Songwriting Guides

Create Stoner Rock that really feels bold yet true to roots, using riffs and modal flavors, three- or five-piece clarity, and focused lyric tone. 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 Ndombolo with clean structure, bold images, and hooks designed for replay on radio and social. You will learn

• Groove and tempo sweet spots
• Hook symmetry and chorus lift
• Lyric themes and imagery that really 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

Create Baila that feels authentic and modern, focusing on lyric tone, mix translation, and the details that make this style unmistakable. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making baila that feels current and honest

What you get

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

Craft Songo that is tight, finished, and release ready, focusing on mix translation, 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

• 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

Create Nordic Scandinavian States that feels built for replay. Practical steps you can repeat each session. Clear templates to move from draft to master.You will learn

• Groove selection and tempo sweet spots for nordic scandinavian states
• Hook shapes and chorus symmetry
• Lyric themes and imagery common to nordic scandinavian states
• Vocal phrasing and breath
• Arrangement choices that highlight signature sounds
• Mix decisions

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making nordic scandinavian states

What you get

• Groove and phrasing maps for nordic scandinavian states
• Hook and chorus templates
• Scene prompt lists for fast drafting
• Mix

Create Tropical House that really feels authentic and modern, using 16-bar blocks with clear cues, 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