Songwriting Guides

Write Desert Rock that really feels authentic and modern, using loud tones without harsh fizz, concrete scenes over vague angst, and focused mix translation. 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

Craft Rhythmic Adult Contemporary that really feels clear and memorable, using mix choices, 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

Shape Manila Sound that really feels tight and release ready, using mix choices, arrangements, 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

Create Punk Rap that feels authentic and modern, using punchlines with real setups, beat selection without muddy subs, and focused section flow. You will learn

• Pocket and stress patterns
• Punchlines with real setups
• Beat selection without muddy subs
• Hooks that sing and stick
• Scene writing with stakes and turns
• Release cadence that builds momentum

Who it is for

• Rappers and producers building distinct voices

What you get

• Flow grids
• Punchline drills
• Beat brief templates
• Vocal mix notes

Craft Schaffel that feels true to roots yet fresh, using groove and tempo sweet spots, hook symmetry and chorus lift, 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 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