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• 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

• Concept > gimmick: building a system that generates surprises
• Timbre first writing, preparing instruments and designing noise
• Micro‑form: gestures, cells, and contrast without verse/chorus
• Graphic scores and performer freedom that still feels intentional
• Recording wild sounds safely and integrating them musically
• Text strategies: cut‑ups, constraints, and semantic drift

• Artists pushing limits, noise-makers, art‑pop rebels, theatre composers

• Session routing blueprints
• Consent & safety notes for extreme sounds
• Graphic score stencils
• Constraint cards

Stir flavor into melody and plate it like a chorus. Use recipe steps as verse engines and spices as metaphors. Capture kitchens, markets, and family tables with taste. Make listeners hungry and happy.

• Ingredient image lists and action verb frameworks
• Form ideas that mirror prep, simmer, and serve
• Hook lines that toast, bless, and share
• Rhythm choices that feel like chopping and stirring
• Foley textures from real kitchens for warmth

You get: Menu prompts, title banks, cadence recipes, and mix spices. Outcome: Songs that smell like home while they groove.