Songwriting Guides

Craft Emo Rap that really feels clear and memorable, using punchlines with real setups, release cadence, and focused lyric tone. You will learn

• Pocket and stress patterns
• Punchlines with real setups
• Beat selection without muddy subs
• Hooks that sing and stick
• Scene writing with stakes and turns
• Release cadence that builds momentum

Who it is for

• Rappers and producers building distinct voices

What you get

• Flow grids
• Punchline drills
• Beat brief templates
• Vocal mix notes

Craft Raggacore that really feels authentic and modern, using write directly to riddims, pull-up-ready hook lines, and focused hook design. You will learn

• Write directly to riddims
• Cadence switches and sticky callouts
• Pull-up-ready hook lines
• Swagger with humor and restraint
• Minimal arrangements with impact
• Bright mids and sizzle control

Who it is for

• Vocalists and producers making party-ready riddims

What you get

• Flow pattern cards
• Hook callout prompts
• Cue sheets
• Broadcast-safe checks

Craft Novelty Piano that feels ready for stages and streams, focusing on section flow, arrangement clarity. You will learn

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

Who it is for

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

What you get

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

Shape Son Cubano that is clear, memorable, and moving, focusing on vocal phrasing, hook design, 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

• Clave placement you can feel
• Montuno patterns that rise
• Tres and piano interlock
• Tumbao that pushes without crowding
• Coro and pregon call and response
• Section flow from intro to descarga

Who it is for

• Bands writing modern Cuban son with classic foundations

What you get

• Clave maps
• Montuno starter motifs
• Coro prompt lists
• Arrangement stencils

Craft Mainstream Hardcore that really feels true to roots yet fresh, using concrete scenes over vague angst, three- or five-piece clarity, 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

Deliver Turntablism that feels clear and memorable, using groove and tempo sweet spots, lyric themes and imagery that fit, and focused lyric tone. 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