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Write swing that actually swings. Build heads that land like smiles, rhythm sections that walk forever, and lyrics that wink without rust. Arrange for horns with room to shout and solos with exits that make sense.

• Two feel and four feel maps with set up language
• Chord moves, guide tones, and bright turnarounds
• Vocal phrasing for bounce, scatting tips, and tags
• Horn voicings and shout chorus design
• Mix cues for ribbon friendly highs and warm mids

You get: Lead sheets, rhythm drills, horn stacks, and show flow plans. Outcome: Dance floor ready tunes that feel timeless.

Deliver rapid-fire verses with breath control and razor diction. Map syllables to the grid without losing swagger. Build hooks that contrast speed with space. Produce drums that support machine flow and still feel human.

• Subdivision drills and tongue twister workouts
• Cadence grids for triplet and sixteenth patterns
• Hook contrast plans with long vowels and chants
• Breath marks and punch-in strategies that sound natural
• Mix choices for crisp consonants and steady low end

You get: Practice regimens, verse templates, metronome games, and chain presets. Outcome: Fast verses that stay clear and lethal.

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

• Vocalists and bands blending tradition with fresh stories

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

Build rhythm first compositions with evolving forms, advanced harmony, and improvisation that speaks. Learn cyclical grooves, shifting accents, and melodies that grow from conversation. Keep intellect and body allied so the pocket stays human while the music explores.

• Metric modulation tools and layered ostinato design
• Chord tone targeting with outside lines that resolve
• Ensemble roles for drums, bass, guitar, and winds
• Head structures that invite development and call backs
• Live cues for transitions, vamps, and spontaneous form

You get: Drum loop labs, harmony workbooks, solo etudes, and rehearsal systems. Outcome: Concept rich tracks that still groove hard.