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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.

Raw feeling meets craft. How to Write Rockabilly/Neo-Rockabilly Songs shows you how to turn ideas into lyrics that land live and on record, power chords, live dynamics baked in. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Setlist pacing and key flow
• Chorus design for shout‑back moments
• Arranging for three‑piece vs five‑piece clarity
• Lyric realism, scene details over abstract angst
• Riff writing and modal flavours that stick
• Recording loud without a blanket of fizz
• Bands and writers chasing catharsis with modern punch
What you get
• Tone‑taming mix guide
• Lyric scene prompts
• Riff starters
• Chorus chant templates

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

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