Songwriting Guides

Build Folk Noir that feels authentic and modern, using lyric themes and imagery that fit, arrangements that spotlight the core sound, and focused section flow. 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

Write Criolla that is clear, memorable, and moving, focusing on vocal phrasing, arrangement clarity, 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

• Vals feel and rubato taste
• Guitar patterns with moving bass
• Lyric images of place and memory
• Counter melodies that weave
• Vocal delivery close and present
• Room miking that flatters wood

Who it is for

• Writers and players honoring musica criolla with freshness

What you get

• Vals rhythm sheets
• Lyric image prompts
• Counter melody starters
• Acoustic recording notes

Build Southern Gospel that really feels bold yet true to roots, using unified tags and endings, shout, contemporary, or quiet dynamics, and focused lyric tone. You will learn

• Worship text without platitudes
• Key lifts that bring goosebumps
• Choir parts and tasteful ad libs
• Shout, contemporary, or quiet dynamics
• Clarity, compassion, inclusion checks
• Unified tags and endings

Who it is for

• Worship leaders, choir directors, and gospel vocalists

What you get

• Service set templates
• Vamp length calculator
• Testimony prompts
• Band arrangement checks