Songwriting Guides

Deliver Maracatu that is tight, finished, and release ready, focusing on mix translation, vocal phrasing, 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

• Parade tempo sweet spots
• Call and response chorus shapes
• Drum ensemble layering with space
• Whistle and break cue language
• Lyric scenes of procession and pride
• Recording big drums without smear

Who it is for

• Songwriters and leaders arranging modern maracatu sets

What you get

• Procession tempo map
• Break cue sheets
• Chorus response templates
• Low end recording guide

Deliver Third Stream that feels authentic and modern, using hook symmetry and chorus lift, arrangements that spotlight the core sound, 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 Mento that feels ready for stages and streams, focusing on groove choices, hook design. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making mento that feels current and honest

What you get

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

Build Garage Punk where concrete scenes and tight tones hit hard without harshness. You will learn

• Riffs and modal flavors that really 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

Build Surf Rock where concrete scenes and tight tones hit hard without harshness. You will learn

• Riffs and modal flavors that really 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

Create Go-Go that really feels clear and memorable, using arrangements, 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