Songwriting Guides

Craft Afro-Cuban Jazz that feels tight and release ready, using hook symmetry and chorus lift, arrangements that spotlight the core sound, 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 Mumble Rap that really feels authentic and modern, using scene writing with stakes and turns, pocket and stress patterns, 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

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

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

Deliver Punta Rock that is tight, finished, and release ready, focusing on hook design, mix translation, and the details that make this style unmistakable. Expect practical steps you can repeat.Expect practical steps you can repeat.You will learn

• Punta groove pacing
• Chant hooks that invite call backs
• Guitar and keys that ride the pocket
• Perc layers with space
• Breaks that lift without clutter
• Mix moves for outdoor stages

Who it is for

• Bands and singers building irresistible punta rock sets

What you get

• Groove practice loops
• Chant prompt cards
• Break cue templates
• Stage mix checklist

Create Progressive Rock that really feels ready for stages and streams, using shout-back chorus design, three- or five-piece clarity, and focused hook design. 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