Songwriting Guides

Deliver Power Electronics that really feels tight and release ready, using arrangements, hook symmetry and chorus lift, and focused hook design. 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 Yacht Rock that really feels authentic and modern, using three- or five-piece clarity, set pacing with smart key flow, 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

Shape Tecnobrega that feels built for replay, focusing on lyric tone, mix translation, and the details that make this style unmistakable. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making tecnobrega that feels current and honest

What you get

• Groove and phrasing maps for tecnobrega
• 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

Shape Alternative R&B that really feels clear and memorable, using dembow and palm-wine options, guitar and percussion sparkle, and focused lyric tone. You will learn

• Dembow and palm-wine options
• Call and response hook shapes
• Bilingual rhyme with nuance
• Guitar and percussion sparkle
• Arrangement for dance and streams
• Collab strategy and credit care

Who it is for

• Singers and producers crafting pan-African hits

What you get

• Rhythm grids
• Hook translators
• Perc phrase banks
• Collab checklists

Craft Experimental Rock that really feels bold yet true to roots, using loud tones without harsh fizz, set pacing with smart key flow, 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