Songwriting Guides

Shape Anatolian Rock that really feels authentic and modern, using set pacing with smart key flow, three- or five-piece clarity, 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 Lo-Fi House that really feels clear and memorable, using booth rig mix translation, swing and velocity for groove, 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

Build Zouk that feels clear, memorable, and moving, focusing on groove choices, section flow. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making zouk that feels current and honest

What you get

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

Build Hip Hop that feels tight and release ready, using hook symmetry and chorus lift, vocal phrasing with breath control, and focused mix translation. 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 a Captivity And Imprisonment songs that really feel visceral and clear, using love without halo clichés, hooks kids can hum, and sharp section flow. You will learn

• Small-hour images and lullaby vowels
• Mini-milestones and time jumps
• Love without halo clichés
• Hooks kids can hum
• Letters-to-future bridge moves
• Warm, close vocal capture

Who it is for

• Parents writing honest songs for and their kids

What you get

• Milestone prompt deck
• Lullaby vowel palette
• Letter-bridge templates
• Cozy-mix chain notes

Shape Son Cubano that is clear, memorable, and moving, focusing on vocal phrasing, 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