Songwriting Guides

Shape Hip Hop Soul that feels clear and memorable, using arrangements that spotlight the core sound, vocal phrasing with breath control, and focused hook design. You will learn

• Groove and tempo sweet spots
• Hook symmetry and chorus lift
• Lyric themes and imagery that fit
• Vocal phrasing with breath control
• Arrangements that spotlight the core sound
• Mix choices that stay clear and loud

Who it is for

• Artists making modern, honest records

What you get

• Groove and phrasing maps
• Hook templates
• Scene prompts
• Mix and release checks

Opinion Writing songs that really feel built for goosebumps, using pick the sharpest scene for feeling, hooks, and sharp section flow. You will learn

• Pick the sharpest scene for feeling
• Prosody that matches pulse
• Hooks that distill the truth
• Bridge turns that add perspective
• Images over abstracts
• Arrangements that support the story

Who it is for

• Songwriters chasing honest, powerful emotion writing

What you get

• Scene picker worksheet
• Prosody checklist
• Hook distiller
• Arrangement cue map

Companionship songs that really feel visceral and clear, using arrangements, pick the sharpest scene for feeling, and sharp hook focus. You will learn

• Pick the sharpest scene for feeling
• Prosody that matches pulse
• Hooks that distill the truth
• Bridge turns that add perspective
• Images over abstracts
• Arrangements that support the story

Who it is for

• Songwriters chasing honest, powerful emotion writing

What you get

• Scene picker worksheet
• Prosody checklist
• Hook distiller
• Arrangement cue map

Deliver Ragga that is bold yet true to roots, focusing on arrangement clarity, mix translation, 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

• Write to riddims with confidence
• Chat cadences and breath spots
• Stick callouts and crowd triggers
• Hook symmetry that chants clean
• Minimal arrangements with impact
• Broadcast safe vocal chain

Who it is for

• Vocalists and producers crafting high energy ragga

What you get

• Riddim brief template
• Cadence maps
• Hook callout prompts
• Limiter and de ess notes

Shape Jazz Blues that feels built for replay, using comping with space for the story, cool subtext and winked punchlines, and focused section flow. 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 Stride Piano that feels built for replay, focusing on mix translation, section flow. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making stride piano that feels current and honest

What you get

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