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Write modern bop with deep harmony and fearless swing. Shape heads that sing, changes that flow, and shout choruses that light up the band. Keep solos lyrical over smart progressions. Deliver recordings that sound classic and current.

• Turnarounds, tritone subs, and II V games that move
• Guide tone lines for horn section unity
• Drum language for two feel, four feel, and set ups
• Piano guitar comping grids with register respect
• Form tags, codas, and trading maps for live sets

You get: Heads in concert and transposed keys, rhythm drills, and chart templates. Outcome: Neo bop that swings hard and reads easily in one pass.

Write anthems that carry courage, loyalty, and hard choices. Avoid sermon tones and aim for specific actions and costs. Build melodies that sound like oaths and choruses that feel like a hand on a shoulder. Let harmony rise with resolve.

• Narrative lenses for duty, sacrifice, and redemption
• Progressions that lift with ninths and open fifths
• Hook blueprints that vow rather than boast
• Imagery lists for uniforms, tools, and quiet moments
• Production cues for steel, wood, and clear air

You get: Title banks, scene maps, melody paths, and choir options. Outcome: Songs people stand a little taller to hear.