Songwriting Guides

Craft Afro-Cuban Jazz that feels tight and release ready, using hook symmetry and chorus lift, 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

Craft Schlager that really feels clear and memorable, using hook symmetry and chorus lift, lyric themes and imagery, 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

Build Zouk that feels clear, memorable, and moving, focusing on groove choices, section flow. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making zouk that feels current and honest

What you get

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

Deliver Deep House that really feels tight and release ready, using swing and velocity for groove, ear-candy rotation without clutter, and focused lyric tone. 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

Shape Ragga Hip Hop that feels true to roots yet fresh, using swagger with humor and restraint, cadence switches and sticky callouts, and focused lyric tone. 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 Son that is ready for stages and streams, focusing on groove choices, 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