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Compose within the Shashmaqam tradition with respect and clarity. Understand maqom structures, melodic paths, and rhythmic cycles. Shape vocal lines that honor ornament and text. Arrange dutar, tanbur, nay, and frame drums with space for breath and devotion.

• Maqom overviews and characteristic motifs
• Usul rhythm guides with hand pattern notation
• Text setting for poetry and classical diction
• Call and response forms for solo and ensemble
• Recording approaches for authentic room tone

You get: Reference charts, practice ladders, pronunciation help, and ensemble seating plans. Outcome: Works that honor lineage and communicate beautifully.

Make honest songs that hit. In How to Write Dansband Songs you’ll shape chaos into choruses, built on story details, memorable hooks, that read like a diary and sing like an anthem. The goal: repeatable songs that feel true and travel. You will learn

• Structures that carry emotion without padding
• Turning messy feelings into singable lines
• Imagery and objects that beat vague angst
• Melody writing that respects your range
• Revisions that keep truth and drop filler
• Simple release plans you’ll actually follow
• Artists who want repeatable, pro‑feeling results without losing soul
What you get
• Troubleshooting guides
• Templates
• Tone sliders
• Prompt decks