Songwriting Guides

Shape Early Hardcore [Fr] that really feels authentic and modern, using riffs and modal flavors, concrete scenes over vague angst, 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

Build Skiffle that feels true to roots yet fresh, using lyric themes imagery that fit, mix choices that stay clear loud, 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 Ska that feels bold yet true to roots, focusing on arrangement clarity, lyric tone. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making ska that feels current and honest

What you get

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

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

Spiritual Awakening songs that really feel visceral and clear, using prosody, hooks, and sharp section flow. You will learn

• Pick the sharpest scene for feeling
• Prosody that matches pulse
• Hooks that distill the truth
• Bridge turns that add perspective
• Images over abstracts
• Arrangements that support the story

Who it is for

• Songwriters chasing honest, powerful emotion writing

What you get

• Scene picker worksheet
• Prosody checklist
• Hook distiller
• Arrangement cue map

Shape Electro House that really feels true to roots yet fresh, using minimal lyrics, topliner collaboration flow, and focused mix translation. 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