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Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write Lo-Fi Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses—built on slow evolution, space as instrument—that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. You will learn

• Harmonic patience—modal drones and slow turns
• Field recording ethics and musicality
• Mastering quiet music that still translates
• Writing with texture: pads, tape loops, and granular beds
• Titles and liner notes that frame the feeling
• Long‑form structure for focus and calm

Who it is for

• Composers and producers making spacious, thoughtful sound worlds

What you get

• Long‑form arrangement stencils
• Low‑level mastering guide
• Texture recipe cards
• Field recording checklist

Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write Memphis Blues Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses—built on swing phrasing, blues language—that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories

What you get

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

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

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

Compose within the Shashmaqam tradition with respect and clarity. Understand maqom structures, melodic paths, and rhythmic cycles. Shape vocal lines that honor ornament and text. Arrange dutar, tanbur, nay, and frame drums with space for breath and devotion.

• Maqom overviews and characteristic motifs
• Usul rhythm guides with hand pattern notation
• Text setting for poetry and classical diction
• Call and response forms for solo and ensemble
• Recording approaches for authentic room tone

You get: Reference charts, practice ladders, pronunciation help, and ensemble seating plans. Outcome: Works that honor lineage and communicate beautifully.