Songwriting Guides

Build Ska Jazz that feels ready for stages streams, using lyric themes and imagery that fit, hook symmetry and chorus lift, 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 Uk Hard House that really feels true to roots yet fresh, using topliner collaboration flow, ear-candy rotation without clutter, and focused section flow. 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

Create Pagode that feels ready for stages and streams, focusing on hook design, section flow. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making pagode that feels current and honest

What you get

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

Craft Raggacore that really feels authentic and modern, using write directly to riddims, pull-up-ready hook lines, and focused hook design. You will learn

• Write directly to riddims
• Cadence switches and sticky callouts
• Pull-up-ready hook lines
• Swagger with humor and restraint
• Minimal arrangements with impact
• Bright mids and sizzle control

Who it is for

• Vocalists and producers making party-ready riddims

What you get

• Flow pattern cards
• Hook callout prompts
• Cue sheets
• Broadcast-safe checks

Craft Songo that is tight, finished, and release ready, focusing on mix translation, arrangement clarity, 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

Write Arabic Music that feels clear, memorable, and moving, focusing on groove choices, vocal phrasing. You will learn

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

Who it is for

• Artists and producers making arabic music that feels current and honest

What you get

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