Songwriting Guides

Write New Jack Swing that feels true to roots yet fresh, using comping with space for the story, swing and straight feel phrasing, and focused mix translation. You will learn

• Blues forms and reharm basics
• Cool subtext and winked punchlines
• Swing and straight feel phrasing
• Comping with space for the story
• Motif-based solos and release
• Classic codas that land

Who it is for

• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories

What you get

• Form maps
• Rhyme color palettes
• Motif prompts
• Coda guide

Craft Chicano Rock that really feels ready for stages and streams, using loud tones without harsh fizz, concrete scenes over vague angst, and focused section flow. You will learn

• Riffs and modal flavors that stick
• Concrete scenes over vague angst
• Shout-back chorus design
• Three- or five-piece clarity
• Loud tones without harsh fizz
• Set pacing with smart key flow

Who it is for

• Bands chasing catharsis with modern punch

What you get

• Riff starters
• Scene prompts
• Chant maps
• Tone-taming notes

Write Timba that feels built for replay, focusing on section flow, vocal phrasing, and the details that make this style unmistakable. You will learn

• Groove selection and tempo sweet spots for timba
• Hook shapes and chorus symmetry that suit timba
• Lyric themes and imagery common to timba
• Vocal phrasing and breath that fit timba
• Arrangement choices that highlight signature sounds
• Mix decisions that keep energy clean and loud

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making timba that feels current and honest

What you get

• Groove and phrasing maps for timba
• Hook and chorus templates
• Scene prompt lists for fast drafting
• Mix and release checklists

Build Garage Punk where concrete scenes and tight tones hit hard without harshness. You will learn

• Riffs and modal flavors that really stick
• Concrete scenes over vague angst
• Shout-back chorus design
• Three- or five-piece clarity
• Loud tones without harsh fizz
• Set pacing with smart key flow

Who it is for

• Bands chasing catharsis with modern punch

What you get

• Riff starters
• Scene prompts
• Chant maps
• Tone-taming notes

Build Chicago House that really feels tight and release ready, using 16-bar blocks with clear cues, minimal lyrics, and focused hook design. You will learn

• Swing and velocity for groove
• Ear-candy rotation without clutter
• 16-bar blocks with clear cues
• Booth rig mix translation
• Minimal lyrics that still hit
• Topliner collaboration flow

Who it is for

• House producers focused on dance-floor function

What you get

• Arrangement stencils
• Groove checklists
• Topline briefs
• Pre-master checks

Craft Bouyon that is authentic and modern, focusing on mix translation, groove choices, and the details that make this style unmistakable. Expect practical steps you can repeat.Expect practical steps you can repeat.Expect practical steps you can repeat.You will learn

• Fast party tempo control
• Chant hooks that cut through
• Call and response crowd parts
• Bass and perc that loop clean
• Arrangements that reset energy
• Mix translation for big systems

Who it is for

• Vocalists and producers cooking festival ready bouyon

What you get

• Chant line banks
• Loop structure templates
• Call sheet for breaks
• Club translation checklist