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No fluff, just moves that work. How to Write St. Louis Blues Songs distills process into hooks and verses with blues language, swing phrasing at the core. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Blues forms, rhythm changes, and reharm basics
• Solo structure, motifs, development, release
• Ending tags and codas that feel classic
• Phrasing over swing vs straight feels
• Lyric cool: subtext, irony, and winked punchlines
• Comping that leaves space for the story
• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories
What you get
• Form maps
• Coda/ending cheat sheet
• Rhyme colour palettes
• Motif practice prompts

Write rock that moves bodies and sticks in heads. This eBook gives you a complete songcraft system from blank page to encore. You will map sections, design parts that interlock, and mix for radios, pubs, and festivals. You will learn

• Pocket, tempo, and feel that make choruses lift
• Drum patterns, fills, and section markers that guide crowds
• Basslines that glue harmony to groove
• Guitar voicings, tones, and hook architecture
• Vocal phrasing, stack plans, and lyric imagery that reads real
• Mixing and mastering moves for wide guitars and forward vocals

Who it is for

• Bands, solo artists, and producers who want big choruses with attitude

What you get

• Reusable section templates and count maps
• Tone recipes, mic tips, and track order checklists
• Troubleshooting for muddy mids, ice pick highs, and flat verses
• Write lean. Hit big. Let strangers sing it back.