Write modern bop with deep harmony and fearless swing. Shape heads that sing, changes that flow, and shout choruses that light up the band. Keep solos lyrical over smart progressions. Deliver recordings that sound classic and current.

• Turnarounds, tritone subs, and II V games that move
• Guide tone lines for horn section unity
• Drum language for two feel, four feel, and set ups
• Piano guitar comping grids with register respect
• Form tags, codas, and trading maps for live sets

You get: Heads in concert and transposed keys, rhythm drills, and chart templates. Outcome: Neo bop that swings hard and reads easily in one pass.

Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Baltimore Club Songs shows you how to turn ideas into lyrics that land live and on record—steady grooves, low‑intrusion dynamics baked in. You will learn

• Texture swaps, not big drops—arrangement for ambience
• Motif rotation for long cues and playlists
• Chord colours that soothe without boredom
• Writing music that supports spaces without stealing focus
• Mix moves for cafes, lobbies, and streams
• Lyric minimalism or instrumentals that still feel human

Who it is for

• Composers and artists aiming for sync, retail, and hospitality playlists

What you get

• Palette swatches
• Loop/export settings
• Client brief translator
• Cue templates