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Marry swing to cinema with scores that breathe and grooves that walk. Write melodies that survive on piano, then orchestrate with strings, winds, and brass that clarify time. Give soloists runways and backgrounds that lift without crowding.

• Rhythm section engines for club and hall
• Extended harmony with clear voice leading
• Brass shouts, woodwind colors, and string pads
• Solo frameworks, vamps, and cadenza options
• Notation and rehearsal flow that saves hours

You get: Score templates, part layouts, cue language, and recording plans. Outcome: Orchestral jazz that feels inevitable and generous.

Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write West Coast Blues Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses, built on call‑and‑response, swing phrasing, that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. You will learn

• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Solo structure, motifs, development, release
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines
• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels

Who it is for

• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories

What you get

• Form maps
• Rhyme colour palettes
• Motif practice prompts
• Coda/ending cheat sheet

Create catchy, kind songs children repeat and parents enjoy. Use plain language, movement friendly rhythms, and gentle humor that passes the classroom test. Structure verses with action words, build refrains that teach without preaching, and produce bright mixes that never get harsh. Make learning feel like play.

• Age bands, vocal ranges, and safe keys
• Hook writing with colors, animals, and routines
• Call and copy games, echo parts, and action cues
• Topic lists for numbers, feelings, and friendship
• Production tips for soft tops and warm lows

You get: Lesson tie ins, lyric worksheets, movement charts, and show plans. Outcome: Sing alongs that teachers trust and kids adore.